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Event:
Highland Games 215
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moshington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jolevi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moshingtons head.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moshington blocks an uppercut.
Moshington tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moshington gets through Jolevi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Moshington pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jolevi pushes down on Moshington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Moshington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moshington throws a strike from the bottom but Jolevi passes into side control!
Moshington is looking to regain half guard here but Jolevi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jolevi wants to control but Moshington is keeping him busy.
Moshington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moshington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jolevi trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Moshington working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Jolevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Moshington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jolevi defends it easily.
Jolevi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jolevi trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Moshington has an active guard here but Jolevi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jolevi wants to free his trapped foot but Moshington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jolevi throws a lazy right hand but Moshington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolevi staying out of range there.
Jolevi misses with a hook. Moshington ducked under it nicely.
Moshington with a hook.
Jolevi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moshington is just out of range.
Moshington scores with a decent looking hook.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moshington. Beautiful body shot.
Jolevi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington throws a lazy right hand but Jolevi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moshington takes one to the chin there.
Moshington scores with a shot to the body.
Jolevi sizes up Moshington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jolevi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolevi.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Jolevi moves away and avoids it.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
Jolevi tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Jolevi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolevi misses with a series of wild punches.
Moshington throws a big counter combination but Jolevi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Jolevi saw that one coming.
Moshington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jolevi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moshington.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1-2. Moshington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jolevi wants to clinch up but Moshington keeps it at a distance.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moshington rather than just go for the knockout.
Moshington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Moshington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jolevi on the side of the head.
Jolevi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moshington counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jolevi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moshington moves forwards but Jolevi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolevi connects with a single shot there.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolevi.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington cracks Jolevi with a good jab.
Jolevi lands a lovely overhand right.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Jolevi moved out of range nicely.
Jolevi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Jolevi tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolevi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington connects with a right hand. Jolevi shakes it off.
Jolevi slips under a jab from Moshington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Jolevi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jolevi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Moshington.
Jolevi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Moshington misses
and Jolevi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jolevi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moshington throws out the jab.
Moshington lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolevi throws the left hand but Moshington avoids the punch easily.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moshington misses with a wild combination.
Jolevi misses with a right hand
and Moshington counters with a stiff right hand.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Moshington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jolevi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jolevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Jolevi slips a jab from Moshington.
Jolevi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jolevi misses.
A big right from Jolevi misses.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Moshington throws a lazy uppercut
and Jolevi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moshington scores with a punch to the head.
Jolevi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moshington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jolevi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jolevi.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolevi.
Moshington fails to land with a series of punches.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moshington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolevi throws a nice looking combination but Moshington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jolevi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jolevi! But no joy.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Jolevi.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi slips a jab from Moshington.
Moshington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jolevi.
Moshington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jolevi's head.
Moshington takes a swing at Jolevi's ribcage but misses.
Moshington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jolevi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jolevi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jolevi connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolevi.
A lazy left from Jolevi finds it's target.#ROC2#
Moshington is rocked!
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jolevi can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolevi slips a straight right by Moshington.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moshington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jolevi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moshington throws a hook but Jolevi blocks it.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Jolevi tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Moshington throws a hook to the side of Jolevi's head but Jolevi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Jolevi backs away looking to recover.
Moshington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jolevi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jolevi moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.
Jolevi scores with a nice head shot.
Moshington swings for the body but Jolevi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi slips under a jab.
Jolevi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jolevi lands with a straight right. Moshington didn't see that one coming.
Jolevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jolevi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Nice cross by Jolevi.#T1#
Jolevi moves out of range as Moshington strikes.
Jolevi walks into a straight right hand from Moshington.
Jolevi dodges the punch combination from Moshington.
Jolevi swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington takes a swing at Jolevi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Jolevi misses.
A jab from Jolevi finds it's way through Moshington's defenses.
Jolevi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Moshington lands with a shot to the body.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jolevi misses the jab.
Moshington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Moshington sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.#T2#
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi takes a swing at Moshington's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington lands a lovely overhand right.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moshington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Moshington there.
Jolevi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moshington. Moshington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moshington cracks Jolevi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moshington misses with a straight left.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jolevi pushes Moshington up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington had his way with Zoran Jolevi in that round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jolevi moves in looking to clinch but Moshington pushes him off.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Jolevi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Jolevi saw that one coming.
Jolevi misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Jolevi.
Jolevi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moshington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jolevi.#CL2#
Jolevi moves into range and clinches up with Moshington.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Moshington controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Moshington scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
I was talking to Moshington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Moshington.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Moshington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Moshington misses the shot to the body.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jolevi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jolevi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Jolevi.
Moshington feints a jab promting Jolevi to slip. Moshington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jolevi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moshington punishes Jolevi's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moshington works over Jolevi's head and body with a nice combination.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington lands a head shot.
Moshington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Moshington misses.
Moshington throws a jab when Jolevi was well out of range.
Jolevi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jolevi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jolevi connects with the punch.#CL2#
Jolevi rushes Moshington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Moshington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jolevi rushes Moshington and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoran Jolevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Moshington.
I think Moshington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Moshington!
George Moshington gave a mention to King of Fists in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Michaels drives through and clinches with Jolevi against the cage.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michaels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Michaels.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Michaels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jolevi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Jolevi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Michaels 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.
Michaels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michaels wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Michaels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
Michaels digs a right hand underneath Jolevi's ribcage. Jolevi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels lands a nice elbow.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jolevi up against the cage.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels throws an elbow but it misses.
Michaels tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Michaels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Michaels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolevi scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Michaels misses with an elbow over the top.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Jolevi 's eye.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike.
Michaels lands a nice elbow.
Michaels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Jolevi improves position.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Michaels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jolevi checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses.
Michaels works on Jolevi's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Jolevi improves position.
Jolevi lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jolevi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Michaels misses with an elbow strike.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Jolevi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Michaels throws an elbow but it misses.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jolevi as Michaels tries to tie him up.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Michaels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a body shot.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolevi connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
Michaels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Michaels - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Jolevi saw that one coming. #T2#
Jolevi lands a jab to the head.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
A short left from Jolevi.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Jolevi presses Michaels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels trying to stall but Jolevi improves his position.
Michaels tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
#T3#
Jolevi takes an elbow to the temple.
Michaels tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
Michaels looking to slow down the pace here.
Jolevi has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels trying to control the position but instead, Jolevi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Michaels into the cage.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Jolevi cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Kristian Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels throws an elbow but it misses.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Michaels prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Jolevi.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Jolevi pushes Michaels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Jolevi in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Michaels stuns Jolevi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jolevi pushes Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels tries to break free but Jolevi pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jolevi.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
Michaels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Michaels tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi avoids the elbow strike from Michaels, against the cage.
Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels digs a right hand underneath Jolevi's ribcage. Jolevi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Jolevi letting Michaels take a breather here.
Michaels presses Jolevi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jolevi clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Jolevi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jolevi avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jolevi gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Jolevi is controlling him.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Michaels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Michaels throws an elbow but misses.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Michaels wants to stall.
Jolevi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jolevi scores with a hook.
Michaels misses with a straight left.
Jolevi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michaels doesn't seem bothered though.
Zoran Jolevi is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jolevi scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels lands with a nice body kick.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolevi finish him?
Michaels throws a right and a left that Jolevi avoids nicely.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses.
Jolevi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jolevi.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Jolevi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Jolevi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Jolevi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jolevi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Jolevi!
After the fight, Zoran Jolevi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jolevi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shango.
Jolevi misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Shango decides to pull guard.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Jolevi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Jolevi from controlling successfully.
Jolevi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jolevi slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Shango works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jolevi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jolevi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shango seems keen to control Jolevi's posture.
Jolevi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jolevi wants to pass the guard but Shango is keeping the position.
Jolevi advances position into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shango is not content to let Jolevi control the position.
Shango tries to bench press Jolevi off him but Jolevi keeps the position.
Jolevi trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango holds on to Jolevi's head and controls the position momentarily.
Shango is looking to regain half guard here but Jolevi keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jolevi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shango will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shango is trying to get back to half guard.
Shango can't do much from the bottom here.
Jolevi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shango keeps working.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shango takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jolevi misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shango is pushing down on Jolevi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jolevi is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango wants to control but Jolevi is keeping him busy.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but Jolevi defends it.
Shango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Jolevi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jolevi connects with a crisp jab.
Jolevi misses with a double jab.
Shango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jolevi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away.
Jolevi darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Shango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango trying to control but Jolevi is working from the bottom.
Jolevi is controlling Shango's posture.
Shango passes into half guard. #T1#
Jolevi is trying to get back to full guard.
Jolevi is concentrating on defense, preventing Shango from advancing position. #SUB2#
Shango is working for a kimura but Jolevi is defending it quite comfortably.
Jolevi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shango is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jolevi! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shango wants to control the pace but Jolevi is squirming around nicely.
Shango might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jolevi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Shango is working for a guillotine from mount but Jolevi frees his head quite easily.
Shango punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Jolevi tries to hold on but Shango postures up.#SUB2#
Shango moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jolevi has worked his arm free - good work by Jolevi!
#SUB2#
Shango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but Jolevi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shango content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shango working away.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shango trying to control the position but Jolevi is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jolevi trying to control but Shango flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shango misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Shango is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jolevi is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Highland Games 195
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Shabazz is out of range.
Jolevi throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jolevi jabs Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Jolevi as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Jolevi moves into the clinch.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Jolevi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Shabazz.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Jolevi lands a right hand.
Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
Shabazz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shabazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Jolevi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jolevi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Jolevi blocks with his arms.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Shabazz.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Shabazz.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Jolevi.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
A short left from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
Shabazz trying to stall but Jolevi improves his position.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Shabazz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zoran Jolevi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jolevi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Shabazz clinches up with Jolevi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jolevi.
A hook to the body from Jolevi.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Jolevi lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Shabazz is rocked!
Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolevi finish him?
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
A short left from Jolevi.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
#T3#
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz is trying to stall.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Jolevi dodges an elbow strike from Shabazz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shabazz throws an elbow but misses.
Zoran Jolevi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike.
Shabazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Jolevi drops Shabazz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shabazz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jolevi creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Shabazz out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoran Jolevi!
Zoran Jolevi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
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. #CL2#
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.
#T1#
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!#ROC2#
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.#T2#
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.#CL2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
Jolevi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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.
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