PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Ulvesson (ranked 3970 p4p, 400 weight class) and Sergey Korotkiy (ranked 4818 p4p, 473 weight class). Ulvesson's entrance music is Wolf Like Me - TV On The Radio. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ulvesson
vs
Korotkiy

205 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Ulvesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Korotkiy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

Korotkiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulvesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotkiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Ulvesson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.