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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karp Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karp Medvedov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karp Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Markov tries to circle away but Medvedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Markov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Medvedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Medvedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Markov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Medvedov manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Medvedov - just one landing.
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Markov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Medvedov drives through and clinches with Markov against the ropes.
Medvedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Markov drops back looking for a leg! Medvedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Medvedov manages to kick Markov off! Markov jumps back into Medvedov's guard.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Medvedov pushes Markov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Medvedov moves into the clinch.
Markov looking for a takedown.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov throws a series of punches but Medvedov avoids them all with ease.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Medvedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Medvedov stands up from half guard.
Medvedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markov's half guard.
Medvedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Markov to get to his feet.
Medvedov scores with a takedown into Markov's guard.
Markov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medvedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markov trying to control the position.
Medvedov wants to stand but Markov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Medvedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karp Medvedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Medvedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov wants to improve his position but Medvedov is controlling well.
Medvedov controlling the action here.
Markov wants to control but Medvedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Markov is trying to maintain the position but Medvedov is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Medvedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Medvedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedov controlling the action here.
Markov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medvedov pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karp Medvedov dominated that round.
That's time! Markov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Medvedov gets underhooks to prevent Markov's takedown attempt.
Medvedov breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
Medvedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Medvedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markov's half guard.
Still in half guard, Medvedov seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedov decides to stand and escape the position.
Medvedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medvedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markov wants to control but Medvedov postures up.
Medvedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Markov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medvedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Medvedov decides to stand back up. Medvedov steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Medvedov. Beautiful body shot.
Medvedov closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the ropes.
Markov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medvedov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Markov to stand up.
Medvedov instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Medvedov.
Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Medvedov moves into the clinch.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Medvedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Markov wants to hold on but Medvedov pushes him away.
Markov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Medvedov. What's that going to do exactly?
Markov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Medvedov controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Medvedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Markov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karp Medvedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Medvedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markov shoots in looking for a takedown but Medvedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medvedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medvedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedov moves into the clinch.
Medvedov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Markov regains guard.
Markov is working an open guard so Medvedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Medvedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markov to the mat! Markov manages to get full guard.
Markov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Medvedov won't allow Markov to sweep him here.
Markov is trying to keep Medvedov in close.
Markov is looking for a triangle but Medvedov pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov preventing the sweep.
Medvedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Markov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Medvedov has managed to get both his arms back between Markov's legs - danger averted.
Markov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Medvedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Markov, up you get!
Medvedov clinches.
Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Markov walks into a straight right hand from Medvedov.
Markov shoots and misses
and Medvedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Medvedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medvedov throws a combination. Markov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well,Markov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Medvedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medvedov manages to break the clinch.
Medvedov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Markov eats them both and turns towards Medvedov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Markov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Medvedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medvedov pulls his head out easily.
Karp Medvedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medvedov stalling.
Markov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov looking for subs from the bottom but Medvedov mounts him!
Markov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markov tries to hold on but Medvedov pushes him away.
Medvedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medvedov blocks Markov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Medvedov controlling the pace for now.
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.
Markov tries to lock up and control but Medvedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alex Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medvedov controlling from mount.
Markov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karp Medvedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medvedov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Karp Medvedov!
Karp Medvedov wins by unanimous decision!
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