PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Medved
vs
Clegane

190 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Medved!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medved doesn't manage to clinch there - Clegane circles away.
Medved could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Medved has his takedown stuffed
and Medved takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Aleksander Medved has been cut.
Medved looks for a takedown but Clegane sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Medved misses.
Medved fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Medved. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medved will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medved throws a looping overhand right but Clegane ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clegane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Clegane 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.
Clegane is keen to just control but Medved is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medved wants to improve his position but Clegane is controlling well.
Medved manages to get to full guard.
Medved has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Medved keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane postures up and lands a big shot to Medved's brow.
Clegane won't allow Medved to sweep him here.
Medved might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clegane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Medved wants to sweep here but Clegane controlling him for the moment.
Clegane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medved bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clegane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane is trying to keep Medved in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clegane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Medved wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Medved wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved content to stall in guard here.
Clegane is pulling down on Medved's head. It's preventing any offense from Medved, at least for the moment.

Aleksander Medved has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Medved misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clegane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Medved circles away.
Clegane ducks under a wild hook from Medved.

Medved shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clegane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Medved trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medved wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medved engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been informed that Clegane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Medved will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Medved's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Medved feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Medved throws a strike but Clegane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Medved has Clegane pulled in close to control his posture.
Medved avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clegane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clegane throws an elbow that misses. Medved uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clegane's guard. Nice move by Medved!
Clegane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved is stalling in the full guard.
Clegane is trying to control the position but Medved postures up.
Medved tries to stand but Clegane is controlling from the bottom.
Medved passes Clegane's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Clegane makes his way to full guard, as Medved worked for a kimura.
Medved pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clegane is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medved preventing the sweep.
Medved is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clegane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Medved would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Medved trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Aleksander Medved wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clegane connects with a right hand. Medved shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegane.
Clegane lands with a hook. Medved tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clegane tries to clinch up.
Clegane tests Medved's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medved is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clegane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medved moves in looking to clinch but Clegane pushes him off.
Medved throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clegane's waist but Clegane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medved off to one side.
Medved closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clegane circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Medved. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clegane has Medved up against the cage in a clinch.
Medved tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clegane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clegane stops a takedown attempt from Medved.
Medved fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medved tries for a takedown but Clegane manages to get underhooks.
Clegane is trying to drag Medved to the mat but Medved just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medved has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregor Clegane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Medved's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Medved tries to clinch

and Clegane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clegane.
Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medved avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Clegane manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Medved with that takedown attempt.
Aleksander Medved is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Medved shoots in and bounces Clegane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Medved pushing down on Clegane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clegane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Medved.
Medved controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane wants to control but Medved is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Medved is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clegane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medved trying to control from half guard but Clegane is working away.
Medved is taking a breather. Clegane 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.
Medved sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Medved is working for a kimura but Clegane is defending it quite comfortably.
Clegane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clegane tries to roll over but Medved keeps him under control.
Aleksander Medved overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medved tries to pass to full mount but Clegane defends it.
Medved wants to stand up but Clegane has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Clegane is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved wants to control but Clegane is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clegane trying to control but Medved postures up.

Medved is trying to work for a kimura but Clegane is defending well.
Medved is stalling here. Clegane is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medved seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clegane has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Medved wants to control but Clegane postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Medved is looking for a sweep.
Medved can't do much from the bottom here.
Medved is looking for a sweep.
Clegane wants to control but Medved is keeping him busy.
Medved manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clegane's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clegane is keen to just control but Medved is a slippery customer.
Clegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medved's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Medved showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medved 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksander Medved!