PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitch Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Koreshkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beyoncé - 7/11. Made has chosen AMAZING HORSE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Koreshkov
vs
Made

189 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

205 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Mohito Fightwear
GREEN!160

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bitch Made!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koreshkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Made on his heels. He'll look to pass Made's guard now, I'm sure.

Koreshkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Koreshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koreshkov prevents Made from getting back to his feet.
Koreshkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Koreshkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koreshkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Made is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Made manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Koreshkov.

Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Made's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Made is looking to stand up but Koreshkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Made is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Made told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Koreshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koreshkov trying to control but Made is working from the bottom.

Koreshkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koreshkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Made has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koreshkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown but Made sprawls well.
Koreshkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Made throws a counter combo.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Made's left leg, looking for a takedown. Made pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Made is looking to clinch but Koreshkov is avoiding it.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Made avoids it well and moves away.
Made has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koreshkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Made's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koreshkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Made tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koreshkov avoids it.

Koreshkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koreshkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Made should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Koreshkov has tightened it up now! Made should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).