PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Korab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

George
vs
Korab

219 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Korab!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Korab.

George looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Korab controls George momentarily but George frees himself.

George is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Korab is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Korab has escaped and now he's on top!

Korab decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on George, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korab shoots in looking for a takedown. George tries to sprawl out of it but Korab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clifford George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Korab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korab gets slowly back to his feet.

George tries to keep at a distance but Korab has taken the fight into the clinch.
George gets underhooks to prevent Korab's takedown attempt.
Korab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George is pressed up against the cage. Korab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag George down to the mat. George avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Korab. No joy for George on that attempt.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korab circles away.

George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korab did well to prevent George getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George slips a nice elbow through Korab's hands, connecting with Korab's forehead.
Korab trying to control from the bottom.
George wants to get back to his feet.
Korab is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
George tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Korab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korab has hold of George's hands but George slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korab is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold.
George wants to stand up but Korab is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Korab drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
George gets underhooks to prevent Korab's takedown attempt.
Korab is trying to pull guard but George turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Korab looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

George decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

George is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korab defends well.

George is working an open guard so Korab takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford George dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Korab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
George looking to slow down the pace here.
George letting Korab take a breather here.
Korab tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.

Korab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korab can do to turn this around?

Korab closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.

Korab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korab shoots and misses

and George counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by George.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George tries to pull guard but Korab won't allow it.

Korab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korab cracks the inside of George's front leg.
Korab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clifford George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Korab.
Korab is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korab has George up against the cage in a clinch.
George taking a breather.

Korab breaks from the clinch.
George shoots in but Korab avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Korab darts in and clinches George up against the cage.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korab avoids it.
Korab jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as George walks away with a smile on his face. Korab gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Korab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korab throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korab shoots for a double leg takedown but George sprawls well. He's pushed Korab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

George dives in and scores a takedown into Korab's guard.
Korab is trying to control the position but George postures up.

George decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Korab has George up against the cage in a clinch.
George lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George slows down the pace here.
George misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korab displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage.
George gets through Korab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
George content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Korab is trying to pull guard but George turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lukas Korab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
George trying to stall but Korab improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korab.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korab walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Korab has taken the fight to the clinch.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George tries to pull guard but Korab won't allow it.
George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Korab manages to break the clinch.

Korab clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
George is pressed up against the cage. Korab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag George down to the mat. George avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Korab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
George walks into a straight right hand from Korab.

Korab drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
Korab wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Korab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Korab misses with a body kick.
Korab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Korab goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
George lands a body shot in the clinch.
George fails to pull guard.
George jumps guard but Korab stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from George.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korab is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but George is keeping busy.
George lands a shoulder strike.
George tries to pull guard but Korab won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford George. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Korab controls the action.
George tries to pull guard but Korab holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Korab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from George.
Korab tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from George.
Korab is trying to break the clinch but George is controlling him.
Korab is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Korab is trying to break the clinch but George has him pressed against the cage.
George trying to land knees to the body.
George is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Korab stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
George is looking to take this one to the mat.
George is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korab to keep the fight standing.

Korab breaks from the clinch.
Korab shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korab fails to land the takedown.

George closes the distance and clinches.
Korab is trying to force a seperation but George has the dominant position.
George throws a head punch that misses.
George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korab is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Korab.

George manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Korab stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Korab rushes George and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korab's elbow.
George tries to pull guard but Korab won't allow it.
Korab effectively controlling the action here.

Korab manages to break the clinch.
Korab throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
George displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George moves in looking to clinch but Korab pushes him off.
Korab pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Korab drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korab smiles and moves away.
No luck for George with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Korab.
I think Korab has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!