PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Label Society - Bleed for Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Price has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kersikov
vs
Price

167 cm
28
142 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

166 cm
33
146 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Bullet Proof System
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a low kick but Price avoids it.
It seemed like Price was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov is looking to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Price defends it nicely.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Price has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price misses with a body shot.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Price if he has to take too many more of those.
Price blocks a leg kick.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Price takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to work over Price's front leg with a kick but Price checks it.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Price 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.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Price tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Price missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Price looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
A jab from Price misses.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Price crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Price gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Price manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Price misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov wants to slow Price down by chopping away at his legs.
Price throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Price flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Price misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Price avoided it.
Price lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Price has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Price off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kersikov scores with a head kick. Price tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Price might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kersikov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Price.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Price checks it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Price takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Price is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Price bucks and avoids them well.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head shot.
Kersikov dominating with strikes here.
Kersikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kersikov with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Price can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov lands a heavy elbow.
Price is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head shot.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Price bucks and avoids them well.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Price tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kersikov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Price is bucking up trying to escape but Kersikov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Price is rocked!
Kersikov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Price can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kersikov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Price is looking to escape.
Kersikov with shots to the head and body - Price looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kersikov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Price tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Price checks the leg kick nicely there.
Price appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Price thinks about the counter body kick.

Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Price.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
Price works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Price taking a breather.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Price.
Price misses with a body punch.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Boyko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Price walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dan Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyko Kersikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the temple. Price shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Price misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by 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 slips under a jab from Price.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Price tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Price.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price checks the leg kick nicely there.
Price shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Price's leg but Price calmly moves out of range.
Price appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Price sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Price tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
An out of breath Boyko Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.