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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Golobew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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151 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sascha Golobew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinz Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golobew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Medvedev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golobew is one step ahead there.
Medvedev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Golobew's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Medvedev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golobew lands a couple of digs.
Medvedev wants to sweep here but Golobew controlling him for the moment.
Golobew lands a couple of elbows.
Golobew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golobew stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedev.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golobew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golobew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golobew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Golobew connects with a couple of short punches.
Medvedev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golobew manages to get himself to full guard.
Golobew pulls Medvedev in close to prevent any damage.
Medvedev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Medvedev takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Golobew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golobew 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is looking to stand up but Golobew won't let him.
Medvedev trying to control but Golobew is working from the bottom.
Golobew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Medvedev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heinz Medvedev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Medvedev drops his hands momentarily and Golobew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Medvedev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sascha Golobew has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golobew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medvedev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev tries to buck Golobew off but Golobew is having none of it.
Medvedev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Golobew working the ground and pound from side control.
Golobew grinds an elbow into Medvedev's temple.
Golobew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Medvedev taking a bit of punishment here - Golobew scoring with strikes.
Medvedev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medvedev is trying to improve his position.
Medvedev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golobew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Golobew lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medvedev tries to bench press Golobew off him but Golobew keeps the position.
Golobew goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Medvedev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Golobew but great work by Medvedev.
Medvedev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Medvedev throws a lazy uppercut
and Golobew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Medvedev's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golobew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golobew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medvedev is keeping the position for now.
Golobew slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sascha Golobew's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Golobew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Golobew landing a few strikes.
Golobew working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Golobew's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golobew working the head with strikes.
Medvedev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Medvedev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Medvedev stuffs the takedown.
Golobew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Golobew working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golobew working the body and head with strikes.
Medvedev dodges the ground and pound from Golobew.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medvedev is looking to reverse the position.
Golobew scoring with punches and elbows.
Medvedev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Golobew frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Medvedev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Golobew with shots to the head and body - Medvedev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Golobew lands with some strikes.
Golobew goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Medvedev is on top in guard.
Medvedev gets to his feet. Golobew looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev misses with a hook to the body
and Golobew counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Medvedev's guard now.
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!
Golobew won't allow Medvedev to get back to his feet.
Golobew pushes down on Medvedev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Golobew is working for a kimura but Medvedev is defending it quite comfortably.
Golobew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medvedev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Golobew.
Medvedev taking some punishment here, with Golobew in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medvedev is looking for a sweep. Golobew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sascha Golobew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golobew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medvedev has hold of Golobew's hands but Golobew slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golobew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golobew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Golobew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golobew putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Medvedev tries to reverse the position but Golobew maintains control.
Golobew has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Medvedev's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golobew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Medvedev is now in Golobew's guard. A big mistake from Golobew there, giving up the dominant position!
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
Medvedev stopping the sweep attempt from Golobew.
Golobew has a closed guard, preventing Medvedev from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golobew keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sascha Golobew'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!
A jab from Medvedev does it's job there.
Golobew throws a shot to the body.
Golobew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Medvedev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Medvedev gets back to half guard.
Medvedev wants to get back to full guard.
Medvedev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Golobew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Golobew's back!
Medvedev doesn't have the hooks in and Golobew manages to turn into his guard.
Golobew lands a couple of elbows.
Golobew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medvedev wants to get back to his feet but Golobew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golobew scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Medvedev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Medvedev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Medvedev!
Golobew is not content to let Medvedev control the position.
Golobew striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Golobew is trying to get back to half guard.
Golobew is not content to let Medvedev control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golobew manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Golobew is staying active underneath Medvedev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Golobew is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Golobew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heinz Medvedev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Golobew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Golobew moves nicely into side control.
Golobew working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev tries to bench press Golobew off him but Golobew keeps the position.
Medvedev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Golobew is chipping away with strikes.
Golobew is working Medvedev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Golobew's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Golobew scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Medvedev to see if he's OK.
Medvedev manages to get back to half guard.
Medvedev wants to get back to full guard.
Golobew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golobew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev wants to improve his position but Golobew is controlling well.
Golobew uses his free foot to push down on Medvedev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medvedev.
Heinz Medvedev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golobew moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Medvedev has worked his arm free - good work by Medvedev!
Medvedev taking a bit of punishment here - Golobew scoring with strikes.
Medvedev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Golobew is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedev is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Golobew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golobew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Golobew!
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