PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajokortti Koerkort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gionet
vs
Koerkort

183 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 Las Vegas, Brian Gionet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ajokortti Koerkort!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koerkort stuffs the takedown attempt from Gionet. Gionet gets slowly back to his feet.
Koerkort misses with a two punch combination.
Koerkort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koerkort tries to bum rush Gionet with a series of wild strikes but Gionet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Gionet with that takedown attempt.
Gionet shoots for a takedown but Koerkort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gionet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gionet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gionet fails with the takedown.
Gionet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koerkort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koerkort misses with a double jab

so Gionet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gionet is fighting to break Koerkort's control of his arms but Koerkort is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koerkort wants to get back to his feet but Gionet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koerkort looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gionet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koerkort is looking to stand up but Gionet isn't so interested in that idea.
Gionet looking to pass the guard.
Koerkort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gionet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koerkort throws a series of punches but Gionet moves out of range.
Koerkort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Koerkort.
Gionet shoots for a takedown but Koerkort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gionet is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gionet shoots in and drives through. Koerkort sprawls well.
Koerkort drops Gionet with a left and a right! Oh, Gionet is hurt - Koerkort dives into side control looking to finish!

Gionet is rocked!

It looks like Brian Gionet has been cut.
Koerkort content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Gionet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gionet tries to buck Koerkort off but Koerkort is having none of it.
Gionet seems to have got his legs back now.
Koerkort wants to stand but Gionet has his arm trapped.
Koerkort is staying tight to Gionet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koerkort tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gionet regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionet is looking to improve his position.

Koerkort postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gionet to stand up.
Koerkort throws a series of punches but Gionet avoids them all with ease.
Gionet misses with a takedown
enabling Koerkort to counter with a crisp jab.
Koerkort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gionet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koerkort swivels and escapes.
Koerkort checks a low kick from Gionet.
Gionet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koerkort as he avoids it easily.
Gionet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gionet throws a sloppy head kick and Koerkort moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajokortti Koerkort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koerkort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gionet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koerkort's waist but Koerkort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gionet off to one side.
Koerkort fails to land with a series of punches.
Gionet has a takedown stuffed.
Koerkort lands a with a good body shot.
Koerkort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Koerkort does no damage.
Koerkort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koerkort throws a series of strikes that have Gionet backpedaling.
Gionet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koerkort.
Koerkort avoids the head kick by Gionet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koerkort lands a two punch combo.
Gionet fails with a takedown attempt.
Koerkort misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajokortti Koerkort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Gionet's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gionet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koerkort is fending him off so far but Gionet persists. Nope, Koerkort circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Gionet with that takedown attempt.
Koerkort avoids the head kick by Gionet.
Gionet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gionet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gionet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gionet is looking to clinch but Koerkort is avoiding it.
Brian Gionet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koerkort cracks Gionet with an uppercut from hell and Gionet crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Koerkort's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Gionet wants to sweep here but Koerkort controlling him for the moment.

Gionet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koerkort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koerkort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gionet has his foot on Koerkort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koerkort works his way back into a safe position though.
Gionet throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gionet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koerkort stacks Gionet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koerkort!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort wants to stand but Gionet has his arm trapped.
Koerkort tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gionet is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Koerkort stalls from top position.
Koerkort wants to control but Gionet is keeping him busy.
Gionet tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gionet manages to get back to half guard.
Koerkort prevents Gionet from improving his position.
Gionet wants to get back to full guard but Koerkort has mounted him!
Gionet is looking to improve his position but Koerkort isn't that keen on the idea.
Gionet is working hard here to advance position.
Koerkort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gionet is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gionet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koerkort looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gionet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koerkort looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gionet is working to get back to half guard.
Koerkort controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gionet can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajokortti Koerkort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Gionet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gionet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koerkort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gionet.
Koerkort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Gionet ducks under and follows up with a left that Gionet also avoids with ease.
Gionet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ajokortti Koerkort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koerkort scores with a nice head shot.
Gionet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koerkort.
Gionet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koerkort lands a hook that stumbles Gionet back into the cage. Koerkort follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Gionet to the canvas! Koerkort pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Gionet has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ajokortti Koerkort!