PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pyotr Korobeikin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sevket
vs
Korobeikin

182 cm
30
192 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

182 cm
30
203 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Sun-Tzu

GREEN!160

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 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Sevket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sevket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korobeikin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sevket momentarily.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.
We've been hearing reports that Sevket has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sevket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin lands a jab to the head.
Korobeikin misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Korobeikin misses.
A big left from Korobeikin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin shoots for a takedown but Sevket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Sevket misses with a straight right.
Korobeikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Sevket there.

Korobeikin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sevket keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Korobeikin thows a huge punch but Sevket dodges it nicely.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Sevket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sevket is controlling Korobeikin's trapped leg to prevent Korobeikin from advancing to side control.
Korobeikin is keen to just control but Sevket is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sevket is looking to improve his position.
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sevket keeping hold of Korobeikin's head, controlling as best he can.
Korobeikin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sevket defending well though.
Sevket keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Korobeikin prevents Sevket from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sevket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Korobeikin misses.
Korobeikin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sevket.
Korobeikin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sevket.
Sevket connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sevket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korobeikin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin looks to land a left hand but Sevket moved out of range nicely.
Sevket walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sevket looks to land a right hand but Korobeikin moved out of range.
Korobeikin feints the counter takedown.
Korobeikin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sevket's head backwards.
Korobeikin misses with a wild body shot.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but Sevket slips the punch.
Korobeikin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown
and Sevket counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korobeikin thinking.
Korobeikin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sevket takes a swing at Korobeikin's ribcage but misses.
Sevket works the jab nicely.
Sevket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sevket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korobeikin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slow jab from Korobeikin misses its intended target.
Sevket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Korobeikin - just one landing.
Sevket avoids the body shot from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sevket should have avoided that one.
Korobeikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Korobeikin misses its intended target.
Jab by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin works the jab nicely.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sevket looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Korobeikin taking some punishment here, with Sevket in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin gets full guard.
Korobeikin has his hands on Sevket's head, controlling the position.
Sevket throws an elbow that misses. Korobeikin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sevket's guard. Nice move by Korobeikin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket has momentary wrist control but Korobeikin slips an elbow through the middle.
Korobeikin throws an elbow that misses. Sevket uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korobeikin's guard. Nice move by Sevket!

Korobeikin trying to keep a closed guard but Sevket is proving a slippery customer.
Korobeikin keeping moving, preventing Sevket from controlling successfully.
Korobeikin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sevket manages to get himself to full guard.

Korobeikin postures up in Sevket's guard and throws a big left but Sevket blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sevket's guard.
Sevket is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
Sevket moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sevket is keeping the position for now.
Sevket has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin trying to control but Sevket is working from the bottom.
Sevket wants to sweep here but Korobeikin controlling him for the moment.
Sevket pulls Korobeikin in close to his closed guard and prevents Korobeikin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sevket wants to sweep here but Korobeikin controlling him for the moment.
Sevket is pulling down on Korobeikin's head. It's preventing any offense from Korobeikin, at least for the moment.

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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Korobeikin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sevket avoids it really well and circles away.
Korobeikin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sevket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korobeikin.
Sevket throws a hook but Korobeikin blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sevket.
Korobeikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sevket tries to avoid it but Korobeikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sevket to the ground. Sevket escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Korobeikin throws a hook but Sevket blocks it.
Sevket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sevket jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sevket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Korobeikin 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 misses with an uppercut
and Sevket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
Korobeikin connects with a crisp jab.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.

Sevket dives in and scores a takedown into Korobeikin's guard.
Korobeikin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Sevket chips away with some ground and pound.
Korobeikin is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket won't allow Korobeikin to sweep him here.
Sevket content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sevket trying to control but Korobeikin is working from the bottom.
Sevket makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Korobeikin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sevket scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sevket is looking to work some ground and pound but Korobeikin has wrist control.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket is looking to work some ground and pound but Korobeikin has wrist control.
Sevket trying to control but Korobeikin is working from the bottom.
Sevket working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korobeikin's head.
Sevket won't allow Korobeikin to sweep him here.
Sevket with a nice head shot there.
Sevket tries to free his leg and advance position but Korobeikin is retaining full guard.
Korobeikin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Korobeikin has his foot on Sevket's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sevket works his way back into a safe position though.
Sevket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sevket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korobeikin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sevket is aware though and is defending well.
Korobeikin keeping moving, preventing Sevket from controlling successfully.
Korobeikin wants to improve his position but instead Sevket has moved into half guard.
Sevket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sevket drops an elbow to the side of Korobeikin's head.
Korobeikin wants to get back to full guard but Sevket has mounted him!
Sevket looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Korobeikin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sevket looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is concentrating on defense, preventing Sevket from advancing position.
Sevket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sevket not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sevket working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sevket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sevket wants to take a breather but Korobeikin is having none of it.
Korobeikin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sevket's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sevket's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Korobeikin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sevket's chin but Sevket turns very nicely into Korobeikin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sevket.
Arnavut Sevket overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sevket trying to control the position from guard on top but Korobeikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnavut Sevket showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Korobeikin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
After winning the bout, Pyotr Korobeikin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.