PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 71 p4p, 177 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). Kersikov I I comes into the arena with Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pinks's choice of entrance music: HUMBLE.. Vitali Kersikov I I could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devonte Pinks's chin.

Kersikov I I
vs
Pinks

188 cm
28
209
13 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
210
19 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinks misses with a straight right.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov I I misses with a body kick.
Pinks thuds his right hand into Kersikov I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov I I at a distance.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Pinks.
Pinks avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov I I misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinks throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov I I ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I clobbers Pinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
Pinks scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinks throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.
Pinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov I I appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov I I.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks connects with a right hand. Kersikov I I shakes it off.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinks misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov I I throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pinks.
Kersikov I I scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
A lazy body kick from Pinks
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks digs a good hook to Kersikov I I's body.
Pinks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov I I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Kersikov I I takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov I I.
A low kick lands for Pinks.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov I I throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov I I on the side of the head.
Pinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov I I missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov I I. That one must have hurt.
Pinks looks winded!
Kersikov I I works the jab nicely.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Pinks finds it's way through Kersikov I I's defenses.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinks.
Kersikov I I connects with the punch.

Pinks is rocked!
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Pinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinks is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov I I misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov I I.
Pinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks moves away from the strike by Kersikov I I.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinks looks for the body kick but Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinks will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov I I pushes Pinks away with a front kick.

Kersikov I I cracks Pinks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pinks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pinks up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kersikov I I from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pinks's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
Vitali Kersikov I I retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.