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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Bogdanov (ranked 3752 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykhail Medvedev (ranked 4542 p4p, 0 weight class). Mykhail Medvedev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Bogdanov's chin.
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mykhail Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedev misses with a head kick.
Bogdanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medvedev.
Medvedev takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov is looking to control Medvedev's arms but Medvedev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bogdanov has his back to the cage.
Bogdanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogdanov blocks the elbow strike.
Bogdanov tries to stall but Medvedev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Medvedev pulls guard effortlessly.
Medvedev is pulling down on Bogdanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bogdanov, at least for the moment.
Bogdanov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedev is trying is best to control the position here.
Medvedev is not content to let Bogdanov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Medvedev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medvedev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
Bogdanov looking to pass the guard.
Medvedev can't keep his opponent in guard - Bogdanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bogdanov is looking to take a break and control but Medvedev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medvedev trying to control from the bottom.
Bogdanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medvedev's head.
Medvedev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogdanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Medvedev is trying to get back to full guard.
Bogdanov is keen to just control but Medvedev is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bogdanov wants to pass to mount but Medvedev is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogdanov gets tackled into the cage by Medvedev. Medvedev maintains the clinch.
Bogdanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bogdanov to keep the fight standing.
Bogdanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Medvedev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogdanov walks away with a smile on his face. Medvedev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Medvedev shoots for a double leg takedown but Bogdanov sprawls well. He's pushed Medvedev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Igor Bogdanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhail Medvedev.
Bogdanov looks for a takedown but Medvedev sprawls well.
Medvedev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medvedev lands an overhand right.
Bogdanov tries for a takedown but Medvedev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bogdanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Medvedev. Medvedev gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogdanov tries to counter by clinching up but Medvedev breaks away and moves out of range.
Medvedev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bogdanov is out of range and Medvedev settles back down.
Medvedev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogdanov pinned against the cage. Bogdanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medvedev manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev darts in looking for a takedown but Bogdanov gets double underhooks and turns Medvedev into the cage.
Bogdanov misses with a double jab.
Medvedev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bogdanov tries to clinch but Medvedev moves out of range.
Medvedev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up.
Bogdanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bogdanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medvedev tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedev swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogdanov.
Medvedev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanov avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mykhail Medvedev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bogdanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bogdanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medvedev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bogdanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Medvedev fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medvedev sprawls and moves away.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Medvedev pushes him off.
Bogdanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Medvedev defends well and Bogdanov ends up having to push Medvedev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Medvedev with the counter takedown but Bogdanov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogdanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Igor Bogdanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhail Medvedev.
Medvedev misses with a body kick.
Medvedev pushes Bogdanov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Medvedev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bogdanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvedev has double underhooks.
Medvedev breaks from the clinch.
Medvedev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Medvedev lands in his opponent's guard.
Bogdanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogdanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medvedev defends it easily.
Bogdanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bogdanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bogdanov throwing strikes from guard but Medvedev blocks nicely.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
Medvedev looking for a sweep. Not yet Medvedev, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medvedev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogdanov being controlled here momentarily.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
Medvedev managing to control the position.
Medvedev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bogdanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bogdanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bogdanov postures up and lands a big shot to Medvedev's brow.
Bogdanov wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
Medvedev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bogdanov.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Medvedev closes the distance and pushes Bogdanov back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedev drags the fight down to the ground.
Bogdanov preventing the sweep.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Bogdanov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mykhail Medvedev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Medvedev shoots in looking for a takedown but Bogdanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medvedev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Medvedev has a takedown stuffed.
Medvedev fails with the takedown.
As Medvedev tries to get set, Bogdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Medvedev manages to avoid the attempt.
Igor Bogdanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhail Medvedev.
Bogdanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogdanov somewhat.
Medvedev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Medvedev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medvedev wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogdanov's head.
Igor Bogdanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedev misses with a double jab.
Bogdanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medvedev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Medvedev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Medvedev wants it to stay on the feet.
Medvedev clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bogdanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogdanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medvedev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogdanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medvedev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bogdanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bogdanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two 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.
Bogdanov keeping moving, preventing Medvedev from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown
and Medvedev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Medvedev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bogdanov manages to get back to half guard.
Bogdanov trying to control here.
Bogdanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogdanov is trying to break the clinch but Medvedev has him pressed against the cage.
Bogdanov avoiding damage as Medvedev throws knees to the body.
Medvedev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medvedev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogdanov pinned against the cage. Bogdanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogdanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Medvedev. Beautiful body shot.
Bogdanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bogdanov wants to clinch up but Medvedev keeps it at a distance.
Bogdanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev misses with a takedown attempt - Bogdanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Medvedev forces Bogdanov back against the cage and clinches.
Bogdanov gets underhooks to prevent Medvedev's takedown attempt.
Medvedev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogdanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bogdanov has had enough of the clinch but Medvedev keeps him there for the moment.
Bogdanov is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdanov lands a left hand.
Bogdanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Bogdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mykhail Medvedev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medvedev blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mykhail Medvedev.
I've got Medvedev 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykhail Medvedev!
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RATING
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