PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 1308 p4p, 183 weight class) and Paul Warror (ranked 535 p4p, 83 weight class). Paul Warror will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Koreshkov
vs
Warror

176 cm
33
179 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koreshkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Warror has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koreshkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Warror looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warror with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koreshkov moves away from the strike by Warror.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Warror moves into range and clinches up with Koreshkov.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror prevents the takedown attempt.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Warror lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Warror.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warror prevents it.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Koreshkov.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror throws a head punch that 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!
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
Warror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koreshkov or not.
Warror prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Warror tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Koreshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warror fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Warror misses.
Koreshkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Koreshkov avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown but Warror sprawls well.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror circles away easily
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warror.

It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Warror throws a lazy head kick

and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Warror didn't expect that.

Warror pushes Koreshkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Warror. No joy for Koreshkov on that attempt.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warror but Warror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Warror closes the distance and clinches.
Warror has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warror working aggressively here.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Warror as the two fighters clinch.
Warror digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warror tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Warror.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Paul Warror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Warror digs a right hand into Koreshkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koreshkov's gas tank.
Koreshkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Warror on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
A short right from Warror.
Warror tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
A short left from Warror.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror lands a nice uppercut.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Koreshkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Warror fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Warror pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Warror has him pressed against the cage.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Warror.
Warror lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Warror.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.

Koreshkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Warror has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koreshkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov taking a breather.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Warror.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koreshkov wants a takedown.
Warror scores with a hook to the body.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koreshkov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.

Koreshkov is rocked!
Warror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Koreshkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warror pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror dips a shoulder and cracks Koreshkov with a mighty uppercut! Koreshkov falls back against the cage and Warror unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koreshkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Warror screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Warror!
A very excited looking Paul Warror made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.