PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jermery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Korst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Korst is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jermery
vs
Korst

177 cm
24
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Jermery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nils Korst!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jermery gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jermery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korst is pressed up against the cage. Jermery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korst down to the mat. Korst avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Korst looks to land a combination but Jermery avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
Korst swinging wildly here.
Korst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jermery's head backwards.
Korst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jermery.
Jermery is looking to clinch.
Korst gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nils Korst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korst misses with a two punch combination.
Korst throws a sloppy head kick and Jermery moves out of range easily.
Korst connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jermery looks to land a right hand but Korst moved out of range.
Korst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jermery circles away quickly and effectively.
Korst throws a right hand that Jermery ducks under and follows up with a left that Jermery also avoids with ease.
Korst misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Korst tries to bum rush Jermery with a series of wild strikes but Jermery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jermery thuds a left hand into Korst's body.
Nils Korst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jermery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korst avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korst misses with a double jab.
Korst lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Korst.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Korst fails to land with a series of punches.
Korst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jermery tries to work over Korst's front leg with a kick but Korst checks it.

Jermery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Korst's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Jermery has his foot on Korst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korst works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jermery has his foot on Korst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korst works his way back into a safe position though.
Jermery 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.

Jermery is looking for a triangle but Korst pushes his legs off easily.
Korst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jermery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jermery tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jermery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jermery is looking for a triangle but Korst pushes his legs off easily.
Jermery wants to sweep but no luck.

Jermery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korst is aware though and is defending well.

Jermery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korst stopping the sweep attempt from Jermery.
Korst's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korst slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jermery.
Jermery gets back to full guard.
Jermery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jermery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jermery wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jermery dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jermery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korst.
Korst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jermery wants to clinch.
Korst throws a series of punches but Jermery avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Korst both land. Nice combination.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korst as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Korst.
Jermery shoots for a takedown but Korst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korst throws a head kick that misses.
Jermery thuds a left hand into Korst's body.
Jermery takes a swing at Korst's ribcage but misses.
Jermery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jermery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jermery misses with an uppercut.
Korst slips a straight right by Jermery.
Sloppy strikes from Korst. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korst scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Korst looks to land a combination but Jermery avoids it well.
Korst fails to land with a series of punches.
Korst gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jermery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jermery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jermery misses the target.
Jermery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jermery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korst moves away.
Korst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jermery counters with a takedown into side control.

Jermery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korst has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jermery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jermery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korst, who protects the arm well.

Jermery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korst tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korst can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jermery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jermery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jermery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jermery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jermery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jermery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jermery decides to stand back up. Jermery steps back and let's Korst get back to his feet.
A combination from Korst does no damage.
Jermery connects with a body shot.
Korst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jermery throws a series of punches but Korst moves out of range.
Nils Korst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jermery.
Korst misses with the combination.
Jermery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korst's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jermery wants to clinch up but Korst keeps it at a distance.
Jermery slips a jab and a cross from Korst.
Korst throws a nice looking combination but Jermery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korst blocks a jab.
A combination from Korst does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jermery dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jermery fails with a takedown attempt.
Korst moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korst throws a series of punches but Jermery avoids them all with ease.
Jermery shoots in but no luck this time.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Korst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Jermery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korst lands with a nice combination. Jermery backs away looking to recover.
Jermery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korst as he jumps to the side.
Jermery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jermery fails with the takedown.
Jermery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jermery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korst.
Some wild striking there from Korst.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korst looks to land a combination. Jermery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nils Korst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Korst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korst misses with the combination.
Jermery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jermery loads up on a big right hand but Korst slips the punch.
Korst scores with the left hand. Jermery knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Jermery - just one landing.
Korst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Korst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korst blocks a jab.
Korst swinging wildly here.
Jermery misses with an uppercut. Korst saw that one coming.
Jermery misses with a wild body shot.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korst as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jermery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korst avoids it really well and circles away.
Korst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korst scores with a nice right hand.
Korst throws a series of punches but Jermery avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Korst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jermery shoots in for a takedown but Korst shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Korst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jermery throws a shot from downtown. Korst moves away and avoids it.
Jermery fails to land the takedown.
Jermery scores with a decent looking hook.
Korst misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Korst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jermery connects with a single shot there.
Jermery shoots in and drives through. Korst sprawls well.
Jermery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korst throws a right hand that Jermery ducks under and follows up with a left that Jermery also avoids with ease.
Jermery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korst.
Jermery misses with a body shot.
Korst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korst misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Korst.
Jermery misses with a hook. Korst ducked under it nicely.
Korst displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jermery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jermery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jermery tries for a takedown but Korst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jermery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jermery lands with a straight right. Korst didn't see that one coming.
Korst misses with a double jab.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Jermery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jermery thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Korst throws a series of punches but Jermery avoids them all with ease.
Nils Korst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Jermery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jermery feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jermery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jermery has gone for a leg lock! Korst slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jermery's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jermery has his foot on Korst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korst works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Korst.
I think Jermery 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jermery!