PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerenzikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Savage has chosen Urban Struggle as his entrance music. Johnny Savage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kerenzikov
vs
Savage

185 cm
29
270 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

194 cm
27
255 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Savage!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Kerenzikov thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Savage defending well as Kerenzikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kerenzikov tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Kerenzikov
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kerenzikov misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Kerenzikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Kerenzikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerenzikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Kerenzikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Kerenzikov.
That kick from Kerenzikov tenderised Savage's leg. Savage is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov lands a front kick.
Kerenzikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage blocks a head kick by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Kerenzikov looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Kerenzikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage is looking to slow Kerenzikov down with leg kicks.
Kerenzikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage looks for a takedown but Kerenzikov sprawls well.

Kerenzikov clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerenzikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerenzikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerenzikov's elbow.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage throws a head kick but Kerenzikov moves out of range.
Kerenzikov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerenzikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savage's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerenzikov misses the target.
Kerenzikov feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Kerenzikov throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Kerenzikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kerenzikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerenzikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kerenzikov throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Kerenzikov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov misses with a head kick.
Kerenzikov is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Kerenzikov scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.

Kerenzikov lands a big uppercut and Savage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Savage looks OK. Kerenzikov waves Savage back to his feet!

Savage is rocked!
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerenzikov.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerenzikov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerenzikov defends it nicely.
Kerenzikov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Savage flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Savage is out cold! Kerenzikov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argivas Kerenzikov!
After winning the bout, Argivas Kerenzikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.