PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 1580 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 210 p4p, 219 weight class). Kersikov I I kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Misha Hasselhoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitali Kersikov I I's chin.

Kersikov I I
vs
Hasselhoff

188 cm
23
209
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
213
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov I I misses.
Kersikov I I scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hasselhoff scores with a nice strike.
Hasselhoff walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Kersikov I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasselhoff.
A jab from Hasselhoff does it's job there.
Hasselhoff scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Hasselhoff, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov I I lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hasselhoff swings for the body but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but Hasselhoff slips the punch.
Hasselhoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hasselhoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a low kick.
Kersikov I I with a jab.
Hasselhoff checks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov I I misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov I I shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov I I on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasselhoff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov I I momentarily.
Kersikov I I chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasselhoff punishes Kersikov I I's body with a nice straight punch.
Hasselhoff with a hook.
Hasselhoff sizes up Kersikov I I with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hasselhoff checks it well.
Kersikov I I takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasselhoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov I I has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Kersikov I I misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff lands with a nice body punch.
Hasselhoff lands a right hook to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov I I at a distance.
Hasselhoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hasselhoff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hasselhoff looks to throw the jab but Kersikov I I is out of range.
As Hasselhoff looks to move away, Kersikov I I throws a big counter combo but Hasselhoff just gets out of the way.
Hasselhoff throws a body shot but no joy.

Kersikov I I rushes Hasselhoff and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hasselhoff.

It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Hasselhoff fails to land.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasselhoff or not.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Hasselhoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I tries to throw a body punch but Hasselhoff avoids it by throwing Kersikov I I back against the cage.
Kersikov I I gets through Hasselhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasselhoff lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Knees to the body from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Hasselhoff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hasselhoff misses with a body punch.
Kersikov I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov I I gets through Hasselhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I managing to block the knees to the body from Hasselhoff.
The referee calls for Kersikov I I to work.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hasselhoff fails to land.
Hasselhoff tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Hasselhoff misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasselhoffs head.
Kersikov I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasselhoff controls his hands.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.

Hasselhoff breaks from the clinch.
Hasselhoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov I I takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff lands a right hook to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hasselhoff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Hasselhoff is predictable there
and Kersikov I I counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Hasselhoff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice body punch from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov I I. Kersikov I I obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff looks to land a body kick but Kersikov I I moved away.
Hasselhoff misses with a looping left.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Hasselhoff - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov I I tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff slips a jab from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I motions for Hasselhoff to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hasselhoff checks a leg kick.
Kersikov I I seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hasselhoff as he connects with a hook.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.

Kersikov I I drives through and clinches with Hasselhoff against the cage.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff trying to land knees to the body.
Hasselhoff letting Kersikov I I take a breather here.
Kersikov I I will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hasselhoff up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I lands with a right to the head.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hasselhoff breaks the clinch.
Kersikov I I misses with a straight left.
Hasselhoff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Kersikov I I is looking to score with low kicks.
Hasselhoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hasselhoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasselhoff lands a jab.
Kersikov I I walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov I I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov I I throws a good cross that connects.
Hasselhoff throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov I I scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasselhoff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov I I blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hasselhoff tries a low kick but Kersikov I I avoids it.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick which misses Hasselhoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Hasselhoff tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I jabs at Hasselhoff's body.
Kersikov I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Hasselhoff - just one landing.
Hasselhoff cracks Kersikov I I with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov I I looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hasselhoff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov I I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hasselhoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov I I to score with a decent uppercut.
Hasselhoff slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov I I.
It seemed like Hasselhoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hasselhoff is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hasselhoff blocks the low kick.
Kersikov I I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov I I connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Hasselhoff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasselhoff. Kersikov I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasselhoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I throws a push kick but Hasselhoff slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Misha Hasselhoff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Hasselhoff. That snapped Kersikov I I's head back.
Kersikov I I jabs Hasselhoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov I I.

Kersikov I I takes the fight into the clinch.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Kersikov I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasselhoff has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I throws a hook but Hasselhoff blocks it.
Hasselhoff lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I is looking to clinch.
Kersikov I I 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 I I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasselhoff lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov I I's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hasselhoff. That's going to slow Kersikov I I down.
A swing and a miss from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I tries to counter by clinching up but Hasselhoff breaks away and moves out of range.
Kersikov I I looks to land a right hand but Hasselhoff moved out of range.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Hasselhoff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasselhoff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov I I misses with a left hand
and Kersikov I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasselhoff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasselhoff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasselhoff has time to react.
Hasselhoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov I I is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov I I tries to land a leg kick but Hasselhoff saw it coming and moves away.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I motions for Hasselhoff to come forward. Kersikov I I throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov I I 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 I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
A big left from Kersikov I I misses.
Hasselhoff cracks a nice hook into Kersikov I I's ribs.
Kersikov I I misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov I I with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hasselhoff to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick from Hasselhoff.
Kersikov I I chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hasselhoff can pounce on him.
Hasselhoff jabs Kersikov I I right on the nose. Kersikov I I blinks but takes it well.
Hasselhoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov I I takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands with a shot to the body.
Hasselhoff feints and then cracks Kersikov I I's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov I I down.
Hasselhoff lands a jab to Kersikov I I's midsection.
Hasselhoff cracks Kersikov I I with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hasselhoff moves out of range as Kersikov I I strikes.

Kersikov I I moves into range and clinches up with Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I is pushing Hasselhoff up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vitali Kersikov I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hasselhoff tries to break free but Kersikov I I pushes him back against the cage.
Hasselhoff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kersikov I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov I I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I taking a breather.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I scores with a shot to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Hasselhoff misses with some punches.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hasselhoff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hasselhoff as the two fighters clinch.
Hasselhoff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I working aggressively here.
Misha Hasselhoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hasselhoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov I I avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Hasselhoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hasselhoff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Hasselhoff!
Our winner, Misha Hasselhoff, 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.