PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paul (ranked 2920 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 401 p4p, 443 weight class). Alexander Korolev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Paul
vs
Korolev

190 cm
19
195
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Blaze Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korolev. Korolev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Paul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul throws a hook but Korolev blocks it.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Korolev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Korolev tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paul moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Korolev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korolev catches Paul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paul walks into a jab.
Korolev throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korolev scrambles back to his feet.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses the jab.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev cracks Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korolev scores with a jab to the body.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Jab by Korolev.
Paul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korolev lands a jab.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Paul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Korolev finds it's way through Paul's defenses.
Paul throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Paul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Paul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Paul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Paul.
Korolev moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Paul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev connects with a single shot there.
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev avoids the body shot from Paul.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
It seemed like Korolev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Paul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paul at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Korolev misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Paul.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev throws out a powerful jab.
Paul lands a jab to Korolev's midsection.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev scores with a jab. Paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Korolev.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korolev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Paul moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Korolev.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.

The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev lands a nice hook to Paul's body. Paul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korolev scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul blocks a jab.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Korolev.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev jabs Paul right on the nose. Paul blinks but takes it well.
Paul takes one on the button.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korolev misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Paul misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Korolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Korolev. That snapped Paul's head back.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Korolev is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev lands a really nice looking cross but Paul seems unphased.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korolev.
A jab from Paul misses.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Paul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Paul looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul walks into a left hand.
Paul lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paul swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
Paul slips a jab from Korolev.
Paul tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Korolev ducks down to avoid it.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paul avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Korolev connects with the punch.
Korolev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1-2. Korolev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Korolev misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul cracks Korolev with an open hand slap.
Korolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Korolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul slips under a jab.
Paul misses with a hook.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Paul.
Paul lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev clobbers Paul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Paul!
Jake Paul gave a mention to Blaze Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).