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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preved Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Nu Zayats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medvedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Вечно молод
. Wolf Nu Zayats told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 cm
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243 lbs
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190 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Preved Medvedov! 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, Wolf Nu Zayats! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nu Zayats misses with a series of wild punches.
Nu Zayats lands with a right hand.
It looks like Preved Medvedov has been cut. Medvedov gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Nu Zayats - that landed with a thud.
Nu Zayats lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nu Zayats scores with a shot to the side of Medvedov's head. Nu Zayats lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nu Zayats should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nu Zayats is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Medvedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nu Zayats controls his hands.
Nu Zayats scores with a shot to the side of Medvedov's head. Medvedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medvedov keeps control of Nu Zayats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Medvedov is working for takedown but Nu Zayats is calmly controlling the position for now. Medvedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nu Zayats has managed to clinch.
Medvedov has Nu Zayats pressed against the cage, preventing Nu Zayats from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Medvedov has Nu Zayats pressed against the cage, preventing Nu Zayats from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nu Zayats presses Medvedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right from Nu Zayats on the inside. Nu Zayats pushes Medvedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nu Zayats presses Medvedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hand to the body from Nu Zayats.
A nice left hand lands by Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nu Zayats has closed the distance and engaged Medvedov in a clinch.
Medvedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nu Zayats gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preved Medvedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Medvedov is breathing heavily. Nu Zayats throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Medvedovs head. Nu Zayats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. Nu Zayats wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medvedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nu Zayats's efforts to push away. Nu Zayats lands a body punch in the clinch. Nu Zayats lands a hook to the side of the head. Nu Zayats lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medvedov. A short uppercut from Nu Zayats. Medvedov prevents Nu Zayats from breaking the clinch. Nu Zayats digs a right hand into Medvedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medvedov's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nu Zayats lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nu Zayats lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nu Zayats is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Nu Zayats is working Medvedov over against the cage. Medvedov can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nu Zayats is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks. Nu Zayats lands with a left to the head. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nu Zayats. A right hand to the body from Nu Zayats.
Medvedov tries to circle away but Nu Zayats has him pinned against the cage. Nu Zayats wants to get back to striking at distance but Medvedov won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Nu Zayats's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good body shot from Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats digs a right hand into Medvedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medvedov's gas tank. Nu Zayats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. 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! Nu Zayats working hard to break the clinch. Nu Zayats digs a right hand into Medvedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medvedov's gas tank. A short right from Nu Zayats on the inside. Nu Zayats stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Medvedov has Nu Zayats pressed against the cage, preventing Nu Zayats from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Medvedov has Nu Zayats pressed against the cage, preventing Nu Zayats from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nu Zayats lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nu Zayats lands a hook that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. A right hand to the body from Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks. Nu Zayats lands with a short shot to the head. Medvedov takes a shot to the head. Nu Zayats is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks. Nu Zayats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Medvedov takes a shot to the head. Nu Zayats works on Medvedov's body with a couple of short punches. Medvedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nu Zayats is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Nu Zayats working some nice short punches in the clinch. Medvedov takes a shot to the head. Nu Zayats scores with an uppercut up the middle. A body shot lands from Nu Zayats.
Still in the clinch, Nu Zayats scores with a nice short uppercut. Nu Zayats is trying to force a seperation but Medvedov has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nu Zayats lands a shot to the body. Nu Zayats digs a right hand into Medvedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medvedov's gas tank. Nu Zayats is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks. Nu Zayats lands a body shot. Nu Zayats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nu Zayats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Medvedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nu Zayats's efforts to push away. Nu Zayats gets through Medvedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nu Zayats has Medvedov pressed against the cage, preventing Medvedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nu Zayats is trying to force a seperation but Medvedov has the dominant position. Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nu Zayats is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Nu Zayats scores with a hook to the body. Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Medvedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nu Zayats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Nu Zayats dominated that round. The cut man is working on Preved Medvedov's cut. That's time! Medvedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches. Medvedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nu Zayats won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nu Zayats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nu Zayats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nu Zayats lands an uppercut. Nu Zayats prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nu Zayats lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nu Zayats wants to break free but Medvedov has control.
Nu Zayats scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nu Zayats scores with a shoulder strike. Nu Zayats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Medvedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nu Zayats's efforts to push away. Nu Zayats lands a shoulder strike. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Nu Zayats. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nu Zayats lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medvedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nu Zayats smiles and moves away.
Medvedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nu Zayats tries to close the distance and clinch but Medvedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nu Zayats closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nu Zayats looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Medvedov keeps control of Nu Zayats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nu Zayats wants to break free but Medvedov has control.
Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nu Zayats throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nu Zayats is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nu Zayats lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Medvedov or not. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Medvedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Medvedov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nu Zayats lands a right hand. Nu Zayats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. Nu Zayats is trying to force a seperation but Medvedov has the dominant position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nu Zayats. Medvedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preved Medvedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nu Zayats lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wolf Nu Zayats seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nu Zayats lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medvedov. Nu Zayats lands a hook that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. Nu Zayats lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nu Zayats lands a shoulder strike. Nu Zayats lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Medvedov or not. Nu Zayats pushes Medvedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats lands a body punch. Nu Zayats lands a left hand.
Medvedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medvedov jumps guard but Nu Zayats stands there with Medvedov around his waist. Medvedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Nu Zayats lands a shot to the body. Medvedov has Nu Zayats pressed against the cage, preventing Nu Zayats from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nu Zayats lands a hook to the side of the head. Nu Zayats pushes Medvedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Medvedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nu Zayats gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right hand to the body from Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nu Zayats works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Medvedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Medvedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Medvedov keeping full guard, as Nu Zayats tries to pass. Nu Zayats is looking to stand up but Medvedov won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nu Zayats throws a strike but Medvedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Medvedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Preved Medvedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nu Zayats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medvedov dodges the punch combination from Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Nu Zayats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Preved Medvedov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nu Zayats has Medvedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nu Zayats looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nu Zayats works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nu Zayats digs a right hand underneath Medvedov's ribcage. Medvedov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nu Zayats presses Medvedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nu Zayats is trying to force a seperation but Medvedov has the dominant position. Medvedov wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nu Zayats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nu Zayats scores with a hook to the body. Nu Zayats breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Medvedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nu Zayats finds it's way round the side to connect with Medvedov's head. Nu Zayats throws a right hand that Medvedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Medvedov also avoids with ease. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nu Zayats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medvedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nu Zayats paws at him with a jab and circles away. Medvedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nu Zayats looks to land a combination. Medvedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nu Zayats fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medvedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedov tries to clinch but Nu Zayats is having none of it. A punch combination from Nu Zayats misses. A nice combination there by Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats looks to land a combination. Medvedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nu Zayats tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Medvedov counters with a series of strikes. Nu Zayats will be more careful next time no doubt. Nu Zayats rushes Medvedov and presses him up against the cage. Nu Zayats scores with a shoulder strike. Nu Zayats works on Medvedov's body with a couple of short punches. Nu Zayats lands a nice shot to the body. Nu Zayats lands a body shot in the clinch.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nu Zayats connects with a nice looking jab.
Medvedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nu Zayats tries to clinch but Medvedov is having none of it.
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. Medvedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nu Zayats. Medvedov takes the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats cracks Medvedov with a nice body shot. Nu Zayats can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nu Zayats.
Medvedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nu Zayats lands a hook to the side of the head. Nu Zayats wants to get back to striking at distance but Medvedov won't allow it.
Nu Zayats lands a body punch. Medvedov looking for a takedown. A nice left hand lands by Nu Zayats.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nu Zayats scores with a nice head shot. Nu Zayats wants to clinch. Medvedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nu Zayats.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medvedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nu Zayats wants to clinch but Medvedov slips to the side and Medvedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Medvedov working hard to break the clinch. Nu Zayats lands a hook that snaps the head of Medvedov backwards. Nu Zayats scores with a hook to the body. Nu Zayats lands a nice shot to the body. Nu Zayats lands a nice uppercut. Medvedov is trying to drag Nu Zayats to the mat but Nu Zayats just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preved Medvedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Medvedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nu Zayats fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nu Zayats looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nu Zayats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf Nu Zayats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Medvedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nu Zayats. Nu Zayats throws a right hand that Medvedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Medvedov also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nu Zayats tries to clinch but fails miserably and Medvedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nu Zayats lands a body shot. Nu Zayats pushes Medvedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. A body shot lands from Nu Zayats.
Nu Zayats pushes Medvedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nu Zayats lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medvedov. Nu Zayats stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nu Zayats wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage. Nu Zayats is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nu Zayats tries to break free but Medvedov pushes him back against the cage. Nu Zayats is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov is controlling him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A hook to the body from Nu Zayats.
A hook to the body from Nu Zayats.
A short left from Nu Zayats. Preved Medvedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wolf Nu Zayats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nu Zayats lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Wolf Nu Zayats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nu Zayats winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolf Nu Zayats!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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