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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotkov misses with a few strikes there.
Korotkov throws a combination that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Korotkov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Korotkov with the ground and pound but Oliveira regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Korotkov controlling the pace.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Korotkov has control of the leg.
Korotkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korotkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korotkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hugo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Korotkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korotkov closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Korotkov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Korotkov forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Korotkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Korotkov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Korotkov.
Oliveira should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korotkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korotkov is defending well.
Korotkov lands a body shot.
Korotkov digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov jumps guard and drags Oliveira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korotkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Korotkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korotkov trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Korotkov is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Korotkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Korotkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Korotkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Korotkov eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korotkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Korotkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Oliveira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Korotkov misses with a wild combination.
Korotkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korotkov somewhat.
Korotkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korotkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korotkov has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Korotkov.
Korotkov pulls Oliveira into guard.
Korotkov is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korotkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Korotkov is wriggling around but Oliveira manages to pass to half guard.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Korotkov is a slippery customer.
Korotkov wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korotkov keeps working.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korotkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Korotkov manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korotkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Artem Korotkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korotkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to control but Korotkov is working from the bottom.
Hugo Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Korotkov tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkov sprawls well. Korotkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Korotkov tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Korotkov wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Korotkov is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Korotkov trying to control here.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Korotkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korotkov controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Korotkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korotkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Korotkov.
No luck for Korotkov with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korotkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korotkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Korotkov lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Korotkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Korotkov clinches.
Korotkov tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Korotkov back against the cage.
Korotkov breaks from the clinch.
Korotkov scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korotkov blocks the body kick.
Korotkov closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Korotkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korotkov rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korotkov after a bit of a struggle.
Artem Korotkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Oliveira.
Korotkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Korotkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Korotkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Korotkov clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov lands a left hand.
Korotkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Korotkov won't allow it.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korotkov stalling.
Korotkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korotkov avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Korotkov is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Korotkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Artem Korotkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Korotkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the cage.
Korotkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Korotkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Korotkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korotkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Korotkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korotkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira is trying to push Korotkov away but Korotkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Korotkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Korotkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Korotkov drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Korotkov has him pressed against the cage.
Hugo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Korotkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korotkov lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Korotkov avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Korotkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Korotkov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Korotkov!
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energy
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pop
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