PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lurppa Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurppa Korva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Korva
vs
Wicliffe

185 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lurppa Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva shoots in for a takedown but Wicliffe shows good takedown defense.
Korva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wicliffe but Wicliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurppa Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicliffe stalks Korva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korva's face. Korva staggers backwards, shaken.
Wicliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lurppa Korva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korva swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Korva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wicliffe!
Korva forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wicliffe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Korva's arms.
Wicliffe wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korva tightening his grip on Wicliffe, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicliffe trying to control the hands but Korva breaks the grip.

Korva working for a choke but Wicliffe is defending well.
Wicliffe tries to break free.
Wicliffe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two 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.
Wicliffe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Korva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Korva doesn't have the hooks in and Wicliffe manages to turn into his guard.
Korva looking for a sweep. Not yet Korva, not yet.
Wicliffe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Korva working for a triangle but Wicliffe defends it easily.
Korva is breathing heavily.
Korva looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wicliffe!

Korva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wicliffe is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wicliffe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Korva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wicliffe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Korva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korva trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Wicliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Korva or perhaps it was just good defense by Wicliffe which made him look bad.
Good exchange - Wicliffe coming out on top.
Wicliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Korva. Korva gets slowly back to his feet.
Wicliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Korva throws a body punch but Wicliffe moves out of range.
Korva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurppa Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wicliffe as Korva shoots in.

Korva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Wicliffe wants to sweep here but Korva controlling him for the moment.
Wicliffe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korva stops Wicliffe from standing up.
Korva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wicliffe is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wicliffe, not yet.
Wicliffe trying to control the position here.
Wicliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wicliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korva's head.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicliffe's waist but Wicliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korva off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe cracks Korva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Korva falls backwards against the cage. Wicliffe follows up with more strikes that drop Korva to his knees. Wicliffe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Korva! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Wicliffe!