PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alvado
vs
Kersikov

180 cm
37
168 lbs
34 - 15 - 1

181 cm
38
176 lbs
30 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvado defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
A low kick from Alvado misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.

It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alvado really felt that one!
Alvado throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvado walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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 with a right hand.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Kersikov swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Alvado misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a head kick. Alvado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov jabs Alvado right on the nose. Alvado blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alvado blocks it well.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alvado takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a two punch combination.
Alvado looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Alvado with a series of wild strikes but Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Alvado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Alvado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Alvado is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Alvado's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Alvado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Alvado
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Alvado misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Alvado fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kersikov clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado lands with a cross.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alvado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvado is wise to it.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Alvado slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a quick counter head kick but Kersikov was just out of range.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvado.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alvado wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pablo Alvado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alvado throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvado. Alvado obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Alvado.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Alvado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Alvado didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Alvado walks into a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvado is wise to it.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a jab.
Alvado slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Alvado scores with a counter punch that sends Kersikov to the canvas! Alvado smells blood - he's punishing Kersikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kersikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
Our winner, Pablo Alvado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.