PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preved Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Chrustjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Medvedov
vs
Chrustjev

200 cm
19
243 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Preved Medvedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Chrustjev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov tries to clinch but Chrustjev is having none of it.
Chrustjev tries for a takedown but Medvedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Chrustjev with that takedown attempt.
Medvedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Medvedov wants to clinch up but Chrustjev keeps it at a distance.
Medvedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Chrustjev circles away.

Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chrustjev, pushing him back against the cage.

Chrustjev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Medvedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chrustjev!
Chrustjev is looking to get to half guard.
Medvedov controlling the pace for now.
Chrustjev is desperately trying to improve his position but Medvedov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrustjev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chrustjev tries to lock up and control but Medvedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chrustjev is looking to get to half guard.
Medvedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chrustjev is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chrustjev wants to control but Medvedov is having none of it.
Chrustjev can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrustjev tries to hold on but Medvedov postures up.
Medvedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chrustjev wants to hold on but Medvedov pushes him away.
Chrustjev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chrustjev trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chrustjev can't escape the position.
Chrustjev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Medvedov is breathing heavily.
Chrustjev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medvedov is working away from the top position though.
Chrustjev looks like he's trying to stand up.

Chrustjev kicks Medvedov off and gets back to his feet.
Preved Medvedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chrustjev throws a sloppy head kick and Medvedov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preved Medvedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chrustjev wants to clinch.
Medvedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chrustjev. That's going to slow Medvedov down.
Medvedov tries to clinch there but Chrustjev circles away.
Chrustjev shoots and misses

so Medvedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chrustjev looking to control.
Medvedov won't allow Chrustjev to get back to his feet.
Medvedov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chrustjev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chrustjev working for a triangle but Medvedov defends it easily.
Chrustjev wants to stand but Medvedov is controlling the position.

Chrustjev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chrustjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Medvedov circles away.

That's two 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.
Chrustjev lands with a nice combination. Medvedov backs away looking to recover.
Chrustjev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Medvedov takes a step back to recover.
Preved Medvedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chrustjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Medvedov circles away.
Medvedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chrustjev throws a one two combo.
Chrustjev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chrustjev somewhat.
Chrustjev throws a head kick but Medvedov moves out of range.
Medvedov darts in trying to clinch
and Chrustjev counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medvedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medvedov stuffs the takedown.
Preved Medvedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Chrustjev.
Chrustjev connects with a high kick.
Chrustjev tries for a takedown but Medvedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chrustjev dodges the punch combination from Medvedov.
Medvedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chrustjev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Medvedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chrustjev scoring well with a low kick there.
Medvedov keeps the fight on the outside.

Medvedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chrustjev has had enough of the clinch but Medvedov keeps him there for the moment.

That's four 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.

Chrustjev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chrustjev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chrustjev, pushing him back against the cage.
Chrustjev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medvedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Medvedov working aggressively here.
Chrustjev working hard to break the clinch.

Chrustjev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medvedov wants to clinch
and Chrustjev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medvedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chrustjev counters with a series of strikes. Medvedov will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Preved Medvedov has been cut.
Chrustjev throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Chrustjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preved Medvedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Medvedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Chrustjev. Chrustjev gets slowly back to his feet.

Chrustjev clinches with his opponent.
Chrustjev tries to break the clinch but Medvedov is controlling the position.

Chrustjev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medvedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chrustjev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chrustjev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medvedov defends it nicely.
Medvedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chrustjev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medvedov somewhat.
Chrustjev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chrustjev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Medvedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Chrustjev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medvedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chrustjev looking to sit in guard and control but Medvedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chrustjev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Medvedov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov wants to control from the top but Chrustjev keeps moving.
Chrustjev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medvedov is controlling him.
Chrustjev is striking from the bottom but Medvedov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Chrustjev has one foot on Medvedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chrustjev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chrustjev tries for a takedown but Medvedov circles away easily

and Medvedov counters with a single leg into guard. Chrustjev didn't expect that.
Preved Medvedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Chrustjev.
Chrustjev wants to sweep but no luck.
Medvedov won't allow Chrustjev to get back to his feet.
Chrustjev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medvedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Chrustjev postures up in Medvedov's guard and throws a big left but Medvedov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medvedov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Medvedov working a defensive guard here.
Chrustjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chrustjev trying to control but Medvedov is working from the bottom.
Medvedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleg Chrustjev.
I think Chrustjev 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Chrustjev!