PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Ball (ranked 24800 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavle Korchagin (ranked 4923 p4p, 441 weight class). Pavle Korchagin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ball
vs
Korchagin

191 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 6 - 1

182 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavle Korchagin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korchagin misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Ball drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Ball stalls from top position.
Ball wants to control but Korchagin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korchagin is looking to reverse the position.
Korchagin is letting Ball control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ball creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Korchagin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Korchagin is looking for a sweep.
Ball trying to control the action but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
Ball misses with the ground and pound.
Korchagin has one of Ball's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korchagin gets back to half guard.

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.
Ball thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ball wants to control but Korchagin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korchagin is controlling Ball's trapped leg to prevent Ball from advancing to side control.
Korchagin is looking for a sweep. Ball is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korchagin keeping control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Korchagin circles away.
Korchagin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ball leaves Korchagin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korchagin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Quincy Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavle Korchagin.
Korchagin looks winded!
Korchagin misses with a takedown
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Ball gets a clinch.
Korchagin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Korchagin's head.

Ball manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Korchagin circles away.
Ball throws a head kick that half lands.
Ball tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Ball finds it's target.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korchagin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ball defends it well.
Korchagin fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Ball dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Korchagin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ball closes the distance and pushes Korchagin back into the cage.
Korchagin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.

Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korchagin fails with the takedown
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quincy Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavle Korchagin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball throws a nice head kick!
Korchagin is breathing heavily.
Korchagin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
Korchagin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is looking to clinch.
Ball throws a combination. Korchagin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ball digs a good hook to Korchagin's body.
Korchagin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korchagin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ball defends it well.

Korchagin tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball is looking to clinch.

Ball clinches up with Korchagin and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ball tightens his grip and picks Korchagin up, before dumping him to the ground. Korchagin manages to land in guard.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Korchagin.
Ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ball sitting in guard here, content to control.
Korchagin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ball wants to control from the top but Korchagin keeps moving.
Ball throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball wanted to stand there but Korchagin had control of the position.
Korchagin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korchagin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ball after a bit of a struggle.

Ball has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Korchagin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ball is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Ball manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Ball looking to break Korchagin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Korchagin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ball will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ball gets his hands free as Korchagin looks to control.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Korchagin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ball throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ball biding his time, controlling Korchagin.
Korchagin is trying to break free.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korchagin can do to turn this around?
Ball controls the action.
Korchagin prevents Ball from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korchagin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ball looking to score a takedown here. Korchagin is defending well but Ball drives through and ends up in Korchagin's guard.
Ball controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Korchagin keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Korchagin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korchagin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ball tries to stand but Korchagin is controlling from the bottom.
Ball lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball trying to control but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
Korchagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Korchagin shoots in.
Ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korchagin doesn't seem bothered though.
Ball lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korchagin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ball counters with a nice leg kick.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Korchagin pushes him off.
Ball stuffs the takedown.
As Korchagin looks to move away, Ball throws a big counter combo but Korchagin just gets out of the way.
Quincy Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavle Korchagin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ball.

Ball drives through and clinches with Korchagin against the cage.

Ball manages to break the clinch.
Korchagin shoots and misses
and Ball counters with a series of strikes. Korchagin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ball tries to clinch but Korchagin is having none of it.

Ball tries to keep at a distance but Korchagin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korchagin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ball gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball taking a breather.
Ball is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Ball.

Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quincy Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korchagin misses with a takedown

and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball.

Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ball is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ball just leaning against Korchagin, taking a breather.
Ball content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ball manages to break the clinch.
Pavle Korchagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korchagin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quincy Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Ball!