PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 325 p4p, 310 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 54 p4p, 51 weight class). Kersikov I I is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bol
vs
Kersikov I I

188 cm
28
213
15 - 8 - 0

188 cm
27
209
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hoarse Pills
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yar Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Kersikov I I's head but Kersikov I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov I I throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov I I misses the jab.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bol.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov I I lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook.
Kersikov I I looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bol.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov I I
and Bol counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Bol throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov I I scores with a hook to the body. Bol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Bol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov I I.
Bol scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov I I thows a leg kick but Bol checks it
and Bol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That has opened up Vitali Kersikov I I's cut even more.
A cross from Bol lands.
Bol misses with a head kick.
Kersikov I I feints a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Bol coming out on top.
Kersikov I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bol.
Bol misses with a right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bol throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov I I is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov I I moves away from the strike by Bol.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bol. That's going to slow Kersikov I I down.
A head kick misses from Kersikov I I.
Donk. Bol catches Kersikov I I right on the button with a cross.

The cut above Vitali Kersikov I I's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bol looks to land a right hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range.
Bol backing away here, and Kersikov I I unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bol throws a body kick that misses.
Bol takes a swing at Kersikov I I's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook. Bol ducked under it nicely.
Bol misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov I I ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bol throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bol lands a jab.
Kersikov I I dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bol. That did some damage!
Bol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bol throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a good low kick that Bol was not able to check.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov I I moves away from the strike by Bol.
And Kersikov I I responds with a good body kick, but Bol manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov I I sizes up Bol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Bol blocks the leg kick.
Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov I I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Bol strikes.
Kersikov I I is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Kersikov I I.

Oooooh!!! Kersikov I I has knocked Bol down with a huge combo! Kersikov I I steps away and waves a wobbly Bol back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bol is rocked!
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 I I closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bol out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, 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.