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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Money Papers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 cm
27
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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182 cm
26
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Money Papers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Korobeikin! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Korobeikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Papers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Korobeikin fails with the takedown and Papers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Korobeikin misses with a jab to the body
and Papers counters with a straight right hand. Korobeikin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Korobeikin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Korobeikin throws a series of punches but Papers moves out of range. Papers is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Korobeikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Papers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Korobeikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jab from Papers. Korobeikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A little feinted left hand from Papers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Money Papers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin. Korobeikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papers tries to avoid it but Korobeikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papers to the ground. Papers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Korobeikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papers swats him away and circles back towards the center. A quick step to the side and Papers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Korobeikin looks to land a left hand but Papers moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Papers. No joy for Korobeikin on that attempt. Papers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Korobeikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Papers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korobeikin. Papers's corner calls for a 1-2. Papers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Pyotr Korobeikin has been cut. Papers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Korobeikin misses. Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Korobeikin dives in and grabs Papers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papers pushes down on Korobeikin's head and hops out. Korobeikin throws a body punch but Papers moves out of range. Papers misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin shoots in but no luck this time. Papers lands a big right hand that sends Korobeikin crashing to the mat! Papers stays standing though and waves Korobeikin back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice takedown defense from Papers. No joy for Korobeikin on that attempt. Korobeikin fails with a takedown attempt. Korobeikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korobeikin tries to clinch up. Korobeikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Papers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A momentary lapse in concentration from Papers enables Korobeikin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Papers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papers is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Korobeikin passes into half guard. Papers won't allow Korobeikin to pass to mount. Papers is trying to stand.
Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Papers sees it coming and defends easily. Korobeikin wants to work for an arm triangle but Papers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Papers is pressing down on Korobeikin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Papers controls Korobeikin momentarily but Korobeikin frees himself. Papers is wriggling around but Korobeikin manages to pass to half guard.
Korobeikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papers is just riding it out for now. Korobeikin eventually gives up the hold. Papers pushes Korobeikin off and gets back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Papers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pyotr Korobeikin's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Papers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Korobeikin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Papers circles away. Korobeikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Papers throwing a counter right hand but Korobeikin manages to avoid it. Papers throws a lazy right hand but Korobeikin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korobeikin blocks a leg kick. Korobeikin closes the distance looking to clinch and Papers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korobeikin fails with the takedown. Money Papers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin. Papers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papers wants it to stay on the feet. Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Papers counters with a crisp one two that drops Korobeikin! Papers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Korobeikin to his feet! Korobeikin is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round. Papers stuffs the takedown attempt from Korobeikin. Korobeikin gets slowly back to his feet. Papers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Papers tries to sprawl but Korobeikin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Papers is defending against the submission attempts here by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin stops Papers from getting back to his feet.
Papers is not content to let Korobeikin control the position. Papers is trying to stand up here but Korobeikin is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Papers wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin wants to pass to mount but Papers is defending the position. Papers is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Papers tries a low kick but Korobeikin avoids it. No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papers but Papers pushes him off and we're back to square one. Korobeikin has a takedown stuffed. Papers throws a right and a left that both miss. Papers misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin saw that one coming. Money Papers is winning the standup battle so far. Papers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papers wants it to stay on the feet. Korobeikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Papers sprawls well. He's pushed Korobeikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Papers is looking to counter with head kicks. Korobeikin darts in and clinches Papers up against the cage. Korobeikin is looking to take this one to the mat. Korobeikin trying to control the position but instead, Papers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korobeikin into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Papers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Papers manages to end up in side control. Papers decides to stand back up. Korobeikin misses the shot to the body. Papers throws a big counter combination but Korobeikin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Korobeikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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! Papers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korobeikin under the eye. Korobeikin with a poor takedown and Papers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Korobeikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Papers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Korobeikin is breathing heavily. Korobeikin tries to clinch and Korobeikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korobeikin is rocked! Papers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korobeikin can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by Korobeikin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Papers dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pyotr Korobeikin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papers sprawls well. Papers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korobeikin gets slowly back to his feet. Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt and Papers counters with a huge left! Korobeikin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Papers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Korobeikin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Papers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Papers!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
50% |
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