PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yabu Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. Charlie McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kersikov
vs
McGregor

186 cm
28
211 lbs
14 - 7 - 3

199 cm
28
289 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yabu Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Yabu Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
McGregor lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.

McGregor drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

McGregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
McGregor working the head and body with strikes.
McGregor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kersikov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
McGregor is trying to ground and pound but Kersikov uses the momentary lack of control by McGregor to regain half guard.
Kersikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McGregor advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kersikov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kersikov to regain full guard.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie McGregor 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. And we move into the final round!

Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs at McGregor's body.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGregor. McGregor obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut

and McGregor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kersikov's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kersikov trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound.
Kersikov tries to control but McGregor wriggling away.
Kersikov looking to land elbow strikes but McGregor uses the position to regain half guard.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Yabu Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGregor reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
McGregor forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to control McGregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov trying to control here.
McGregor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charlie McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov trying to hold on to McGregor's head to control him but McGregor postures up.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charlie McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGregor prevents Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
McGregor throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGregor's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie McGregor.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 18:20
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 18:20
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie McGregor!