PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zu Korov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jo Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Jo Wayne struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bob Jo Wayne looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Korov
vs
Jo Wayne

177 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

184 cm
20
181 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown 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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zu Korov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Jo Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korov stuffs the takedown.
Korov scores with a head kick. Wayne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Bob Jo Wayne has been cut.
Korov tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Korov pushes him off.
Korov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Korov's head coaches at Ivan's house of pain [300$] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korov.
Korov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Korov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wayne looks winded!
Korov lands with a kick to the temple. Wayne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korov circles away.
Zu Korov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jo Wayne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korov throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Korov sees coming a mile off.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korov throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Korov.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne dives in and grabs Korov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korov pushes down on Wayne's head and hops out.
Zu Korov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korov misses with a head kick.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne fails to land the takedown.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Korov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korov misses with a head kick.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korov. Korov obviously looking to wear him down.
Korov leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Korov.
Korov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korov keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korov. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korov. Wayne shrugs it off though.
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!
Wayne avoids the head kick by Korov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown but Korov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wayne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wayne's head.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Korov circles away.
Korov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korov keeps the fight on the outside.
Korov blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Korov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
A head kick misses from Korov.
Korov stuffs the takedown.
Korov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayne looks for a takedown but Korov sprawls well.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Korov.
Wayne fails to land the takedown.
Korov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Korov throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Bob Jo Wayne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korov throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Korov.
Bob Jo Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Korov.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Korov moves out of range easily.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne wants to clinch

and Korov counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Korov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Korov looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Korov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Korov slowing the pace effectively.
Korov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Korov lands a knee to the head.

Wayne jumps guard and drags Korov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing Korov from standing up.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Korov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing Korov from standing up.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Korov wants to get up but he can't break Wayne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korov wants to stand and escape but instead Wayne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wayne is standing up over Korov. Korov looks to escape but Wayne dives into side control.

Wayne has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Korov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wayne yanks on the arm and Korov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wayne.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Jo Wayne!