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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishka Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishka Medvedev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishka Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medvedev is trying to defend but Alessandro Farias Tavares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alessandro Farias Tavares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alessandro Farias Tavares trying to mount his opponent but Medvedev defends it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Medvedev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Medvedev scores with a punch to the head.
Alessandro Farias Tavares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alessandro Farias Tavares controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Medvedev for as long as he can get away with.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares'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.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares forces his way into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares dominated that round.
That's time! Alessandro Farias Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alessandro Farias Tavares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Medvedev did well to prevent Alessandro Farias Tavares getting side control.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Medvedev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Medvedev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Medvedev on his heels. He'll look to pass Medvedev's guard now, I'm sure.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Medvedev throws a right hand that Alessandro Farias Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Alessandro Farias Tavares also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alessandro Farias Tavares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alessandro Farias Tavares lands in his opponent's guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alessandro Farias Tavares has managed to clinch.
Medvedev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares tries for a takedown but Medvedev manages to get underhooks.
Medvedev prevents the takedown attempt.
Alessandro Farias Tavares turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alessandro Farias Tavares just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Medvedev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alessandro Farias Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alessandro Farias Tavares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to pass to mount but Medvedev is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Medvedev finds it's way round the side to connect with Alessandro Farias Tavares's head.
Medvedev throws an off balance right hand
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a single leg into guard. Medvedev didn't expect that.
Medvedev being controlled here, momentarily.
Medvedev keeping full guard, as Alessandro Farias Tavares tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alessandro Farias Tavares scores with a takedown into Medvedev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alessandro Farias Tavares controls the pace.
Mishka Medvedev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alessandro Farias Tavares slips a jab and a cross from Medvedev.
Medvedev looks to land a combination but Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alessandro Farias Tavares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medvedev to the mat! Medvedev manages to get full guard.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alessandro Farias Tavares stays in close to Medvedev's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alessandro Farias Tavares, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares!
A very excited looking Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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