PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Kornilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Vasily Kornilov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukas Hanak's chin.

Hanak
vs
Kornilov

172 cm
30
164 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

178 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
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KAISER
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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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Kornilov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak misses the shot to the body.

Kornilov instigates a clinch.
Hanak lands a body shot.

Hanak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kornilov looks to land a body kick but Hanak moved away.
Hanak lands with a hook. Kornilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Hanak

and Kornilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kornilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanak has wrist control.
Kornilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kornilov stands up over Hanak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kornilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hanak looking for a guillotine here but Kornilov defends easily.
Hanak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanak trying to control but Kornilov is working from the bottom.
Kornilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanak is one step ahead there.
Hanak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kornilov has Hanak pulled in close to control his posture.

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.
Hanak wants to control from the top but Kornilov keeps moving.
Hanak is looking to work some ground and pound but Kornilov has wrist control.
Kornilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanak.
Kornilov has his hands on Hanak's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kornilov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kornilov is on top in guard.

Kornilov throws an elbow that misses. Hanak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kornilov's guard. Nice move by Hanak!

Hanak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kornilov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kornilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanak manages to get himself to full guard.

Hanak has control of Kornilov's left arm, preventing Kornilov from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kornilov advances to half guard.
Hanak is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Kornilov.
Hanak is looking for a sweep. Kornilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kornilov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kornilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak is pressing down on Kornilov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanak keeping moving, preventing Kornilov from controlling successfully.
Kornilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Kornilov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hanak misses with a low kick.
Kornilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanak is out of range and Kornilov settles back down.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kornilov.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kornilov avoids the head kick by Hanak.
Kornilov wants to counter the offense by Hanak and move into the clinch position.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kornilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kornilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kornilov throws out the jab.
Kornilov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kornilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hanak.
Kornilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanak.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kornilov.
Kornilov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Kornilov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kornilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanak - the referee stops the clock and Kornilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanak. Kornilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hanak tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hanak finds it's way through Kornilov's defenses.
Kornilov throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak shoots in for a takedown but Kornilov shows good takedown defense.
Hanak lands a front kick.
Kornilov with a hook.
Kornilov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanak's hands.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kornilov manages to avoid it.
Kornilov wants to clinch up but Hanak keeps it at a distance.
Kornilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kornilov walks into a left hand.
Kornilov scores with a spinning back kick!
Vasily Kornilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak throws a front kick aimed at Kornilov's knee but Kornilov avoids it well.
Hanak cracks the inside of Kornilov's front leg.
Kornilov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanak throws a chopping leg kick but Kornilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Kornilov misses.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Kornilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kornilov moves out of range as Hanak throws a body kick.

Kornilov has managed to clinch.
Hanak blocks a body shot from Kornilov.
Kornilov can't find room to land a body shot as Hanak controls the action.
Kornilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanak misses with the head strike.
Hanak is looking to break free of the clinch but Kornilov has double underhooks.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is trying to push Kornilov away but Kornilov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kornilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Kornilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kornilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kornilov misses with a punch to the body.
Kornilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kornilov.
Kornilov tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Kornilov back against the cage.
Kornilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanak takes a shot to the head.
Hanak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kornilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kornilov lands a takedown into guard.
Kornilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kornilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanak 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Hanak managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornilov stands up over Hanak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kornilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hanak is looking for a triangle but Kornilov pushes his legs off easily.
Vasily Kornilov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kornilov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Kornilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hanak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hanak throws an off balance right hand
and Kornilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Hanak.
Kornilov works the jab nicely.
Hanak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanak throws a hook but Kornilov blocks it.
Kornilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kornilov leaves Hanak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kornilov misses.
Kornilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kornilov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kornilov moves away from the strike by Hanak.
Kornilov connects with a body shot that sends Hanak's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Kornilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak throws a jab when Kornilov was well out of range.
Hanak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kornilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanak scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kornilov lands with a straight right. Hanak didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kornilov misses the target.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Kornilov's shoulder, as Kornilov tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak lands a leg kick that knocks Kornilov off balance momentarily.

Kornilov rushes Hanak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hanak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kornilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
Kornilov connects with a body shot.
Kornilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak throws a push kick but Kornilov slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Hanak catches Kornilov right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kornilov.
Kornilov misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kornilov. That's going to slow Hanak down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornilov blocks a leg kick.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kornilov.
Kornilov connects with a looping right hand.
Kornilov ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanak.
Kornilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kornilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kornilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanak scores with a punch to the head.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. Kornilov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kornilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Hanak.
Hanak scores with a nice head shot.
Kornilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kornilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kornilov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanak off the cage and back into range.
Vasily Kornilov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kornilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kornilov is out of range.
Kornilov checks a leg kick.
Kornilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanak throws a nice head kick!
Hanak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kornilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kornilov throws a body shot but no joy.

Hanak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kornilov holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kornilov is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornilov wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Kornilov throwing strikes but missing.
Kornilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanak is retaining full guard.
Hanak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hanak preventing the sweep.
Hanak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasily Kornilov.
Well Kornilov 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasily Kornilov!
Vasily Kornilov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.