PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Korrs
vs
Sandoval

193 cm
29
166 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

178 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korrs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Korrs has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.

Korrs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Korrs darts in and clinches Sandoval up against the cage.

Korrs breaks from the clinch.
Korrs scores with a head kick.

Korrs clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korrs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sandoval's face.
Sandoval tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Korrs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korrs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval shoots and misses
and Korrs counters with a head kick. That will keep Sandoval thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Michaud Korrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korrs pinned against the cage. Korrs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandoval shoots for a takedown but Korrs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Korrs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sandoval, pushing him back against the cage.

Korrs breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korrs can pounce on him.
Sandoval wants to clinch but Korrs slips to the side
and Korrs counters with a series of strikes. Sandoval will be more careful next time no doubt.

Korrs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Korrs moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Korrs lands a good knee to the midsection. Sandoval won't want to take too many of those.
Sandoval looks winded!
Korrs lands an elbow that stopped Sandoval in his tracks for a moment.

Korrs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korrs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Korrs does no damage.
Korrs lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval is trying desperately to land a takedown but Korrs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sandoval.
Korrs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Korrs has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.
Korrs scores a nice knee to the body.
Korrs scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korrs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Korrs.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed

and Korrs counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Korrs looking to finish!

Sandoval is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Korrs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandoval is still in real trouble! Can Korrs finish him?
Sandoval seems to have recovered his senses.
Korrs looking to pass the guard.
Korrs is looking to stand up but Sandoval won't let him.
Korrs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sandoval on the ground.
Sandoval throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily.

Michaud Korrs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Korrs throws a combination. Sandoval tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Korrs moves into the clinch successfully.

Korrs breaks from the clinch.
Korrs throws a series of punches but Sandoval avoids them all with ease.
Michaud Korrs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korrs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Korrs breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Korrs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sandoval tries to improve position but can't.
Sandoval sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sandoval slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Korrs wants to stand but Sandoval has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sandoval throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sandoval doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Korrs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korrs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Korrs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Korrs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korrs controlling from the top position.
Korrs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michaud Korrs.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korrs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed

and Korrs counters by moving into the clinch.
Sandoval is breathing heavily.

Korrs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korrs tries a head kick but it misses.
Korrs misses with a head kick.
Korrs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Korrs closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Korrs breaks from the clinch.

Korrs closes the distance and pushes Sandoval back into the cage.
Sandoval jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korrs walks away with a smile on his face. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michaud Korrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sandoval.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs throws a head kick that Sandoval semi-blocks.
Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Korrs!

Sandoval tries to sprawl but Korrs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sandoval trying to hold on to Korrs's head to control him but Korrs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korrs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sandoval tries to roll over but Korrs keeps him under control.
Sandoval has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korrs is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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!
It looks like Korrs is going to stand back up.
Michaud Korrs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Korrs closes the distance and pushes Sandoval back into the cage.
Korrs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sandoval tries to pull guard but Korrs won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korrs taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michaud Korrs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Korrs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sandoval.
Michaud Korrs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandoval tries for a takedown but Korrs circles away easily
and Korrs counters with a three punch combo that has Sandoval backing up. Sandoval nods at Korrs to acknowledge the strikes.

Korrs moves into the clinch.
Sandoval is trying to pull guard but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.

Korrs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korrs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korrs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michaud Korrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sandoval.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval is trying to pull guard but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Korrs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korrs. Korrs obviously looking to wear him down.
Korrs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Korrs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Korrs has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.

Korrs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korrs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick from Korrs lands but Sandoval takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korrs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Korrs showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korrs wants to stand up but Sandoval has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sandoval is pressing down on Korrs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sandoval 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.
Korrs controlling from the top position.
Korrs wants to stand but Sandoval is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sandoval throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korrs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sandoval trying to strike off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Korrs postures up in Sandoval's guard and throws a big left but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandoval, not yet.
Korrs wants to stand but Sandoval is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Michaud Korrs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korrs counters with a two punch combo.
Korrs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sandoval.
A nice combination there by Korrs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Korrs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Korrs pushes Sandoval up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Korrs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimmy Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaud Korrs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Korrs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michaud Korrs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korrs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michaud Korrs!