PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Avicii - Wake Me Up ft Aloe Blacc. 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.

Kersikov
vs
Schultz

200 cm
34
270 lbs
22 - 6 - 1

191 cm
31
243 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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KAISER
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Schultz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Schultz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
That kick from Schultz tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Schultz saw that one coming.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
We've been informed that Schultz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab from Schultz.
Kersikov thows a body kick. Schultz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Schultz avoids it.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schultz! But no joy.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Schultz moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Schultz counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Schultz throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Schultz avoids them all with ease.
Schultz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schultz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Schultz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schultz throws out a powerful jab.
Schultz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Schultz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Schultz moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schultz! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schultz lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Schultz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Schultz counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schultz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schultz cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Schultz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Schultz tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Schultz looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Schultz with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schultz moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Schultz's knee but Schultz avoids it well.
Schultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Schultz lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Schultz sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz scoring well with a low kick there.
Schultz throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Schultz. Beautiful body shot.

Schultz lands a big uppercut and Kersikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kersikov looks OK. Schultz waves Kersikov back to his feet!

Kersikov is rocked!
Schultz throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Schultz counters with a thumping low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schultz - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.

Schultz darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov looking to throw knees to the head but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Kersikov.

Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
A clash of legs there as Schultz blocks the low kick.
Kersikov moves forwards but Schultz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Schultz throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Schultz. Beautiful body shot.

Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dr Schultz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schultz dodges an elbow strike from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Schultz.
Schultz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov 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 wants to land a leg kick but Schultz is out of range.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Schultz's front leg.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Schultz saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schultz checks a leg kick.
Kersikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Schultz cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Schultz has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Schultz avoids it.
Schultz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schultz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Schultz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Schultz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Schultz moves away and avoids it.
Schultz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Schultz counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Schultz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schultz moves out of range of the body kick.
Schultz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Schultz lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Schultz avoids nicely.
Dr Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schultz tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Schultz counters with a straight right hand.

Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kersikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schultz lands a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schultz wants to stall.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Schultz is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Dr Schultz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schultz avoids it.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.

Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Schultz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Schultz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Schultz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schultz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Schultz!
After winning the bout, Dr Schultz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.