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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fjodr Emilianencho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preved Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianencho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Red Army Is The Strongest- Red Army Choir. Fjodr Emilianencho had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 cm
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260 lbs
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200 cm
18
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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, Fjodr Emilianencho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Preved Medvedov! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emilianencho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Emilianencho trying to pass the guard but Medvedov defending well. Emilianencho blocks the strikes from Medvedov.
Emilianencho is thwarting Medvedov's attempts to control the position. Emilianencho is trying to control. Medvedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Medvedov tries to get to full guard but Emilianencho has control of the leg. Medvedov wants to control but Emilianencho is keeping busy.
Emilianencho wants to control but Medvedov is keeping him busy. Medvedov won't allow Emilianencho to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Emilianencho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Medvedov! Emilianencho looking to control and managing it successfully. Medvedov is looking to improve his position but Emilianencho isn't that keen on the idea. Medvedov tries to lock up and control but Emilianencho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Medvedov tries to reverse the position but Emilianencho maintains control. Emilianencho is trying to take his opponent's back.
Emilianencho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Emilianencho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Medvedov is now in Emilianencho's guard. A big mistake from Emilianencho there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Medvedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Medvedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilianencho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Emilianencho controls Medvedov momentarily but Medvedov frees himself. Emilianencho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Emilianencho tries to land a sweep but no joy. Emilianencho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medvedov is aware though and is defending well. Emilianencho is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianencho working for a triangle but Medvedov defends it easily.
Medvedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Medvedov trying to control but Emilianencho is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medvedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Emilianencho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Medvedov uses it to pass to side control.
Emilianencho tries to bench press Medvedov off him but Medvedov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Emilianencho is being controlled here. Medvedov trying to control the position but Emilianencho is working away. Medvedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Medvedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Emilianencho wants to control but Medvedov postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodr Emilianencho 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.
Jab from Medvedov. Medvedov shoots and misses so Emilianencho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Emilianencho controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Emilianencho trying to control but Medvedov is working from the bottom. Medvedov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Medvedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emilianencho manages to get himself to full guard.
Emilianencho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Medvedov is breathing heavily. Emilianencho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Medvedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emilianencho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Medvedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emilianencho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Medvedov controlling from the top position. Emilianencho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Emilianencho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Emilianencho instigates a clinch. Medvedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Emilianencho regains guard immediately. Emilianencho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Emilianencho keeping moving, preventing Medvedov from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Medvedov prevents Emilianencho from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianencho has control of Medvedov's left arm, preventing Medvedov from doing any damage. Medvedov wants to stand but Emilianencho is controlling his posture from full guard. Medvedov won't allow Emilianencho to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Medvedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Emilianencho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emilianencho slows the pace down in half guard. Emilianencho wants to take a breather but Medvedov is having none of it. Emilianencho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medvedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emilianencho. Medvedov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjodr Emilianencho dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emilianencho shoots in but no luck this time. Medvedov darts in trying to clinch and Emilianencho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Emilianencho tries to free his leg and advance position but Medvedov is retaining full guard. Emilianencho trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Emilianencho trying to move into half guard but instead Medvedov has managed to sweep! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Emilianencho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medvedov's guard. Medvedov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medvedov is pulling down on Emilianencho's head to control his posture. Emilianencho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Emilianencho throws and elbow that misses. Medvedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Emilianencho's guard. Nice move by Medvedov! Emilianencho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medvedov is aware though and is defending well. Medvedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Medvedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Emilianencho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Medvedov moves into range and clinches up with Emilianencho. Medvedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emilianencho walks away with a smile on his face. Medvedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Medvedov with a poor takedown so Emilianencho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Medvedov controlling Emilianencho's posture. Medvedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emilianencho manages to get himself to full guard.
Fjodr Emilianencho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Emilianencho has control of Medvedov's left arm, preventing Medvedov from doing any damage. Emilianencho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Medvedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medvedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emilianencho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Medvedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Emilianencho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Medvedov pulls down on the head and he's put Emilianencho to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Preved Medvedov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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