Post by The Sandmen on Apr 30, 2018 8:07:39 GMT -5
Andrey Koreshkov looks very relaxed.
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Koreshkov and Weidman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shovel hook by Chris Weidman
goes nowhere.
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Andrey Koreshkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman postures up and launches another series of punches!
Koreshkov pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Chris Weidman's offensive.
Andrey Koreshkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koreshkov circles out and slips free of Chris Weidman's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Koreshkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Solid low kick from Andrey Koreshkov.
Weidman deflects it.
Every time Chris Weidman attempts to get inside
Koreshkov misses with a low kick.
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Koreshkov
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Andrey Koreshkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Weidman is in closed guard... Koreshkov tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to launch a few punches to Andrey Koreshkov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Koreshkov's defense
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koreshkov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Andrey Koreshkov's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koreshkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov launches a few weak punches
Weidman blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Weidman can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman pushes Andrey Koreshkov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Koreshkov doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman goes for an americana!
Koreshkov breaks free.
Koreshkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koreshkov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Koreshkov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Weidman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koreshkov.
Weidman steps backwards away from Andrey Koreshkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koreshkov steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Koreshkov is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman tries to open Koreshkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chris Weidman. Koreshkov is unable to cover himself now!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman storms over Koreshkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Weidman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koreshkov's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Andrey Koreshkov's Forehead
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Weidman misses a step and Andrey Koreshkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Andrey Koreshkov closed his guard around Chris Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to move to full guard
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A punch from Andrey Koreshkov
gets blocked by Weidman.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrey Koreshkov!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Andrey Koreshkov goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Andrey Koreshkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Andrey Koreshkov moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koreshkov's face with those brutal elbows! Koreshkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to open up Koreshkov with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Koreshkov is trying to block them with his hands...
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
Koreshkov wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Andrey Koreshkov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Koreshkov with punches
Koreshkov avoids getting cornered.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
miss their mark.
Weidman steps backwards away from Andrey Koreshkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrey Koreshkov and Weidman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
that stun Weidman.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman looks to mount Andrey Koreshkov...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koreshkov's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Andrey Koreshkov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
miss their mark.
Andrey Koreshkov tries a hook to the body
but Weidman manages to dodge it
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrey Koreshkov postures up and launches another series of punches!
Weidman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Andrey Koreshkov's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koreshkov tries to take Chris Weidman down... Weidman stumbles backwards and Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches...
Chris Weidman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Koreshkov pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koreshkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Koreshkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koreshkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koreshkov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Chris Weidman for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Koreshkov time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Andrey Koreshkov has received.
Weidman leads with a punch
Andrey Koreshkov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chris Weidman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koreshkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Andrey Koreshkov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Weidman may be in trouble!
Weidman's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Chris Weidman isolates Andrey Koreshkov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Andrey Koreshkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Andrey Koreshkov looks to counter!
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Koreshkov.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koreshkov's face with those brutal elbows! Koreshkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to open up Andrey Koreshkov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Koreshkov in the side of the head
Koreshkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Koreshkov.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman suddenly holds Andrey Koreshkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Koreshkov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Weidman!
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman was tooling Andrey Koreshkov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrey Koreshkov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrey Koreshkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Koreshkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koreshkov tries to cover his face,
Koreshkov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Koreshkov tries to open up Weidman with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Weidman blocks a few elbows and now Andrey Koreshkov will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Koreshkov is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Koreshkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Koreshkov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Koreshkov has a small cut in his Right eye
Andrey Koreshkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Weidman is in rear mount over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman positions himself and tries to finish this!
Chris Weidman storms Andrey Koreshkov's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Andrey Koreshkov to defend himself!
That brutal impact left Koreshkov laid out on the mat! Chris Weidman's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Andrey Koreshkov
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/57 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
By most accounts, Koreshkov put up more of a fight here than he probably should have. Like, it was an actual fight, not a Weidman Turkey Filibuster with Cheese.
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Koreshkov and Weidman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shovel hook by Chris Weidman
goes nowhere.
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Chris Weidman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Andrey Koreshkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman postures up and launches another series of punches!
Koreshkov pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Chris Weidman's offensive.
Andrey Koreshkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koreshkov circles out and slips free of Chris Weidman's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Koreshkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Solid low kick from Andrey Koreshkov.
Weidman deflects it.
Every time Chris Weidman attempts to get inside
Koreshkov misses with a low kick.
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Weidman avoids a dangerous strike from Koreshkov
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Andrey Koreshkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Weidman is in closed guard... Koreshkov tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to launch a few punches to Andrey Koreshkov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Koreshkov's defense
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koreshkov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman is looking to pass Andrey Koreshkov's guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Chris Weidman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koreshkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov launches a few weak punches
Weidman blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Weidman can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman pushes Andrey Koreshkov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Weidman jumps and tries to free his leg! Koreshkov doesn't allow this but Chris Weidman is able to get half guard here.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman goes for an americana!
Koreshkov breaks free.
Koreshkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koreshkov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Koreshkov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Weidman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koreshkov.
Weidman steps backwards away from Andrey Koreshkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koreshkov steps backwards away from Chris Weidman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Koreshkov is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman tries to open Koreshkov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chris Weidman. Koreshkov is unable to cover himself now!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman storms over Koreshkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Weidman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koreshkov's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Andrey Koreshkov's Forehead
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Weidman misses a step and Andrey Koreshkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Andrey Koreshkov closed his guard around Chris Weidman.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov attempts to move to full guard
Andrey Koreshkov manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A punch from Andrey Koreshkov
gets blocked by Weidman.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrey Koreshkov!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Andrey Koreshkov goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Andrey Koreshkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Andrey Koreshkov moves to half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koreshkov's face with those brutal elbows! Koreshkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to open up Koreshkov with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Koreshkov is trying to block them with his hands...
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
Koreshkov wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman tries to free his leg
Andrey Koreshkov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Koreshkov with punches
Koreshkov avoids getting cornered.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
miss their mark.
Weidman steps backwards away from Andrey Koreshkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrey Koreshkov and Weidman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chris Weidman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
that stun Weidman.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman looks to mount Andrey Koreshkov...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koreshkov's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Andrey Koreshkov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Andrey Koreshkov
miss their mark.
Andrey Koreshkov tries a hook to the body
but Weidman manages to dodge it
Koreshkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrey Koreshkov postures up and launches another series of punches!
Weidman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Andrey Koreshkov's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koreshkov tries to take Chris Weidman down... Weidman stumbles backwards and Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches...
Chris Weidman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Koreshkov pushes Chris Weidman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koreshkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Koreshkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Koreshkov
Weidman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Koreshkov tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koreshkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Koreshkov
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koreshkov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Chris Weidman for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Koreshkov time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice beating Andrey Koreshkov has received.
Weidman leads with a punch
Andrey Koreshkov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chris Weidman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koreshkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Andrey Koreshkov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Weidman may be in trouble!
Weidman's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Weidman is holding Andrey Koreshkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrey Koreshkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Chris Weidman isolates Andrey Koreshkov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Andrey Koreshkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Andrey Koreshkov looks to counter!
Koreshkov measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Koreshkov.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koreshkov's face with those brutal elbows! Koreshkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to open up Andrey Koreshkov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Koreshkov in the side of the head
Koreshkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
They could take their toll on Koreshkov.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Andrey Koreshkov launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman suddenly holds Andrey Koreshkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Koreshkov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Weidman!
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman was tooling Andrey Koreshkov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrey Koreshkov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrey Koreshkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Koreshkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koreshkov tries to cover his face,
Koreshkov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Andrey Koreshkov is in closed guard over Weidman
Koreshkov tries to open up Weidman with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Weidman blocks a few elbows and now Andrey Koreshkov will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Koreshkov is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Andrey Koreshkov
Weidman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Koreshkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Koreshkov's Right eye is beginning to swell
Koreshkov has a small cut in his Right eye
Andrey Koreshkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Weidman is in rear mount over Koreshkov
Chris Weidman positions himself and tries to finish this!
Chris Weidman storms Andrey Koreshkov's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Andrey Koreshkov to defend himself!
That brutal impact left Koreshkov laid out on the mat! Chris Weidman's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Andrey Koreshkov
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/57 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 461 s
By most accounts, Koreshkov put up more of a fight here than he probably should have. Like, it was an actual fight, not a Weidman Turkey Filibuster with Cheese.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!