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Event:
SyFi 96
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Korotkiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weinstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Korotkiy.#CL#
Weinstein clinches with his opponent.
Weinstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korotkiy's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Korotkiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weinstein.
Korotkiy stalls.
Weinstein can't find room to land a body shot as Korotkiy controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Weinstein.
Weinstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Weinstein - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weinstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weinstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weinstein lands a shoulder strike.
Korotkiy is looking for a takedown.
Weinstein lands with a light punch inside.
Korotkiy prevents a body shot from Weinstein.
A hook to the body from Weinstein.
Korotkiy looks winded!#T1#
Weinstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weinstein cracks Korotkiy with a nice body shot.
Weinstein lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weinstein.
Weinstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Korotkiy backwards.
Weinstein is working Korotkiy over against the cage.
A short left from Weinstein.
Weinstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Weinstein.
Weinstein works on Korotkiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Weinstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weinstein digs a right hand into Korotkiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korotkiy's gas tank.
Weinstein lands a right hand.
Weinstein lands a body shot.
Weinstein lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Weinstein - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weinstein.
A right hook to the body lands for Weinstein.
Weinstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Korotkiy is rocked!#T2#
Weinstein unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Korotkiy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weinstein is unloading with more strikes now! Korotkiy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itzhak Weinstein!
A very excited looking Itzhak Weinstein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi 85
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Allu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korotkiy quickly recovers to half guard.
Korotkiy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Allu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korotkiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Allu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korotkiy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Allu.
Allu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Korotkiy pulls Allu in close to his closed guard and prevents Allu from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korotkiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu is looking to work some ground and pound but Korotkiy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allu throws a strike but Korotkiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Allu wants to sweep but no luck.
Allu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Allu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korotkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Korotkiy wants to pass the guard but Allu is keeping the position.
Allu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korotkiy's guard. #REVB#
Korotkiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korotkiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allu is looking to work some ground and pound but Korotkiy has wrist control.
Allu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allu landing with the ground and pound.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Korotkiy keeping moving, preventing Allu from controlling successfully.
Korotkiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Allu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korotkiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Allu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korotkiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Allu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korotkiy working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Allu looking for a sweep. Not yet Allu, not yet.
Allu is still trying to improve position.
Korotkiy trying to control but Allu is working from the bottom.
Allu controlling the position.
Allu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Allu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Allu seems content to control.
Allu looks to land a strike but Korotkiy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Allu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allu stopping the sweep attempt from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allu.
Korotkiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Allu lands a couple of digs.
Korotkiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korotkiy tries to get out of the position.
Allu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korotkiy is keeping the position for now.
Allu distracts Korotkiy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Korotkiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Korotkiy, not yet.
Allu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allu throwing strikes but missing.
Allu throwing strikes from guard but Korotkiy blocks nicely.
Allu wants to pass the guard but Korotkiy is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allu trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Allu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Korotkiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korotkiy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korotkiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allu thuds a left hand into Korotkiy's body.
Allu looks for a takedown but Korotkiy sprawls well.
It looked like Korotkiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allu lands a jab to the head.
Mika Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotkiy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allu dives in for a single leg takedown but Korotkiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu throws a head kick that misses.
Allu scores with a sloppy right hand. Korotkiy should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu throws a leg kick but Korotkiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korotkiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergey Korotkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Allu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allu lands a nice hook to Korotkiy's body. Korotkiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korotkiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Allu counters with a stiff right hand.
Allu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allu.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.
Korotkiy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allu misses with a shot to the body
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Allu.
Allu missing with a left hand there. Korotkiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Allu misses with a kick to the body.
Korotkiy misses with a straight left.
Allu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korotkiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Allu.
Allu connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Allu misses
and Korotkiy counters with a one-two to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy ducks under a wild hook from Allu.
Nice body punch from Allu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allu.
Allu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Korotkiy misses.
Allu fails with the takedown.
Mika Allu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Korotkiy misses with the combination.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allu darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Allu into the cage.
Korotkiy is looking to counter punch.
Allu scores with the left hand. Korotkiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allu scores with a leg kick.
Korotkiy moves away from the strike by Allu.
Allu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Korotkiy does no damage.
Allu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Korotkiy to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Korotkiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allu.
Allu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korotkiy. That did some damage!
Allu digs a good hook to Korotkiy's body.
Korotkiy swings for the body but Allu moves out of range.
No luck for Allu with that takedown attempt.
Allu fails with the takedown.
Allu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Korotkiy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
Korotkiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korotkiy under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Allu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Korotkiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allu finds it's way round the side to connect with Korotkiy's head.
Allu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allu throws a body punch but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Allu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korotkiy pinned against the cage. Korotkiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy misses with an uppercut. Allu saw that one coming.
Allu tries for a takedown but Korotkiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allu - that will leave a mark!
Allu throws a hook to the side of Korotkiy's head but Korotkiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Korotkiy misses with a straight right.
Allu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.
Allu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korotkiy checks a leg kick.
Korotkiy looks to land a right hand but Allu moved out of range.
Korotkiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allu.
Allu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allu takes a swing at Korotkiy's ribcage but misses.
Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allu tries to clinch up
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Allu throws a wild body kick that Korotkiy sees coming a mile off.
Korotkiy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korotkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allu throws a head kick but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Korotkiy lands a jab to the nose.
Korotkiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allu.
A quick step to the side and Korotkiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allu throws a big shot that misses.
Korotkiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Korotkiy throws a jab when Allu was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu looks to land a combination but Korotkiy avoids it well.
Allu misses with a takedown
and Allu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Korotkiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Allu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korotkiy pinned against the cage. Korotkiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allu throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Korotkiy counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korotkiy. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korotkiy defends it well.
Allu throws a head kick but Korotkiy moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Allu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Allu misses.
A lazy left from Allu finds it's target.
Allu moves out of range as Korotkiy strikes.
Korotkiy scores with a nice head shot.
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allu. #T4#
Korotkiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allu manages to avoid it.
Allu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allu is defended easily by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korotkiy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allu.
Korotkiy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Sergey Korotkiy.
Well Allu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Allu!
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Event:
SyFi 77
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korotkiy misses with a wild body shot.
Harpik with a poor takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harpik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korotkiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harpik scrambles back to his feet.
Korotkiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Harpik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korotkiy throws out the jab. #TD2#
Korotkiy gets caught napping as Harpik dives in and scores a takedown. Korotkiy manages to retain guard.
Korotkiy wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harpik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harpik trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik lands a couple of digs.
Harpik works over Korotkiy with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Korotkiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Korotkiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik throws a big right hand that misses.
Harpik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harpik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harpik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korotkiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harpik is controlling him.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik stays in close to Korotkiy's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harpik slips a straight right by Korotkiy.
Harpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.#T2#
Harpik shoots in and drives through. Korotkiy sprawls well.
Harpik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korotkiy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harpik scrambles back to his feet.
Harpik misses with a takedown attempt
and Korotkiy counters with a three punch combo that has Harpik backing up. Harpik nods at Korotkiy to acknowledge the strikes.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown but Korotkiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korotkiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harpik shoots in but no luck this time.
Korotkiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harpik manages to avoid it.
Harpik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harpik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korotkiy's waist but Korotkiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harpik off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korotkiy lands a head shot.
Korotkiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harpik slips under a jab.
Korotkiy stuffs the takedown attempt from Harpik. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Korotkiy throws a hook but Harpik avoids it easily.
Harpik closes the distance and clinches up with Korotkiy, looking for a takedown. Harpik pushes Korotkiy against the cage but Korotkiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Korotkiy tries to sprawl but Harpik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harpik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korotkiy wants to get back to full guard.
Harpik is looking to take a break and control but Korotkiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korotkiy gets back to full guard.
Korotkiy has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Harpik throws a big elbow that misses.
Korotkiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harpik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harpik cracks Korotkiy with a solid left hand.#T4#
Harpik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harpik chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harpik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harpik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harpik stops Korotkiy from standing up.
Harpik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korotkiy trying to keep a closed guard but Harpik is proving a slippery customer.
Korotkiy has his hands on Harpik's head, controlling the position.
Korotkiy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Korotkiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Korotkiy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Korotkiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harpik misses with a takedown
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotkiy as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Korotkiy misses the target.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkiy sprawls well. Korotkiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
As Harpik looks to move away, Korotkiy throws a big counter combo but Harpik just gets out of the way.
Korotkiy lands with a hook. Harpik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harpik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Korotkiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harpik.
Korotkiy wants to control but Harpik postures up.
Harpik lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Korotkiy tries to buck Harpik off but Harpik is having none of it.
Check out the look on Harpik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Korotkiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harpik.
Korotkiy is looking to regain half guard here but Harpik keeps moving and retains side control.
Korotkiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harpik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korotkiy's head.
Harpik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korotkiy taking some punishment here, with Harpik in his half guard.
Korotkiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harpik.
Korotkiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harpik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harpik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korotkiy's head. #T2#
Harpik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harpik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korotkiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harpik working over Korotkiy with some ground and pound. Korotkiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korotkiy trying to control but Harpik postures up.
Harpik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harpik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harpik winds up and cracks Korotkiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korotkiy wants to control but Harpik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korotkiy manages to get to full guard.
Harpik is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Harpik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Korotkiy keeps moving.
Harpik throwing strikes from guard but Korotkiy blocks nicely.
Korotkiy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harpik wants to control from the top but Korotkiy keeps moving.
Harpik landing with the ground and pound.
Harpik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korotkiy wants to sweep here but Harpik controlling him for the moment.
Harpik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korotkiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harpik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harpik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Harpik darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Harpik into the cage.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Korotkiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harpik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korotkiy cracks Harpik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harpik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korotkiy sprawls well. Korotkiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harpik gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Korotkiy misses its target.
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 Sergey Korotkiy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Korotkiy jabs at Harpik's body.
Korotkiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Harpik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korotkiy stuffs the takedown.
Harpik darts in looking for a takedown but Korotkiy gets double underhooks and turns Harpik into the cage.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Harpik.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harpik.
A little feinted left hand from Korotkiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korotkiy works Harpik's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harpik fails to land the takedown.
Korotkiy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harpik under the eye.
Harpik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korotkiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korotkiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korotkiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harpik can do to turn this around?
Korotkiy dips to his left and cracks Harpik with an uppercut!
Harpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harpik tries for a takedown but Korotkiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Korotkiy scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Stefan Harpik has been cut.
Harpik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korotkiy.
Harpik looks for a takedown but Korotkiy sprawls well.
Korotkiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Harpik should have avoided that one.
Korotkiy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korotkiy connects with a jab.
Korotkiy misses with an uppercut. Harpik saw that one coming.
Harpik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sergey Korotkiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefan Harpik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Harpik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Korotkiy to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Korotkiy catches Harpik right on the button with a cross.
Korotkiy leaves Harpik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harpik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korotkiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harpik fails with the takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harpik.
Korotkiy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkiy counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Korotkiy lands with a cross.
Sergey Korotkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Korotkiy misses the target.
Harpik has a takedown stuffed.
Harpik has his takedown stuffed
and Korotkiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korotkiy scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Korotkiy finds it's target.
Korotkiy lands a really nice looking cross but Harpik seems unphased.
Korotkiy scores with a body shot.
Korotkiy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harpik ducks right into an uppercut from Korotkiy.
Harpik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Harpik looks to move away, Korotkiy throws a big counter combo but Harpik just gets out of the way.
Korotkiy lands with a hook. Harpik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotkiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korotkiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korotkiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korotkiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harpik.
Korotkiy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harpik.
Harpik misses with a takedown
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harpik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korotkiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korotkiy scores with a body shot.
Stefan Harpik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harpik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harpik misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Korotkiy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Korotkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korotkiy, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Korotkiy!
After the fight, Sergey Korotkiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korotkiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korotkiy on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korotkiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Korotkiy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korotkiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korotkiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korotkiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Korotkiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Korotkiy is avoiding it.
Barkley leaves Korotkiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Barkley tries to clinch but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Korotkiy should have avoided that one.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korotkiy manages to avoid it.
Korotkiy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korotkiy ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Korotkiy is avoiding it.
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Korotkiy takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Korotkiy is rocked!
Barkley cracks Korotkiy with a left hook right on the temple and Korotkiy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Barkley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Korotkiy is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Barkley!
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Event:
WeInSyd 15
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mismash wants to clinch up but Korotkiy keeps it at a distance.
Korotkiy unleashes a big counter combination but Mismash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Korotkiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mismash staying out of range there.
Korotkiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mismash wants to clinch up but Korotkiy keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Korotkiy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mismash napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korotkiy throws a strike aimed at the side of Mismash's head but Mismash avoids it well.
Mismash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mismash is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy wants to control but Mismash is keeping him busy.
Korotkiy working the ground and pound.
Korotkiy misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Mismash dodges the ground and pound from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy landing a few strikes.
Korotkiy moves into full mount!
Mismash blocking the ground and pound.
Korotkiy tries to control but Mismash wriggling away.
Mismash is in a horrible position here. Korotkiy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mismash is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Korotkiy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Korotkiy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Korotkiy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mismash looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Korotkiy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Korotkiy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Korotkiy lands a big shot there that rocks Mismash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Korotkiy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korotkiy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Korotkiy looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korotkiy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mismash is in a horrible position here. Korotkiy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Korotkiy raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Mismash is rocked!
Korotkiy lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Mismash is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korotkiy landing punches.
Mismash seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Korotkiy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Korotkiy raining down shots from the mount!
Korotkiy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Korotkiy is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Mismash goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Korotkiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Korotkiy!
A relieved looking Sergey Korotkiy 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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Event:
WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Korotkiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulvesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korotkiy misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Korotkiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Korotkiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulvesson. Korotkiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korotkiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulvesson.
Korotkiy darts in looking for a takedown but Ulvesson gets double underhooks and turns Korotkiy into the cage.
Ulvesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korotkiy manages to avoid it.
Ulvesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy moves away from the strike by Ulvesson. #TD2#
Korotkiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ulvesson kicks off Korotkiy and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korotkiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ulvesson throws out the jab.
Korotkiy digs a good hook to Ulvesson's body.
We've been told by Ulvesson's head coaches at Abraham's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Ulvesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Korotkiy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ulvesson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Korotkiy is in Ulvesson's guard.
Korotkiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korotkiy connects with a couple of short punches.
Ulvesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korotkiy trying to control but Ulvesson is working from the bottom.
Korotkiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korotkiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Korotkiy scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Korotkiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy wants to control from the top but Ulvesson keeps moving.
Korotkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korotkiy throws a lazy right hand but Ulvesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ulvesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korotkiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulvesson misses with a right hand
and Korotkiy counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Korotkiy misses.
Korotkiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ulvesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korotkiy somewhat.
Ulvesson throwing a counter right hand but Korotkiy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ulvesson takes one to the chin there.
Korotkiy scores with a jab.
Ulvesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Korotkiy misses with a wild body shot.
Korotkiy cracks Ulvesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korotkiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ulvesson misses with a straight left.
Korotkiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulvesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Korotkiy.
Ulvesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korotkiy moves away.
Ulvesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korotkiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulvesson misses with the combination.
#T4#
Korotkiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korotkiy has his takedown stuffed
and Ulvesson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ulf Ulvesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Korotkiy.
Ulvesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy misses with a hook.
Ulvesson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korotkiy misses with an uppercut
and Ulvesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Korotkiy fails with the takedown
and Ulvesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korotkiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Korotkiy throws a shot from downtown. Ulvesson moves away and avoids it.
Ulvesson slips a straight right by Korotkiy.
Ulvesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korotkiy misses with a body shot
and Ulvesson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ulf Ulvesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ulvesson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ulvesson lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Korotkiy misses.
Korotkiy shoots in for a takedown but Ulvesson shows good takedown defense.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ulvesson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD2#
Korotkiy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ulvesson was covering up waiting for the punch and Korotkiy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Korotkiy is pushing down on Ulvesson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ulvesson is fighting to maintain full guard but Korotkiy has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korotkiy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulvesson's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ulvesson has hold of Korotkiy's hands but Korotkiy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy trying to control the action but Ulvesson is working from the bottom.
Korotkiy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Korotkiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Korotkiy lands with a punch from half guard.
Ulvesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korotkiy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ulvesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ulvesson pushes Korotkiy off looking to stand but Korotkiy dives back in and keeps control.
Korotkiy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ulvesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korotkiy lands strikes from half guard.
Korotkiy drops an elbow to the side of Ulvesson's head.
Korotkiy working over Ulvesson with some ground and pound. Ulvesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korotkiy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ulvesson has hold of Korotkiy's hands but Korotkiy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Ulvesson is rocked!#T2#
Ulvesson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy thows a huge punch but Ulvesson dodges it nicely.
Korotkiy slips a nice elbow through Ulvesson's hands, connecting with Ulvesson's forehead.
Korotkiy trying to pass the guard but Ulvesson defending well.
Korotkiy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ulvesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korotkiy.
Ulvesson has hold of Korotkiy's hands but Korotkiy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korotkiy is nestled in close to Ulvesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Korotkiy slips a nice elbow through Ulvesson's hands, connecting with Ulvesson's forehead.#T3#
Korotkiy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Korotkiy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ulvesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korotkiy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Ulvesson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulvesson is not content to let Korotkiy control the position.
Korotkiy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korotkiy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ulvesson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Korotkiy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ulvesson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Korotkiy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Korotkiy!
Sergey Korotkiy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
WeInSyd 7
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Korotkiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weinstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Weinstein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Korotkiy shoots in and gets a takedown into Weinstein's guard.
Weinstein wants to stand up but Korotkiy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weinstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weinstein has his hands on Korotkiy's head, controlling the position.
Weinstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy postures up in Weinstein's guard and throws a big left but Weinstein blocks it.
Korotkiy stands up over Weinstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Korotkiy is in close to Weinstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Korotkiy landing some decent shots from guard.
Korotkiy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Korotkiy stands up over Weinstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korotkiy wants to control from the top but Weinstein keeps moving.
Weinstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korotkiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weinstein trying to control the position.
Weinstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korotkiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Korotkiy works over Weinstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Korotkiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weinstein is pulling down on Korotkiy's head to control his posture. #T2#
Korotkiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Korotkiy postures up.
Korotkiy stands up over Weinstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weinstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weinstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weinstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Korotkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korotkiy throws an elbow that misses. Weinstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Korotkiy's guard. Nice move by Weinstein!#REVB#
Korotkiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weinstein is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Korotkiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Weinstein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korotkiy's guard.
Weinstein being controlled here momentarily.
Korotkiy keeping full guard, as Weinstein tries to pass.
Korotkiy pulls Weinstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Weinstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weinstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weinstein wants to get up but he can't break Korotkiy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weinstein slips under a jab.
Korotkiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weinstein.
Korotkiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weinstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korotkiy moves away.
Korotkiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weinstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Weinstein misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korotkiy sizes up Weinstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korotkiy throws a shot from downtown. Weinstein moves away and avoids it.
Weinstein throws a fast counter high kick but Korotkiy manages to duck under it in time.
Korotkiy misses with a shot to the body
and Weinstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Korotkiy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Korotkiy swings widly with a right hand
and Weinstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weinstein moves away from the strike by Korotkiy.
Korotkiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Weinstein.
Weinstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korotkiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Korotkiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Weinstein keeping moving, preventing Korotkiy from controlling successfully.
Korotkiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weinstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weinstein working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weinstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korotkiy.
Korotkiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Korotkiy is working Weinstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Korotkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korotkiy trying to control but Weinstein is working from the bottom.
Weinstein is trying to control the position but Korotkiy postures up.
Korotkiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korotkiy passes Weinstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Korotkiy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weinstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Korotkiy connects with a nice short shot to Weinstein's temple.
Korotkiy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Weinstein is staying active underneath Korotkiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korotkiy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korotkiy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Korotkiy lands a nice short elbow.
Korotkiy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weinstein's head.
Weinstein taking some punishment here, with Korotkiy in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weinstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korotkiy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Weinstein is rocked!
Korotkiy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Weinstein! More strikes land and this one is all over! Korotkiy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Korotkiy!
Sergey Korotkiy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Korotkiy jabs Harlamov right on the nose. Harlamov blinks but takes it well.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korotkiy tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korotkiy to the ground. Korotkiy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
Sergey Korotkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Korotkiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harlamov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harlamov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korotkiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Harlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into Korotkiy's guard.
Harlamov tries to free his leg and advance position but Korotkiy is retaining full guard.
Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov preventing the sweep.
Harlamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Korotkiy has wrist control.
Harlamov cracks Korotkiy with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harlamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korotkiy wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Harlamov throwing strikes from guard but Korotkiy blocks nicely.
Korotkiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harlamov preventing the sweep.
Korotkiy is working hard here to advance position.
Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Korotkiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korotkiy wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlamov trying to control but Korotkiy is working from the bottom.
Korotkiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Korotkiy, not yet.
Korotkiy trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korotkiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Korotkiy, not yet.
Harlamov slips nicely into half guard.
Korotkiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korotkiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korotkiy tries to get out of the position.
Korotkiy wants to get back to full guard.
Korotkiy taking some punishment here, with Harlamov in his half guard.
Korotkiy wants to improve his position but Harlamov is controlling well.
Korotkiy taking some punishment here, with Harlamov in his half guard.
Korotkiy trying to control but Harlamov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korotkiy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korotkiy working a defensive guard here.
Harlamov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Harlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korotkiy wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlamov forces his way into half guard.
Korotkiy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Harlamov seems to be looking for submissions.
Korotkiy wants to control but Harlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Harlamov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harlamov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korotkiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harlamov. #SUB2#
Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korotkiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korotkiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov looks winded!
Harlamov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korotkiy tries to get to full guard but Harlamov has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harlamov is trying to work for a kimura but Korotkiy is defending well.
Harlamov throwing shots but Korotkiy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Harlamov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Korotkiy to the mat! Korotkiy manages to get full guard.
Harlamov throws a strike but Korotkiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Korotkiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korotkiy has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Korotkiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Korotkiy trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Korotkiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Korotkiy stands up over Harlamov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korotkiy distracts Harlamov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korotkiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Harlamov is tightening it up a little... Korotkiy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Korotkiy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Korotkiy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Harlamov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garik Harlamov!
After winning the bout, Garik Harlamov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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