PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Broken Arrows as his entrance music. Boyko Kersikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuki Takano's chin.

Takano
vs
Kersikov

169 cm
25
146 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

167 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Takano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
Takano scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takano.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Takano misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a solid body kick.

Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Takano's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Takano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Takano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Takano controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Takano has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takano wants it to stay on the feet.
Takano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Takano.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Takano.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takano misses with a right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takano 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Takano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Takano's torso.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Takano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Takano as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Takano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Takano was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takano avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Takano moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Takano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Takano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano misses the jab.
Takano checks a leg kick nicely.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Takano's ribs.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov works Takano's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takano misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takano rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Takano with an uppercut!
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takano throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Takano's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Takano in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Takano shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Takano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takano down.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takano is out of range.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Takano backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takano throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takano misses with an uppercut.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano throws a head kick that half lands.
Takano throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Takano throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Takano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Takano scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Takano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kersikov slips under a jab from Takano.
Nice jab there from Takano.
Takano checks the leg kick.
As Kersikov tries to get set, Takano tries to push him back and clinch up but Kersikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takano on the side of the head.
Takano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Takano saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Takano misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Takano misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Takano was not able to check.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Takano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Takano steps away.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takano at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Takano checks it.
Kersikov takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano checks a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Takano moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
An inside leg kick from Takano misses.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Takano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Takano throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takano checks a leg kick.
Takano misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Takano.
A head kick misses from Takano.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Takano avoids the punch easily.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Takano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takano misses with a body shot.
Takano scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Takano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Takano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takano - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takano. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Good work by Takano as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takano will feel that in the morning.
Yuki Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takano misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takano is looking to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.