PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olemi Jullian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shraf comes to the cage accompanied by O.C. - time's up . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shraf
vs
Jullian

190 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olemi Jullian!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shraf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jullian to the mat! Jullian manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jullian looking for a guillotine here but Shraf defends easily.
Shraf chips away with some ground and pound.
Shraf stays in close to Jullian's body and controls the position.
Shraf throws a big right hand that misses.

Shraf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jullian dives on top into guard.
Jullian throwing strikes from guard but Shraf blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shraf is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shraf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jullian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shraf passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Jullian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shraf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Shraf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jullian sees it coming and defends easily.
Shraf wants to control but Jullian is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jullian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shraf pulls his head out easily.

Shraf wants to work for an arm triangle but Jullian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shraf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jullian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jullian is trying to get back to full guard.
Jullian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jullian keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shraf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jullian sees it coming and defends easily.
Shraf trying to control from half guard but Jullian is working away.
Shraf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shraf content to control rather than advance.
Jullian tries to get to full guard but Shraf has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shraf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jullian defends it well.

Shraf wants to work for an arm triangle but Jullian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jullian wants to improve his position but Shraf is controlling well.
Shraf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shraf throws a strike but Jullian avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shraf wants to pass the guard but Jullian is keeping the position.
Shraf is pushing down on Jullian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jullian is fighting to maintain full guard but Shraf has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shraf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Shraf misses.
Jamezdin Shraf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jullian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shraf moves into the clinch successfully.
Jullian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shraf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shraf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jullian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control.
Jullian is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jullian some visible discomfort.

Shraf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jullian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Shraf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jullian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shraf's guard! Nice work there by Jullian!
Jullian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shraf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shraf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jullian.

Jullian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jullian has managed to get both his arms back between Shraf's legs - danger averted.
Jullian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shraf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jullian is working to get back to half guard.
Shraf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shraf landing punches.
Shraf controlling the position easily from mount.
Shraf is looking to work his way around to Jullian's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Shraf is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jullian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jullian!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jullian defends well.
Shraf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jullian stopping the sweep attempt from Shraf.
Shraf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jullian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shraf 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.
Shraf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shraf keeping full guard, as Jullian tries to pass.

Shraf is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jullian rolls with it to try and escape but Shraf cranks on the arm and Jullian is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamezdin Shraf!
A victorious Jamezdin Shraf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.