PBP Commentary

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

Lycka
vs
Jolevi

160 cm
26
156 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

167 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Vikai Gear

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolevi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jolevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lycka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lycka shoots in and drives through. Jolevi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jolevi lands an overhand right.

Jolevi gets a clinch.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jolevi gets through Lycka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Lycka's ribcage. Lycka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jolevi digs a right hand into Lycka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lycka's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi is leaning against Lycka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
Lycka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jolevi walks away with a smile on his face. Lycka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jolevi.
Donk. Jolevi catches Lycka right on the button with a cross.
Jolevi lunges at Lycka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lycka's hand.

Jolevi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lycka sprawling to the canvas! Lycka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jolevi finish him?!

Lycka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt - Jolevi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Lycka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jolevi lands with a good body shot.
Lycka is breathing heavily.

Jolevi instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jolevi.
Jolevi is working Lycka over against the cage.
Lycka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jolevi dips a shoulder and cracks Lycka with a mighty uppercut! Lycka falls back against the cage and Jolevi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lycka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jolevi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!