PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between RT Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fisher
vs
Medvedev

191 cm
24
278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RT Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher feints and as Medvedev raises his hands in defense, Fisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Medvedev trying to control the position here.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
Medvedev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Medvedev is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medvedev wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medvedev trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Medvedev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fisher.
Medvedev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fisher prevents Medvedev from getting back to his feet.
Fisher works over Medvedev with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medvedev keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Medvedev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
Medvedev controlling Fisher's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Fisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.
Medvedev is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medvedev is keeping the position for now.
Fisher postures up in Medvedev's guard and throws a big left but Medvedev blocks it.
Fisher could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medvedev keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Medvedev wants to stand and escape but Fisher is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedev wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medvedev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Medvedev is retaining full guard.
Fisher working some strikes from top position.
Fisher won't allow Medvedev to sweep him here.
Medvedev wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Medvedev keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher passes Medvedev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Medvedev is trying to stand.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medvedev keeps working.
Medvedev is looking to improve his position.
Fisher works his way into full mount!

Fisher wants to finish this one by submission but Medvedev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fisher.
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
Medvedev is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Fisher lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fisher working Medvedev over with strikes here.

Fisher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Medvedev is surviving well by controlling Fisher's body position as best he can.
Medvedev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Medvedev is rocked!
Fisher cracks Medvedev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Medvedev is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?

Fisher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Medvedev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Medvedev seems to have recovered his senses.
Medvedev is being controlled here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medvedev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Medvedev is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Fisher landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RT Fisher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Medvedev gets caught flat footed, as Fisher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedev.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Medvedev blocks nicely.
Medvedev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fisher controls the pace.
Medvedev wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medvedev can do to turn this around?
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedev trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher postures up in Medvedev's guard and throws a big left but Medvedev blocks it.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Medvedev is pulling down on Fisher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fisher, at least for the moment.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
Medvedev wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RT Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Medvedev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Medvedev pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medvedev connects with a nice short shot to Fisher's temple.

Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medvedev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medvedev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Medvedev drops an elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
Medvedev thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.

Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Medvedev is controlling well.
Medvedev throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medvedev lands a nice short elbow.
Medvedev stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
Medvedev is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Medvedev working the head and body with strikes.
Medvedev working the head and body with strikes.

Fisher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Medvedev lands strikes from half guard.
Medvedev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medvedev.
Fisher is trying to stand.
Medvedev is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medvedev scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to hold on to Medvedev's head to control him but Medvedev postures up.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Medvedev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Fisher looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Medvedev has picked Fisher up and slammed him! Fisher can't keep hold of the triangle and Medvedev manages to pass to side control!

Medvedev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fisher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Medvedev working the ground and pound.
Medvedev is chipping away with strikes.
Fisher parries the strikes from Medvedev easily there. Medvedev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisher to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Medvedev lands an elbow.
Fisher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Medvedev 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Medvedev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medvedev somewhat.
Medvedev shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medvedev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Medvedev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medvedev defends it nicely.

Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into Medvedev's guard.
Fisher forces his way into half guard.

Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medvedev defends it well.

Fisher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medvedev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fisher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Medvedev taking some punishment here, with Fisher in his half guard.
Fisher throwing shots but Medvedev is blocking nicely.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Medvedev dodges it nicely.
Medvedev gets back to full guard.
Medvedev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Medvedev wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medvedev is on top in guard.
Fisher throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medvedev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Medvedev is proving a slippery customer.

Fisher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medvedev trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Medvedev cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard.
Medvedev has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Medvedev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medvedev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.

Fisher looking for a guillotine here but Medvedev defends easily.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medvedev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Medvedev cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.
Medvedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medvedev is trying to get an arm triangle but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher is trying to improve his position.
Medvedev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fisher tries to bench press Medvedev off him but Medvedev keeps the position.
Medvedev working away.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medvedev scores with punches from side control.
Medvedev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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 RT Fisher.
Well Fisher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RT Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, RT Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.