PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Avicii - Wake Me Up ft Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyson
vs
Kersikov

194 cm
36
230 lbs
31 - 8 - 0

200 cm
33
270 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson lands a left and a right that send Kersikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!

Kersikov has managed to clinch.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Kersikov backs away, Tyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Tyson clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick

and Tyson counters with a nice right hand that sends Kersikov toppling to the canvas! Kersikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tyson finish him?!
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Tyson.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a good jab.

That has opened up Andrei Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Kersikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.

Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kersikov throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kersikov lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyson is wise to it.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov jabs at Tyson's body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Rocky Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Tyson.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyson backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyson tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Tyson.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Tyson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Kersikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Tyson throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tyson blocks it well.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to slow Tyson down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrei Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Tyson catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Kersikov clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
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!
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Tyson scores with a push kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
Tyson takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Tyson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyson.
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson scores with a nice body kick.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Tyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyson down.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.

Kersikov is rocked!
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.

Kersikov instigates a clinch.

Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rocky Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson lands a jab.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Tyson is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Tyson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Tyson's torso.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Tyson manages to duck under it in time.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyson takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Tyson.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!