PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Wishibalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wishibalov
vs
Korva

190 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Wishibalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorma Korva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wishibalov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Korva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wishibalov is on top in guard.
Korva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Korva working for a triangle but Wishibalov defends it easily.
Wishibalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Korva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wishibalov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Korva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wishibalov is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wishibalov postures up.
Korva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Korva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wishibalov is aware though and is defending well.
Wishibalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Korva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wishibalov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Korva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Korva wants to stand up but Wishibalov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korva misses with a head shot. Wishibalov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Korva wants to get up but he can't break Wishibalov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korva is looking to pass into half guard but Wishibalov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wishibalov is in guard.
Korva looking to control.
Wishibalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Korva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korva wants to sweep but no luck.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maxim Wishibalov.

Wishibalov dives in and scores a takedown into Korva's guard.
Wishibalov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Korva keeping full guard, as Wishibalov tries to pass.

Korva is looking for a triangle but Wishibalov pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wishibalov wanted to stand there but Korva had control of the position.
Korva wants to get back to his feet but Wishibalov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wishibalov trying to control but Korva is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Korva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wishibalov forces his way into half guard.
Wishibalov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorma Korva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Korva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korva throws a head kick but Wishibalov moves out of range.
Maxim Wishibalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wishibalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Korva with that takedown attempt.
Wishibalov has a takedown stuffed.
Wishibalov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wishibalov shoots and misses

and Korva counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Wishibalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wishibalov tries to throw a body punch but Korva avoids it by throwing Wishibalov back against the cage.
Wishibalov tries to land knees in the clinch but Korva avoids the damage to the body.
Wishibalov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korva is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korva decides to pull guard.

Korva has his foot on Wishibalov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wishibalov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wishibalov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korva controls Wishibalov momentarily but Wishibalov frees himself.
Korva keeping full guard, as Wishibalov tries to pass.
Korva trying to keep a closed guard but Wishibalov is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wishibalov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Korva has his foot on Wishibalov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wishibalov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wishibalov tries to free his leg and advance position but Korva is retaining full guard.
Korva trying to control the position.
Wishibalov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Korva is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wishibalov prevents Korva from getting back to his feet.
Wishibalov trying to control but Korva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wishibalov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korva's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Korva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wishibalov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korva somewhat.

Korva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korva is breathing heavily.
Korva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wishibalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korva has gone for a leg lock! Wishibalov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korva's guard.
Korva trying to control the position.
Wishibalov chips away with some ground and pound.
Korva is trying to keep Wishibalov in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Korva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wishibalov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Korva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Korva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wishibalov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wishibalov tries to break free but Korva pushes him back against the cage.
Wishibalov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korva smiles and moves away.
Korva tries to clinch there but Wishibalov circles away.

Korva gets the takedown into side control.

Korva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Korva working away.
Korva lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wishibalov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wishibalov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Korva wants to control but Wishibalov is keeping him busy.
Wishibalov can't do much from the bottom here.
Wishibalov is not content to let Korva control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wishibalov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jorma Korva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wishibalov moves to clinch but Korva breaks away

and Korva counters with a shoot takedown. Wishibalov fights it but they end up in guard.
Jorma Korva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wishibalov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wishibalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Wishibalov, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korva tries to free his leg and advance position but Wishibalov is retaining full guard.

Wishibalov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korva defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korva wants to control from the top but Wishibalov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Korva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wishibalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jorma Korva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Wishibalov gets caught flat footed, as Korva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Korva trying to control but Wishibalov is working from the bottom.
Wishibalov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva looking to sit in guard and control but Wishibalov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Korva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wishibalov defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korva wants to sweep here but Wishibalov controlling him for the moment.
Wishibalov postures up and lands a big shot to Korva's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wishibalov looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Korva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jorma Korva!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jorma Korva!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jorma Korva!

Jorma Korva wins by unanimous decision!