PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnavut Sevket told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Korobeikin
vs
Sevket

182 cm
33
203 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

182 cm
34
192 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Sevket moved out of range.
Sevket misses with a hook. Korobeikin ducked under it nicely.
Korobeikin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sevket swivels and escapes.
Sevket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korobeikin closes the distance and clinches up with Sevket, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes Sevket against the cage but Sevket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Sevket misses its intended target.
Sevket moves forwards but Korobeikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.
Sevket connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sevket misses.
Sevket walks into a jab.
Sevket throws a looping overhand right but Korobeikin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevket moves away.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.

Korobeikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sevket looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Sevket's face as Korobeikin controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sevket's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korobeikin wants to control but Sevket is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sevket is avoiding damage well.
Korobeikin wants to control but Sevket is keeping him busy.
Sevket tries to bench press Korobeikin off him but Korobeikin keeps the position.
Korobeikin cracks Sevket with a big right hand but Sevket just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Korobeikin swings around for an armbar but Sevket sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Korobeikin's guard.
Sevket wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.
Sevket controlling from the top position.
Korobeikin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Korobeikin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sevket's guard.

Sevket wants to sweep but no luck.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
Sevket is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Korobeikin slips a jab from Sevket.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt - Sevket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Korobeikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sevket's guard.
Korobeikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sevket is adopting a defensive guard.
Sevket looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Korobeikin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Sevket wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sevket looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.
Sevket gets full guard.
Sevket is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.
Sevket controlling the position.
Sevket is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.
Korobeikin looking to sit in guard and control but Sevket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sevket trying to control the position from guard on top but Korobeikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korobeikin's guard.
Korobeikin gets back to full guard.
Korobeikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korobeikin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sevket is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin controlling Sevket's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sevket wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pyotr Korobeikin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korobeikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A swing and a miss from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.
Sevket lands with an overhand left.

Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sevket napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sevket is trying to get back to half guard.
Korobeikin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sevket is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Sevket is working from the bottom.

Korobeikin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sevket knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.

That's two 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.
Sevket can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Korobeikin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sevket to see if he's OK.
Korobeikin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sevket's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.
Korobeikin takes a little break here. Sevket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyotr Korobeikin clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sevket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sevket cracks Korobeikin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sevket stalks Korobeikin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korobeikin's face. Korobeikin staggers backwards, shaken.
Sevket throws a body punch but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korobeikin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sevkets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korobeikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sevket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sevket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korobeikin.
Jab, jab by Korobeikin - just one landing.
Sevket scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobeikin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sevket counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevket manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sevket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Sevket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but Sevket slips the punch.
Sevket doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Sevket. Those never looked like landing.
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of Sevket's head but Sevket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sevket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korobeikin scores with the left hand. Sevket knows he should have avoided that one.
Sevket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sevket throws out the jab.
Sevket walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sevket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sevket throws a series of punches but Korobeikin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sevket moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korobeikin moves out of range as Sevket strikes.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sevket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sevket doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Korobeikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sevket connects with a body shot.

Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sevket to the mat! Sevket manages to get full guard.
Korobeikin preventing the sweep.
Sevket trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Sevket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sevket jabs Korobeikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korobeikin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sevket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korobeikin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Korobeikin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sevket. Sevket circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Korobeikin jabs at Sevket's body.
Sevket swings for the body but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sevket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sevket lands an overhand right.
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 throws a body punch but Sevket moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korobeikin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Korobeikin misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sevket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korobeikin throws the left hand but Sevket avoids the punch easily.
Sevket misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin saw that one coming.
Sevket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korobeikin scores with a jab. Sevket acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Korobeikin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sevket to the ground. Korobeikin is now in Sevket's guard.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sevket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobeikin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sevket is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Korobeikin looking to sit in guard and control but Sevket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sevket wants to pass the guard but Korobeikin is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnavut Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sevket 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.