PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 217 p4p, 478 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 32 p4p, 63 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sefa - God's Plan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Widenose
vs
Kersikov

150 cm
29
185
21 - 8 - 1

184 cm
30
189
14 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction

Conviction
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov leaves Widenose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Widenose has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Widenose pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose shoots and misses
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Widenose tries to clinch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Widenose.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Widenose tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widenose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Widenose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.

Widenose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Widenose swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.

Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Widenose is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose looking for a sweep. Not yet Widenose, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.

Kersikov stands and steps away. Widenose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyko Kersikov.
I've got Kersikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.