PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Adebizi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Korsto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dante Adebizi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Adebizi
vs
Korsto

190 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Adebizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Korsto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korsto looks to score with a jab to the body but Adebizi is just out of range.
Korsto misses with a two punch combination.
Korsto swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebizi.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Korsto misses with a straight left.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto moves out of range.

Korsto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adebizi did well to prevent Korsto getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korsto thows a huge punch but Adebizi dodges it nicely.
Korsto wants to take a breather but Adebizi is having none of it.
Adebizi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korsto.
Adebizi is looking to control Korsto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adebizi avoid being mounted?
Adebizi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Korsto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebizi keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebizi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korsto.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Korsto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korsto lands in his opponent's guard.
Korsto connects with a couple of short punches.
Adebizi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adebizi is looking to stand up but Korsto isn't so interested in that idea.
Korsto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebizi is keeping the position for now.
Korsto trying to control but Adebizi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsto wants to pass the guard but Adebizi is keeping the position.
Adebizi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korsto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korsto tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebizi is retaining full guard.
Korsto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korsto.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korsto is defended easily by Adebizi.
Adebizi stuffs the takedown.
Dante Adebizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Korsto.
Korsto looks gassed!
Korsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korsto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dante Adebizi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korsto swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebizi.
Korsto swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebizi.
Korsto fails to land the takedown.
Adebizi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adebizi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korsto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adebizi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korsto in his tracks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebizi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adebizi wants it to stay on the feet.
Korsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Adebizi both land. Nice combination.
Adebizi tries to clinch up but Korsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebizi is looking to clinch but Korsto is avoiding it.
Adebizi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korsto.
Adebizi tries to clinch up but Korsto circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adebizi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adebizi tries to clinch up but Korsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Adebizi tries to clinch there but Korsto circles away.
Dante Adebizi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adebizi pushes Korsto up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adebizi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korsto is trying to drag Adebizi to the mat but Adebizi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Korsto blocking some punches.
Adebizi prevents the takedown attempt.
Adebizi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adebizi lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Adebizi.
Adebizi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adebizi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adebizi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adebizi pushes Korsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Adebizi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adebizi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto moves out of range.
Korsto fails with a takedown attempt.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adebizi moves in looking to clinch but Korsto pushes him off.
Korsto fails to land the takedown.
Adebizi wants to clinch up but Korsto keeps it at a distance.
Adebizi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Adebizi doesn't manage to clinch there - Korsto circles away.
Korsto is breathing heavily.

Adebizi moves into the clinch.
Korsto is working for takedown but Adebizi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante Adebizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Korsto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adebizi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebizi lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Adebizi.
Korsto tries for a takedown but Adebizi manages to get underhooks.
Adebizi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adebizi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Korsto.
Korsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Adebizi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adebizi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adebizi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Korsto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adebizi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Korsto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korsto.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch but Korsto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adebizi is looking to clinch.
Adebizi is looking to clinch but Korsto is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsto shoots in but no luck this time.

Adebizi closes the distance and pushes Korsto back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Adebizi.
Nice body punch from Adebizi.
Adebizi digs a right hand underneath Korsto's ribcage. Korsto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adebizi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Adebizi on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Adebizi as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Adebizi.
Adebizi lands with a right to the head.
Adebizi pushes Korsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebizi lands with a left to the head.
Adebizi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korsto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adebizi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adebizi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adebizi wants it to stay on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korsto tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi gets through Korsto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adebizi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adebizi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adebizi gets through Korsto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adebizi lands with a light punch inside.
Adebizi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adebizi digs a right hand into Korsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korsto's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Adebizi.
Adebizi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Adebizi.
Adebizi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adebizi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adebizi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adebizi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korsto backwards.
Adebizi lands a hook that snaps the head of Korsto backwards.
Adebizi scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Adebizi.
Adebizi lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Adebizi.
Adebizi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adebizi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Adebizi as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebizi works on Korsto's body with a couple of short punches.
Korsto takes a shot to the head.
Adebizi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Adebizi.
Adebizi lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adebizi lands with a short shot to the head.
Adebizi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korsto backwards.
Adebizi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Korsto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adebizi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adebizi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Adebizi.
Adebizi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Adebizi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adebizi pushes Korsto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korsto looking for a takedown.
Adebizi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adebizi lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Adebizi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Adebizi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adebizi tries to clinch but Korsto is having none of it.
Korsto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adebizi avoids it really well and circles away.
Korsto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adebizi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korsto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dante Adebizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Korsto.
Korsto swats away the attempt to clinch by Adebizi.
Korsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebizi lands a jab to Korsto's midsection.
Adebizi tries to clinch up.
Korsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adebizi tries to clinch up but Korsto circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebizi is looking to clinch.
Adebizi moves in looking to clinch but Korsto pushes him off.
Adebizi is looking to clinch.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korsto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adebizi tries to clinch there but Korsto circles away.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korsto swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Korsto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adebizi wants to get back to his feet.
Adebizi is trying to maintain the position but Korsto is very close to passing his half guard.
Korsto throwing shots but Adebizi is blocking nicely.
Korsto throwing shots but Adebizi is blocking nicely.
Korsto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korsto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adebizi is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch but Korsto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korsto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korsto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adebizi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adebizi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korsto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korsto throws a left and a right that both miss

and Adebizi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adebizi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adebizi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korsto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adebizi lands a shoulder strike.
Adebizi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adebizi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adebizi lands an uppercut.
Adebizi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Adebizi.
Korsto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adebizi taking a breather.
A short left from Adebizi.

Korsto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Adebizi is trying to keep an underhook but Korsto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Korsto is looking to take a break and control but Adebizi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adebizi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korsto.
Adebizi wants to improve his position but Korsto is controlling well.
Adebizi looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korsto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korsto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korsto wants to control but Adebizi is keeping him busy.
Adebizi is trying to maintain the position but Korsto is very close to passing his half guard.
Kari Korsto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adebizi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adebizi stuffs the takedown.
Adebizi is looking to clinch but Korsto is avoiding it.
Korsto looks to throw the jab but Adebizi is out of range.
Korsto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dante Adebizi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Adebizi closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Adebizi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adebizi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Adebizi!