PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Calico James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gigi Sirovica's chin.

James
vs
Sirovica

175 cm
27
218 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

191 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calico James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigi Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves away from the strike by Sirovica.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James slips a jab from Sirovica.
Sirovica loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirovica tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sirovica manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirovica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica stuffs the takedown.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sirovica as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calico James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a hook.
Sirovica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirovica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.

That's two 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.
Sirovica looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirovica counters with a slapping leg kick.
James misses the jab.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calico James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirovica manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigi Sirovica dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

James misses with a jab to the body
and Sirovica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James misses with a body shot
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirovica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirovica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirovica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sirovica ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sirovica's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sirovica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Sirovica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Sirovica counters with a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for James. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sirovica is looking to chop away at James's legs.
James misses with a takedown
and Sirovica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calico James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirovica misses with a straight left.
Sirovica scores with a nice head shot.
Sirovica is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirovica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigi Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sirovica tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirovica keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sirovica actively working from the bottom here.
Sirovica tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Sirovica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James wants to pass the guard but Sirovica is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sirovica counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Sirovica sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Sirovica connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirovica is just out of range.

James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sirovica's half guard.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Calico James did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James throws the left hand but Sirovica avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a combination
and Sirovica counters with a right hand to the body.
Sirovica moves out of range of the strikes.

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sirovica to the mat! Sirovica manages to get full guard.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.

Sirovica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sirovica being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sirovica working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
James won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.

Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sirovica throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
Sirovica is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
Sirovica is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James cracks Sirovica with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James landing a few strikes.
James wants to control but Sirovica is keeping him busy.
James scoring with punches from side control.
Sirovica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sirovica manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
James passes to side control.

James has hold of Sirovica's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sirovica tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Sirovica screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sirovica, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Calico James!