PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chet Lamare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by ЦельРазгроl. Lamare has chosen Opeth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kersikov
vs
Lamare

181 cm
37
176 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

175 cm
30
172 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chet Lamare!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamare manages to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Lamare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Lamare tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Lamare back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamare is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.

Lamare is rocked!
Kersikov wants to slow Lamare down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamare is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
That kick from Lamare tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamare seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamare lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Lamare slaps the foot to one side.
Lamare wants to counter the offense by Kersikov and move into the clinch position.
Lamare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Lamare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lamare blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamare.
Lamare works the jab nicely.
Lamare looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Lamare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Lamare moves out of range easily.
Lamare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamare throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamare looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamare is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lamare misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Lamare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Lamare moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Lamare misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lamare avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamare is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamare throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kersikov counters with a head kick that drops Lamare to the mat! Lamare scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Lamare is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Lamare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamare is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamare counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Lamare slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamare tries to clinch up.
Lamare throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamare.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamare checks it well.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamare avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Lamare blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Lamare avoids nicely.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick

and Lamare counters by moving into the clinch.
Lamare pressing his opponent against the cage.

Lamare breaks the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamare can do to turn this around?
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamare.
Lamare looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamare lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lamare tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Lamare tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Lamare's body.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamare throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Lamare misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamare.
Lamare moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Lamare throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamare as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov sets himself, and Lamare steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamare manages to avoid it.
Lamare misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Lamare's shoulder, as Lamare tries to avoid the shot.
Lamare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Lamare looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamare throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamare keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamare.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Lamare just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Lamare sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Lamare slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Lamare throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Lamare.
Lamare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamare moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lamare.
Lamare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamare wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Lamare's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamare tries to avoid it.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Lamare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Lamare moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamare's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamare checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chet Lamare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Lamare moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Lamare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamare tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Lamare rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Lamare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Lamare blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare blocking some punches.
Lamare lands a body punch.
Lamare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.

Lamare breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamare.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Lamare lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Lamare checks it

and Lamare counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamare.
Lamare missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov has Lamare pressed against the cage, preventing Lamare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamare prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamare 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.
Lamare misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamare backwards.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamare checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lamare misses with a double jab.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
Lamare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamare closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lamare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Lamare. Lamare maintains the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Lamare.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Lamare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamare is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lamare wants to stall.
A short right from Kersikov.
Lamare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov tries to work over Lamare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamare lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Lamare avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamare.
Lamare tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Lamare's head.
Lamare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kersikov pushes Lamare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Lamare tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Lamare's ribcage. Lamare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Lamare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov throws a big uppercut that drops Lamare! More strikes from Kersikov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lamare lies dazed against the cage as Kersikov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kersikov!
The defeated Chet Lamare had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.