PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 37 p4p, 51 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix). A fine choice. Pinkman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby. Dmitri Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kersikov
vs
Pinkman

176 cm
31
149
15 - 4 - 1

173 cm
32
151
23 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hoarse Pills
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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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov with a jab.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Pinkman backing up. Pinkman nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.

Pinkman has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Pinkman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinkman.
Pinkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Pinkman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pinkman finds it's target.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinkman as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman walks into a left hand.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Pinkman connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Pinkman feints and as Kersikov raises his hands in defense, Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman preventing the sweep.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Pinkman landing with the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Pinkman stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinkman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four 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.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.

Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Pinkman controlling the pace.

Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman 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!

Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tests Pinkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov sizes up Pinkman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinkman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Pinkman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinkman off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Kersikov catches Pinkman right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Pinkman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
Pinkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman really dominated that round.
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.

Kersikov thuds his right hand into Pinkman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinkman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.

Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Pinkman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Pinkman.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Pinkman cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman lands an overhand right.
Pinkman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Pinkman lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinkman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Pinkman getting side control.
Pinkman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to kick Pinkman off but Pinkman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Pinkman postures up.

Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Pinkman working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pinkman is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Pinkman sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Pinkman's shoulder, as Pinkman tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman throws out a powerful jab.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.

Pinkman is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Donk. Pinkman catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinkman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Jesse Pinkman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.