PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein comes to the cage accompanied by Seether - Remedy. Sirovica is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If you think I'm sexy. Drake Vonstein had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vonstein
vs
Sirovica

184 cm
32
226 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

191 cm
31
212 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Revolution Fatigues

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 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vonstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sirovica gets full guard.
Vonstein looking to pass the guard.
Sirovica is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirovica preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vonstein trying to control but Sirovica is working from the bottom.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Vonstein controlling him for the moment.
Vonstein postures up in Sirovica's guard and throws a big left but Sirovica blocks it.
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Sirovica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica passes Vonstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica prevents Vonstein from improving his position.
Vonstein works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sirovica 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.
Sirovica passes into half guard.
Sirovica is pressing down on Vonstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vonstein is holding on for now.
Vonstein moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein controls Sirovica momentarily but Sirovica frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vonstein is on top in guard.

Vonstein 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.
Sirovica is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sirovica keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Vonstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirovica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sirovica keeping moving, preventing Vonstein from controlling successfully.
Vonstein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sirovica's guard.

Vonstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Vonstein tries to pass to full mount but Sirovica defends it.
Sirovica is not content to let Vonstein control the position.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirovica manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sirovica trying to control the position.
Vonstein is working Sirovica over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vonstein postures up in Sirovica's guard and throws a big left but Sirovica blocks it.
Vonstein looking to pass the guard.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Vonstein controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Vonstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vonstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sirovica to the ground. Vonstein is now in Sirovica's guard.

Sirovica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vonstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sirovica manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sirovica trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vonstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica looking to control but Vonstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Sirovica goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vonstein is on top in guard.
Sirovica is trying to control the position but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica wants to improve his position but instead Vonstein has moved into half guard.
Sirovica has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vonstein is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Vonstein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein 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 Vonstein.
Vonstein prevents Sirovica from improving his position.
Sirovica is pressing down on Vonstein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vonstein won't allow Sirovica to sweep him here.
Vonstein lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirovica not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vonstein looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vonstein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sirovica regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sirovica trying to keep a closed guard but Vonstein is proving a slippery customer.
Sirovica can't keep his opponent in guard - Vonstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vonstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sirovica's head.
Vonstein prevents Sirovica from improving his position.
Vonstein works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to hold on but Vonstein postures up.
Sirovica is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vonstein wants to control the pace but Sirovica is squirming around nicely.
Sirovica is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vonstein looking to control but Sirovica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vonstein lands a big shot there that rocks Sirovica but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Drake Vonstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A combination from Sirovica does no damage.
Sirovica lands the left hand.
Vedin Sirovica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica misses with a series of wild punches.
Vonstein moves forwards but Sirovica connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sirovica throws a series of punches but Vonstein moves out of range.
Sirovica throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vonstein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sirovica's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vonstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirovica is trying to keep Vonstein in close.
Vonstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sirovica wants to improve his position but instead Vonstein has moved into half guard.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Sirovica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirovica moves into full guard.
Drake Vonstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirovica is trying to control the position but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein advances position into side control!

Vonstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sirovica knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sirovica can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is trying to improve his position.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Sirovica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirovica sneaks back into half guard.
Sirovica is trying to maintain the position but Vonstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Sirovica is staying active underneath Vonstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sirovica is looking to control Vonstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sirovica avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Vonstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sirovica!
Vonstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vonstein lands a big shot there that rocks Sirovica but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vonstein wants to control the pace but Sirovica is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vonstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position but Vonstein isn't that keen on the idea.
Vedin Sirovica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein controlling his opponent.
Vonstein tries to control but Sirovica wriggling away.
Sirovica is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Vonstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Vonstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vonstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Vonstein!
A very excited looking Drake Vonstein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.