PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matty Johnson (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: If you think I'm sexy. 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.

Johnson
vs
Sirovica

187 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
32
212 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirovica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sirovica shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Sirovica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sirovica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirovica is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sirovica connects with a jab.
Sirovica misses with a head kick.
Sirovica throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Sirovica ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.

Johnson cracks Sirovica with an uppercut from hell and Sirovica crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Sirovica is rocked!

It looks like Vedin Sirovica has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson cracks Sirovica with a solid left hand.
Sirovica is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sirovica's guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sirovica defends it well.
Sirovica seems to have recovered his senses.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Sirovica's temple.
Sirovica is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sirovica avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sirovica to regain full guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sirovica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sirovica is working from the bottom.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Sirovica dodges it nicely.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Sirovica is defending well.

Sirovica is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson looking to control but Sirovica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sirovica wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sirovica wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sirovica manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sirovica wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sirovica, who protects the arm well.
Johnson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sirovica keeps Johnson under control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Sirovica is defending well.
Sirovica seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
Sirovica managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position but Sirovica is working away.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sirovica knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matty Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vedin Sirovica's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sirovica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sirovica lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson with a hook.

Sirovica gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sirovica is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson pulls Sirovica in close to prevent any damage.

Sirovica drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirovica jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sirovica drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to control but Johnson postures up.

Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sirovica is defending well.
Sirovica is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.

Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sirovica has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Sirovica.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.

Sirovica is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.

Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Sirovica is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sirovica to get the leverage.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirovica is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sirovica drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Sirovica off! Sirovica jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sirovica defends easily.

Sirovica has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sirovica's guard.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to control but Sirovica is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sirovica is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sirovica has escaped and now he's on top!

Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sirovica drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.

Sirovica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matty Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vedin Sirovica's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sirovica tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sirovica gets slowly back to his feet.
Sirovica misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sirovica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sirovica!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson is trying to control here but Sirovica has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sirovica does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Sirovica's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sirovica.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnson wants to control but Sirovica has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Sirovica won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Sirovica is working away.
Johnson working over Sirovica with some ground and pound. Sirovica looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Sirovica takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sirovica keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Vedin Sirovica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sirovica looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sirovica looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sirovica!

Sirovica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Sirovica tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Matty Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sirovica off and has taken his back!
Johnson is looking to control Sirovica but Sirovica is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sirovica defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is throwing strikes by Sirovica counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Sirovica regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matty Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty Johnson!