PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 2605 p4p, 4722 weight class) and Alexandr Korev (ranked 321 p4p, 494 weight class). Korev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by одинокий во . Alexandr Korev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Montpoisante
vs
Korev

173 cm
19
153
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Korev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korev connects with a solid leg kick.
Montpoisante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montpoisante slips a jab and a cross from Korev.

Korev takes the fight into the clinch.

Montpoisante drags the fight down to the ground.

Montpoisante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montpoisante is pulling down on Korev's head to control his posture.

Montpoisante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante trying to keep a closed guard but Korev is proving a slippery customer.

Korev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montpoisante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korev has managed to get both his arms back between Montpoisante's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante has momentary wrist control but Korev slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Average Joe’s Gym inform me that Korev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
Korev lands a couple of elbows.
Montpoisante is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Montpoisante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montpoisante trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Korev gets to his feet - Montpoisante follows without any prompting.

Korev clinches up against the cage.

Korev breaks the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Korev clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montpoisante manages to pull guard.
Montpoisante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korev wants to get up but he can't break Montpoisante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Montpoisante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montpoisante keeping moving, preventing Korev from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montpoisante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Korev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Korev stands up over Montpoisante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montpoisante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korev defends it easily.
Korev postures up.
Montpoisante looking for a sweep. Not yet Montpoisante, not yet.
Korev working some strikes from top position.
Korev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Korev trying to control the position from guard on top but Montpoisante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Korev works over Montpoisante with some ground and pound from guard.
Montpoisante keeping moving, preventing Korev from controlling successfully.
Korev is working Montpoisante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Montpoisante is rocked!
Korev landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Montpoisante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Montpoisante has his feet on Korev's thighs here. He's pushed Korev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Korev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniko Montpoisante!