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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Koutalianos (ranked 3601 p4p, 143 weight class) and Andrejs Medvedevs (ranked 7119 p4p, 196 weight class). Andrejs Medvedevs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Koutalianos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrejs Medvedevs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedevs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koutalianos is fending him off so far but Medvedevs persists. Nope, Koutalianos circles away and we're back to standing.
Koutalianos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Koutalianos shoots for a double leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls well. He's pushed Koutalianos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Medvedevs fails with the takedown.
Koutalianos slaps away a takedown attempt from Medvedevs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bill Koutalianos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Koutalianos tries to clinch there but Medvedevs circles away.
Medvedevs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koutalianos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koutalianos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koutalianos wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koutalianos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medvedevs.
Koutalianos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedevs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koutalianos or perhaps it was just good defense by Medvedevs, which made it look bad.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedevs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medvedevs content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koutalianos working a defensive guard but Medvedevs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Koutalianos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koutalianos can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Medvedevs.
Koutalianos throws a series of punches but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Medvedevs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koutalianos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medvedevs somewhat.
Koutalianos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Medvedevs.
No luck for Koutalianos with that takedown attempt.
Medvedevs scores with a spinning back kick!
Medvedevs closes the distance and pushes Koutalianos back into the cage.
Medvedevs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koutalianos prevents it.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koutalianos looking for a takedown.
Medvedevs is working for takedown but Koutalianos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koutalianos stops a takedown attempt from Medvedevs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutalianos breaks the clinch.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but Koutalianos shows good takedown defense.
Medvedevs looks for a takedown but Koutalianos sprawls well.
Koutalianos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medvedevs sprawls well initially but Koutalianos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Medvedevs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koutalianos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medvedevs is pressing down on Koutalianos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Medvedevs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koutalianos manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koutalianos controls Medvedevs momentarily but Medvedevs frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrejs Medvedevs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Medvedevs tries to close the distance and clinch but Koutalianos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medvedevs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koutalianos or perhaps it was just good defense by Medvedevs, which made it look bad.
Medvedevs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koutalianos, pushing him back against the cage.
Medvedevs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medvedevs pushes Koutalianos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedevs wants a takedown but no success here.
Medvedevs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koutalianos smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Medvedevs gets a takedown into half guard.
Medvedevs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koutalianos looking for submissions off his back.
Medvedevs slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutalianos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medvedevs is working away from the top position though.
Medvedevs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Medvedevs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Medvedevs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medvedevs closes the distance and clinches.
Medvedevs wants a takedown but no success here.
Bill Koutalianos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Medvedevs wants a takedown but no success here.
Koutalianos wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Medvedevs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Medvedevs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koutalianos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koutalianos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Medvedevs as he jumps to the side.
Koutalianos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medvedevs if he has to take too many more of those.
Bill Koutalianos is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but Koutalianos shows good takedown defense.
Koutalianos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medvedevs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koutalianos's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koutalianos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koutalianos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrejs Medvedevs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koutalianos throws a right hand that Medvedevs ducks under and follows up with a left that Medvedevs also avoids with ease.
Koutalianos with a poor takedown
letting Medvedevs counter with a right hand.
Medvedevs goes for a double leg but Koutalianos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koutalianos continues to drive forward.
Medvedevs tries to close the distance and clinch but Koutalianos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medvedevs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koutalianos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koutalianos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koutalianos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koutalianos is looking to take a break and control but Medvedevs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koutalianos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutalianos wants to control but Medvedevs is keeping him busy.
Medvedevs trying to control but Koutalianos postures up.
Koutalianos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Medvedevs to get to his feet.
Medvedevs shoots in looking for a takedown. Koutalianos tries to sprawl out of it but Medvedevs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koutalianos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bill Koutalianos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Koutalianos tries to clinch there but Medvedevs circles away.
A nice side step and Medvedevs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koutalianos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutalianos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedevs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Medvedevs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Medvedevs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koutalianos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Medvedevs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Medvedevs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koutalianos ducks under a wild hook from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koutalianos was covering up waiting for the punch and Medvedevs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koutalianos keeping moving, preventing Medvedevs from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutalianos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medvedevs's guard.
Koutalianos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Medvedevs keeping full guard, as Koutalianos tries to pass.
Medvedevs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Medvedevs wants to stand up but Koutalianos is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Medvedevs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Medvedevs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedevs has control of Koutalianos's left arm, preventing Koutalianos from doing any damage.
Koutalianos trying to control but Medvedevs is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medvedevs dives in and scores a takedown into Koutalianos's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Koutalianos.
I think Medvedevs 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrejs Medvedevs!
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