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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Medvedeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Artful Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Artful Dodger's choice of entrance music: Consider Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 cm
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265 lbs
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225 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Medvedeva! 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, Jack Artful Dodger! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Artful Dodger lands but Medvedeva takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andriy Medvedeva has been cut. Horrible takedown by Artful Dodger or perhaps it was just good defense by Medvedeva which made him look bad. A head kick from Artful Dodger lands but Medvedeva takes it in his stride. Medvedeva throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Artful Dodger slips under a jab. Medvedeva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Artful Dodger is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Medvedeva trying to control the position but Artful Dodger is working away. Artful Dodger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Artful Dodger is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medvedeva wants to control but Artful Dodger is keeping him busy. Artful Dodger wants to control but Medvedeva postures up. Artful Dodger tries to improve position but can't. Artful Dodger is trying to escape the position but Medvedeva is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Artful Dodger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Artful Dodger wants to control from the top but Medvedeva keeps moving. Medvedeva 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. Artful Dodger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger wants to control from the top but Medvedeva keeps moving. Artful Dodger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Artful Dodger throws and elbow that misses. Medvedeva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Artful Dodger's guard. Nice move by Medvedeva! Medvedeva trying to control but Artful Dodger is working from the bottom. Medvedeva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Artful Dodger pulls Medvedeva in close to his closed guard and prevents Medvedeva from doing any damage or advancing position. Medvedeva gets to his feet. Artful Dodger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medvedeva throws a lazy head kick and Artful Dodger counters with a takedown into side control. Medvedeva struggling a bit here. Medvedeva is looking to regain half guard here but Artful Dodger keeps moving and retains side control. Medvedeva is breathing heavily. Medvedeva defending against the ground and pound. Medvedeva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Artful Dodger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Medvedeva throws a right hand that Artful Dodger ducks under and follows up with a left that Artful Dodger also avoids with ease. Medvedeva throws a lazy head kick and Artful Dodger counters with a good low kick that Medvedeva was not able to check. Artful Dodger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Artful Dodger moves into the clinch. Artful Dodger manages to break the clinch.
Medvedeva tries to keep at a distance but Artful Dodger has taken the fight into the clinch. Artful Dodger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Artful Dodger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Artful Dodger tries to clinch but Medvedeva is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Medvedeva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artful Dodger counters with a head kick. That will keep Medvedeva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Artful Dodger misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedeva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Andriy Medvedeva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Artful Dodger. Medvedeva throws a sloppy head kick and Artful Dodger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Medvedeva's guard now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Artful Dodger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andriy Medvedeva's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medvedeva closes the distance and lands a one-two. A combination from Artful Dodger does no damage. Medvedeva keeps the fight on the outside. Medvedeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artful Dodger swats him away and circles back towards the center. An inside leg kick lands from Medvedeva. Artful Dodger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Artful Dodger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Artful Dodger with a lazy takedown attempt and Medvedeva counters by moving into the clinch. Medvedeva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Medvedeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedeva throws a looping overhand right but Artful Dodger ducks down to avoid it. Artful Dodger moves in looking to clinch but Medvedeva pushes him off. Artful Dodger stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Medvedeva misses with a kick to the body and Artful Dodger counters with a takedown into side control. Artful Dodger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medvedeva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Artful Dodger working the strikes but Medvedeva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medvedeva kicks off Artful Dodger and gets to his feet. Artful Dodger clinches with his opponent.
Artful Dodger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medvedeva walks away with a smile on his face. Artful Dodger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A combination from Artful Dodger does no damage. Medvedeva tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Artful Dodger counters with a takedown into side control. Medvedeva is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medvedeva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Artful Dodger decides to stand back up. Medvedeva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artful Dodger counters with a big head kick but Medvedeva shrugs it off. Artful Dodger instigates a clinch. Artful Dodger effectively controlling the action here. Artful Dodger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Medvedeva just stands there and leans against the cage. Andriy Medvedeva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Artful Dodger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger tries to throw a body punch but Medvedeva avoids it by throwing Artful Dodger back against the cage. Medvedeva gets underhooks to prevent Artful Dodger's takedown attempt.
Medvedeva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Medvedeva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artful Dodger keeps working. Medvedeva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Artful Dodger looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Artful Dodger forces his way into half guard. Artful Dodger thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Medvedeva to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger looking to pass the guard. Artful Dodger trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedeva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Medvedeva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Medvedeva misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Artful Dodger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andriy Medvedeva's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Artful Dodger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Medvedeva shoots in and bounces Artful Dodger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Artful Dodger wants to sweep but no luck. Artful Dodger is trying to control the position but Medvedeva postures up. Artful Dodger wants to get back to his feet but Medvedeva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Medvedeva stands up and waves to Artful Dodger to follow him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Medvedeva scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round. Artful Dodger throws a jab when Medvedeva was well out of range. Artful Dodger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Medvedeva tries a head kick but it misses.
Artful Dodger shoots in for a takedown but Medvedeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Medvedeva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Medvedeva controlling the pace for now. Artful Dodger is looking to get to half guard. Medvedeva trying to control but Artful Dodger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Medvedeva controlling his opponent. Artful Dodger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Artful Dodger is looking to improve his position but Medvedeva isn't that keen on the idea. Medvedeva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Artful Dodger is looking to escape. Andriy Medvedeva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Artful Dodger wants to hold on but Medvedeva pushes him away. Medvedeva controlling the position easily from mount. Artful Dodger is squirming around, avoiding Medvedeva's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Artful Dodger wants to control but Medvedeva is having none of it. Artful Dodger is trying desperately to improve position. Medvedeva with good strikes from the mount here! Jack Artful Dodger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Medvedeva throwing strikes but Artful Dodger bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight! Andriy Medvedeva showed his dominance in that final round. Well Artful Dodger 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Artful Dodger!
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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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