PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Medica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Medica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryan Junior
vs
Medica

220 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ryan Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Medica!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Medica counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ryan Junior is rocked!

Medica closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Ryan Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medica lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan Junior.

Medica gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan Junior taking some punishment here, with Medica in his half guard.
Medica controlling the action here.
Ryan Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medica's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Medica 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Niko Medica.

Medica moves into the clinch successfully.
Medica controlling the action here for a moment.

Medica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan Junior tries to bum rush Medica with a series of wild strikes but Medica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Ryan Junior.

Medica clinches.

Medica breaks the clinch.
Ryan Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medica circles away from the clinch attempt

and Medica counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan Junior won't be happy with that.
Ryan Junior tries to buck Medica off but Medica is having none of it.

Medica stands up.

Medica drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medica drops back looking for a leg! Ryan Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan Junior manages to kick Medica off! Medica jumps back into Ryan Junior's guard.
Ryan Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medica is controlling him.
Medica trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medica wants to get up but he can't break Ryan Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryan Junior is trying to control the position but Medica postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Niko Medica was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ryan Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Medica counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Medica looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Medica wants to control from the top but Ryan Junior keeps moving.
Medica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan Junior is trying to keep Medica in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medica passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Medica's best efforts.
Medica is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medica is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryan Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Medica wants to pass to mount but Ryan Junior is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan Junior is looking to improve his position.
Medica passes into side control, despite Ryan Junior's attempt to control the position.
Ryan Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryan Junior won't allow Medica to pass to mount.
Medica is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niko Medica has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Medica content just to control the position here.
Ryan Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Medica has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four 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.
Ryan Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Medica stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ryan Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Medica counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Medica trying to control the action but Ryan Junior is working from the bottom.
Medica is breathing heavily.
Ryan Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Medica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Medica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Ryan Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Medica looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan Junior is looking to control Medica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan Junior avoid being mounted?
Ryan Junior is trying to stand back up but Medica is controlling him

Medica postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ryan Junior to stand up.
Medica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan Junior with a lazy takedown attempt

and Medica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Medica.
Medica would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medica gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medica must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medica looking to pass the guard.
Ryan Junior trying to control the position.
Medica wants to control from the top but Ryan Junior keeps moving.

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.
Ryan Junior working a defensive guard here.
Medica looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ryan Junior wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Medica darts in and clinches Ryan Junior up against the cage.
Medica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Medica clinches with his opponent.

Medica gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan Junior is looking for a sweep. Medica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan Junior trying to control here.
Ryan Junior is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Medica trying to advance position but Ryan Junior counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ryan Junior wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ryan Junior throws a head kick but Medica moves out of range.
Medica connects with a leg kick. Ryan Junior looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Medica feints and as Ryan Junior raises his hands in defense, Medica changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medica wants to pass the guard but Ryan Junior is keeping the position.
Medica throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Medica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Medica has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Medica!