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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 11 - 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
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Showtime counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korotkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korotkov tries to clinch there but Showtime circles away.
Showtime lunges at Korotkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korotkov's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Showtime as Korotkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showtime shoots in looking for a takedown but Korotkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Showtime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Showtime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korotkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Showtime circles away quickly and effectively.
Showtime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korotkov.
Korotkov dives in and grabs Showtime's left leg, looking for a takedown. Showtime pushes down on Korotkov's head and hops out.
Korotkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korotkov shoots in and drives through. Showtime sprawls well.
Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Showtime defends it nicely.
Showtime leaves Korotkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korotkov is breathing heavily.
Showtime works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Korotkov does no damage.
Showtime throws a wild body kick that Korotkov sees coming a mile off.
Korotkov tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.
Showtime feints the counter takedown.
Showtime feints a jab promting Korotkov to slip. Showtime then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korotkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Korotkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Showtime showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showtime stands up out of the half guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov scores with a jab to the head.
Showtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Showtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Showtime gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Korotkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Showtime pulls Korotkov in close to prevent any damage.
Korotkov won't allow Showtime to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korotkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Korotkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Showtime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Showtime has escaped and now he's on top!
Korotkov trying to control the position.
Showtime wants to stand but Korotkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korotkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korotkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Showtime is controlling him.
Showtime stays in close to Korotkov's body and controls the position.
Showtime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Showtime stands and steps away. Korotkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Showtime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Showtime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korotkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Showtime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Korotkov tries to clinch but Showtime is having none of it.
Showtime drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korotkov defends it well.
Korotkov misses with a few strikes there.
Showtime leaves Korotkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korotkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Showtime on the side of the head.
Korotkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Showtime misses with a head kick.
Showtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korotkov looks to land a combination. Showtime sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rick Showtime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt.
Korotkov slips a jab from Showtime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime dives in and grabs Korotkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korotkov pushes down on Showtime's head and hops out.
Showtime fails with a takedown attempt.
Artem Korotkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
Korotkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Showtime showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korotkov.
Showtime wants to counter with a clinch but Korotkov pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime tries for a takedown but Korotkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Showtime as he avoids it easily.
Korotkov looking to stall.
Korotkov is looking for a takedown.
Korotkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showtime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Korotkov fails to pull guard.
Korotkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Showtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime forces Korotkov back against the cage and clinches.
Korotkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artem Korotkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing.
Korotkov fails with the takedown.
Showtime drives through and clinches with Korotkov against the cage.
Korotkov breaks the clinch.
Korotkov is looking to clinch but Showtime is avoiding it.
Showtime bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korotkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Showtime.
Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korotkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korotkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Showtime off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Korotkov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korotkov is not going to allow Showtime to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Showtime's chin but Showtime turns very nicely into Korotkov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Showtime.
Korotkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korotkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Korotkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Showtime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korotkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Showtime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Showtime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korotkov, up you get!
Showtime has Korotkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Korotkov goes for a takedown attempt but Showtime pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Showtime moves into range and clinches up with Korotkov.
Showtime prevents the takedown attempt.
Korotkov fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artem Korotkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Showtime looks for the body kick but Korotkov saw that one coming.
No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korotkov tries to clinch up.
Korotkov tries to clinch but Showtime moves out of range.
No joy there for Korotkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Showtime controls the position.
Korotkov wants to control but Showtime postures up.
Korotkov manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime trying to pass the guard but Korotkov defending well.
Korotkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Showtime pulls his head out easily.
Korotkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Showtime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Showtime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Showtime trying to control but Korotkov is working from the bottom.
Korotkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korotkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Showtime defends it easily.
Korotkov controls Showtime momentarily but Showtime frees himself.
Korotkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Showtime should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Korotkov has tightened it up now! Showtime should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artem Korotkov!
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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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