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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atarian Uksard!
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, Heinz Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Medvedev.
Uksard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uksard showed some decent athleticism there.
Uksard seems to be working for a kimura but Medvedev defends the submission attempt.
Medvedev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medvedev.
Uksard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Medvedev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Medvedev has escaped and now he's on top!
Uksard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Medvedev escapes and throws Uksard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Medvedev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uksard keeps working.
Uksard is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard is working hard here to advance position.
Uksard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uksard is letting Medvedev control him for a moment.
Uksard tries to bench press Medvedev off him but Medvedev keeps the position.
Uksard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Medvedev seems content to control.
Uksard wants to get back to full guard.
Uksard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uksard is breathing heavily.
Medvedev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uksard keeps working.
Uksard is looking for a sweep. Medvedev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Medvedev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medvedev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uksard keeps working.
Medvedev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medvedev is trying to control the action in half guard but Uksard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Medvedev swings for the body but Uksard moves out of range.
Medvedev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Medvedev misses.
Uksard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Medvedev's guard.
Uksard won't allow Medvedev to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uksard pushes down on Medvedev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Medvedev is not content to let Uksard control the position.
Medvedev wants to improve his position but Uksard is controlling well.
Uksard seems to be working for a kimura but Medvedev defends the submission attempt.
Medvedev wants to improve his position but Uksard is controlling well.
Uksard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uksard wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Medvedev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medvedev.
Medvedev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medvedev looking for a sweep. Not yet Medvedev, not yet.
Uksard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Medvedev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Medvedev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Medvedev!
Uksard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Medvedev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Medvedev trying to control the position but Uksard is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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 Atarian Uksard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Medvedev. No joy for Uksard on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Medvedev.
Uksard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medvedev.
Uksard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Atarian Uksard has been cut.
Medvedev misses with a series of wild punches.
Uksard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uksard.
Uksard slips a straight right by Medvedev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev slaps away a takedown attempt from Uksard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uksard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Uksard from controlling successfully.
Medvedev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uksard is one step ahead there.
Medvedev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uksard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Medvedev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uksard defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uksard passes into half guard.
Uksard seems to be working for a kimura but Medvedev defends the submission attempt.
Uksard is working for a kimura but Medvedev is defending it quite comfortably.
Uksard seems to be looking for submissions.
Uksard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Medvedev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is looking for a kimura but Medvedev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uksard to get the leverage.
Medvedev gets back to full guard.
Uksard preventing the sweep.
Uksard has gone for a leg lock! Medvedev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Uksard's guard.
Medvedev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Medvedev wants to control from the top but Uksard keeps moving.
Medvedev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uksard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Medvedev escapes and throws Uksard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Medvedev trying to control the position but Uksard is working away.
Medvedev just content to control the position.
Medvedev trying to control the position but Uksard is working away.
Uksard seems a little lost for a moment, as Medvedev dominates the positioning.
Medvedev trying to control the position but Uksard is working away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Heinz Medvedev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medvedev throws a series of punches but Uksard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Medvedev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atarian Uksard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Uksard takes one on the button.
Uksard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medvedev.
Medvedev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uksard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Medvedev does no damage.
Uksard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medvedev sprawls well initially but Uksard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uksard wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medvedev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uksard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uksard's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medvedev is looking to control Uksard but Uksard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Atarian Uksard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard tries to escape but Medvedev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Uksard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Medvedev.
Medvedev trying to control momentarily.
Medvedev biding his time, controlling Uksard.
Uksard turns into Medvedev and is now in his guard.
Uksard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Medvedev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Medvedev has escaped and now he's on top!
Uksard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medvedev is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Uksard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uksard can't keep his opponent in guard - Medvedev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Uksard looking for submissions off his back.
Medvedev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Heinz Medvedev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medvedev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Medvedev throws a series of punches but Uksard moves out of range.
Medvedev jabs Uksard right on the nose. Uksard blinks but takes it well.
Medvedev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atarian Uksard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev stuffs the takedown attempt from Uksard. Uksard gets slowly back to his feet.
Uksard avoids the body shot from Medvedev.
Medvedev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uksard manages to avoid it.
Medvedev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uksard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Medvedev misses the jab.
Uksard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medvedev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uksard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medvedev misses with a series of wild punches.
Uksard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atarian Uksard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medvedev lands a nice looking body shot.
Medvedev throws a shot to the body.
Medvedev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uksard.
Medvedev misses with a double jab.
Medvedev looks to score with a jab to the body but Uksard is just out of range.
Uksard defending well as Medvedev loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinz Medvedev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medvedev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinz Medvedev!
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RATING
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