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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Sevket moved out of range.
Sevket misses with a hook. Korobeikin ducked under it nicely.
Korobeikin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sevket swivels and escapes.
Sevket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korobeikin closes the distance and clinches up with Sevket, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes Sevket against the cage but Sevket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Sevket misses its intended target.
Sevket moves forwards but Korobeikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Korobeikin.
Sevket connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sevket misses.
Sevket walks into a jab.
Sevket throws a looping overhand right but Korobeikin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevket moves away.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.#TD#
Korobeikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sevket looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Sevket's face as Korobeikin controls the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sevket's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korobeikin wants to control but Sevket is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sevket is avoiding damage well.
Korobeikin wants to control but Sevket is keeping him busy.
Sevket tries to bench press Korobeikin off him but Korobeikin keeps the position.
Korobeikin cracks Sevket with a big right hand but Sevket just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Korobeikin swings around for an armbar but Sevket sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Korobeikin's guard.
Sevket wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.
Sevket controlling from the top position.
Korobeikin 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.
Korobeikin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sevket's guard. #REVR#
Sevket wants to sweep but no luck.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
Sevket is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Korobeikin slips a jab from Sevket.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt - Sevket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Korobeikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sevket's guard.
Korobeikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sevket is adopting a defensive guard.
Sevket looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Korobeikin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Sevket wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sevket looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Sevket trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.
Sevket gets full guard.
Sevket is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.
Sevket controlling the position.
Sevket is trying to keep Korobeikin in close.
Korobeikin looking to sit in guard and control but Sevket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sevket trying to control the position from guard on top but Korobeikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sevket sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korobeikin's guard.
Korobeikin gets back to full guard.
Korobeikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korobeikin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sevket is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin controlling Sevket's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sevket wants to control from the top but Korobeikin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pyotr Korobeikin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korobeikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korobeikin manages to avoid it.
Sevket lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sevket napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sevket is trying to get back to half guard.
Korobeikin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sevket is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sevket is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Sevket is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Korobeikin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sevket knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sevket can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Korobeikin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sevket to see if he's OK.
Korobeikin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sevket's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.
Korobeikin takes a little break here. Sevket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korobeikin advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Sevket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sevket cracks Korobeikin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sevket stalks Korobeikin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korobeikin's face. Korobeikin staggers backwards, shaken.
Sevket throws a body punch but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Korobeikin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sevkets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korobeikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sevket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sevket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korobeikin.
Jab, jab by Korobeikin - just one landing.
Sevket scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobeikin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sevket counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sevket blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sevket. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sevket manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sevket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Sevket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but Sevket slips the punch.
Sevket doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Sevket. Those never looked like landing.
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of Sevket's head but Sevket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sevket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korobeikin scores with the left hand. Sevket knows he should have avoided that one.
Sevket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sevket throws out the jab.
Sevket walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sevket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sevket throws a series of punches but Korobeikin moves out of range. #T2#
Sevket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sevket moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korobeikin moves out of range as Sevket strikes.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sevket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sevket doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyotr Korobeikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sevket connects with a body shot.#TD#
Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sevket to the mat! Sevket manages to get full guard.
Korobeikin preventing the sweep.
Sevket trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Sevket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sevket jabs Korobeikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korobeikin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sevket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korobeikin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Korobeikin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sevket. Sevket circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Korobeikin jabs at Sevket's body.
Sevket swings for the body but Korobeikin moves out of range.
Korobeikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sevket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sevket lands an overhand right.
Korobeikin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korobeikin throws a body punch but Sevket moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korobeikin scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Korobeikin misses. #T1#
Korobeikin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sevket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korobeikin throws the left hand but Sevket avoids the punch easily.
Sevket misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin saw that one coming.
Sevket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korobeikin scores with a jab. Sevket acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Korobeikin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sevket to the ground. Korobeikin is now in Sevket's guard.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sevket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobeikin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Sevket seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sevket 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.
Korobeikin looking to sit in guard and control but Sevket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sevket wants to pass the guard but Korobeikin is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnavut Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sevket has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
The Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korobeikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin shoots for a takedown but The Kid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Korobeikin finds it's way through The Kid's defenses.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt - The Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korobeikin. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Kid lands a body shot.
The Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by The Kid's head coaches at Rusterman's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Korobeikin staying out of range there.
Korobeikin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korobeikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Kid misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Korobeikin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korobeikin content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kid is keeping the position for now.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet but Korobeikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korobeikin looking to pass the guard.
Korobeikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korobeikin trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid slips a jab from Korobeikin.
It looked like The Kid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korobeikin was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korobeikin shoots and misses
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
The Kid throws Korobeikin to one side and escapes!#T3#
Korobeikin throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Korobeikin.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korobeikin loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
The Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korobeikin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kid throws out the jab.
Korobeikin scores with a punch to the head.
Korobeikin works The Kid's body with a nice hook.
The Kid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Kid misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Korobeikin counters with a shoot takedown. The Kid fights it but they end up in guard.
The Kid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korobeikin on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korobeikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Kid keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Korobeikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Kid's guard.
Korobeikin trying to control from half guard but The Kid is working away. #SUB2#
Korobeikin seems to be working for a kimura but The Kid defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korobeikin in particular looking to stall.
Korobeikin wants to control but The Kid is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Korobeikin jabs The Kid right on the nose. The Kid blinks but takes it well.
Korobeikin moves away from the strike by The Kid.
The Kid lands a head shot.
Korobeikin throws a sloppy body shot
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Korobeikin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korobeikin.
Korobeikin slips under a jab from The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korobeikin moves away.
The Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Kid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
The Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korobeikins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korobeikin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Kid misses with a hook.#T1#
Korobeikin lands with a nice body punch.
Korobeikin missing with a left hand there. The Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Kid but The Kid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from The Kid misses its target.
The Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin throws a hook but The Kid avoids it easily.
Korobeikin misses with a body shot
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Kid throws a nice looking combination but Korobeikin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Korobeikin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Kid did well to prevent Korobeikin getting side control.#ES#
The Kid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bill The Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korobeikin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Kid on the side of the head.
The Kid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Korobeikin misses.
The Kid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Korobeikin moved out of range.
The Kid scores with a sloppy right hand. Korobeikin should have avoided that one.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Korobeikin misses the body punch
and The Kid counters with a nice uppercut.
The Kid cracks Korobeikin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Korobeikin is rocked!
The Kid drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Korobeikin's head, knocking him out cold! The Kid is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Our winner, Bill The Kid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 197
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
Korobeikin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurmaaja momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Korobeikin there.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korobeikin moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin throws a shot from downtown. Hurmaaja moves away and avoids it.
Korobeikin scores with a nice head shot.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Korobeikin's corner calls for a 1-2. Korobeikin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korobeikin works Hurmaaja's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Korobeikin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja shoots in but Korobeikin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurmaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja. #T1#
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Korobeikin gets a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobeikin is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy.
Hurmaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Hurmaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura but Hurmaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korobeikin to get the leverage.
Korobeikin trying to mount his opponent but Hurmaaja defends it. #SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hurmaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin working the head and body with strikes.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja wants to get back to full guard but Korobeikin has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin lands a big shot there that rocks Hurmaaja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Korobeikin working for a guillotine from mount but Hurmaaja is in no mood to give up.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja tries to improve his position but instead Korobeikin has taken his back!
Hurmaaja looking very determined here, making life difficult for Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Korobeikin's guard. Nice work there by Hurmaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurmaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Korobeikin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin lands a jab to Hurmaaja's midsection.
Korobeikin digs a good body shot into Hurmaaja's ribs.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Korobeikin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Korobeikin as Hurmaaja shoots in.
Hurmaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korobeikin misses with a hook.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs Korobeikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korobeikin defends well and Hurmaaja ends up having to push Korobeikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurmaaja to the mat! Hurmaaja manages to get full guard. #T1#
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobeikin is looking to pass into half guard but Hurmaaja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurmaaja is in guard.#REVR#
Hurmaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Korobeikin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hurmaaja has his foot on Korobeikin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korobeikin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmaaja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korobeikin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Korobeikin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pyotr Korobeikin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hurmaaja is looking for a triangle but Korobeikin pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Korobeikin controlling him for the moment.
Korobeikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Korobeikin advances position into side control!#T3#
Korobeikin staying calm.
Hurmaaja looks to move to half guard but instead Korobeikin has passed into mount! Damn!
Korobeikin fails to advance to Hurmaaja's back.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin with shots to the head and body - Hurmaaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurmaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Korobeikin has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin lands a nice shot to the head.
Korobeikin trying to control but Hurmaaja is having none of it.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Hurmaaja to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin content just to control the position here.
Hurmaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korobeikin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmaaja defends it well.
Korobeikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurmaaja should have avoided that one.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hurmaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmaaja slips a jab from Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korobeikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korobeikin as he avoids it easily.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a good jab.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobeikin lunges at Hurmaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurmaaja's hand. #T1#
Korobeikin throws a shot to the body.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Korobeikin tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurmaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korobeikin connects with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Korobeikin is quick to defend against it.
Hurmaaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korobeikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurmaaja scrambles back to his feet.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurmaaja staying out of range there.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
Korobeikin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Korobeikin.#T2#
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hurmaaja is trying to escape the position but Korobeikin is controlling the position.
Hurmaaja regains half guard.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmaaja trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hurmaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korobeikin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurmaaja defends it well.
Hurmaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hurmaaja is looking to control Korobeikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurmaaja avoid being mounted?
Korobeikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurmaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korobeikin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hurmaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
Massa Hurmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurmaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korobeikin is working away from the top position though.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pyotr Korobeikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Korobeikin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korobeikin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 90% Laundry!!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Highland Games 187
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Korobeikin throws a hook but Gerson blocks it.
Korobeikin lands the left hand.
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Korobeikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gerson's guard.
Korobeikin 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.
Our spies down at at Netherlands Top Team & KT inform us that Gerson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerson is striking but Korobeikin is not phased and passes to half guard.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Gerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Korobeikin working over Gerson with some ground and pound. Gerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson is pushing Korobeikin's head away, looking to escape. Korobeikin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korobeikin off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gerson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Korobeikin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Korobeikin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin tries to lock up and control but Gerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Korobeikin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin wants to control but Gerson is having none of it.
Korobeikin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Gerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Korobeikin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Korobeikin!
Korobeikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Korobeikin slips nicely into half guard.
Gerson is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
Gerson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson is trying to stand.
#T3#
Gerson strikes from the bottom but Korobeikin uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Korobeikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working. #SUB#
Korobeikin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korobeikin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Korobeikin tries to pass to full mount but Gerson defends it. #SUB#
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Korobeikin is trying to control. Gerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Korobeikin lands a really nice looking cross but Gerson seems unphased.
#TD#
Korobeikin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gerson sprawls well initially but Korobeikin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerson trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.
#SUB2#
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin lands strikes from half guard.
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gerson is trying to maintain the position but Korobeikin is very close to passing his half guard.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Korobeikin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Korobeikin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Korobeikin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gerson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gerson actively working from the bottom here.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Korobeikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from improving his position.
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Gerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korobeikin prevents Gerson from escaping the position.
Korobeikin controls the position from side control.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Korobeikin tries for a kimura but Gerson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
That's time! Korobeikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gerson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Gerson is out of range.
Korobeikin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Gerson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korobeikin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Korobeikin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Korobeikin working away.
Korobeikin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Korobeikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korobeikin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gerson!
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerson wants to control but Korobeikin is having none of it.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gerson tries to improve his position but Korobeikin has taken his back! Korobeikin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gerson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Korobeikin pushes Gerson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! in his post fight interview.
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