PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Alvarez
vs
Korrs

188 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
31
166 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Canelo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korrs blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korrs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korrs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvarez eats them both and turns towards Korrs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Korrs forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Korrs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Korrs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Korrs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Korrs is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korrs tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Korrs has the dominant position.
Korrs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korrs stalling.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korrs's elbow.
Alvarez has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Alvarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Korrs is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Korrs trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Korrs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michaud Korrs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Korrs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.

Korrs clinches.
Alvarez has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Korrs manages to break the clinch.
Michaud Korrs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korrs throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Korrs misses with a wild combination.

Korrs moves into the clinch.
Korrs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Korrs is trying to stall.
Korrs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Korrs avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michaud Korrs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korrs moves into the clinch successfully.
Korrs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korrs tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Korrs misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez jumps guard but Korrs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Korrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Korrs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Korrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korrs trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korrs into the cage.

Korrs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Korrs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Michaud Korrs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Korrs clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Korrs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korrs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez tries to work over Korrs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez jumps guard but Korrs stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Korrs's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korrs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korrs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Korrs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korrs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korrs wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Korrs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michaud Korrs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Korrs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Korrs tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.

Korrs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korrs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Korrs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Korrs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Korrs tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korrs breaks the clinch.
Alvarez defending well as Korrs loads up on a big left hand.
Canelo Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korrs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Korrs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez wriggles free and stands up.

Korrs clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korrs stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Korrs is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korrs down to the mat. Korrs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Korrs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Korrs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Korrs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Korrs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korrs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Korrs looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Korrs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvarez eats them both and turns towards Korrs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs motions for Alvarez to come forward. Korrs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Korrs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korrs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!

Korrs breaks from the clinch.
Korrs looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.

Korrs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canelo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaud Korrs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez is trying to control Korrs's posture but Korrs avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michaud Korrs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korrs 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michaud Korrs!