PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 809 p4p, 979 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 114 p4p, 134 weight class). Kersikov I I has chosen Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCain
vs
Kersikov I I

190 cm
24
205
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
209
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLBENT

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I staying out of range there.
Kersikov I I takes a swing at McCain 's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from McCain , right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook to the body
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCain slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain scores with a nice strike.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov I I's knee but Kersikov I I avoids it well.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
Kersikov I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab.
Kersikov I I lands with a hook. McCain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
McCain misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by McCain .
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov I I ducks right into an uppercut from McCain .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov I I avoids the head kick by McCain .
It seemed like Kersikov I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCain slips under a jab from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by McCain .
Kersikov I I throws an overhand right that lands on McCain 's shoulder, as McCain tries to avoid the shot.
McCain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain swings for the body but Kersikov I I moves out of range.
McCain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCain .
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov I I. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov I I swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov I I misses with a right hand
and McCain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain lands the left hand.
McCain thumps Kersikov I I with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov I I misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov I I checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McCain misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCain 's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Kersikov I I misses.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain thuds his right hand into Kersikov I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov I I ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain moves forwards but Kersikov I I connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking hook.
McCain misses with a looping right.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov I I can pounce on him.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCain 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 Kersikov I I has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov I I and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain moves out of range as Kersikov I I throws a body kick.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCain checks a leg kick.
McCain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov I I avoids it.
McCain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kersikov I I backs up against the cage.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov I I throws a solid leg kick but McCain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov I I.
McCain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCain throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a series of strikes. McCain will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. McCain catches Kersikov I I right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain checks a leg kick nicely.
McCain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov I I checks it well.
Kersikov I I avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov I I throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCain wants to slow Kersikov I I down by chopping away at his legs.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov I I takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCain takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov I I lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I throws a solid leg kick but McCain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov I I.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
Kersikov I I is looking to slow McCain down with leg kicks.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kersikov I I swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain misses with a hook.
Kersikov I I throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCain .
A slapping body kick lands there for McCain .
Kersikov I I avoids the head kick by McCain .
Kersikov I I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov I I's belly button to the back.
McCain throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov I I thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCain if he has to take too many more of those.
McCain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov I I stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Lucas McCain is winning the standup battle so far.
McCain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCain connects with a jab.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov I I misses the jab.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the side of McCain 's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov I I just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Kersikov I I scores with a hook.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
McCain misses with a body shot
and Kersikov I I counters with an inside leg kick.
McCain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCain misses with a two punch combination.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCain with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov I I's shoulder, as Kersikov I I tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Kersikov I I.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Kersikov I I stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .
Kersikov I I checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov I I avoids the head kick by McCain .
Kersikov I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCain misses with a head kick.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCain with a body shot.
Kersikov I I misses with a straight right.
McCain misses with a body kick.
McCain 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.
Kersikov I I throws a front kick aimed at McCain 's knee but McCain avoids it well.
Kersikov I I ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Jab by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swinging wildly here.
Kersikov I I moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
Kersikov I I smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCain misses with a low kick.
McCain throws a low kick but Kersikov I I avoids it.
McCain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Kersikov I I's ribs.
Jab, jab by Kersikov I I - just one landing.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov I I takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov I I stuns McCain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain avoids the body shot from Kersikov I I.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as McCain blocks the leg kick.
McCain cracks Kersikov I I with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Kersikov I I misses
and McCain counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov I I misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Kersikov I I connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCain throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov I I throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain moves out of range as Kersikov I I strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov I I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov I I.

McCain is rocked!
McCain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh McCain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I throws out a leg kick but McCain moves out of range and Kersikov I I only half commits.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCain seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov I I chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCain throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov I I.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov I I just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick
and McCain counters with a good low kick that Kersikov I I was not able to check.
Kersikov I I misses with a two punch combination.
McCain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain connects with a right hand. Kersikov I I shakes it off.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov I I was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
Kersikov I I was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov I I connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCain slips under a jab from Kersikov I I.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov I I throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McCain .
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCain misses with a body shot
and Kersikov I I counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov I I will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov I I avoids a kick to the body.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kersikov I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain slips a straight right by Kersikov I I.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCain in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Kersikov I I ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McCain clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
An out of breath Vitali Kersikov I I thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.