PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karva Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Kabanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Kabanov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Korva
vs
Kabanov

180 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karva Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Kabanov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korva.
Kabanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kabanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Korva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kabanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Korva wants to stand but Kabanov is controlling the position.

Kabanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kabanov wants to control from the top but Korva keeps moving.
Korva keeping full guard, as Kabanov tries to pass.
Kabanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Korva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabanov wants to control from the top but Korva keeps moving.
Kabanov wants to pass the guard but Korva is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Kabanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kabanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Korva fails with the takedown
and Kabanov counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kabanov.
Kabanov is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov throws a right hand that Korva ducks under and follows up with a left that Korva also avoids with ease.

Kabanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korva is trying to break the clinch but Kabanov is controlling him.
Korva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kabanov prevents it.

Kabanov breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Korva. That snapped Kabanov's head back.

Kabanov gets the takedown into side control.
Kabanov looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korva pushes Kabanov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kabanov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Kabanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kabanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Korva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov wants to control but Korva is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Korva's head but Korva avoids it well.
Kabanov throwing strikes but Korva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kabanov wants to control but Korva postures up.

Korva stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Korva lands a nice shot that snaps Kabanov's head back.
Korva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kabanov's waist but Kabanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karva Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korva lands the left hand.
Kabanov throws a sloppy head kick and Korva moves out of range easily.
Karva Korva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korva tries for a takedown but Kabanov circles away easily

and Kabanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kabanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kabanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korva is staying active underneath Kabanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Kabanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Korva lands with a shot to the body.

Kabanov clinches up against the cage.
Korva is trying to break free.
Kabanov prevents Korva from breaking the clinch.
Kabanov is pressed up against the cage. Korva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kabanov down to the mat. Kabanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kabanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kabanov but Kabanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korva looks to clinch

and Kabanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Korva is trying to break the clinch but Kabanov has him pressed against the cage.
Kabanov lands a left hand.

Kabanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Korva is trying to keep an underhook but Kabanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kabanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kabanov.
Korva is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kabanov throwing shots but Korva is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kabanov.
Kabanov wants to control but Korva is keeping him busy.
Kabanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Kabanov seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kabanov 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kabanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kabanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Kabanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Korva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Korva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korva tries to clinch
and Kabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kabanov takes one to the side of the head.
Korva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kabanov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karva Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korva tries to move into range but Kabanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kabanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva lands a nice looking body kick.
Korva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kabanov can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Korva.
Kabanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Korva shoots for a takedown but Kabanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kabanov moves into the clinch.
Korva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kabanov has him pressed against the cage.
Kabanov has Korva pressed against the cage, preventing Korva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korva has a couple of punches blocked by Kabanov.
Korva has had enough of the clinch but Kabanov keeps him there for the moment.

Kabanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kabanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kabanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kabanov tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov misses with the ground and pound.
Korva wants to get back to his feet but Kabanov drags him back down.
Kabanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korva keeps working.
Kabanov taking a breather here.
Korva is not content to let Kabanov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Kabanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kabanov shoots in but Korva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Korva lands the left hand.
Karva Korva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kabanov is looking to clinch.
Kabanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kabanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kabanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korva connects with a body shot.
Korva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Korva misses with a few strikes there.
Korva scores with the left hand. Kabanov knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Korva.
Korva scores with a nice strike.
Korva throws a leg kick which misses Kabanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kabanov tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva fails with the takedown.

Kabanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korva is trying to break the clinch but Kabanov is controlling him.
Kabanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korva's efforts to push away.
Korva is trying to break the clinch but Kabanov is controlling him.
Korva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kabanov has him pressed against the cage.

Korva breaks the clinch.
Kabanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kabanov wants to clinch up but Korva keeps it at a distance.
Korva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korva jabs at Kabanov's body.

Kabanov moves into the clinch.
Kabanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karva Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korva prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kabanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kabanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Korva tries to clinch but Kabanov moves away
and Kabanov counters with a nice body kick.
Kabanov moves out of range as Korva strikes.
Kabanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Korva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Korva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kabanov tries to avoid it but Korva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kabanov to the ground. Kabanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Kabanov does no damage.

Kabanov gets a clinch.

Kabanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kabanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korva as he jumps to the side.
Korva cracks Kabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva scores with a decent looking hook.
Korva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kabanov is looking to clinch but Korva is avoiding it.
Korva shoots and misses

and Kabanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Korva's guard now.
Kabanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kabanov is in close to Korva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabanov pushes down on Korva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kabanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kabanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korva's head.
Korva is in trouble now - Kabanov has advanced to mount!

Kabanov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Korva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinton Kabanov.
I've got Kabanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Kabanov!