PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Korobeikin
vs
Benvenuti

182 cm
31
203 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

182 cm
32
187 lbs
27 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of Benvenuti's head but Benvenuti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korobeikin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korobeikin.
Benvenuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benvenuti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Korobeikin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Korobeikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Benvenuti should have avoided that one.
Benvenuti throws a series of punches but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benvenuti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin swats away the attempt to clinch by Benvenuti.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benvenuti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korobeikin lands with an overhand left.
Korobeikin shoots for a takedown but Benvenuti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin throws a shot from downtown. Benvenuti moves away and avoids it.
Benvenuti wants to clinch up but Korobeikin keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Benvenuti.
Korobeikin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benvenuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korobeikin attempts a counter takedown but Benvenuti avoids it well and moves away.

Korobeikin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvenuti keeping hold of Korobeikin's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti is trying to control but can't.

Korobeikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korobeikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benvenuti keeps working.
Benvenuti tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
Korobeikin is stalling here. Benvenuti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Korobeikin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benvenuti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Benvenuti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is trying to work for a sweep but Benvenuti has mounted him!
Korobeikin gets back to half guard.
Benvenuti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Korobeikin gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti stays in close to Korobeikin's body and controls the position.
Korobeikin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benvenuti manages to get himself to full guard.

Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benvenuti is keeping the position for now.
Benvenuti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korobeikin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benvenuti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korobeikin is one step ahead there.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Benvenuti keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korobeikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korobeikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korobeikin landing some decent shots from guard.
Korobeikin stands and throws Benvenuti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Korobeikin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Benvenuti is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Korobeikin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Benvenuti is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Korobeikin yanks on the arm and Benvenuti is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Korobeikin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pyotr Korobeikin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Massimo Benvenuti stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.