PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soto Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rojas
vs
Jolevi

181 cm
30
161 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

167 cm
32
160 lbs
26 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jolevi misses its intended target.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jolevi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jolevi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Jolevi.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolevi misses with an uppercut.

Jolevi forces Rojas back against the cage and clinches.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Rojas's ribcage. Rojas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Jolevi.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas tries to break free but Jolevi pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jolevi.
We've been informed that Jolevi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Jolevi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands a left hand.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jolevi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Rojas pushes Jolevi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Rojas is rocked!
Jolevi tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas 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. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soto Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jolevi connects with a body shot that sends Rojas's belly button to the back.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Jolevi moved out of range.
Rojas sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.

Jolevi has managed to clinch.
Jolevi stops a takedown attempt from Rojas.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi prevents the takedown attempt.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jolevi lands a shot to the body.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Jolevi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Rojas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rojas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rojas has an active guard here but Jolevi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jolevi slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rojas won't allow Jolevi to pass to mount.
Rojas wants to improve his position but Jolevi is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Jolevi seems content to control.
Rojas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojas is in trouble now - Jolevi has advanced to mount!
Rojas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jolevi wants to take his opponent's back but Rojas doesn't allow it.
Jolevi wants to control the pace but Rojas is squirming around nicely.
Rojas is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Jolevi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jolevi counter with a right hand.

Jolevi closes the distance and clinches.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas tries to break free but Jolevi pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi lands a right hand.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rojas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jolevi after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jolevi pushes Rojas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi is working Rojas over against the cage.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jolevi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jolevi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rojas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jolevi is unloading with more strikes now! Rojas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!
A very excited looking Zoran Jolevi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.