PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Modano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladamir Sirminov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Modano
vs
Sirminov

170 cm
19
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Modano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladamir Sirminov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirminov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Sirminov lands.
Sirminov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Modano moves into range and clinches up with Sirminov.
Sirminov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Modano.
Sirminov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirminov is pressed up against the cage. Modano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirminov down to the mat. Sirminov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Modano shoots in looking for a takedown but Sirminov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Modano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Modano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Modano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirminov scores with a leg kick.
Sirminov lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Modano.
Modano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sirminov defends well and Modano ends up having to push Sirminov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Modano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sirminov smiles and moves away.
Sirminov misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Modano shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirminov tries to sprawl out of it but Modano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sirminov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Modano is breathing heavily.

Sirminov drives through and clinches with Modano against the cage.
Sirminov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modano backwards.
Sirminov has Modano pressed against the cage.
Sirminov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sirminov.
Sirminov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Modano avoids it.
Modano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sirminov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Sirminov.
Sirminov misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov tries a body shot but Modano blocks it.
Sirminov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sirminov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sirminov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirminov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modano.
Sirminov has a couple of punches blocked by Modano.
Sirminov lands a hook that snaps the head of Modano backwards.
Modano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sirminov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirminov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sirminov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Modano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sirminov swivels and escapes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sirminov, right into the meat.

Sirminov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sirminov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Modano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sirminov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sirminov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirminov.
Modano being controlled against the cage.
Modano takes an elbow to the temple.
Modano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Modano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirminov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Modano tries for a takedown but Sirminov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirminov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sirminov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Modano.
Modano fails to land the takedown.

Sirminov instigates a clinch.
Sirminov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modano.
Sirminov lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirminov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sirminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirminov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modano.
Sirminov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Modano blocks a body shot from Sirminov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirminov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modano lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sirminov clinches up against the cage.
Sirminov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Sirminov.
Sirminov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modano.
Modano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sirminov prevents it.
A short right from Sirminov.
Modano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sirminov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sirminov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modano backwards.
Sirminov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirminov tries a body shot but Modano blocks it.
Modano has Sirminov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sirminov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Modano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirminov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Modano tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirminov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Modano tries for a takedown but Sirminov manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Sirminov.
Still in the clinch, Sirminov scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sirminov after a bit of a struggle.
Sirminov lands an elbow inside that Modano shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Sirminov.
Modano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sirminov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Modano avoiding damage as Sirminov throws knees to the body.
Sirminov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sirminov lands a nice shot to the body.
Vladamir Sirminov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sirminov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Modano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sirminov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Modano is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirminov has double underhooks.
Sirminov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Modano takes an elbow to the temple.
Modano blocks a body shot from Sirminov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sirminov.
Sirminov lands a damaging elbow.
Modano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirminov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sirminov tries a knee to the head but Modano blocks it.
Sirminov tries a knee to the head but Modano blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modano tries to pull guard but Sirminov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sirminov tries to throw a body punch but Modano avoids it by throwing Sirminov back against the cage.
Sirminov lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Sirminov.
Sirminov tries to land knees in the clinch but Modano avoids the damage to the body.
Sirminov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Modano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirminov is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Sirminov.
Sirminov lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modano fails to pull guard.
Sirminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sirminov.
Sirminov lands a right hand.
Sirminov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirminov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modano.
Modano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sirminov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Modano tries to pull guard but Sirminov won't allow it.
Sirminov lands a left hand.
Sirminov gets through Modano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirminov lands a good knee to the midsection. Modano won't want to take too many of those.
Modano takes a shot to the head.
Sirminov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sirminov lands a nice uppercut.
Sirminov lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sirminov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirminov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sirminov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sirminov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modanos head.
A nice left hand lands by Sirminov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirminov.
Sirminov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirminov scores with a shot to the side of Modano's head.
Modano avoiding damage as Sirminov throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Modano managing to block the knees to the body from Sirminov.
Sirminov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Modano avoiding damage as Sirminov throws knees to the body.
Sirminov lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladamir Sirminov 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!

Sirminov stuffs the takedown.
Sirminov cracks Modano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Modano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirminov connects with a body shot.

Sirminov has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sirminov.
Sirminov looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Sirminov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sirminov misses with some punches.
Sirminov tries a knee to the head but Modano blocks it.
Modano avoiding damage as Sirminov throws knees to the body.
Modano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Modano blocking some punches.
Sirminov lands with a left to the head.
Sirminov lands an uppercut.
Modano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sirminov prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Modano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Modano blocks an elbow strike from Sirminov.
Modano trying to stall but Sirminov improves his position.
Sirminov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirminov cracks Modano with a nice body shot.
Sirminov lands a nice elbow.

Modano successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Modano has his foot on Sirminov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirminov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modano has a closed guard, preventing Sirminov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sirminov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Modano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sirminov but Sirminov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Modano is defended easily by Sirminov.
Sirminov throws the left hand but Modano avoids the punch easily.
Sirminov misses with a wild body shot.

Sirminov darts in and clinches Modano up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modano managing to block the knees to the body from Sirminov.
Sirminov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modano is working for takedown but Sirminov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sirminov lands a damaging elbow.
Sirminov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sirminov lands an elbow just above Modano 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sirminov.
Sirminov trying to land knees to the body.
Sirminov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Modano is working for takedown but Sirminov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sirminov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirminov throws an elbow but it misses.
Sirminov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sirminov lands an elbow inside.
Modano wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Sirminov.
Sirminov lands a shoulder strike.
Sirminov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Modano is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirminov has double underhooks.
Sirminov stalling in the clinch.
Sirminov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike Modano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modano blocks an elbow strike from Sirminov.
Sirminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirminov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Modano is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirminov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Modano's elbow.
Modano is working for takedown but Sirminov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sirminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sirminov lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Sirminov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirminov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Sirminov!
Vladamir Sirminov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.