PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Korsanow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Christ has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Christ
vs
Korsanow

175 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

174 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mihail Korsanow!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Korsanow tries to clinch up.
Korsanow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korsanow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Christ throws a head kick but Korsanow moves out of range.
Korsanow tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Korsanow misses with a takedown

and Christ counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Christ.

Korsanow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Korsanow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Korsanow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Korsanow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korsanow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.

Korsanow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Korsanow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ advances to half guard.
Christ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christ wants to stand up but Korsanow is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korsanow actively working from the bottom here.

Korsanow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Korsanow has a hand on Christ's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christ takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Christ working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Christ looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Christ trying to control but Korsanow is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korsanow blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christ trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korsanow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christ trying to control but Korsanow is having none of it.
Korsanow is trying to escape the mount.
Christ tries to control but Korsanow wriggling away.
Korsanow tries to reverse the position but Christ maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ lands a heavy elbow.
Christ manages to capitalize on a mistake by Korsanow to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mihail Korsanow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Korsanow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christ sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korsanow somewhat.
Korsanow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christ avoids it really well and circles away.
Christ throws a head kick but Korsanow moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korsanow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korsanow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Christ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Christ.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mihail Korsanow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korsanow smiles and moves away.
Korsanow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Christ feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Korsanow keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.

Korsanow is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.

Korsanow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korsanow being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to control from the top but Korsanow keeps moving.

Korsanow is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.

Christ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Korsanow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
Christ throws a right hand that Korsanow ducks under and follows up with a left that Korsanow also avoids with ease.

Christ is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korsanow's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korsanow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christ tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Korsanow looking for submissions off his back.

Christ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korsanow sees it coming and defends easily.

Korsanow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
Christ working Korsanow over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christ content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Korsanow looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Korsanow throws a left and a right that both miss

and Christ decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Korsanow's guard.

Korsanow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christ escapes and throws Korsanow's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Korsanow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Korsanow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christ prevents Korsanow from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Christ tries to bum rush Korsanow with a series of wild strikes but Korsanow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korsanow misses with a takedown attempt

and Christ moves into the clinch.
Christ is looking to control Korsanow's arms but Korsanow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Christ has his back to the cage.
Christ tries to pull guard but Korsanow won't allow it.

Korsanow decides to pull guard.

Korsanow has his feet on Christ's thighs here. He's pushed Christ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mihail Korsanow!