PBP Commentary

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

Steele
vs
Sirovica

175 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
212 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a push kick but Sirovica slaps the foot to one side.
Sirovica scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirovica checks a leg kick.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirovica blocks a leg kick.
Steele tries a low kick but Sirovica avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steele blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele throws a leg kick which misses Sirovica's front leg but catches the back leg as Sirovica tries to avoid it.
Steele throws a chopping leg kick but Sirovica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Steele throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Sirovica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steele tries to get out of the position.
Sirovica lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirovica has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirovica thowing shots but they're missing.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Steele wants to control but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
Sirovica putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sirovica cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sirovica with good strikes from the mount here!

Steele is rocked!
Steele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steele?
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sirovica unloads with some shots from mount but Steele bucks and avoids them well.
Sirovica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Sirovica connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirovica sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sirovica with good strikes from the mount here!
Steele tries to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele is bucking up trying to escape but Sirovica cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirovica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirovica working Steele over with strikes here.
Steele tries to reverse the position but Sirovica maintains control.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.
Steele is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steele because Sirovica loaded up on that one.
Sirovica breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
Sirovica lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirovica thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sirovica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sirovica is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sirovica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steele sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Sirovica seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirovica on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meho Sirovica dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steele feints and then cracks Sirovica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirovica down.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirovica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele feints and then cracks Sirovica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirovica down.
A low kick from Steele misses
and Sirovica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but Sirovica moves out of range.
Flex Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirovica misses the target.
Steele tries to clinch up
and Sirovica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Steele is predictable there

and Sirovica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sirovica.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Sirovica connects with a couple of short punches.
Sirovica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sirovica postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Steele keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with the body kick

and Sirovica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Sirovica sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sirovica scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Sirovica with the ground and pound from mount.
Steele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele regains half guard.
Sirovica is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meho Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Steele tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there

and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steele's guard now.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica working some strikes from top position.
Sirovica scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steele wants to sweep here but Sirovica controlling him for the moment.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirovica.
Sirovica won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Sirovica with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sirovica pushes down on Steele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirovica.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Sirovica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele tries a low kick but Sirovica avoids it.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there

and Sirovica counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirovica manages to get himself to full guard.
Sirovica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
Sirovica looking to finish with strikes here!
Sirovica landing punches.
Sirovica in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steele is in a horrible position here. Sirovica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele is working to get back to half guard.
Flex Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Sirovica isn't that keen on the idea.
Sirovica working Steele over with strikes here.
Steele wants to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Sirovica landing strikes from the mount.
Meho Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Sirovica is landing with some decent strikes but Steele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steele taking shots to the head.
Sirovica avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
Sirovica wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to get to half guard.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
Sirovica lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sirovica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica unloading with bombs!
Steele manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sirovica is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meho Sirovica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirovica winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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