PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's entrance music is Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. A fine choice. 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.

Crowe
vs
Kersikov

190 cm
32
180 lbs
33 - 12 - 0

181 cm
35
176 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Conviction

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)
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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 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a combination. Crowe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Crowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Crowe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kersikov rushes Crowe and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Crowe works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Crowe pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Crowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Crowe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.

Crowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowe, as that shot connected.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Crowe avoids it.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Crowe counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Crowe takes it in his stride.
Crowe connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crowe's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowe checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Crowe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Crowe ducks down to avoid it.
Crowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Crowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Nice shot by Crowe.
Crowe tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crowe is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Crowe.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Crowe looks to clinch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crowe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crowe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
A head kick from Kersikov lands but Crowe takes it in his stride.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Crowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Crowe lands a right hook to the body.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe lands a right hook to the body.
Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crowe.
Crowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crowe misses with a looping left.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Crowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Crowe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
Crowe looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Crowe.
Crowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
Crowe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Crowe cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crowe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Crowe connects with a looping right hand.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowe finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crowe on the side of the head.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Crowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Crowe.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Crowe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam 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!

Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowe catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Crowe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crowe takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crowe works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crowe walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
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 moves away from the strike by Crowe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov wants to slow Crowe down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Crowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Crowe. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Kersikov swings for the body but Crowe moves out of range.
It looked like Crowe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Crowe.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov lands a high kick!
Crowe throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crowe wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Crowe.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov clobbers Crowe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov cracks Crowe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crowe lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Crowe.
Kersikov throws a hook but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowe misses with a straight right.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Crowe steps away.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Crowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Crowe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Crowe.
Crowe tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slim Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowe 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.
Crowe delivers a nice body kick.
Crowe misses with a hook.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
Crowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov takes a swing at Crowe's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.