PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Roumani is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Roumani
vs
Jolevi

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Roumani!
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, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jolevi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roumani prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
A bit of stalling here from Jolevi.
Roumani tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
Jolevi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roumani's elbow.
Jolevi stalling in the clinch.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi slows down the pace here.
Roumani looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Roumani fails to pull guard.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi gets underhooks to prevent Roumani's takedown attempt.
Roumani taking a breather.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roumani looking to slow down the pace here.
Jolevi stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roumani.
Roumani blocks the elbow strike.
Roumani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jolevi throws an elbow but misses.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Roumani avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Roumani throws a head punch that misses.
Roumani looking to stall.
Jolevi just leaning against Roumani, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roumani throws a head punch that misses.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jolevi tries to work over Roumani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roumani swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roumani looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, Jolevi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roumani jumps guard but Jolevi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Roumani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Jolevi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roumani struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Roumani.
Roumani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jolevi is keeping busy.
Jolevi stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jolevi working aggressively here.

Jolevi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Jolevi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Roumani.

Jolevi is working to tighten his grip on Roumani's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Roumani has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jolevi is really squeezing tight and eventually Roumani passes out! Jolevi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zoran Jolevi!