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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Medvedev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Medvedev wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Medvedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medvedev working some strikes from top position.
Showtime manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medvedev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Showtime manages to pull guard.
Medvedev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medvedev is controlling him.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medvedev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Showtime told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
Medvedev throwing strikes from guard but Showtime blocks nicely.
Medvedev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedev is working Showtime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medvedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medvedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medvedev chips away with some ground and pound.
Medvedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medvedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.
Showtime trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Medvedev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medvedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Showtime keeping full guard, as Medvedev tries to pass.
Medvedev throws a big elbow that misses.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medvedev connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Medvedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Medvedev prevents Showtime from getting back to his feet.
Medvedev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Showtime looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Showtime looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Showtime!
Medvedev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Showtime wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Showtime decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Showtime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medvedev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Showtime won't be happy with that.
Medvedev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Medvedev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Showtime is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Medvedev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev with the ground and pound but Showtime regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Medvedev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Medvedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medvedev is nestled in close to Showtime, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medvedev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medvedev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Showtime's head.
Medvedev throwing shots but Showtime is blocking nicely.
Medvedev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Medvedev dominated that round.
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.
Showtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Showtime scores with a one two! Medvedev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Medvedev staying out of range there.
Showtime scores with a takedown into Medvedev's guard.
Showtime stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedev.
Showtime wanted to stand there but Medvedev had control of the position.
Medvedev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Showtime is one step ahead there.
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.
Showtime trying to control but Medvedev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime preventing the sweep.
Showtime trying to control but Medvedev is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Showtime was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Medvedev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedev.
Medvedev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Showtime to the ground. Medvedev is now in Showtime's guard.
Showtime controls Medvedev momentarily but Medvedev frees himself.
Medvedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
Medvedev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medvedev throwing strikes from guard but Showtime blocks nicely.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medvedev trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom.
Medvedev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Showtime's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showtime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medvedev.
Medvedev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medvedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medvedev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Showtime keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
Medvedev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Showtime looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Showtime looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Showtime!
Showtime decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Showtime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Medvedev's waist but Medvedev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showtime off to one side.
Showtime shoots in looking for a takedown. Medvedev tries to sprawl out of it but Showtime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Medvedev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Showtime is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Medvedev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Medvedev misses with the ground and pound.
Medvedev in side control, throwing shots but Showtime defends.
Medvedev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Medvedev throwing strikes but Showtime manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medvedev is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedev gets back to half guard.
Medvedev wants to get back to full guard.
Medvedev trying to control but Showtime postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Medvedev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Showtime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medvedev circles away quickly and effectively.
Medvedev keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvedev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Showtime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Showtime tries to clinch up.
Showtime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Showtime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Showtime somewhat.
Medvedev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Showtime circles away.
Some wild striking there from Showtime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev feints and as Showtime raises his hands in defense, Medvedev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medvedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Showtime has wrist control.
Medvedev looking to pass the guard.
Showtime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medvedev.
Medvedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medvedev postures up in Showtime's guard and throws a big left but Showtime blocks it.
Medvedev throwing strikes but missing.
Medvedev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Showtime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medvedev wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Medvedev scoring with some ground and pound.
Medvedev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Medvedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medvedev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Medvedev throws a big elbow that misses.
Medvedev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Medvedev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Showtime is looking to control Medvedev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Showtime avoid being mounted?
Showtime taking some punishment here, with Medvedev in his half guard.
Medvedev looking for a submission but Showtime manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Medvedev wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivan Medvedev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medvedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medvedev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medvedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medvedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Medvedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Showtime working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medvedev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medvedev is in close to Showtime's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rick Showtime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Medvedev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Medvedev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Medvedev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Medvedev, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Medvedev!
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