PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 1045 p4p, 51 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 379 p4p, 11 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kersikov
vs
Nordskov

167 cm
38
142 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

171 cm
29
138 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 25 - 10 - 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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses the body punch

and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
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 shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov shoots in for a double leg but Nordskov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nordskov jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Nordskov darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.

Kersikov instigates a clinch.
Nordskov wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Nordskov pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Kersikov tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Nordskov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Nordskov misses

and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov 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.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov just leaning against Nordskov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov letting Kersikov take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Boyko Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kersikov tries to stall but Nordskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nordskov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
As Nordskov tries to get set, Kersikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Nordskov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nordskov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordskov throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov working aggressively here.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Nordskov with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nordskov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Nordskov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov has Nordskov pressed against the cage, preventing Nordskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Nordskov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Nordskov improves position.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordskov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!