PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the cage accompanied by last mohacian. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Isaac Johnson enters the cage!

Sirovica
vs
Johnson

191 cm
24
212 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedin Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirovica paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Sirovica looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sirovica defending well though.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sirovica doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Sirovica gets back to full guard.

Sirovica working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sirovica blocks nicely.

Sirovica looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sirovica preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sirovica working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Sirovica has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Sirovica is defending well.
Sirovica is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirovica keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirovica is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sirovica utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sirovica prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson looks gassed!
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like Isaac Johnson has been cut.
Sirovica looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Sirovica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sirovica in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sirovica lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sirovica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sirovica lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sirovica lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson regains half guard.

Sirovica stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Sirovica keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirovica catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sirovica slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sirovica has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sirovica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirovica manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sirovica's guard.
Sirovica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sirovica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirovica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Sirovica's legs - danger averted.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Sirovica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sirovica is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sirovica lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedin Sirovica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sirovica throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Sirovica pushes him off.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sirovica was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirovica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Sirovica's legs - danger averted.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson distracts Sirovica with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Sirovica had control of the position.

Johnson stands and steps away. Sirovica gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sirovica displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirovica jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirovica looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sirovica plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves out of range as Sirovica strikes.
A head kick from Sirovica lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Sirovica.
Sirovica misses with the combination.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirovica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson shoots in but Sirovica avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vedin Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Johnson.
Sirovica lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson dives in and grabs Sirovica's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirovica pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Isaac Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Sirovica.
Sirovica throws a head kick that half lands.
Sirovica connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
A combination from Sirovica does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Sirovica with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirovica scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sirovica sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sirovica pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Sirovica slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirovica cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Sirovica clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Sirovica.
Sirovica digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Sirovica feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Vedin Sirovica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Sirovica scores with a four punch combination!
Sirovica smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirovica throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Sirovica misses with a looping left.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Sirovica sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sirovica sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sirovica scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Sirovica sprawls well.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirovica.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Sirovica connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Sirovica stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sirovica sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirovica connects with a looping right hand.
Sirovica looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Sirovica's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Sirovica is keeping the position.

Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sirovica working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.

Sirovica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedin Sirovica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirovica sneaks back into half guard.
Sirovica wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Sirovica gets full guard.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sirovica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirovica manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sirovica's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirovica manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Sirovica landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sirovica avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sirovica scoring with some ground and pound.

Johnson is working an open guard so Sirovica takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sirovica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sirovica slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sirovica misses with the combination.
Sirovica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Sirovica displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sirovica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sirovica avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirovica 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.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirovica has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sirovica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirovica manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sirovica's guard.

Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirovica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sirovica is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Sirovica blocks nicely.

Sirovica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Sirovica looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirovica, not yet.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.

Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Vedin Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Johnson.
Sirovica lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Sirovica lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirovica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Isaac Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vedin Sirovica.
Well Sirovica 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vedin Sirovica!