PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Korobkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Kuyakoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korobkov comes to the cage accompanied by Hush - Fired Up. Sergei Korobkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boy Kuyakoy's chin.

Korobkov
vs
Kuyakoy

178 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
154 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Korobkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boy Kuyakoy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobkov has a takedown stuffed.
Kuyakoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Korobkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuyakoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Korobkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuyakoy, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kuyakoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Korobkov tries for a kimura but Kuyakoy is defending well.

Korobkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuyakoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuyakoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korobkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korobkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuyakoy is not content to let Korobkov control the position.

Korobkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Korobkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korobkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuyakoy, who protects the arm well.
Korobkov trying to control the position but Kuyakoy is working away.

Korobkov tries for a kimura but Kuyakoy is defending well.

Korobkov stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyakoy throws a push kick but Korobkov slaps the foot to one side.
Korobkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kuyakoy.
Korobkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuyakoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Korobkov gets the takedown into side control.
Korobkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Korobkov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kuyakoy wants to clinch.
Kuyakoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuyakoy is looking to land body kicks.
Korobkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuyakoy pinned against the cage. Kuyakoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Korobkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuyakoy misses with an attempted mid kick.

Kuyakoy gets caught napping as Korobkov dives in and scores a takedown. Kuyakoy manages to retain guard.
Korobkov prevents Kuyakoy from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korobkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Korobkov trying to control but Kuyakoy is working from the bottom.
Korobkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Korobkov dominated 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.

Kuyakoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korobkov.
Kuyakoy closes the distance but Korobkov moves to the side

and Korobkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuyakoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korobkov off and has taken his back!

Kuyakoy looking for the RNC.
Korobkov turns into Kuyakoy and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyakoy keeping moving, preventing Korobkov from controlling successfully.
Korobkov postures up.
Korobkov trying to control but Kuyakoy is working from the bottom.
Korobkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuyakoy is retaining full guard.
Kuyakoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korobkov trying to control but Kuyakoy is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuyakoy wants to stand but Korobkov is controlling the position.

Korobkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuyakoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korobkov has Kuyakoy in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuyakoy 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sergei Korobkov just wasn't active enough.

Kuyakoy moves into the clinch successfully.
Korobkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuyakoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyakoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Korobkov backwards.
Korobkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Korobkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuyakoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuyakoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuyakoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korobkov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Korobkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korobkov lands in his opponent's guard.

Korobkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korobkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuyakoy 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.
Korobkov wants to control from the top but Kuyakoy keeps moving.
Sergei Korobkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuyakoy wants to sweep here but Korobkov controlling him for the moment.

Kuyakoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korobkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Korobkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Korobkov closes the distance and clinches up with Kuyakoy, looking for a takedown. Korobkov pushes Kuyakoy against the cage but Kuyakoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuyakoy pinned against the cage. Kuyakoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuyakoy scores with a head kick. Korobkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Korobkov tries for a takedown but Kuyakoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Korobkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Kuyakoy
enabling Korobkov to counter with a crisp jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuyakoy.

Kuyakoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Korobkov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyakoy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuyakoy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Korobkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuyakoy's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuyakoy decides to stand and escape the position.

Korobkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Korobkov wants to control but Kuyakoy is keeping him busy.

Korobkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuyakoy has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyakoy tries to get to full guard but Korobkov has control of the leg.

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

Korobkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuyakoy manages to get to full guard.
Kuyakoy keeping moving, preventing Korobkov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuyakoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy Kuyakoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korobkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuyakoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Korobkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuyakoy keeping moving, preventing Korobkov from controlling successfully.
Sergei Korobkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Korobkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuyakoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuyakoy has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boy Kuyakoy.
I think Korobkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Korobkov!