PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hoodlum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Korobeikin
vs
Hoodlum

182 cm
26
203 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

The Knot
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hoodlum!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodlum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodlum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Korobeikin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Korobeikin takes a swing at Hoodlum's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Hoodlum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korobeikin doesn't seem phased though.
Hoodlum pushes Korobeikin away with a front kick.

Korobeikin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoodlum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Korobeikin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korobeikin is working for a kimura but Hoodlum is defending it quite comfortably.
Korobeikin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korobeikin is working hard here to advance position.
Hoodlum trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin wants to take a breather but Hoodlum is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin looks for a takedown but Hoodlum sprawls well.
Korobeikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoodlum lands with a nice body kick.
Hoodlum scoring well with a low kick there.
Korobeikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoodlum counters with a series of strikes. Korobeikin will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodlum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korobeikin circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Korobeikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korobeikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoodlum throws a nice looking combination but Korobeikin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korobeikin fails with the takedown.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodlum scores with a shot to the body.
Hoodlum lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoodlum lands with a slapping head kick.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. Hoodlum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Korobeikin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodlum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korobeikin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoodlum counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoodlum slaps away a takedown attempt from Korobeikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korobeikin misses with a left hand
and Hoodlum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korobeikin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoodlum is looking for the big counter here.
Korobeikin throws an off balance right hand
and Hoodlum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korobeikin thinking.
Korobeikin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoodlum.
Hoodlum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korobeikin.
Hoodlum catches Korobeikin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoodlum to the mat! Hoodlum manages to get full guard.
Hoodlum seems keen to control Korobeikin's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hoodlum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoodlum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Korobeikin scores with a takedown into Hoodlum's guard.
Hoodlum has control of Korobeikin's left arm, preventing Korobeikin from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Korobeikin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoodlum is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodlum trying to control the position here.
Korobeikin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Korobeikin wants to pass the guard but Hoodlum is keeping the position.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodlum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoodlum lands with a slapping head kick.
Korobeikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korobeikin takes one to the chin there.
Hoodlum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hoodlum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Korobeikin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoodlum is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
Hoodlum holds on to Korobeikin's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korobeikin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoodlum, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hoodlum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korobeikin fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Korobeikin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoodlum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoodlum wants to control but Korobeikin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoodlum is looking to reverse the position.
Hoodlum is letting Korobeikin control him for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Korobeikin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoodlum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Korobeikin is in Hoodlum's guard.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoodlum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hoodlum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korobeikin doesn't seem bothered though.
Korobeikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Hoodlum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoodlum scores with a hook.
Korobeikin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korobeikin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoodlum counters with a low kick, right behind Korobeikin 's knee.
Korobeikin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoodlum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Korobeikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but Hoodlum defending well.
Hoodlum tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korobeikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoodlum is just riding it out for now. Korobeikin eventually gives up the hold.
Hoodlum wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoodlum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korobeikin is pressing down on Hoodlum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoodlum is holding on for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Korobeikin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoodlum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
Hoodlum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korobeikin at a distance.
Hoodlum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korobeikin doesn't seem bothered though.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoodlum counters with a head kick.
Hoodlum lands a nice shot that snaps Korobeikin's head back.
Hoodlum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin misses with a hook to the body
and Hoodlum counters with a nice body shot.
Korobeikin misses with a jab to the body
letting Hoodlum counter with a right hand.
Korobeikin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoodlum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Korobeikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoodlum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korobeikin shoots in but Hoodlum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoodlum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoodlum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korobeikin.
Hoodlum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korobeikin darts in looking for a takedown but Hoodlum gets double underhooks and turns Korobeikin into the cage.
Hoodlum throws a big counter head kick but Korobeikin avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Hoodlum as Korobeikin shoots in.
Korobeikin shoots and misses
and Hoodlum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoodlum lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodlum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korobeikin tries for a takedown but Hoodlum circles away easily
and Hoodlum counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoodlum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korobeikin if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoodlum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korobeikin's head.
Korobeikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoodlum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hoodlum throws a shot to the body.
Hoodlum feints and then cracks Korobeikin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korobeikin down.
Korobeikin throws a right hand that misses
letting Hoodlum counter with a right hand.
Hoodlum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korobeikin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodlum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korobeikin misses the body punch
and Hoodlum counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Korobeikin is rocked!
Hoodlum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korobeikin. Korobeikin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Hoodlum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoodlum 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Hoodlum!
The Hoodlum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.