PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khruschev Medvedyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beck
vs
Medvedyov

201 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claudio Beck!
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, Khruschev Medvedyov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Beck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedyov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beck counters with a nice body shot.

Medvedyov rushes Beck and presses him up against the cage.
Beck pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beck leaning his opponent against the cage.

Medvedyov manages to break the clinch.
Khruschev Medvedyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Medvedyov closes the distance and pushes Beck back into the cage.

Medvedyov jumps into guard, dragging Beck to the mat.
Medvedyov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Medvedyov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Medvedyov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beck passes into half guard.
Beck prevents Medvedyov from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medvedyov wants to stand back up but Beck manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Medvedyov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medvedyov pushes Beck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beck tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Medvedyov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medvedyov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedyov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Medvedyov is controlling Beck's posture.
Beck is stalling in the full guard.
Beck won't allow Medvedyov to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedyov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khruschev Medvedyov dominated that 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.

Medvedyov shoots in for a double leg but Beck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Beck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Medvedyov quickly recovers to half guard.
Medvedyov tries to roll over but Beck keeps him under control.
Medvedyov trying to control but Beck postures up.
Beck is taking a breather. Medvedyov 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.

Beck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck prevents Medvedyov from improving his position.
Medvedyov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beck is working away from the top position though.
Medvedyov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Beck seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Medvedyov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Claudio Beck has been cut.

Medvedyov forces Beck back against the cage and clinches.
Medvedyov is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Medvedyov.
Beck tries to break the clinch but Medvedyov is controlling the position.
Medvedyov stalling in the clinch but Beck improves position.
Beck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!

Medvedyov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedyov tries for a takedown but Beck circles away easily

and Beck counters by clinching up.
Claudio Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khruschev Medvedyov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedyov is trying to drag Beck to the mat but Beck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medvedyov blocks an elbow strike from Beck.
Medvedyov jumps guard but Beck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beck wants to break free but Medvedyov has control.
Beck wants to break free but Medvedyov has control.
Medvedyov trying to control the position but instead, Beck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Medvedyov into the cage.
Beck managing to block the knees to the body from Medvedyov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedyov is trying to pull guard but Beck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beck is trying to break free.
Beck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beck is trying to break the clinch but Medvedyov has him pressed against the cage.

Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medvedyov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medvedyov throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.

Medvedyov pushes Beck up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Medvedyov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beck clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beck has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Medvedyov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khruschev Medvedyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Claudio Beck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Medvedyov misses with a takedown attempt
and Beck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beck wants to clinch
and Medvedyov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Medvedyov clinches up against the cage.
Beck is trying to break free.
Beck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedyov has him pressed against the cage.
Beck stalling.
Medvedyov has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Medvedyov breaks from the clinch.
Medvedyov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedyov misses with a head kick.

Beck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medvedyov has a closed guard, preventing Beck from standing up.
Medvedyov pulls Beck in close to prevent any damage.
Medvedyov is trying to control the position but Beck postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Khruschev Medvedyov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Medvedyov shoots for a takedown but Beck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claudio Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khruschev Medvedyov.
Medvedyov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Medvedyov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beck is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedyov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medvedyov trying to mount his opponent but Beck defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medvedyov.
Beck tries to roll over but Medvedyov keeps him under control.
Beck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beck.
Medvedyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Khruschev Medvedyov.

Medvedyov rushes Beck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedyov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beck goes for a double leg but Medvedyov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Medvedyov continues to drive forward.
Medvedyov jumps guard but Beck stands there with Medvedyov around his waist. Medvedyov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Medvedyov lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beck is pulling down on Medvedyov's head. It's preventing any offense from Medvedyov, at least for the moment.
Claudio Beck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khruschev Medvedyov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medvedyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khruschev Medvedyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medvedyov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khruschev Medvedyov!