PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sirovica's choice of entrance music: last mohacian. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Juan DeMarco
vs
Sirovica

190 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

191 cm
30
212 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

RMC - Rio Mma Clothing

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirovica shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMarco sprawls well. He's pushed Sirovica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sirovica shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarco counters with a two punch combo.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt.
Don Juan DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vedin Sirovica.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

DeMarco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sirovica lands a right hand.
Sirovica goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMarco prevents it.
Sirovica looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeMarco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirovica's elbow.
Sirovica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeMarco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sirovica looking for a takedown.
Sirovica tries to score a body lock takedown but DeMarco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeMarco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirovica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.

DeMarco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sirovica is trying to keep an underhook but DeMarco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeMarco connects with a nice short shot to Sirovica's temple.
Sirovica is trying to get back to full guard.

DeMarco seems to be looking for submissions.
Sirovica is trying to stand up here but DeMarco is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirovica is trying to maintain the position but DeMarco is very close to passing his half guard.

DeMarco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sirovica to get to his feet.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.
Vedin Sirovica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sirovica forces DeMarco back against the cage and clinches.
DeMarco has had enough of the clinch but Sirovica keeps him there for the moment.
Sirovica misses with a knee to the head.
DeMarco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirovica fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sirovica gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeMarco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sirovica uses from the top position.
Sirovica throwing strikes from guard but DeMarco blocks nicely.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.

DeMarco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sirovica postures up.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

DeMarco has his foot on Sirovica's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirovica works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sirovica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarco is keeping the position for now.
Sirovica content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirovicais looking to pass into half guard but DeMarco pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now DeMarco is in guard.
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.
DeMarco is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco taking some punishment here, with Sirovica in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeMarco defending well though.
DeMarco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirovica is working away from the top position though.

Sirovica is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeMarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeMarco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeMarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeMarco tries to roll over but Sirovica keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeMarco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeMarco leaves Sirovica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sirovica closes the distance and clinches.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirovica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeMarcos head.

Sirovica jumps guard and drags DeMarco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sirovica manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vedin Sirovica has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeMarco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
DeMarco wants to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Sirovica postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeMarco looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - DeMarco looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeMarco is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica wants to take DeMarco's back here but DeMarco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
DeMarco wants to control but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
DeMarco regains half guard.
Sirovica lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirovica wants to pass to mount but DeMarco is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sirovica is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.

Sirovica is trying to work for a kimura but DeMarco is defending well.
Sirovica drops an elbow to the side of DeMarco's head.
DeMarco tries to roll over but Sirovica keeps him under control.
Sirovica trying to mount his opponent but DeMarco defends it.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sirovica is looking for a kimura here.
DeMarco is looking to control Sirovica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMarco avoid being mounted?
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeMarco's head.

Sirovica looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to DeMarco's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeMarco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeMarco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sirovica makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeMarco working a defensive guard here.
DeMarco keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

DeMarco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sirovica is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to DeMarco's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica trying to move into half guard but instead DeMarco has managed to sweep!

Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedin Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but DeMarco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sirovica gets a double leg takedown into DeMarco's guard.

Sirovica has gone for a leg lock! DeMarco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sirovica's guard.
DeMarco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirovica works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirovica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeMarco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sirovica's head.
DeMarco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to sweep but no luck.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeMarco throwing strikes but missing.
Sirovica keeping full guard, as DeMarco tries to pass.
DeMarco prevents Sirovica from getting back to his feet.

DeMarco stands and steps away. Sirovica gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sirovica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Don Juan DeMarco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica swinging wildly here.

Sirovica drives through and clinches with DeMarco against the cage.
Sirovica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeMarcos head.
Sirovica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sirovica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeMarco missing with knees to the body.

Sirovica has DeMarco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sirovica pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DeMarco tumbling to the mat - Sirovica dives into DeMarco's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirovica working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeMarco's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is trying to keep Sirovica in close.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeMarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirovica preventing the sweep.
Sirovica postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeMarco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirovica.
Vedin Sirovica is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

DeMarco has his foot on Sirovica's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirovica works his way back into a safe position though.
DeMarco keeping moving, preventing Sirovica from controlling successfully.
DeMarco keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
Sirovica wants to control from the top but DeMarco keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeMarco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sirovica landing with the ground and pound.
Sirovica trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DeMarco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirovica can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sirovica wants to control from the top but DeMarco keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but DeMarco is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vedin Sirovica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirovica has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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