|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jo Joo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Koreshkov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
176 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jo Joo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov looking to score a takedown here. Joo is defending well but Koreshkov drives through and ends up in Joo's guard.
Joo working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joo keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joo has his foot on Koreshkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koreshkov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koreshkov has picked Joo up and slammed him! Joo can't keep hold of the triangle and Koreshkov manages to pass to side control!
Joo tries to improve position but can't.
Joo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joo is looking for a sweep.
Koreshkov is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Joo tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is staying tight to Joo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Joo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Koreshkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joo looks to move to half guard but instead Koreshkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Joo is in a horrible position here. Koreshkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koreshkov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov landing shots from mount.
Koreshkov content just to control the position here.
A big strike lands for Koreshkov! That's really hurt Joo and he's turned his back - Koreshkov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koreshkov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
jo Joo was interviewed post fight and said 'Alexander is a great wrestler. I've trained about a week for this fight. It's not much. Maybe I should have trained more. But no excuses. I'm still young and I will show the world that I'm a good fighter. Better luck next time.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
