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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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175 cm
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194 lbs
6 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 13 - 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
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Korotkov. Those never looked like landing.
Pablos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korotkov misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Korotkov. No joy for Pablos on that attempt.
Pablos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korotkov misses with a double jab.
Korotkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korotkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korotkov is looking to clinch.
Pablos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korotkov is looking to clinch but Pablos is avoiding it.
Pablos gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korotkov trying to control here.
Pablos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos stalling away here and it's allowed Korotkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korotkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pablos is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pablos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pablos trying to control but Korotkov is working from the bottom.
Korotkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pablos defends well.
Pablos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos shoots for a double leg takedown but Korotkov sprawls well. He's pushed Pablos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Korotkov sends Pablos down but not out. Korotkov dives into side control looking to finish.
Pablos is rocked!
Pablos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pablos is still in real trouble! Can Korotkov finish him?
Korotkov tries for a kimura but Pablos is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pablos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korotkov off and has taken his back!
Korotkov trying to get back to his feet but Pablos is in full control for now.
Korotkov can't escape the position.
Pablos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pablos seems to have recovered his senses.
Pablos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Korotkov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pablos looks winded!
Pablos has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Korotkov is in real trouble here. Pablos gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Korotkov is tapping out! Pablos wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Pablos!
A relieved looking Pablo Pablos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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