PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kersikov
vs
Killer

173 cm
33
158 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

177 cm
33
168 lbs
24 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer swinging wildly here.

Kersikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killer's half guard.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Killer tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Killer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a head shot. Killer uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kersikov is controlling him.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kersikov throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.

Kersikov has an active guard here but Killer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg.
Killer content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Killer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Killer maintains control.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Killer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killer 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killer throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Killer.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Killer responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Killer saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Killer tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Roman Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jerzy Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Killer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Killer catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Killer stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Killer is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Jerzy Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Killer lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer closes the distance looking to clinch

so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roman Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Kersikov is pulling down on Killer's head to control his posture.
Killer wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov seems keen to control Killer's posture.
Killer postures up.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kersikov working for submissions but it's allowed Killer to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killer connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Killer feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Killer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Killer counters with a two punch combo.
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Kersikov takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer is looking for the big counter here.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Killer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jerzy Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Killer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Killer just manages to avoid it.
Killer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Killer is rocked!
Kersikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Killer darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.

Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerzy Killer.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.