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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karp Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karp Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soprano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Medvedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Medvedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedov slips a straight right by Soprano.
Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soprano, pushing him back against the cage.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks.
Medvedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Soprano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Medvedov successfully pulls guard.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Medvedov is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Toni Soprano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soprano throws a nice looking combination but Medvedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medvedov.
Soprano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Medvedov moves out of range.
Soprano scores with a one two! Medvedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Soprano coming out on top.
Karp Medvedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Soprano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Medvedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soprano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Soprano throws a hook to the side of Medvedov's head but Medvedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Soprano. Those never looked like landing.
Soprano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soprano duly obliges.
Medvedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedov dives in and grabs Soprano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes down on Medvedov's head and hops out.
Medvedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Soprano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano sizes up Medvedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Medvedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soprano counters with a three punch combo that has Medvedov backing up. Medvedov nods at Soprano to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Medvedov both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soprano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soprano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medvedov darts in and clinches Soprano up against the cage.
Medvedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medvedov clinches with his opponent.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedov has double underhooks.
Medvedov manages to break the clinch.
Medvedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soprano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toni Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Medvedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Medvedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medvedov looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soprano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medvedov.
Soprano throws a right and a left that Medvedov avoids nicely.
Soprano tries to bum rush Medvedov with a series of wild strikes but Medvedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soprano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soprano throws a series of punches but Medvedov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Medvedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soprano doesn't seem phased though.
Medvedov clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano slaps away a takedown attempt from Medvedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karp Medvedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soprano slips a straight right by Medvedov.
Soprano misses with an uppercut. Medvedov saw that one coming.
No luck for Medvedov with that takedown attempt.
Soprano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Medvedov moves into range and clinches up with Soprano.
Soprano is trying to break free.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medvedov has managed to clinch.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soprano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medvedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soprano swivels and escapes.
Medvedov dodges the punch combination from Soprano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Soprano.
A jab from Medvedov does it's job there.
Horrible takedown by Medvedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Soprano which made him look bad.
Toni Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Medvedov is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Soprano.
Medvedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but Medvedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Medvedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Medvedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedov drives through and clinches with Soprano against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Medvedov slips under a jab.
Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soprano, pushing him back against the cage.
Medvedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedov tries to move into range but Soprano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medvedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Medvedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
Medvedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soprano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toni Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedov rushes Soprano and presses him up against the cage.
Soprano tries to circle away but Medvedov has him pinned against the cage.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soprano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedov.
Soprano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medvedov throws out the jab.
Soprano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soprano stuffs the takedown attempt from Medvedov. Medvedov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Medvedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soprano misses with a series of wild punches.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Medvedov avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medvedov drives through and clinches with Soprano against the cage.
Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medvedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medvedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karp Medvedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Soprano.
Donk. Soprano catches Medvedov right on the button with a cross.
Soprano scores with a shot to the body.
Medvedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soprano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toni Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Soprano.
Medvedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medvedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedov shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense.
Toni Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karp Medvedov.
Sloppy strikes from Soprano. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Soprano circles away.
Soprano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medvedov avoids the body shot from Soprano.
Soprano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Medvedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soprano is trying to push Medvedov away but Medvedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Medvedov breaks from the clinch.
Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medvedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Medvedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
Medvedov throws a hook but Soprano blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Soprano counter with a right hand.
Medvedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medvedov misses with a few strikes there.
Soprano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Medvedov dives in and grabs Soprano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes down on Medvedov's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano lands with a nice body punch.
Soprano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Medvedov. Medvedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soprano stuffs the takedown attempt from Medvedov. Medvedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Medvedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medvedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soprano is fending him off so far but Medvedov persists. Nope, Soprano circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to bum rush Medvedov with a series of wild strikes but Medvedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Soprano. No joy for Medvedov on that attempt.
A jab from Soprano does it's job there.
Soprano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soprano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soprano throws a right hand that Medvedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Medvedov also avoids with ease.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Medvedov moves out of range.
Toni Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medvedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Soprano tries to sprawl out of it but Medvedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soprano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Medvedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soprano circles away quickly and effectively.
Medvedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medvedov throws a series of punches but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano misses with a wild combination.
Toni Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Soprano misses.
Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Medvedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medvedov.
Karp Medvedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medvedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medvedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karp Medvedov!
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hype
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