PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drmitrij Medvedj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jazuda Urma (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.

Medvedj
vs
Urma

200 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drmitrij Medvedj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jazuda Urma!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urma tries to clinch but Medvedj is having none of it.
Urma tries to clinch up.
Urma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Medvedj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Medvedj not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Medvedj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medvedj passes into side control, despite Urma's attempt to control the position.
Urma is not content to let Medvedj control the position.
Medvedj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medvedj scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedj working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Urma is looking to reverse the position.
Urma is letting Medvedj control him for a moment.
Urma is looking to regain half guard here but Medvedj keeps moving and retains side control.

Medvedj tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Medvedj 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Medvedj is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Urma is trying to improve his position.
Medvedj trying to control the action but Urma is working from the bottom.
Medvedj wants to stand but Urma is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj lands a few punches from side control.
Medvedj wants to stand but Urma is controlling his arm.
Urma is trying to improve his position.
Medvedj is putting a hurting on Urma here, landing some big shots from side control.
Urma is looking to reverse the position.
Urma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Medvedj presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Medvedj is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Urma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Urma regains half guard.
Urma trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Medvedj controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Medvedj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drmitrij Medvedj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Medvedj keeps the fight on the outside.
Urma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Medvedj closes the distance and clinches.
Medvedj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urma's elbow.

Medvedj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Medvedj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Urma should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Medvedj keeping moving, preventing Urma from controlling successfully.
Drmitrij Medvedj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medvedj has control of Urma's left arm, preventing Urma from doing any damage.
Urma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Urma tries to stand but Medvedj is controlling from the bottom.
Medvedj trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Medvedj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Medvedj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Medvedj is fighting to break Urma's control of his arms but Urma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drmitrij Medvedj.
Medvedj misses with a few strikes there.
Medvedj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Urma.
Medvedj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Urma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drmitrij Medvedj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jazuda Urma.
Medvedj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urma darts in looking for a takedown but Medvedj gets double underhooks and turns Urma into the cage.
Urma is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Medvedj up against the cage.
Medvedj tries to pull guard but Urma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Medvedj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Urma wants to break free but Medvedj has control.
Urma can't get the takedown.
Medvedj can't find room to land a body shot as Urma controls the action.
Urma missing with knees to the body.
Urma tries to pull guard but Medvedj holds him up against the cage and eventually Urma drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Medvedj manages to break the clinch.

Medvedj shoots in and gets a takedown into Urma's guard.
Medvedj trying to control but Urma is working from the bottom.

Urma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medvedj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Medvedj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medvedj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drmitrij Medvedj dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Urma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urma throws a head kick but Medvedj moves out of range.
Medvedj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drmitrij Medvedj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedj misses with a head kick.
Medvedj tries to clinch but Urma moves out of range.
Medvedj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urma tries to avoid it but Medvedj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urma to the ground. Urma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Medvedj rushes Urma and presses him up against the cage.
Urma trying to land knees to the body.

Medvedj jumps guard.
Urma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urma.
Medvedj 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.
Urma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medvedj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jazuda Urma wasn't active enough on the ground.
Urma shoots in but Medvedj avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Medvedj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Medvedj lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urma working a defensive guard but Medvedj passes into half guard.
Urma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urma wants to improve his position but Medvedj is controlling well.

Medvedj trying to work for an americana but Urma has managed to regain full guard.
Medvedj tries to free his leg and advance position but Urma is retaining full guard.
Medvedj looking to sit in guard and control but Urma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urma.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medvedj pulls Urma in close to prevent any damage.

Medvedj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medvedj pulls Urma in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Medvedj manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Medvedj is standing up over Urma. Urma looks to escape but Medvedj dives into side control.
Medvedj moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Urma taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drmitrij Medvedj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medvedj 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Drmitrij Medvedj!

Drmitrij Medvedj wins by unanimous decision!