PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Corpe (ranked 4522 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Algis Cekuolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Corpe
vs
Cekuolis

197 cm
25
220
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
17
198
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Corpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Algis Cekuolis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Corpe has managed to clinch.
Corpe stalls.
Cekuolis is trying to break the clinch but Corpe has him pressed against the cage.

Corpe pulls guard successfully.
Corpe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Corpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Corpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekuolis manages to get himself to full guard.

Corpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekuolis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corpe is one step ahead there.
Corpe sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekuolis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cekuolis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corpe manages to get himself to full guard.

Cekuolis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corpe is keeping the position for now.
Corpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Corpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corpe holds on and takes a little breather.
Corpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekuolis manages to get himself to full guard.

Corpe throws a strike but Cekuolis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Corpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cekuolis is aware though and is defending well.
Cekuolis wants to control from the top but Corpe keeps moving.
Corpe wants to sweep here but Cekuolis controlling him for the moment.
Corpe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corpe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cekuolis defends it easily.
Corpe keeping moving, preventing Cekuolis from controlling successfully.
Corpe wants to sweep here but Cekuolis controlling him for the moment.
Cekuolis trying to control but Corpe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cekuolis throws a strike but Corpe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Cekuolis wants to sweep but no luck.
Cekuolis controls Corpe momentarily but Corpe frees himself.
Cekuolis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpe.
Corpe wanted to stand there but Cekuolis had control of the position.
Corpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corpe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cekuolis is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Corpe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cekuolis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Corpe counters by moving into the clinch.
Cekuolis taking a breather.

Corpe jumps guard and drags Cekuolis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corpe has Cekuolis pulled in close to control his posture.
Corpe keeping moving, preventing Cekuolis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Corpe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Corpe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cekuolis escapes and throws Corpe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The strikes coming from Cekuolis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Corpe is right now.
Corpe is looking to regain half guard here but Cekuolis keeps moving and retains side control.
Corpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corpe tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cekuolis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corpe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cekuolis's guard! Nice work there by Corpe!
Cekuolis can't keep his opponent in guard - Corpe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Cekuolis pushes Corpe off and gets back to his feet.
Cekuolis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Corpe moves into the clinch.
Corpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cekuolis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corpe to keep the fight standing.
Nick Corpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algis Cekuolis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cekuolis prevents it.

Corpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corpe throws a head kick but Cekuolis moves out of range.

Corpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Corpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cekuolis prevents it.
Corpe jumps guard but Cekuolis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cekuolis can't get the takedown.
Corpe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cekuolis.
Cekuolis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cekuolis wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corpe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cekuolis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cekuolis.

Corpe gets control of Cekuolis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cekuolis wants to control from the top but Corpe keeps moving.
Corpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corpe wants to get back to his feet but Cekuolis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cekuolis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corpe is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Corpe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cekuolis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nick Corpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cekuolis looks for a takedown but Corpe sprawls well.

Corpe gets a clinch.
Cekuolis looking to stall.
Cekuolis is looking to take this one to the mat.

Corpe pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekuolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nick Corpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekuolis preventing the sweep.

Corpe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Corpe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Cekuolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corpe defends it nicely.
Nick Corpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algis Cekuolis.

Corpe takes the fight into the clinch.
Corpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cekuolis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cekuolis fails to pull guard.

Corpe successfully pulls guard.
Corpe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cekuolis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corpe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corpe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cekuolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cekuolis is retaining full guard.
Corpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corpe pushing down on Cekuolis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cekuolis is trying to stand.
Corpe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corpe trying to control the pace.
Cekuolis tries to kick Corpe off but Corpe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Corpe slows the pace down in half guard.
Cekuolis is looking to get back to full guard here but Corpe has managed to pass to side control instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Corpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corpe 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Corpe!