PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Korobeikin
vs
Sevket

182 cm
29
203 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

182 cm
29
192 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Sun-Tzu
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin with a poor takedown
and Sevket counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korobeikin thinking.
Jab by Korobeikin.
Sevket throws a body punch but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Sevket jabs Korobeikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korobeikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sevket in his tracks.
Sevket has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sevket there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sevket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Korobeikin is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Sevket moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sevket 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Korobeikin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sevket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sevket can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korobeikin controls the pace.
Sevket looking for a sweep. Not yet Sevket, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin stops Sevket from standing up.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sevket is pulling down on Korobeikin's head. It's preventing any offense from Korobeikin, at least for the moment.
Korobeikin passes Sevket's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korobeikin prevents Sevket from standing back up.
Sevket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sevket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sevket is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sevket sprawls and moves away.
Sevket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sevket wants it to stay on the feet.
Korobeikin throws a jab when Sevket was well out of range.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korobeikin connects with a body shot that sends Sevket's belly button to the back.
Korobeikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket cracks a nice hook into Korobeikin's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sevket sprawls and moves away.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.
Sevket misses with a hook to the body

so Korobeikin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sevket being controlled here, momentarily.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.
Sevket throws a lazy right hand but Korobeikin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korobeikin feinted with a counter takedown.
Korobeikin looks for a takedown but Sevket sprawls well.
Sevket moves out of range of the strikes.
Sevket throws a counter combo.

Korobeikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is looking to advance position but Sevket won't allow it.
Korobeikin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Sevket wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korobeikin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Korobeikin is keen to just control but Sevket is a slippery customer.
Sevket is trying to stand up here but Korobeikin is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Korobeikin slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korobeikin avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Korobeikin tries to counter with a takedown but Sevket is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Sevket.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.

Korobeikin drives through with a takedown into Sevket's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Korobeikin stopping the sweep attempt from Sevket.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sevket is controlling Korobeikin's posture.
Korobeikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin looking to sit in guard and control but Sevket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korobeikin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sevket chips away with some ground and pound.
Sevket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korobeikin can't keep his opponent in guard - Sevket advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Korobeikin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korobeikin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four 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.
Sevket throws a body punch but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sevket sprawls and moves away.
Sevket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korobeikin throws out the jab.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sevket. Beautiful body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sevket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korobeikin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Korobeikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sevket.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Korobeikin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnavut Sevket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot
and Sevket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Sevket gets caught napping as Korobeikin dives in and scores a takedown. Sevket manages to retain guard.
Korobeikin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sevket is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin is fighting to break Sevket's control of his arms but Sevket is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Korobeikin stopping the sweep attempt from Sevket.
Korobeikin content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sevket is keeping the position for now.

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

Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sevket to the mat! Sevket manages to get full guard.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sevket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin passes Sevket's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korobeikin controlling the action here.
Korobeikin wants to take a breather but Sevket is having none of it.
Korobeikin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin prevents Sevket from improving his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin throws an overhand right that lands on Sevket's shoulder, as Sevket tries to avoid the shot.
Korobeikin avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Korobeikin attempts a counter takedown but Sevket avoids it well and moves away.
Korobeikin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sevket pinned against the cage. Sevket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
Korobeikin feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sevket misses with a body shot.
Sevket lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korobeikin is defended easily by Sevket.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korobeikin tries to counter with a takedown but Sevket is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sevket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korobeikin misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arnavut Sevket.
I think Sevket 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.