PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti comes into the arena with CHANGES blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. 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.

Moretti
vs
Kersikov

178 cm
35
172 lbs
38 - 22 - 1

181 cm
34
176 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Enzo Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moretti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Moretti shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Moretti throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Moretti scores with a four punch combination!
Moretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Moretti settles back down.
Moretti looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
We've been told by Moretti's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.

Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries a body shot but Moretti blocks it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moretti.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov presses Moretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moretti working aggressively here.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Moretti avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Moretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moretti tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Moretti back against the cage.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moretti.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morettis head.

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Moretti misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Moretti was not able to check.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Moretti's body.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Moretti counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Moretti looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Moretti blocks the body kick.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Moretti with an uppercut!
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moretti.
Moretti blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Moretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moretti blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moretti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moretti lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Moretti moved out of range.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moretti.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moretti.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov catches Moretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Moretti slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Moretti 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.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Moretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Moretti motions for Kersikov to come forward. Moretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
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 Moretti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moretti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov jabs Moretti right on the nose. Moretti blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Moretti avoids the punch easily.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moretti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov cracks Moretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moretti.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Kersikov takes a swing at Moretti's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moretti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Moretti.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Moretti is wise to it.
Moretti misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Moretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov clobbers Moretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Moretti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Moretti misses.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moretti.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moretti throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moretti scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moretti.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Moretti tries to clinch
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Moretti.
Moretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moretti throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Moretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Enzo Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moretti takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Moretti swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Moretti is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moretti counter with a right hand.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moretti.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Moretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Moretti's head but Moretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moretti misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Moretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Moretti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Moretti misses the target.
Moretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moretti scrambles back to his feet.
Moretti throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Moretti connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moretti. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Moretti looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moretti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moretti throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Moretti shrugs it off.
Moretti throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Moretti has managed to clinch.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Moretti is controlling him.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enzo Moretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enzo Moretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Moretti finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.

It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Moretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
Moretti scores with a nice right hand.
Moretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Moretti down with leg kicks.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Moretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moretti.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Moretti misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Moretti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Moretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Moretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Moretti misses the jab.
Moretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Moretti throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moretti.
Kersikov swings for the body but Moretti moves out of range.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Moretti misses.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Moretti misses.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Moretti's leg. Moretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Moretti's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!