PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorheez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voorheez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is California Love. Koreskov has chosen Небо Славян as his entrance music. Jason Voorheez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Voorheez
vs
Koreskov

195 cm
19
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorheez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Koreskov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koreskov scores with a takedown into Voorheez's guard.
Voorheez is wriggling around but Koreskov manages to pass to half guard.

Koreskov decides to return to a standing position.

Koreskov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Voorheez to the mat! Voorheez manages to get full guard.
Koreskov postures up.
Voorheez wants to stand and escape but Koreskov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreskov preventing the sweep.
Voorheez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorheez wants to get back to his feet but Koreskov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Koreskov gets to his feet - Voorheez follows without any prompting.

Voorheez instigates a clinch.
Koreskov avoids a wild elbow strike from Voorheez.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voorheez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Voorheez connects with a knee to the head.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koreskov avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Voorheez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Koreskov avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koreskov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voorheez lands an elbow just above Koreskov 's eye.
Voorheez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voorheez misses with a knee to the head.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Koreskov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koreskov avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Koreskov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Voorheez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside that Koreskov shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Koreskov avoids a wild elbow strike from Voorheez.
Voorheez lands an elbow that stopped Koreskov in his tracks for a moment.
Koreskov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Voorheez missing with knees to the body.
Voorheez lands a damaging elbow.
Voorheez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koreskov avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voorheez lands an elbow inside that Koreskov shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koreskov avoids it.
Voorheez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voorheez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voorheez takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Voorheez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voorheez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voorheez lands an elbow just above Koreskov 's eye.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
Nice elbow from Voorheez.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Voorheez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voorheez tries to clinch there but Koreskov circles away.
Koreskov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voorheez tries to avoid it but Koreskov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voorheez to the ground. Voorheez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jason Voorheez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voorheez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koreskov dives in for a single leg takedown but Voorheez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Voorheez drives through and clinches with Koreskov against the cage.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Voorheez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voorheez trying to land knees to the body.
Voorheez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreskov can do to turn this around?
Koreskov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreskov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Koreskov blocks with his arms.
Jason Voorheez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voorheez throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreskov blocks an elbow strike from Voorheez.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Voorheez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreskov's face.
Koreskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voorheez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jason Voorheez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreskov.
Voorheez misses with an elbow over the top.
Voorheez throws an elbow that misses.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside that Koreskov shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voorheez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koreskov's brow.
Voorheez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Koreskov wants to take the fight to the mat but Voorheez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voorheez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koreskov's brow.
Voorheez tries to land knees in the clinch but Koreskov avoids the damage to the body.
Voorheez pushes off an throws an elbow but Koreskov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koreskov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voorheez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koreskov's brow.
Voorheez crunches a lovely knee into Koreskov's ribcage.
Voorheez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voorheez lands an elbow that stopped Koreskov in his tracks for a moment.
Voorheez landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koreskov dodges an elbow strike from Voorheez.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Koreskov is blocking nicely.
Voorheez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Voorheez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koreskov dodges an elbow strike from Voorheez.
Voorheez pushes off an throws an elbow but Koreskov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koreskov blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Koreskov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voorheez missing with knees to the body.
Koreskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voorheez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Koreskov blocks an elbow strike.
Voorheez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Voorheez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Voorheez throws an elbow that misses.
Koreskov has Voorheez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Voorheez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Voorheez working Koreskov over with knees to the body.
Voorheez lands a nice elbow.
Koreskov avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.
Voorheez lands an elbow just above Koreskov 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorheez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Voorheez misses with an elbow over the top.
Voorheez lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koreskov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside that Koreskov shrugs off.
Voorheez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Koreskov avoids the elbow strike from Voorheez, against the cage.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
A knee to the head by Voorheez.
Voorheez tries to land knees in the clinch but Koreskov avoids the damage to the body.
Voorheez prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Voorheez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck for Koreskov with that takedown attempt.
Koreskov shoots in for a takedown but Voorheez shows good takedown defense.

Koreskov tries to keep at a distance but Voorheez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
Voorheez pushes off an throws an elbow but Koreskov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voorheez misses with a knee strike.
Voorheez tries to land knees in the clinch but Koreskov avoids the damage to the body.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
Voorheez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koreskov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreskov blocks an elbow strike.
Koreskov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.
Voorheez throws an elbow that misses.
Voorheez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koreskov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorheez looking to throw knees to the head but Koreskov is blocking nicely.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voorheez lands an elbow inside that Koreskov shrugs off.
Voorheez throws an elbow but it misses.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koreskov blocks an elbow strike.
Koreskov takes an elbow to the temple.
Voorheez lands an elbow just above Koreskov 's eye.
Voorheez crunches a lovely knee into Koreskov's ribcage.
Voorheez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koreskov's defenses.
Voorheez landing knees to the body.
Voorheez tries to land a knee to the head but Koreskov blocks with his arms.
Jason Voorheez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voorheez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreskov is looking to break free of the clinch but Voorheez has double underhooks.
Voorheez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voorheez misses with an elbow strike.
Voorheez tries to land knees in the clinch but Koreskov avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreskov avoiding damage as Voorheez throws knees to the body.
Voorheez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koreskov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jason Voorheez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreskov.
Koreskov blocks the elbow strike.
Voorheez prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koreskov tries to score a body lock takedown but Voorheez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Voorheez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koreskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voorheez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koreskov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voorheez prevents it.
Andrey Koreskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voorheez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Voorheez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voorheez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Voorheez!
Jason Voorheez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.