PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RAP JIU-JITSU. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Korobeikin
vs
Gerson

182 cm
32
203 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

183 cm
29
188 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!
Bos Energy MMA159.4

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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin throws a hook but Gerson blocks it.
Korobeikin lands the left hand.
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Korobeikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gerson's guard.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Gerson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerson is striking but Korobeikin is not phased and passes to half guard.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Gerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin working over Gerson with some ground and pound. Gerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson is pushing Korobeikin's head away, looking to escape. Korobeikin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korobeikin off and has taken his back!

Gerson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Korobeikin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Korobeikin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin tries to lock up and control but Gerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korobeikin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin wants to control but Gerson is having none of it.
Korobeikin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Korobeikin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Korobeikin!
Korobeikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Korobeikin slips nicely into half guard.
Gerson is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
Gerson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson strikes from the bottom but Korobeikin uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Korobeikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working.

Korobeikin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korobeikin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to pass to full mount but Gerson defends it.

Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Gerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but Gerson seems unphased.

Korobeikin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gerson sprawls well initially but Korobeikin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerson trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.

Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin lands strikes from half guard.
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gerson is trying to maintain the position but Korobeikin is very close to passing his half guard.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Korobeikin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gerson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Gerson actively working from the bottom here.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from improving his position.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from escaping the position.
Korobeikin controls the position from side control.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Korobeikin tries for a kimura but Gerson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
That's time! Korobeikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Gerson is out of range.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Gerson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korobeikin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerson shoots in but no luck this time.

Korobeikin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin working away.
Korobeikin in side control lands a decent elbow.

Korobeikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korobeikin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gerson!
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is having none of it.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gerson tries to improve his position but Korobeikin has taken his back! Korobeikin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gerson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Korobeikin pushes Gerson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! in his post fight interview.