PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov has chosen Beyoncé - 7/11 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Quinn
vs
Koreshkov

188 cm
21
208 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Conquer

Mohito Fightwear
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Quinn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn throws a quick counter head kick but Koreshkov was just out of range.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Koreshkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Quinn lands a leg kick that knocks Koreshkov off balance momentarily.

Koreshkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quinn, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinn.
Quinn lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Quinn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn stops a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Stalling in the clinch from Quinn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Quinn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Quinn stalling against the cage.
Quinn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quinn to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Quinn.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quinn is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov letting Quinn take a breather here.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands an uppercut.
Quinn scores with a shoulder strike.
Quinn misses with a body punch.

Quinn breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a head kick by Quinn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Quinn circles away.
Quinn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koreshkov's head.

It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Quinn lands a nice shot that snaps Koreshkov's head back.
Quinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Koreshkov avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koreshkov gets a double leg takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn is adopting a defensive guard.
Koreshkov pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
Quinn is doing well to control the position and prevent Koreshkov from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koreshkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Koreshkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.

Koreshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Koreshkov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koreshkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koreshkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Quinn misses with a double jab

and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov slips nicely into half guard.
Quinn is pressing down on Koreshkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov pushes down on Quinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quinn is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Quinn trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.

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.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.

Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Quinn defends the submission attempt.
Andrey Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Koreshkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.

Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinn has managed to free his arm - good work.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.

Koreshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinn sees it coming and defends easily.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
Quinn is positioning himself well to prevent Koreshkov advancing to mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.

Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.

Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Koreshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinn sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Koreshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Koreshkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quinn.
Koreshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koreshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koreshkov off to one side.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quinn keeps the fight on the outside.
Quinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back to recover.
Koreshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.

Koreshkov closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Quinn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quinn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinn works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn connects with a body shot that sends Koreshkov's belly button to the back.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Donk. Quinn catches Koreshkov right on the button with a cross.
Joe Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.

Koreshkov is rocked!
Quinn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Koreshkov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Quinn!