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Event:
Kings 19: Krylov vs Dweller
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Gatheri throws an overhand right that lands on Medvedevs's shoulder, as Medvedevs tries to avoid the shot.
Gatheri sets himself, and Medvedevs steps forward looking for the clinch! Gatheri avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Medvedevs.
Medvedevs with the counter takedown but Gatheri avoids it easily.
A big left from Gatheri misses.
Medvedevs darts in looking for a takedown but Gatheri gets double underhooks and turns Medvedevs into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Gatheri.#TD2#
Medvedevs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatheri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medvedevs stopping the sweep attempt from Gatheri.
Medvedevs trying to control but Gatheri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs preventing the sweep.
Medvedevs trying to control but Gatheri is working from the bottom. #T1#
Medvedevs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gatheri looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatheri, not yet.
Medvedevs trying to control but Gatheri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatheri. Medvedevs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medvedevs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gatheri circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Gatheri finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Nikita Medvedevs has been cut.
Gatheri lands a head shot.
Gatheri throws a jab when Medvedevs was well out of range.
Gatheri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Medvedevs blocks a jab.
Gatheri looks to score with a jab to the body but Medvedevs is just out of range.
Gatheri throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The fighters circling - Gatheri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medvedevs! But no joy.
Gatheri scores with a sloppy right hand. Medvedevs should have avoided that one.
Gatheri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatheri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatheri throws a shot from downtown. Medvedevs moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatheri blocks the leg kick.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Medvedevs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gatheri circles away.
Medvedevs moves to clinch but Gatheri breaks away
and Gatheri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Gatheri.
Gatheri throws an overhand right that lands on Medvedevs's shoulder, as Medvedevs tries to avoid the shot.
Medvedevs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gatheri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gatheri scores with a hook to the body. Medvedevs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Medvedevs looks winded!#T3#
Medvedevs misses with a takedown
and Gatheri counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Nikita Medvedevs's cut even more.
Torin Gatheri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Medvedevs.
Gatheri pounces like a tiger and cracks Medvedevs with a vicious hook! Medvedevs is down but not out! Gatheri follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Torin Gatheri!
Torin Gatheri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Kings 13: Rock vs McRay
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Medvedevs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Diamante misses.
Diamante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medvedevs shoots in but Diamante avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Diamante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medvedevs sprawls well initially but Diamante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Medvedevs is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medvedevs wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diamante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medvedevs is just riding it out for now. Diamante eventually gives up the hold.
Diamante content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Medvedevs is refusing to be controlled, as Diamante sits in half guard.
Medvedevs wants to get back to his feet.
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it. #SUB#
Diamante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedevs sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Diamante is going to stand back up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Diamante is working for a submission of some sort.
Diamante trying to control the action but Medvedevs is working from the bottom.
Diamante wants to stand up but Medvedevs has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Diamante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medvedevs is just riding it out for now. Diamante eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medvedevs is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Medvedevs wants to control but Diamante is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diamante wants to stand up but Medvedevs has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Medvedevs. #TD#
Diamante closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medvedevs tries to kick Diamante off but Diamante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diamante is trying to control. Medvedevs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Medvedevs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diamante is on him like a limpet, forcing Medvedevs back against the cage.
Diamante is working for takedown but Medvedevs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Medvedevs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Medvedevs tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamante avoids the damage to the body.
Medvedevs gets underhooks to prevent Diamante's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Diamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Diamante drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medvedevs is defending well.
Diamante is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Medvedevs breaks the clinch.
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!
Medvedevs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Medvedevs scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.#TD#
Diamante shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Medvedevs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedevs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diamante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diamante pushing down on Medvedevs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikita Medvedevs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
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.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Medvedevs.
Diamante misses with a hook. Medvedevs ducked under it nicely.
Diamante misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Diamante shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diamante tries to stand and escape but Medvedevs is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Medvedevs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamante pulls his head out easily.
Diamante tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Medvedevs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diamante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pablo Diamante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamante is looking to take a break and control but Medvedevs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Medvedevs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamante is working away from the top position though.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Medvedevs trying to hold on to Diamante's head to control him but Diamante postures up.
Diamante performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medvedevs moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Diamante as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs wants to clinch but Diamante slips to the side#TD#
and Diamante counters with a single leg into guard. Medvedevs didn't expect that.
Diamante wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Medvedevs is trying to keep Diamante in close.
Diamante tries to free his leg and advance position but Medvedevs is retaining full guard.
Diamante advances to half guard.
Diamante controlling the pace.
Diamante stalling away here and it's allowed Medvedevs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Diamante prevents Medvedevs from getting back to his feet.
Diamante advances position into side control!
Medvedevs struggling a bit here.
Medvedevs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diamante is staying active.#SUB#
Diamante is trying to get an arm triangle but Medvedevs is defending well.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Medvedevs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diamante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Diamante is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Medvedevs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamante tries to move to full mount but Medvedevs actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Diamante wants to work for an arm triangle but Medvedevs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diamante is trying to control. Medvedevs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamante controlling the pace.
Diamante is stalling here. Medvedevs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diamante seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Medvedevs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diamante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diamante is not content to let Medvedevs control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Diamante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Diamante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diamante sprawls well. Diamante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medvedevs gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diamante.
Medvedevs dives in and grabs Diamante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamante pushes down on Medvedevs's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pablo Diamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Medvedevs.#TD#
Diamante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diamante lands in his opponent's guard.
Medvedevs is looking to stand back up but Diamante counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Medvedevs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Diamante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedevs sees it coming and defends easily.
Medvedevs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diamante looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Diamante seems to be working for a kimura but Medvedevs defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medvedevs desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diamante slows the pace down in half guard.
Medvedevs is not content to let Diamante control the position.
Diamante prevents Medvedevs from improving his position.#SUB#
Diamante is trying to work for a kimura but Medvedevs is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medvedevs defends it well.
Medvedevs is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Diamante is trying to control the action in half guard but Medvedevs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diamante keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pablo Diamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medvedevs lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medvedevs is defended easily by Diamante.#T4#
Diamante keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvedevs tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Diamante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diamante wants to take a breather but Medvedevs is having none of it.
It looks like Diamante is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Medvedevs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diamante is looking for a kimura but Medvedevs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamante to get the leverage.
Diamante is keen to just control but Medvedevs is a slippery customer.
Medvedevs wants to improve his position but Diamante is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Diamante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diamante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Diamante!
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Event:
Kings 6: Saprykin vs Krylov
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Medvedevs slips a straight right by McRay.
McRay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Nikita Medvedevs has been cut.
McRay throws a big shot that misses.
McRay lands with a shot to the body.
McRay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medvedevs's head backwards.
McRay misses with an uppercut. Medvedevs saw that one coming.
McRay looks to land a left hand but Medvedevs moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
McRay lands a big uppercut and Medvedevs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Medvedevs looks OK. McRay waves Medvedevs back to his feet!
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!
McRay loads up on a big right hand but Medvedevs slips the punch.
Medvedevs slips under a jab from McRay.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McRay! Medvedevs is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott McRay!
After winning the bout, Scott McRay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Medvedevs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vema's guard.
Medvedevs lands a couple of elbows.
Vema is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vema trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Medvedevs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Medvedevs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Medvedevs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Medvedevs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vema tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Medvedevs forces his way into half guard.
Medvedevs trying to control the pace.
Vema has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medvedevs is working away from the top position though.
Medvedevs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Medvedevs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vema's face.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB2#
Medvedevs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vema has his hands clasped together but Medvedevs breaks the hold and Vema is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Medvedevs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikita Medvedevs!
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