PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between yury medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Sova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleed. This should be fireworks!

medvedev
vs
Sova

199 cm
25
209 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, yury medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Sova!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sova.
medvedev stuffs the takedown.
medvedev shoots and misses

and Sova counters with a nice double leg into side control. medvedev won't be happy with that.
Sova wants to control but medvedev is keeping him busy.

Sova is trying to get an arm triangle but medvedev is defending well.
medvedev struggling a bit here.
medvedev is not content to let Sova control the position.

Sova decides to stand back up. Sova steps back and let's medvedev get back to his feet.
medvedev fails with the takedown

and Sova moves into the clinch.
medvedev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
medvedev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for yury medvedev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
medvedev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
medvedev prevents the takedown attempt.
Sova looking for a takedown.
Sova goes for a takedown in the clinch but medvedev prevents it.
Sova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. medvedev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but medvedev is keeping busy.
medvedev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sova fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sova jumps guard.
medvedev trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
medvedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
medvedev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

medvedev has gone for a leg lock! Sova slips out almost immediately though and dives into medvedev's guard.
Sova throws and elbow that misses. medvedev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sova's guard. Nice move by medvedev!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sova keeping moving, preventing medvedev from controlling successfully.
Sova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst medvedev is controlling him.

medvedev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sova is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of medvedev, into his guard.

Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and medvedev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between medvedev's legs - danger averted.
Sova passes into half guard.

That's four 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.
Sova is keen to just control but medvedev is a slippery customer.
Sova wants to advance to full mount but medvedev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but medvedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

medvedev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sova advances to half guard.
Sova 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.

Ivan Sova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on yury medvedev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

medvedev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for medvedev!
medvedev tries to lock up and control but Sova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
medvedev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if medvedev tries to get out of the position.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sova wants to control the pace but medvedev is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Sova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sova tries to control but medvedev wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
medvedev tries to hold on but Sova postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sova takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
medvedev trying to control the hands but Sova breaks the grip.
Sova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for medvedev.
Sova wants to control but medvedev manages to buck him off and is now in Sova's guard! Nice work there by medvedev!
Sova trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
medvedev trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.

Sova is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sova has medvedev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. medvedev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
medvedev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
medvedev is trying to drag Sova to the mat but Sova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for yury medvedev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sova trying to land knees to the body.
Sova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. medvedev smiles and moves away.
medvedev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sova counters with a nice double leg into guard.
medvedev is pulling down on Sova's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sova wants to control from the top but medvedev keeps moving.
Sova won't allow medvedev to sweep him here.
medvedev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sova on the ground.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sova slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
medvedev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sova is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sova is trying to control. medvedev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
medvedev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sova clinches with his opponent.

medvedev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
medvedev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
medvedev trying to advance position but Sova counters by regaining guard.
Sova controls medvedev momentarily but medvedev frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on yury medvedev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sova showed some decent athleticism there.
medvedev is controlling Sova's trapped leg to prevent Sova from advancing to side control.
Sova wants to free his trapped foot but medvedev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
medvedev wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova is taking a breather. medvedev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sova is keen to just control but medvedev is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ivan Sova has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
medvedev has his takedown stuffed

and Sova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Sova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, medvedev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sova trying to control from half guard but medvedev is working away.
Sova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
medvedev wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but medvedev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
medvedev won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
medvedev is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can medvedev avoid being mounted?
Sova throwing shots but medvedev is blocking nicely.
medvedev trying to control here.
medvedev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sova.
medvedev is not content to let Sova control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
medvedev misses with a takedown attempt

and Sova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in medvedev's guard now.
Sova pushing down on medvedev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
medvedev tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Sova not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sova gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
medvedev looks for a takedown but Sova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for yury medvedev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sova gets a takedown into half guard.
Sova is trying to control. medvedev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
medvedev is trying to control but can't.
Sova is keen to just control but medvedev is a slippery customer.
medvedev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Sova was stalling too much, according to the referee.
medvedev with a poor takedown

and Sova counters with a takedown into side control.
medvedev tries to bench press Sova off him but Sova keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
medvedev can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Sova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sova!