PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zu Korov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond comes to the cage accompanied by welcome to the jungle . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raymond
vs
Korov

172 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zu Korov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raymond's head.

It looks like Kevin Raymond has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raymond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raymond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Knees to the body from Korov.
Raymond is trying to break the clinch but Korov has him pressed against the cage.
Raymond is looking to control Korov's arms but Korov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raymond has his back to the cage.
Raymond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Raymond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Korov prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raymond tries to score a body lock takedown but Korov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Korov connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond wants a takedown.
Korov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raymond is breathing heavily.
Raymond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov connects with a knee to the head.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Korov.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Korov is stalling here.
Raymond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raymond letting Korov take a breather here.
Korov connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korov stalls.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Raymond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Korov rushes Raymond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korov landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raymond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raymond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Raymond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Korov lands a knee to the body.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Raymond takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on Korov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raymond tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korov lands a good knee to the midsection. Raymond won't want to take too many of those.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Raymond wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raymond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Korov clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zu Korov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Raymond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Korov pushes Raymond up against the cage in a clinch.
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Korov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raymond blocks it with crossed arms.
Korov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raymond can't break the clinch.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov tries a knee to the head but Raymond blocks it.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Raymond is trying to break the clinch but Korov has him pressed against the cage.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korov is defending well.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
Raymond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korov after a bit of a struggle.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zu Korov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raymond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raymond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Korov is struggling to control the position.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Korov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raymond is looking for a takedown.
Korov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raymond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korov pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raymond checks a leg kick.

Korov closes the distance and clinches.
Korov stalls.
Raymond wants to break free but Korov has control.
Raymond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raymond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korov darts in and clinches Raymond up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Raymond wants to take the fight to the mat but Korov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Korov.
Korov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Korov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Korov connects with a knee to the head.
Korov connects with a knee to the head.
Korov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Raymond can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Korov.
Raymond wants a takedown.
Korov stalls.
Raymond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Korov landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zu Korov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Raymond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Korov.
Raymond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korov is fending him off so far but Raymond persists. Nope, Korov circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond closes the distance but Korov moves to the side

and Korov counters by moving into the clinch.
Korov is pressed up against the cage. Raymond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korov down to the mat. Korov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Korov rushes Raymond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korov stalls.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Korov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korov with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raymond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Korov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Korov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korov effectively controlling the action here.
Raymond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond fails to land the takedown.

Korov moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Raymond is trying to drag Korov to the mat but Korov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Korov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raymond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korov just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Korov scores with a knee to the head.
Raymond looking for a takedown.
Korov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Korov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raymond goes for a takedown attempt but Korov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kevin Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Korov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Korov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raymond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Korov prevents the takedown attempt.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Korov gets underhooks to prevent Raymond's takedown attempt.
Korov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Korov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raymond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raymond is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Korov has Raymond pushed against the cage.
Kevin Raymond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zu Korov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zu Korov!