PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Korneyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziggy McAllister has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Korneyev's chin.

Korneyev
vs
McAllister

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Korneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ziggy McAllister!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korneyev but Korneyev pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McAllister clinches with his opponent.
McAllister lands a damaging elbow.
McAllister lands an elbow inside.
Korneyev is looking to control McAllister's arms but McAllister gets an underhook and turns him. Now Korneyev has his back to the cage.
McAllister lands a damaging elbow.
McAllister crunches a lovely knee into Korneyev's ribcage.

McAllister pulls guard.
Korneyev wanted to stand there but McAllister had control of the position.
McAllister trying to strike off his back.
McAllister keeping moving, preventing Korneyev from controlling successfully.
McAllister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korneyev trying to control but McAllister is working from the bottom.
McAllister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Korneyev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McAllister sprawls well initially but Korneyev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McAllister is trying to control but can't.
McAllister keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McAllister trying to control here.
Korneyev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McAllister.
Korneyev is breathing heavily.
McAllister is pressing down on Korneyev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McAllister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McAllister tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korneyev looking to pass the guard.

McAllister pushes Korneyev off and gets back to his feet.
McAllister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McAllister doesn't manage to clinch there - Korneyev circles away.

McAllister scores with a takedown into Korneyev's guard.
Korneyev working a defensive guard here.
McAllister stopping the sweep attempt from Korneyev.

Korneyev scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korneyev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korneyev is taking a breather. McAllister 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.
McAllister is not content to let Korneyev control the position.
Korneyev is taking a breather. McAllister 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.
McAllister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korneyev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korneyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAllister keeps working.
McAllister tries to get to full guard but Korneyev has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister missing with punches from the bottom.
Korneyev trying to control the action but McAllister is working from the bottom.
Korneyev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

McAllister actively working from the bottom here.

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

Korneyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McAllister tries to get to full guard but Korneyev has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Korneyev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Korneyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vladimir Korneyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAllister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korneyev throws a wild body kick that McAllister sees coming a mile off.

Korneyev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McAllister tries to get to full guard but Korneyev has control of the leg.
McAllister gets full guard.

McAllister scrambles and gets back to his feet.

McAllister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McAllister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McAllister is breathing heavily.

McAllister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Korneyev can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korneyev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McAllister trying to keep a closed guard but Korneyev is proving a slippery customer.

Korneyev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Korneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Korneyev stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McAllister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Korneyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAllister trying to keep a closed guard but Korneyev is proving a slippery customer.
Korneyev stays in close to McAllister's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister working a defensive guard here.

McAllister working for a triangle but Korneyev defends it easily.
Korneyev trying to control the position from guard on top but McAllister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAllister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korneyev is one step ahead there.
Korneyev trying to control but McAllister is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McAllister avoids the body shot from Korneyev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korneyev wants to slow McAllister down by chopping away at his legs.

Korneyev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McAllister controlling the position for now.
Korneyev lands strikes from half guard.
McAllister tries to kick Korneyev off but Korneyev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

McAllister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korneyev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McAllister wants to get back to full guard.
Korneyev trying to control from half guard but McAllister is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McAllister pushes Korneyev off and gets back to his feet.
Korneyev tries to clinch up.
McAllister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziggy McAllister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAllister keeps the fight on the outside.

McAllister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korneyev sprawls well initially but McAllister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korneyev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAllister is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McAllister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Korneyev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAllister is trying to control the action in half guard but Korneyev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oh Korneyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAllister trying to control from Korneyev's half guard. Korneyev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Korneyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korneyev seems to have got his legs back now.
McAllister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ziggy McAllister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Korneyev lands with a straight right. McAllister didn't see that one coming.

Korneyev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McAllister looks like he's trying to stand up.
McAllister taking some punishment here, with Korneyev in his half guard.
McAllister wants to improve his position but Korneyev is controlling well.
Vladimir Korneyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAllister trying to hold on to Korneyev's head to control him but Korneyev postures up.
McAllister wants to improve his position but Korneyev is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Korneyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McAllister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Korneyev.
McAllister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korneyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korneyev's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is not going to allow Korneyev to sit and survive in this position.
Korneyev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

McAllister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korneyev defends it well.
Korneyev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Korneyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAllister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McAllister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAllister won't allow Korneyev to sweep him here.

That's two 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.
Korneyev has control of McAllister's left arm, preventing McAllister from doing any damage.
McAllister is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Korneyev has a closed guard, preventing McAllister from standing up.
Korneyev controls McAllister momentarily but McAllister frees himself.
Korneyev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McAllister tries to free his leg and advance position but Korneyev is retaining full guard.
McAllister wants to control from the top but Korneyev keeps moving.
Korneyev trying to keep a closed guard but McAllister is proving a slippery customer.
McAllister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister wants to control from the top but Korneyev keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McAllister closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

McAllister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korneyev defends it well.
Korneyev gets back to full guard.
Korneyev wants to get back to his feet but McAllister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korneyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korneyev has a closed guard, preventing McAllister from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister trying to control the position from guard on top but Korneyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Korneyev is working an open guard so McAllister takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McAllister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korneyev tries for a takedown but McAllister circles away easily

and McAllister counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McAllister trying to control but Korneyev is working from the bottom.

Korneyev is looking for a triangle but McAllister pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Korneyev trying to keep a closed guard but McAllister is proving a slippery customer.
Korneyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McAllister manages to get himself to full guard.
McAllister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ziggy McAllister.
I think McAllister 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ziggy McAllister!