PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Survival . Manny Baddabing has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kersikov
vs
Baddabing

181 cm
28
176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
38
177 lbs
37 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Baddabing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing connects with a jab.
Baddabing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Baddabing avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baddabing lands a head shot.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Baddabing.
Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook

and Baddabing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baddabing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Rustam Kersikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baddabing connects with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baddabing lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Baddabing connects with a jab.
Kersikov defending well as Baddabing loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Baddabing slips the punch.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Baddabing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baddabing misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Baddabing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Baddabing misses.
Baddabing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Baddabing 's knee.
Baddabing cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing walks into a jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Baddabing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Baddabing.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baddabing throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Baddabing. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Baddabing as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Baddabing sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hook but Baddabing avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Baddabing as he connects with a hook.
Baddabing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baddabing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Baddabing - just one landing.
Baddabing might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Baddabing.
Baddabing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baddabing shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov cracks Baddabing with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A decent looking cross lands there for Baddabing.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baddabing works the jab nicely.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Baddabing catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baddabing throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Baddabing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Baddabing had a free shot at his head there.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Baddabing.
Baddabing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
Kersikov lands a high kick!
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.
Baddabing thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Kersikov moves out of range as Baddabing strikes.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Manny Baddabing seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baddabing 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 Baddabing off to one side.
Baddabing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Baddabing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Baddabing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baddabing!
Baddabing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baddabing tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Baddabing wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baddabing sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baddabing is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baddabing avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Baddabing is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Baddabing gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kersikov trying to control but Baddabing is having none of it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baddabing slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Baddabing will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Baddabing throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baddabing misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baddabing is defended easily by Kersikov.
Baddabing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baddabing stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baddabing takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Baddabing sees it coming and moves out of range.

Baddabing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baddabing.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Baddabing is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rustam Kersikov just wasn't active enough.
Baddabing cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Baddabing's front leg.
Baddabing throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Baddabing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Baddabing.
Baddabing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Baddabing does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baddabing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baddabing is out of range.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Baddabing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baddabing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Baddabing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Baddabing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baddabing throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rustam Kersikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baddabing lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Baddabing clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baddabing misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
Baddabing lands a head shot.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Baddabing is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Baddabing looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Baddabing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Baddabing connects with the punch.
Baddabing throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Baddabing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddabing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baddabing's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing scores with a hook.
Baddabing connects with a jab.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Baddabing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Baddabing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baddabing throws out the jab.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Baddabing's leg. Baddabing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baddabing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Baddabing throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baddabing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Baddabing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Baddabing saw that one coming.
Kersikov cracks Baddabing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baddabing scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick.
Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Baddabing cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Baddabing misses.
Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Baddabing's front leg but catches the back leg as Baddabing tries to avoid it.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baddabing lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Baddabing moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Baddabing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baddabing takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Baddabing.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Baddabing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Baddabing tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baddabing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baddabing is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Baddabing shrugs it off though.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baddabing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Baddabing.
Baddabing checks the leg kick.
Baddabing smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baddabing.
No luck for Baddabing with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Manny Baddabing!

Manny Baddabing wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Manny Baddabing, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.