PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baraban Korzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Caldwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Korzov
vs
Caldwell

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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Demonic Drugs

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baraban Korzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korzov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korzov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Korzov tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korzov circles away.
Korzov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korzov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Caldwell counters with a shoot takedown. Korzov fights it but they end up in guard.
Korzov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caldwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korzov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caldwell passes Korzov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korzov wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell drops an elbow to the side of Korzov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell passes to side control.
An elbow from Caldwell crashes against the mat.
Korzov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Korzov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Caldwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Korzov is having none of it.

Caldwell wants to finish this one by submission but Korzov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Caldwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caldwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Korzov defends it well.
Korzov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korzov is in all sorts of trouble here.

Caldwell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Korzov is now in Caldwell's guard. A big mistake from Caldwell there, giving up the dominant position!
Caldwell looks gassed!
Korzov wanted to stand there but Caldwell had control of the position.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korzov won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korzov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caldwell, up you get!
Korzov darts in trying to clinch

and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caldwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korzov!
Korzov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Caldwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Korzov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Caldwell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korzov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korzov is looking to get to half guard.
Korzov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Caldwell working for a guillotine from mount but Korzov is in no mood to give up.
Korzov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Caldwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korzov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korzov and Caldwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Caldwell 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.

Korzov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Korzov misses.
Korzov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Caldwell counters with a head kick.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt

and Caldwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caldwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korzov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Caldwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Korzov dives on top into guard.
Caldwell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korzov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caldwell is proving hard to escape from.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korzov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caldwell is proving hard to escape from.

Caldwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korzov stopping the sweep attempt from Caldwell.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Korzov from controlling successfully.

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.
Caldwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korzov!
Korzov is trying desperately to improve position.
Korzov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Korzov is trying to stand back up but Caldwell is controlling him
Christian Caldwell has got the better of the ground game so far.

Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Korzov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caldwell is tying to control. Korzov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell trying to mount his opponent but Korzov defends it.
Korzov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Korzov.

Korzov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Caldwell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Korzov clinches but Caldwell breaks the clinch

and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Korzov looking for a sweep. Not yet Korzov, not yet.

Korzov working for a triangle but Caldwell defends it easily.
Korzov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caldwell drops back looking for a leg! Korzov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korzov manages to kick Caldwell off! Caldwell jumps back into Korzov's guard.

Korzov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caldwell advances position into side control!
Korzov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Caldwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korzov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Caldwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Korzov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korzov tries to clinch up

and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caldwell passes Korzov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korzov is trying to stand back up but Caldwell is controlling him

Caldwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Korzov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Korzov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura but Korzov is defending well.
Korzov tries to kick Caldwell off but Caldwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caldwell wants to free his trapped foot but Korzov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Korzov darts in trying to clinch

and Caldwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Korzov's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell looking to pass the guard.
Korzov wants to stand but Caldwell is controlling the position.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Korzov keeps moving.

Korzov looking for a guillotine here but Caldwell defends easily.
Caldwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korzov is keeping the position for now.
Caldwell is pushing down on Korzov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Korzov is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caldwell works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caldwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Korzov defends it well.
Korzov regains half guard.
Caldwell stops Korzov from getting back to his feet.
Korzov trying to control but Caldwell postures up.

Caldwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Korzov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Korzov manages to get to full guard.
Caldwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korzov is looking to stand up but Caldwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Caldwell wants to pass the guard but Korzov is keeping the position.
Korzov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caldwell!
Caldwell tries to lock up and control but Korzov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baraban Korzov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Caldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldwell can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Caldwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caldwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Caldwell!