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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Van Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the ring accompanied by last mohacian. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikael Van Ironfist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Van Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica walks into a straight right hand from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ironfist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikael Van Ironfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Ironfist as he jumps to the side.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.
Van Ironfist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ironfist ducks under a wild hook from Sirovica.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ironfist misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Van Ironfist as Sirovica shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica dodges the punch combination from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist misses with the combination.
Van Ironfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Ironfist misses with a wild combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Sirovica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Ironfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Ironfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Ironfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist misses with a two punch combination.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Ironfist looks gassed!
Sirovica lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Ironfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Van Ironfist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Van Ironfist 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.
Van Ironfist walks into a jab.
Van Ironfist misses with a two punch combination.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica missing with a left hand there. Van Ironfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Ironfist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Ironfist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Mikael Van Ironfist has been cut.
Van Ironfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirovica.
Sirovica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Ironfist misses the jab.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sirovica to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Van Ironfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Ironfist has wrist control.
Sirovica landing with the ground and pound.
Sirovica works over Van Ironfist with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Ironfist has wrist control.
Van Ironfist wants to stand but Sirovica is controlling the position.
Van Ironfist is breathing heavily.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to Van Ironfist's brow.
Sirovica with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist wants to get back to his feet but Sirovica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Ironfist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Van Ironfist misses.
Van Ironfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Ironfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Ironfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirovica darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sirovica slips under a jab from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirovica shoots in and drives through. Van Ironfist sprawls well.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to Van Ironfist's temple.
Van Ironfist makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sirovica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Ironfist is fending him off so far but Sirovica persists. Nope, Van Ironfist circles away and we're back to standing.
Sirovica defending well as Van Ironfist loads up on a big left hand.
Van Ironfist takes a swing at Sirovica's ribcage but misses.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ironfist!
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a lazy right hand but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirovica closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Ironfist did well to prevent Sirovica getting side control.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica moves nicely into side control.
Van Ironfist is trying to buck Sirovica off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Ironfist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirovica landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Ironfist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Ironfist managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sirovica.
Van Ironfist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sirovica connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist stops Sirovica from passing to mount.
Van Ironfist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sirovica is working Van Ironfist over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sirovica in side control lands a decent elbow.
Van Ironfist is trying to get back to his feet.
Sirovica cracks Van Ironfist with a big elbow.
Sirovica thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Ironfist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica grinds an elbow into Van Ironfist's temple.
Van Ironfist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirovica.
Sirovica lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Ironfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sirovica backs up against the ropes.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Van Ironfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Van Ironfist with a hook.
Van Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirovica.
Van Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Ironfist misses with a straight right.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but Van Ironfist shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Ironfist misses the target.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ironfist!
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Van Ironfist misses its intended target.
Sirovica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Ironfist throws a combination. Sirovica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Ironfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirovica scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica prevents Van Ironfist from improving his position.
Van Ironfist is in trouble now - Sirovica has advanced to mount!
Sirovica breaks from Van Ironfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Ironfist is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sirovica breaks from Van Ironfist's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - Van Ironfist looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sirovica landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sirovica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Ironfist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Ironfist wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica had his way with Mikael Van Ironfist in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sirovica slips a straight right by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.
Van Ironfist throws the left hand but Sirovica avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Van Ironfist.
Sirovica changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Ironfist tries to avoid it but Sirovica manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Ironfist to the ground. Van Ironfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Ironfist throws an overhand right that lands on Sirovica's shoulder, as Sirovica tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ironfist looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Van Ironfist misses with a low kick.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sirovica scores with a jab. Van Ironfist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sirovica forces his way into half guard.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura here.
Sirovica drops an elbow to the side of Van Ironfist's head.
Meho Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sirovica is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Ironfist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Ironfist tries to kick Sirovica off but Sirovica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sirovica keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Ironfist is looking to escape.
Sirovica is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Ironfist wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirovica scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sirovica with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Ironfist is looking to escape.
Van Ironfist is refusing to be controlled, as Sirovica sits in half guard.
Sirovica lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Ironfist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Meho Sirovica overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirovica landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Ironfist punching from the bottom.
Van Ironfist looking for submissions off his back.
Van Ironfist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
Sirovica lunges at Van Ironfist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Ironfist's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meho Sirovica showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sirovica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meho Sirovica!
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RATING
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