PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Branchevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jehoshaphat Ben Asa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Branchevski
vs
Ben Asa

197 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Branchevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jehoshaphat Ben Asa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Branchevski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ben Asa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ben Asa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ben Asa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ben Asa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ben Asa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branchevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ben Asa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branchevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ben Asa is one step ahead there.
Branchevski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ben Asa on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ben Asa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben Asa wants to control from the top but Branchevski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Asa wants to pass the guard but Branchevski is keeping the position.
Ben Asa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ben Asa is looking to work some ground and pound but Branchevski has wrist control.
Branchevski looking for a sweep. Not yet Branchevski, not yet.
Ben Asa tries to free his leg and advance position but Branchevski is retaining full guard.
Ben Asa trying to control but Branchevski is working from the bottom.
Ben Asa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Branchevski wants to stand but Ben Asa is controlling the position.
Branchevski keeping full guard, as Ben Asa tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Asa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ben Asa stands up over Branchevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Branchevski can't keep his opponent in guard - Ben Asa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Branchevski is in trouble now - Ben Asa has advanced to mount!
Ben Asa with a couple of short strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ben Asa wants to take Branchevski's back but he can't do it this time.

Ben Asa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Branchevski is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jehoshaphat Ben Asa!
Our winner, Jehoshaphat Ben Asa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.