PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bogusz Motorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kornev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Motorhead
vs
Kornev

183 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bogusz Motorhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Kornev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kornev instigates a clinch.
Kornev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.

Motorhead successfully pulls guard.

Kornev gets to his feet. Motorhead looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kornev takes the fight into the clinch.
Motorhead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kornev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motorhead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kornev.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.
Motorhead tries for a takedown but Kornev manages to get underhooks.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev looks winded!
Motorhead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Motorhead manages to pull guard.
Motorhead wants to sweep here but Kornev controlling him for the moment.
Motorhead looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kornev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Motorhead looking for submissions off his back.
Motorhead looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kornev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Kornev moves into the clinch successfully.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Motorhead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kornev.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.

Motorhead turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Motorhead manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kornev is trying to buck Motorhead off.
Kornev is not content to let Motorhead control the position.
Motorhead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kornev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Kornev sneaks out the side door and pushes Motorhead away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kornev. No joy for Motorhead on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogusz Motorhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Motorhead clinches up with Kornev and pushes him back against the cage.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Motorhead looking to stall.
Motorhead working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kornev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Motorhead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead is working for takedown but Kornev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Motorhead wants a takedown but no success here.
Motorhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kornev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogusz Motorhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kornev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Motorhead lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead looking to slow down the pace here.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motorhead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kornev to keep the fight standing.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev is pressed up against the cage. Motorhead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kornev down to the mat. Kornev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kornev closes the distance and pushes Motorhead back into the cage.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Motorhead pulls guard.

Motorhead is working an open guard so Kornev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kornev clinches up against the cage.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead has Kornev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kornev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornev working Motorhead over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kornev is defending well.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Kornev lands a good knee to the midsection. Motorhead won't want to take too many of those.
Motorhead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kornev obliges.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kornev.
Kornev scores a nice knee to the body.
Kornev scores a nice knee to the body.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Motorhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kornev pushes Motorhead up against the cage in a clinch.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead misses with an elbow over the top.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev lands a good knee to the midsection. Motorhead won't want to take too many of those.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motorhead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kornev working Motorhead over with knees to the body.
Motorhead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Motorhead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kornev smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Motorhead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kornev but Kornev pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Motorhead has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kornev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kornev has closed the distance and engaged Motorhead in a clinch.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Motorhead avoiding damage as Kornev throws knees to the body.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.

Motorhead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motorhead shoots in for a double leg but Kornev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Motorhead gets tackled into the cage by Kornev. Kornev maintains the clinch.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Kornev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Motorhead.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kornev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motorhead jumps guard but Kornev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Motorhead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kornev to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogusz Motorhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornev being controlled against the cage.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Motorhead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kornev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Motorhead avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead managing to block the knees to the body from Kornev.
Motorhead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kornev blocks it with crossed arms.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Motorhead tries to break free but Kornev pushes him back against the cage.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.

Motorhead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Motorhead closes the distance and clinches.
Kornev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornev crunches a lovely knee into Motorhead's ribcage.
Motorhead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kornev to keep the fight standing.
Kornev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Motorhead avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kornev tries to land knees in the clinch but Motorhead avoids the damage to the body.
Motorhead takes a knee to the side of the body.
Motorhead is looking to take this one to the mat.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Motorhead blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Motorhead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Kornev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kornev missing with knees to the body.
Motorhead jumps guard but Kornev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogusz Motorhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornev blocks the elbow strike.
Kornev trying to land knees to the body.
Motorhead tries to pull guard but Kornev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.
Kornev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Motorhead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motorhead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kornev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Motorhead is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kornev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kornev 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kornev!