PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karp Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosarev has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Karp Medvedov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

ilia Kosarev
vs
Medvedov

187 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

207 cm
19
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ilia Kosarev!
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, Karp Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov cracks a nice hook into Kosarev's ribs.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.

Medvedov lands a left and a right that send Kosarev crashing to the mat, dazed. Medvedov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like ilia Kosarev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Medvedov forces Kosarev back against the cage and clinches.
Medvedov wants a takedown.

Medvedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Medvedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Medvedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Medvedov gets control of Kosarev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Medvedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medvedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosarev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medvedov is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kosarev stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of ilia Kosarev.
Medvedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medvedov clobbers Kosarev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Medvedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Medvedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosarev circles away.

Medvedov has Kosarev up against the cage in a clinch.
Medvedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches up with Kosarev, looking for a takedown. Medvedov pushes Kosarev against the cage but Kosarev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ilia Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Medvedov is looking to clinch but Kosarev is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedov. Those never looked like landing.
Medvedov tries to clinch but Kosarev moves out of range.
Medvedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kosarev.
Medvedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosarev defends it nicely.

Medvedov moves into range and clinches up with Kosarev.
Kosarev keeps control of Medvedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medvedov is working Kosarev over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Medvedov fails to land.

Medvedov breaks the clinch.

Medvedov forces Kosarev back against the cage and clinches.

Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Medvedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kosarev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kosarev tries to sprawl but Medvedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Medvedov decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kosarev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kosarev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Medvedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kosarev counters by moving into the clinch.
Medvedov tries to circle away but Kosarev has him pinned against the cage.
Kosarev fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kosarev tries to score a body lock takedown but Medvedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kosarev prevents Medvedov from breaking the clinch.

Medvedov decides to pull guard.
Medvedov wants to get back to his feet but Kosarev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karp Medvedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ilia Kosarev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Medvedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medvedov misses with a few strikes there.
Medvedov with a poor takedown

and Kosarev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kosarev.
Kosarev won't allow Medvedov to get back to his feet.
Medvedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosarev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosarev trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov has Kosarev pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Medvedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Medvedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Medvedov controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev wants to improve his position but Medvedov is controlling well.

Medvedov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Medvedov motions for Kosarev to come forward. Medvedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medvedov wants to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Medvedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Medvedov avoids the attempt from Kosarev to control.
Medvedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Kosarev is looking to improve his position but Medvedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Medvedov avoids the attempt from Kosarev to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karp Medvedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ilia Kosarev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kosarev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Medvedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kosarev on the side of the head.
Medvedov shoots in and drives through. Kosarev sprawls well.

Medvedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medvedov has had enough of the clinch but Kosarev keeps him there for the moment.
Medvedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosarev has him pressed against the cage.
Medvedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kosarev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Medvedov manages to break the clinch.

Kosarev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Medvedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosarev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medvedov managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev stops Medvedov from standing up.
Kosarev 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.
Karp Medvedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up. ilia Kosarev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kosarev shoots in but Medvedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosarev swats away the attempt to clinch by Medvedov.
Medvedov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kosarev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Medvedov!
ilia Kosarev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Medvedov blocking the ground and pound.
Kosarev looking to control but Medvedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosarev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kosarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kosarev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Medvedov is looking to escape.

Kosarev looking to secure an arm triangle but Medvedov defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosarev looking to control but Medvedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosarev avoids the attempt from Medvedov to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
ilia Kosarev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medvedov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karp Medvedov!