PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arbi Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amagov comes into the arena with Timur Mucuraev - Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Medvedev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oy, to ne vecher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Amagov
vs
Medvedev

177 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arbi Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amagov back to the cage. Medvedev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Medvedev throws a right hand that Amagov ducks under and follows up with a left that Amagov also avoids with ease.
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedev. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Medvedev misses.
Medvedev stuns Amagov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medvedev throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Medvedev.

Amagov looking to score a takedown here. Medvedev is defending well but Amagov drives through and ends up in Medvedev's guard.

Medvedev is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amagov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Amagov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Medvedev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Amagov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amagov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vladimir Medvedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amagov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amagov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medvedev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arbi Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amagov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Medvedev tries to avoid it but Amagov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Medvedev to the ground. Medvedev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amagov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medvedev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medvedev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amagov.
Medvedev looks to land a right hand but Amagov moved out of range.
Medvedev lands a two punch combo.

Amagov is rocked!
Medvedev connects with a stiff jab that staggers Amagov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Medvedev!
A victorious Vladimir Medvedev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.