PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Jin (ranked 462 p4p, 41 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 66 p4p, 6 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jin
vs
Rishkinov

182 cm
25
174
13 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
175
17 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Core Combat

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rishkinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Rishkinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jin napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control.
Jin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Rishkinov throws an elbow but Jin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rishkinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jin works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.

Jin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rishkinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jin has tightened it up now! Rishkinov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin is the new welterweight champion!
Kobayashi Jin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.