PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 83 p4p, 25 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 10 p4p, 8 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Pinkman has chosen Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby as his entrance music. Marko Kersikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Pinkman's chin.

Kersikov
vs
Pinkman

168 cm
28
145
12 - 3 - 0

173 cm
29
155
16 - 4 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Pinkman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Pinkman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinkman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Pinkman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.

Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pinkman has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinkman's guard.

Pinkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pinkman, up you get!
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinkman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman jabs Kersikov right on the nose. Kersikov blinks but takes it well.
Pinkman throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pinkman clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Pinkman will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman misses with a left hand

and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinkman toppling to the canvas! Pinkman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!

Pinkman is rocked!
Kersikov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pinkman - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kersikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Kersikov!
An out of breath Marko Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jesse Pinkman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meh, did not go as we planned but I will be back ASAP!'.