PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Korobeikin
vs
Wobinson

182 cm
26
203 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin connects with a nice looking jab.

Wobinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wobinson postures up in Korobeikin's guard and throws a big left but Korobeikin blocks it.
Wobinson is stalling in the full guard.
Korobeikin wants to sweep here but Wobinson controlling him for the moment.
Wobinson content to stall in guard here.
Korobeikin keeping moving, preventing Wobinson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wobinson wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Korobeikin clinches up against the cage.

Korobeikin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson trying to control here.
Wobinson tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Korobeikin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wobinson trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.

Wobinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korobeikin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wobinson is trying to defend but Korobeikin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Korobeikin wants to control but Wobinson is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin wants to free his trapped foot but Wobinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Korobeikin wants to control but Wobinson is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin tries to pass to full mount but Wobinson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson moves into full guard.
Wobinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korobeikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin throws out a loose jab but Wobinson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Korobeikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wobinson's guard.
Korobeikin wants to pass the guard but Wobinson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin 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.

Korobeikin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wobinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Korobeikin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Korobeikin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wobinson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Korobeikin easily slips into full mount!
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Korobeikin trying to control but Wobinson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Wobinson to control.
Korobeikin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobinson can do to turn this around?
Korobeikin can't control as he wanted to and Wobinson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
Wobinson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Korobeikin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but Wobinson defending well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Korobeikin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Korobeikin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin passes Wobinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Korobeikin controlling the pace.
Wobinson is looking to control Korobeikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wobinson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wobinson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wobinson fails with the takedown.
Korobeikin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wobinson somewhat.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Wobinson is out of range.
Wobinson ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.

Wobinson gets caught napping as Korobeikin dives in and scores a takedown. Wobinson manages to retain guard.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Wobinson keeps moving.
Wobinson is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korobeikin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korobeikin has managed to get both his arms back between Wobinson's legs - danger averted.
Wobinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korobeikin controls the pace.
Korobeikin is pushing down on Wobinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wobinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Korobeikin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wobinson is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Korobeikin is looking to advance position but Wobinson won't allow it.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Wobinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Korobeikin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wobinson did well to prevent Korobeikin getting side control.
Korobeikin prevents Wobinson from improving his position.
Wobinson is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin stalling.
Korobeikin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wobinson for as long as he can get away with.

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

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.

Korobeikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korobeikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Wobinson looking to control.
Korobeikin stopping the sweep attempt from Wobinson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korobeikin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin thanked the fans post fight for their support.