PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veljko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stemm - Face the pain. 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.

Deep
vs
Veljko

181 cm
32
197 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

184 cm
31
201 lbs
23 - 15 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Deep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljko throws the left hand but Deep avoids the punch easily.

Veljko forces Deep back against the cage and clinches.
Deep tries to break the clinch but Veljko is controlling the position.
Deep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Veljko is trying to trip Deep. He has hold of a leg but Deep is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Veljko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Veljko advances to half guard.
Veljko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veljko with the ground and pound but Deep uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Veljko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veljko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Veljko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Veljko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veljko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veljko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sinisa Veljko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Veljko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deep's guard.
Deep keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
Veljko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veljko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Veljko throws an elbow that misses. Deep uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Veljko's guard. Nice move by Deep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deep works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Deep is working for a submission of some sort.
Veljko wants to get back to his feet.
Veljko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Deep is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Deep is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veljko is not content to let Deep control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Deep is trying to work for a kimura but Veljko is defending well.

Deep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinisa Veljko 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.

Veljko lands with a right hand.
Veljko throws a head kick that Deep semi-blocks.

Veljko gets a double leg takedown into Deep's guard.
Veljko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deep works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veljko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veljko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Veljko trying to control but Deep is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sinisa Veljko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veljko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deep wants to sweep here but Veljko controlling him for the moment.
Veljko throws an elbow that misses. Deep uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Veljko's guard. Nice move by Deep!
Deep tries to free his leg and advance position but Veljko is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deep is controlling him.
Deep trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deep forces his way into half guard.

Deep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deep wants to control but Veljko is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veljko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Deep is looking for a kimura but Veljko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deep to get the leverage.
Veljko won't allow Deep to pass to mount.

Deep is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veljko sees it coming and defends easily.

Deep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Veljko pushes Deep off and gets back to his feet.
Jab by Deep.
Sinisa Veljko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Veljko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Veljko looking to score a takedown here. Deep is defending well but Veljko drives through and ends up in Deep's guard.
Veljko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veljko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljko lands a couple of digs.
Veljko throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deep keeping full guard, as Veljko tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sinisa Veljko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Veljko has taken the fight to the clinch.

Veljko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Veljko thows a huge punch but Deep dodges it nicely.
Veljko throws a strike but Deep avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Veljko stands up over Deep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deep keeping moving, preventing Veljko from controlling successfully.
Veljko landing some decent shots from guard.
Deep can't keep his opponent in guard - Veljko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Veljko throwing shots but Deep is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veljko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veljko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Veljko lands with a punch from half guard.
Veljko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veljko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Veljko there.
Deep on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veljko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko working over Deep with some ground and pound. Deep looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deep is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Veljko.
Veljko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Veljko drops an elbow to the side of Deep's head.
Veljko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Veljko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Veljko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deep defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deep avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veljko.
Veljko trying to control from Deep's half guard. Deep has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Veljko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deep can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Veljko controls the pace.
Veljko advances to half guard.
Veljko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veljko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deep is refusing to be controlled, as Veljko sits in half guard.
Veljko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinisa Veljko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko trying to control from half guard but Deep is working away.
Deep is trying to maintain the position but Veljko is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veljko lands a nice short elbow.
Johnny Deep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veljko working Deep over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veljko in particular looking to stall.
Veljko works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sinisa Veljko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veljko 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinisa Veljko!