PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Ben Sira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeshua Ben Sira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ben Sira
vs
Medved

192 cm
24
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Yeshua Ben Sira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Medved !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medved steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ben Sira.
Ben Sira throws a jab but it's blocked by Medved .

Ben Sira gets caught flat footed, as Medved shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Medved wants to stand but Ben Sira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Medved trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben Sira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medved wants to get up but he can't break Ben Sira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Medved trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben Sira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medved has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ben Sira is proving hard to escape from.

Ben Sira has his foot on Medved 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medved works his way back into a safe position though.
Medved controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Medved wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ben Sira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medved sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ben Sira loads up on a big right hand but Medved slips the punch.
Ben Sira tries to move into range but Medved moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medved darts in looking for a takedown but Ben Sira gets double underhooks and turns Medved into the cage.
Ben Sira is looking to control Medved 's arms but Medved gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ben Sira has his back to the cage.
Medved has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ben Sira after a bit of a struggle.

Medved lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ben Sira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ben Sira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Sira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ben Sira trying to control but Medved is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medved keeping full guard, as Ben Sira tries to pass.
Ben Sira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ben Sira trying to control but Medved is working from the bottom.
Ben Sira prevents Medved from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medved is on top in guard.
Medved won't allow Ben Sira to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ben Sira is on top in guard.
Ben Sira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Medved is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Medved keeping moving, preventing Ben Sira from controlling successfully.
Medved is trying to control the position but Ben Sira postures up.
Ben Sira trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Sira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medved swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Yeshua Ben Sira just wasn't active enough.
Medved misses with a low kick.

Medved bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Medved goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ben Sira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Medved 's guard! Nice work there by Ben Sira!
Ben Sira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ben Sira stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medved is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Medved will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ben Sira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ben Sira misses with a straight right.
Medved shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ben Sira sprawls well. Ben Sira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medved gets slowly back to his feet.

Ben Sira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Medved tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ben Sira is in Medved 's guard.
Ben Sira passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Yeshua Ben Sira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ben Sira prevents Medved from improving his position.
Medved is looking to escape.

Ben Sira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Medved has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ben Sira is trying to control. Medved wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Sira is really struggling to control Medved but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Medved works his way to full guard. Good work.
Medved looking to control.

Medved working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ben Sira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ben Sira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medved keeping moving, preventing Ben Sira from controlling successfully.
Medved can't keep his opponent in guard - Ben Sira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Medved tries to roll over but Ben Sira keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Sira trying to control from half guard but Medved is working away.
Ben Sira thows a huge punch but Medved dodges it nicely.
Medved is trying to maintain the position but Ben Sira is very close to passing his half guard.
Ben Sira is keen to just control but Medved is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ben Sira moves nicely into side control.
Ben Sira scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medved manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medved is breathing heavily.
Medved is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ben Sira is controlling him.
Ben Sira postures up.
Ben Sira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medved swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medved trying to control the position.
Ben Sira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ben Sira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Medved looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Medved looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Medved !
Ben Sira is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medved wants to stand but Ben Sira has his arm trapped.
Medved trying to control the action but Ben Sira is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Medved tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yeshua Ben Sira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Medved dives in and grabs Ben Sira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben Sira pushes down on Medved 's head and hops out.
Ben Sira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Medved is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben Sira is looking to clinch.

Medved has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben Sira looking to slow down the pace here.

Medved pulls guard.
Ben Sira scoring with some ground and pound.
Ben Sira won't allow Medved to sweep him here.
Ben Sira trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Sira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Medved looking to control.
Ben Sira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ben Sira taking a breather here.
Medved is not content to let Ben Sira control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Sira cracks Medved with a big right hand but Medved just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ben Sira grinds an elbow into Medved 's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Sira working the ground and pound from side control.
Medved is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Medved takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ben Sira wants to control but Medved is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Ben Sira stalls from top position.
Ben Sira working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Sira cracks Medved with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ben Sira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medved keeps working.
Ben Sira is working Medved over with some ground and pound from side control.
Medved managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ben Sira.
Medved is trying to control Ben Sira's posture but Ben Sira avoids it.
Ben Sira cracks Medved with a big elbow.
Medved prevents Ben Sira from improving position.
Medved manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medved is thwarting Ben Sira's attempts to control the position.
Medved wants to pass to mount but Ben Sira is defending the position.
Ben Sira trying to hold on to Medved 's head to control him but Medved postures up.

Ben Sira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ben Sira tries to get to full guard but Medved has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ben Sira is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Ben Sira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ben Sira 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Yeshua Ben Sira!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Yeshua Ben Sira!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Yeshua Ben Sira!

Yeshua Ben Sira wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Yeshua Ben Sira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.