PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Kornilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chim has chosen David Guetta & Showtek - Bad ft. Vassy as his entrance music. Borin Chim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kornilov
vs
Chim

178 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
34
168 lbs
30 - 16 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Kornilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Borin Chim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornilov wants to land a leg kick but Chim is out of range.
Kornilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kornilov slips under a jab from Chim.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chim misses with a looping right.
Kornilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kornilov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chim checks a low kick from Kornilov.
Chim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kornilov slips under a jab.
Chim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kornilov manages to avoid it.
Kornilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chim moves away.
Kornilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kornilov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kornilov misses with a looping right.
Chim tried to score with a low kick but Kornilov checks it.
Kornilov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chim's calf.

Kornilov instigates a clinch.
Chim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kornilov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov blocking some punches.
Chim lands an uppercut.
Kornilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chims head.
Chim throws a head punch that misses.
Kornilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kornilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Kornilov.
Kornilov can't find room to land a body shot as Chim controls the action.
Chim scores with a shot to the side of Kornilov's head.
Kornilov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chim has a couple of punches blocked by Kornilov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kornilov.
A nice left hand lands by Kornilov.
Kornilov working aggressively here.
Kornilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chim.
Chim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kornilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Kornilov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov lands a shot to the body.
Kornilov has Chim pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chim.
Kornilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
Kornilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chim.
Chim tries for a takedown but Kornilov manages to get underhooks.
Chim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kornilov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chim.
Kornilov misses with the head strike.
Kornilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Chim misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kornilov lands a takedown into guard.
Kornilov content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kornilov wants to control from the top but Chim keeps moving.
Chim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kornilov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kornilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kornilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chim's head.
Kornilov landing with the ground and pound.
Chim keeping full guard, as Kornilov tries to pass.
Kornilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chim wants to sweep here but Kornilov controlling him for the moment.
Kornilov working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Kornilov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kornilov tries to clinch but Chim moves out of range.
Chim moves out of range of the strikes.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kornilov moves away.
Kornilov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kornilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kornilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kornilov throws a body kick that misses
and Chim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kornilov throws a good cross that connects.
Chim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kornilov.
Vasily Kornilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kornilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chim.
Chim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kornilov.
Kornilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chim dips to his left and cracks Kornilov with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Chim as he connects with a hook.
Kornilov misses with a leg kick
and Chim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chim throws an overhand right that lands on Kornilov's shoulder, as Kornilov tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov lands a right hook to the body.

Chim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chim trying to mount his opponent but Kornilov defends it.
Chim wants to take a breather but Kornilov is having none of it.
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornilov's head.
Chim is looking to take a break and control but Kornilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Chim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kornilov is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim connects with a single shot there.
Chim swings for the body but Kornilov moves out of range.
Kornilov misses with a low kick.
Kornilov misses with a low kick.
Kornilov fails with the takedown.
Chim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chim stalks Kornilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kornilov's face. Kornilov staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim just misses with a punch to the body.
Chim misses with a body kick.
Kornilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kornilov cracks a nice hook into Chim's ribs.
Chim just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim misses with a leg kick.
Kornilov scores with a nice head shot.
Kornilov shoots in for a double leg but Chim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kornilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chim lands a really nice looking cross but Kornilov seems unphased.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chim or perhaps it was just good defense by Kornilov, which made it look bad.
Kornilov attempts a counter takedown but Chim avoids it well and moves away.
Kornilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chim.
Nice jab there from Kornilov.
Kornilov lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kornilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Chim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kornilov moves out of range of the body kick from Chim.
Good exchange - Kornilov coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Kornilov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chim misses with an uppercut

and Kornilov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kornilov.
Kornilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chim's head.
Chim wants to get back to his feet.
Chim trying to control but Kornilov postures up.
Chim wants to get back to his feet.
Kornilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borin Chim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kornilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chim throws a hook but Kornilov blocks it.
Kornilov misses with a hook.
Chim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kornilov defends it well.
Kornilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chim throws out the jab.
Kornilov throws the left hand but Chim avoids the punch easily.
Kornilov tries to clinch there but Chim circles away.
Chim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kornilov swings for the body but Chim moves out of range.
Chim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kornilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chim tries to clinch but Kornilov moves out of range.
Chim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kornilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornilov misses with a low kick.
Kornilov lunges at Chim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chim's hand.
Kornilov looks to land a left hand but Chim moved out of range nicely.
Chim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kornilov lands a really nice looking cross but Chim seems unphased.
Kornilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chim. Chim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kornilov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kornilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chim.
Kornilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chim tries a low kick but Kornilov avoids it.
Chim just misses with a punch to the body.
Chim takes a swing at Kornilov's ribcage but misses.
Chim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Kornilov.
Chim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chim jabs Kornilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Chim gets caught flat footed, as Kornilov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kornilov stopping the sweep attempt from Chim.
Kornilov postures up and lands a big shot to Chim's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kornilov wants to control from the top but Chim keeps moving.
Vasily Kornilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornilov postures up and lands a big shot to Chim's brow.
Kornilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kornilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chim is looking to stand up but Kornilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Chim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kornilov is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov distracts Chim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kornilov wants to pass the guard but Chim is keeping the position.
Kornilov throws an elbow that misses. Chim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kornilov's guard. Nice move by Chim!

Chim wants to control from the top but Kornilov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kornilov is trying to keep Chim in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chim being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kornilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chim.
Kornilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Kornilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kornilov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Kornilov!
Vasily Kornilov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.