PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ljudevit Posavski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folayang comes to the cage accompanied by Mike Swift. Posavski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tram 11 A vi svi. Folayang has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Eduard Folayang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Folayang
vs
Posavski

175 cm
32
161 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

180 cm
26
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ljudevit Posavski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posavski has his takedown stuffed

and Folayang counters with a single leg into guard. Posavski didn't expect that.
Folayang is breathing heavily.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.
Folayang preventing the sweep.
Posavski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Folayang cracks Posavski with a solid left hand.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Folayang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Posavski is trying to keep Folayang in close.
Folayang throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Posavski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Posavski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Posavski manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Posavski's guard.

Posavski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Posavski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Folayang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Folayang wants to pass the guard but Posavski is keeping the position.

Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Posavski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Posavski's legs - danger averted.

Posavski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posavski working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folayang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Folayang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Posavski can't keep his opponent in guard - Folayang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Folayang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Posavski is just riding it out for now. Folayang eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang thows a huge punch but Posavski dodges it nicely.
Folayang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Posavski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Folayang.
Folayang throwing shots but Posavski is blocking nicely.
Folayang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang winds up and cracks Posavski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Folayang is working for a submission of some sort.
Posavski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Posavski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Posavski is trying to keep Folayang in close.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Folayang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Posavski's head.
Posavski trying to keep a closed guard but Folayang is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Folayang dominated 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.

A head kick misses from Posavski.
Eduard Folayang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Posavski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Folayang counters with a left and a right that stings Posavski.
Posavski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folayang's waist but Folayang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Posavski off to one side.
Posavski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Folayang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduard Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ljudevit Posavski.
Folayang thuds his right hand into Posavski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Posavski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Folayang avoids it really well and circles away.

Folayang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Folayang showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Folayang is looking for a kimura but Posavski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Folayang to get the leverage.
Posavski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Folayang is working away from the top position though.
Folayang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Folayang with the ground and pound but Posavski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Posavski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Folayang defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang lands a couple of digs.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Posavski has momentary wrist control but Folayang slips an elbow through the middle.
Folayang postures up.

Posavski working for a triangle but Folayang defends it easily.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang postures up in Posavski's guard and throws a big left but Posavski blocks it.
Posavski wants to stand but Folayang is controlling the position.

Folayang drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Folayang as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Posavski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Folayang! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eduard Folayang!
A relieved looking Eduard Folayang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.