PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the ring accompanied by last mohacian. Jordan Smith struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Meho Sirovica has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sirovica
vs
Smith

191 cm
26
212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
226 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Smith dives in and grabs Sirovica's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirovica pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirovica blocks a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sirovica's calf.
Sirovica looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sirovica wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sirovica keeps moving.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirovica is retaining full guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sirovica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirovica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Sirovica shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirovica thows a body shot but no joy.

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.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Sirovica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirovica.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Sirovica which made him look bad.
Meho Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Sirovica down.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Sirovica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith lands a head kick!
Sirovica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smith tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sirovica defends it nicely.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sirovica has time to react.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sirovica tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sirovica moved away.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Smith feints and as Sirovica raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sirovica looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sirovica is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith preventing the sweep.

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

Sirovica is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sirovica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Sirovica's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Sirovica has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Sirovica is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirovica manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Sirovica's guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sirovica tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Sirovica gets full guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sirovica looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirovica, not yet.

Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sirovica looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sirovica misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Sirovica stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith thumps Sirovica with a low kick.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sirovica avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirovica misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Sirovica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Sirovica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Sirovica counters with a straight right hand.
Smith thows a leg kick but Sirovica checks it
and Sirovica counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirovica scores with a body shot.
Sirovica changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirovica is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
A jab from Sirovica misses.
Meho Sirovica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirovica keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sirovica misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirovica. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Meho Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Smith.
A swing and a miss from Sirovica.
Sirovica throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Sirovica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sirovica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meho Sirovica clearly takes 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.

Smith throws a leg kick
and Sirovica counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks for the body kick but Sirovica saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirovica.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
Sirovica throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Sirovica.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirovica counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sirovica.
Jordan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sirovica misses.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Sirovica counters with a left to the body.
Sirovica misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Sirovica moves out of range.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sirovica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meho Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Smith.
Sirovica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirovica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sirovica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sirovica defends it nicely.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirovica throws out the jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sirovica is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Sirovica circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meho Sirovica had his way with Jordan Smith in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A low kick from Smith misses
and Sirovica counters with a nice body shot.
Sirovica misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirovica checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sirovica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Sirovica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sirovica lands a slapping body shot.
Sirovica shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Smith misses
and Sirovica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves away from the strike by Sirovica.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Sirovica bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there

and Sirovica counters with a left hand that sends Smith to the canvas!

Smith is rocked!
Sirovica loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sirovica looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Sirovica celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meho Sirovica!