PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noongar Fella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fella is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Monster. Artem Korotkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Noongar Fella's chin.

Korotkov
vs
Fella

190 cm
29
200 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

186 cm
29
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noongar Fella!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
Fella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Korotkov instigates a clinch.
Fella misses with a knee strike.
Korotkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fella backwards.
Fella is trying to stall.

Korotkov has picked Fella up - he's going for a ride! Korotkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fella is trying to stand back up but Korotkov is controlling him

Korotkov seems to be working for a kimura but Fella defends the submission attempt.
Korotkov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.

Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura but Fella is defending well.
Korotkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Fella takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fella keeping full guard, as Korotkov tries to pass.
Fella has a closed guard, preventing Korotkov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov forces his way into half guard.
Korotkov wants to take a breather but Fella is having none of it.

Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fella has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fella is trying to control but can't.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Korotkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korotkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korotkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korotkov's back!
Korotkov breaks Fella's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fella keeping moving, preventing Korotkov from controlling successfully.
Fella wants to sweep here but Korotkov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Korotkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fella is keeping the position for now.
Fella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korotkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Noongar Fella wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korotkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fella somewhat.
Some bone on bone action there as Korotkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fella gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fella is trying to control the position but Korotkov postures up.
Korotkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkov is working hard here to advance position.
Korotkov wants to stand but Fella has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korotkov is one step ahead there.
Korotkov tries to stand but Fella is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korotkov content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Korotkov dominated that round.
That's time! Korotkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fella closes the distance and clinches up with Korotkov, looking for a takedown. Fella pushes Korotkov against the cage but Korotkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Korotkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Korotkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Korotkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korotkov's guard! Nice work there by Fella!
Korotkov pulls Fella in close to his closed guard and prevents Fella from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fella throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fella stopping the sweep attempt from Korotkov.
Artem Korotkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korotkov is trying to control the position but Fella postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Korotkov slips nicely into half guard.
Korotkov prevents Fella from standing back up.
Korotkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fella is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura but Fella is defending well.

Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Fella is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fella is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Korotkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Korotkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fella is just riding it out for now. Korotkov eventually gives up the hold.

Fella is defending against the submission attempts here by Korotkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.

Korotkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Korotkov is working for a submission of some sort.

Korotkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fella is just riding it out for now. Korotkov eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella wants to control but Korotkov is keeping busy.
Fella wants to sweep but Korotkov has passed to side control!

Korotkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korotkov's guard! Nice work there by Fella!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Korotkov working for a triangle but Fella defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Korotkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Korotkov avoids the head kick by Fella.
Fella tries to clinch there but Korotkov circles away.
Korotkov fails with the takedown.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fella as he jumps to the side.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fella sprawls well. Fella wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korotkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korotkov has Fella up against the cage in a clinch.
Fella prevents the takedown attempt.
Fella tries for a takedown but Korotkov manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fella throws a body kick that misses.
Korotkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Korotkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fella has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fella shoots in for a double leg but Korotkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Artem Korotkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotkov goes for a double leg but Fella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fella continues to drive forward.

Korotkov pulls guard.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.
Fella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korotkov's guard.

Korotkov looking for a guillotine here but Fella defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korotkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fella is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Korotkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fella escapes and throws Korotkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fella is looking to take a break and control but Korotkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fella throwing strikes but Korotkov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Korotkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fella knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korotkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella controlling the position for now.
Korotkov trying to control the action but Fella is working from the bottom.

Fella is defending against the submission attempts here by Korotkov.

Korotkov seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella is trying is best to control the position here.

Korotkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korotkov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fella controls his leg.

Korotkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korotkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fella reverses the position - he's now on top in Korotkov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artem Korotkov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korotkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Korotkov!