PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erwin Korba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ten Sixteen's chin.

Korba
vs
Sixteen

185 cm
31
181 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

180 cm
27
178 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Korba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba throws a hook to the side of Sixteen's head but Sixteen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sixteen.
Korba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sixteen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korba tests Sixteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korba has been working on his balance at LOD: Gym of the Gods, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sixteen.
Good leg kick by Sixteen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Korba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sixteen moves out of range as Korba strikes.
Korba loads up on a big right hand but Sixteen slips the punch.
Sixteen lands a glancing blow to the side of Korba's head.
Sixteen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sixteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Korba sprawls well. He's pushed Sixteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sixteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sixteen moves out of range as Korba strikes.
Korba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixteen.
Korba throws a head kick but Sixteen moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba connects with a single shot there.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Korba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korba cracks Sixteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sixteen lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sixteen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good standup being displayed there by Korba as he connects with a hook.
Sixteen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sixteen feints and then cracks Korba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korba down.
Korba misses with the body kick

and Sixteen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen tries to score with some ground and pound. Korba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Sixteen.
Korba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sixteen connects with a decent elbow.

Sixteen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sixteen working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korba is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Korba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixteen working the ground and pound but Korba is defending the strikes.
Sixteen tries to move to mount but Korba blocks the move with his legs.
Sixteen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sixteen scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Korba tries to roll over but Sixteen keeps him under control.
Sixteen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sixteen is thwarting Korba's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sixteen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sixteen throwing shots but Korba is blocking nicely.
Korba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Korba is trying to maintain the position but Sixteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sixteen working the head and body with strikes.
Sixteen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Korba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixteen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Korba actively working from the bottom here.
Sixteen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korba's head.
Korba gets full guard.

Korba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Korba trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sixteen won't allow Korba to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sixteen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sixteen thuds a left hand into Korba's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sixteen.
Sixteen scores with a nice head shot.
Korba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korba fails with a takedown attempt.
Korba throws a right hand that Sixteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sixteen also avoids with ease.
Sixteen scores with a nice body kick.
Sixteen works Korba's body with a nice hook.
Sixteen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korba misses with a left hand

and Sixteen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sixteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Korba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Korba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sixteen is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Korba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixteen defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korba keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.

Sixteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Korba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Korba has escaped and now he's on top!
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sixteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sixteen thows a huge punch but Korba dodges it nicely.
Korba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Korba.

Korba looking for a guillotine here but Sixteen defends easily.
Sixteen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sixteen is working Korba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ten Sixteen has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sixteen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sixteen trying to control but Korba is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixteen manages to get himself to full guard.
Korba throwing strikes but missing.

Sixteen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Korba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sixteen.
Korba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sixteen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korba wants to pass the guard but Sixteen is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sixteen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Korba is looking for a kimura here.
Sixteen is pressing down on Korba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Sixteen looking for a guillotine here but Korba defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Korba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sixteen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sixteen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sixteen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ten Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Korba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Korba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Korba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Korba misses with the ground and pound.

Korba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sixteen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Korba but great work by Sixteen.
Korba wants to control but Sixteen postures up.
Korba looking for a sweep but Sixteen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixteen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sixteen dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Korba is trying to maintain the position but Sixteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sixteen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sixteen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korba's head.
Sixteen lands with a punch from half guard.
Korba trying to control but Sixteen postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sixteen connects with a nice short shot to Korba's temple.
Korba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Korba.

Korba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sixteen defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba is trying to control the position but Sixteen postures up.
Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sixteen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korba's head.
Sixteen slips nicely into half guard.
Sixteen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sixteen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sixteen wants to control but Korba is keeping him busy.
Sixteen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korba is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba taking some punishment here, with Sixteen in his half guard.
Korba flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Korba tries to get to full guard but Sixteen has control of the leg.
Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korba keeps working.
Sixteen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sixteen is nestled in close to Korba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sixteen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Korba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korba keeping moving, preventing Sixteen from controlling successfully.

Sixteen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sixteen passes into half guard.

Sixteen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sixteen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ten Sixteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sixteen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ten Sixteen!

Ten Sixteen wins by unanimous decision!