PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Survival . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kersikov
vs
Wakizashi

181 cm
32
176 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
31
180 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Apex
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wakizashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wakizashi tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wakizashi just manages to avoid it.
Wakizashi's coach down at Cell Block Six was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wakizashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wakizashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Wakizashi lands with a good body shot.
Wakizashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi works the jab nicely.
Wakizashi jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wakizashi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wakizashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Wakizashi jumps back.
Wakizashi feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Wakizashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakizashi moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
Wakizashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wakizashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wakizashi misses.
Wakizashi wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Wakizashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wakizashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wakizashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Wakizashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Kabuto Wakizashi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Wakizashi avoided it.
Wakizashi slips under a jab from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Wakizashi checks it
and Wakizashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakizashi.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wakizashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with a left hand
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakizashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wakizashi throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wakizashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Wakizashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Wakizashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wakizashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakizashi.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Wakizashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a swing at Wakizashi's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Wakizashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Wakizashi stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Wakizashi off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wakizashi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Wakizashi's shoulder, as Wakizashi tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wakizashi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wakizashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wakizashi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wakizashi tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Wakizashi moves out of range easily.
Wakizashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakizashi throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Wakizashi avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabuto Wakizashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wakizashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Wakizashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wakizashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Wakizashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov motions for Wakizashi to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Wakizashi misses.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Wakizashi manages to avoid it.
Wakizashi missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wakizashi.
Kersikov jabs Wakizashi right on the nose. Wakizashi blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wakizashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakizashi works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wakizashi can do to turn this around?
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wakizashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi looks to throw a body kick
and Wakizashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakizashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wakizashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Wakizashi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Wakizashi takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wakizashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wakizashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Wakizashi moved away.
Wakizashi misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakizashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wakizashi throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wakizashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wakizashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wakizashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Wakizashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wakizashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Wakizashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Wakizashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wakizashi at a distance.
Wakizashi throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Wakizashi avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wakizashi is just out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wakizashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wakizashi can pounce on him.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Wakizashi. Beautiful body shot.
Wakizashi looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Wakizashi moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Wakizashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wakizashi walks into a jab.
Wakizashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wakizashi swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Wakizashi looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Wakizashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Wakizashi is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Kersikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Wakizashi lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Wakizashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakizashi. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wakizashi under the eye.
Wakizashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Wakizashi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Wakizashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kabuto Wakizashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with a body shot.
Wakizashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wakizashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Wakizashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wakizashi.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Wakizashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wakizashi throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wakizashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wakizashi throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Wakizashi tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
You can see that Wakizashi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wakizashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wakizashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Wakizashi tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wakizashi has time to react.
Wakizashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wakizashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wakizashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Wakizashi saw it coming and moves away.
Wakizashi takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wakizashi.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wakizashi misses
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wakizashi misses with a body kick.
Wakizashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakizashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Wakizashi's ribs.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wakizashi's calf.
Wakizashi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wakizashi cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Wakizashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Wakizashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Wakizashi tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Wakizashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Wakizashi is rocked!
Wakizashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakizashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wakizashi's calf.
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wakizashi seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Wakizashi misses.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Wakizashi's belly button to the back.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakizashi misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Wakizashi was not able to check.
Wakizashi walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wakizashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wakizashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wakizashi moves away.
Kersikov catches Wakizashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Wakizashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wakizashi.
Kersikov jabs at Wakizashi's body.
Wakizashi throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wakizashi scores with a hook.
Wakizashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakizashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Wakizashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
Rustam Kersikov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'