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Highland Games 131 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Stepniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson has chosen RAP JIU-JITSU as his entrance music. Ricardo Gerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jakub Stepniewski 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Stepniewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepniewski gets a takedown into half guard.
Gerson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stepniewski is on him like a limpet, forcing Gerson back against the cage.
Stepniewski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerson is looking for a sweep. Stepniewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepniewski drops an elbow to the side of Gerson's head.
Gerson won't allow Stepniewski to pass to mount.
Stepniewski trying to control the action but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerson tries to get to full guard but Stepniewski has control of the leg.
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepniewski pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stepniewski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Gerson gets full guard.
Stepniewski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stepniewski scoring with some ground and pound.
Stepniewski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gerson 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.
Stepniewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepniewski has managed to get both his arms back between Gerson's legs - danger averted.
Stepniewski advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepniewski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gerson to see if he's OK.
Stepniewski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
Stepniewski trying to control the action but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Gerson regains half guard.
Stepniewski is working for a kimura but Gerson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stepniewski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepniewski is trying to control. Gerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerson.
Stepniewski landing with the ground and pound.
Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepniewski defends well.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepniewski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepniewski is aware though and is defending well.
Stepniewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is looking for a triangle but Stepniewski pushes his legs off easily.
Stepniewski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gerson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepniewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepniewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stepniewski defends well.
Gerson looks winded!
Stepniewski slips nicely into half guard.
Stepniewski is looking to take a break and control but Gerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gerson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stepniewski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stepniewski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stepniewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepniewski has managed to get both his arms back between Gerson's legs - danger averted.
Gerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepniewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerson looking for a guillotine here but Stepniewski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson trying to strike off his back.
Stepniewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepniewski trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Gerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stepniewski is aware though and is defending well.
Stepniewski chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepniewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stepniewski has managed to get both his arms back between Gerson's legs - danger averted.
Stepniewski scoring with some ground and pound.
Stepniewski postures up and lands a big shot to Gerson's brow.
Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stepniewski defends it easily.
Gerson has momentary wrist control but Stepniewski slips an elbow through the middle.
Stepniewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepniewski cracks Gerson with a solid left hand.
Stepniewski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gerson's guard.
Gerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepniewski wants to control but Gerson is keeping him busy.
Gerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerson is not content to let Stepniewski control the position.
Gerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerson is staying active underneath Stepniewski , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerson is looking to control Stepniewski 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerson avoid being mounted?
Gerson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stepniewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stepniewski is nestled in close to Gerson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Stepniewski is looking for a kimura but Gerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stepniewski to get the leverage.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Stepniewski drops an elbow to the side of Gerson's head.
Gerson is looking to control Stepniewski 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerson avoid being mounted?
Gerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stepniewski pulls his head out easily.
Gerson is breathing heavily.
Stepniewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stepniewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepniewski throws a strike but Gerson manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Stepniewski tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gerson!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Gerson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
The Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and The Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Kid lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson avoids the body shot from The Kid.
The Kid lands with a shot to the body.
The Kid digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Rodney Jackson has been cut.
The Kid connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Kid. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooh!!! The Kid has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! The Kid steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jackson is rocked!
The Kid lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jackson - he's out on his feet here! The Kid follows up with another monster hook that separates Jackson from consciousness! Jackson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! The Kid stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill The Kid!
After the fight, Bill The Kid 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordell Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Cordell Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cordell Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schopenhauer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
A head kick by Walker misses
and Schopenhauer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walker!
Schopenhauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schopenhauer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machiavelli Boutique logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaka KaSolomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hery Rabemananjara!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KaSolomon moves to clinch but Rabemananjara breaks away
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
KaSolomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but KaSolomon pushes him away.
KaSolomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabemananjara as he avoids it easily.
Rabemananjara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
KaSolomon swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rabemananjara counter with a right hand.
KaSolomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rabemananjara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KaSolomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KaSolomon moves to clinch but Rabemananjara breaks away
and Rabemananjara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon misses with a takedown
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaSolomon wants to clinch but Rabemananjara slips to the side
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice uppercut.
KaSolomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rabemananjara counters with a three punch combo that has KaSolomon backing up. KaSolomon nods at Rabemananjara to acknowledge the strikes.
KaSolomon with a poor takedown
and Rabemananjara counters by clinching up.
Rabemananjara lands a right hand that snaps the head of KaSolomon backwards.
Rabemananjara controlling the action here for a moment.
Rabemananjara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
KaSolomon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rabemananjara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
KaSolomon moves to clinch but Rabemananjara breaks away
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice uppercut.
KaSolomon pushes Rabemananjara up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rabemananjara - that landed with a thud.
KaSolomon jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of KaSolomon is proving hard to escape from.
KaSolomon working a defensive guard but Rabemananjara manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on KaSolomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rabemananjara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KaSolomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KaSolomon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabemananjara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rabemananjara tries to get to his feet but KaSolomon is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Rabemananjara in his guard.
KaSolomon is controlling Rabemananjara's posture.
KaSolomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rabemananjara's guard.
KaSolomon stays in close to Rabemananjara's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
KaSolomon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rabemananjara dives on top into guard.
Rabemananjara wants to stand and escape but instead KaSolomon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rabemananjara keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
KaSolomon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabemananjara is retaining full guard.
KaSolomon drops back looking for a leg! Rabemananjara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabemananjara manages to kick KaSolomon off! KaSolomon jumps back into Rabemananjara's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon stays in close to Rabemananjara's body and controls the position.
KaSolomon pushes down on Rabemananjara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Rabemananjara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabemananjara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
KaSolomon stalling.
KaSolomon wants to pass to mount but Rabemananjara is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hery Rabemananjara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka KaSolomon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rabemananjara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KaSolomon moves away.
The crowd cheers as Rabemananjara lands an impressive looking overhand right. KaSolomon doesn't seem phased though.
KaSolomon darts in looking for a takedown but Rabemananjara gets double underhooks and turns KaSolomon into the cage.
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Rabemananjara circles away easily
and Rabemananjara counters by moving into the clinch.
Rabemananjara lands with a left to the head.
Rabemananjara stalling the fight.
Rabemananjara stalling the fight.
Rabemananjara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Rabemananjara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaSolomon jumps guard and drags Rabemananjara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabemananjara wants to stand but KaSolomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
KaSolomon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
KaSolomon looking for a guillotine here but Rabemananjara defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara is looking to stand up but KaSolomon won't let him.
KaSolomon is trying to keep Rabemananjara in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabemananjara wants to stand but KaSolomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rabemananjara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing KaSolomon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rabemananjara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - KaSolomon pulls down on the head and he's put Rabemananjara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shaka KaSolomon!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka KaSolomon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korobeikin but Korobeikin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korobeikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurmaaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurmaaja feints the counter takedown.
Hurmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Korobeikin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Hurmaaja misses its intended target.
Korobeikin staying out of range there.
Korobeikin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hurmaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Korobeikin is holding on to half guard well.
Hurmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korobeikin's head.
Korobeikin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurmaaja.
Korobeikin 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hurmaaja in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hurmaaja lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmaaja trying to control from half guard but Korobeikin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Hurmaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Korobeikin is refusing to be controlled, as Hurmaaja sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Korobeikin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korobeikin is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja is nestled in close to Korobeikin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Korobeikin defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korobeikin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmaaja is nestled in close to Korobeikin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hurmaaja moves into full mount! Korobeikin won't be happy about that!
Hurmaaja looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hurmaaja with good strikes from the mount here!
Hurmaaja trying to control but Korobeikin is having none of it.
Hurmaaja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hurmaaja breaks from Korobeikin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Hurmaaja is working for a guillotine from mount but Korobeikin frees his head quite easily.
Korobeikin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja working the ground and pound effectively.
Hurmaaja is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hurmaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Massa Hurmaaja!
A relieved looking Massa Hurmaaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phillips might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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144 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Mauler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mauler counters with a nice right hand that sends Phillips toppling to the canvas! Phillips scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mauler finish him?!
Phillips is rocked!
Mauler connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Phillips out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sitko (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.
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Sitko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that Sitko ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitko also avoids with ease.
Thorvaldson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitko is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thorvaldson.
Sitko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sitko moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitko.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorvaldson.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by Thorvaldson.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitko lands a body punch.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson stalling in the clinch but Sitko improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorvaldson.
Nice body punch from Sitko - that landed with a thud.
Thorvaldson is breathing heavily.
Sitko lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorvaldson has been working on his balance at Bruize Brothaz, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sitko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorvaldson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sitko on the inside.
Thorvaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Sitko lands a body punch.
Sitko stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sitko.
Sitko slows down the pace here.
Sitko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Thorvaldson blocks an uppercut.
Sitko blocks an uppercut.
Thorvaldson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
Thorvaldson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sitko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitko.
Sitko avoiding damage.
Thorvaldson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitko backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
Thorvaldson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorvaldson manages to pull guard.
Thorvaldson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sitko doesn't defend quickly enough and Thorvaldson has managed to lock this one up! Can Sitko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thorvaldson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Johnny Sitko spoke after the fight, saying 'It is time to get back to the gym and come out stronger next time. Thank you all.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joy James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for James.
Laloosh scores with a decent looking hook.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James misses with a looping left.
Nuke Laloosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James cracks Laloosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James misses with a hook.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh throws a poor cross that misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
Laloosh misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James slips a straight right by Laloosh.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laloosh.
Laloosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laloosh motions for James to come forward. Laloosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Laloosh.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laloosh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Laloosh.
Laloosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laloosh connects with a body shot.
Laloosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James looks winded!
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laloosh lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laloosh.
Laloosh is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laloosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laloosh misses with a two punch combination.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Laloosh misses.
Laloosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laloosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laloosh looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Laloosh staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Laloosh swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laloosh looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws out a counter right but Laloosh avoids it with no problem.
Laloosh is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with the combination.
Laloosh throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Laloosh takes one on the button.
Laloosh misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Laloosh misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Laloosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a jab to Laloosh's midsection.
Laloosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laloosh slips a straight right by James.
Laloosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Laloosh is looking to counter punch.
Laloosh blocks a jab.
Laloosh thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Laloosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laloosh is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James scores with a hook.
James punishes Laloosh's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laloosh momentarily.
James looks to land a left hand but Laloosh moved out of range nicely.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laloosh throws a body shot but no joy.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Laloosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laloosh cracks James with a good jab.
James checks a leg kick.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looks to throw the jab but Laloosh is out of range.
Laloosh clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
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 Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laloosh cracks James with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Laloosh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning James to stand back up!
James is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Joy James has been cut.
Laloosh lands a nice looking body kick.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Laloosh finish him?
Laloosh digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James is aggressively charging in as Laloosh backs up avoiding any damage. Laloosh tosses out a jab and James runs right into it face first! James is out cold! Laloosh dropped down on all fours and is barking in James's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuke Laloosh!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuke Laloosh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cheeky Nandos. Hank Holmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
238 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Ysengrin's shoulder, as Ysengrin tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Pharaoh's Karma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ysengrin connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ysengrin lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
A jab lands there for Holmes.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin clobbers Holmes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ysengrin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holmes is rocked!
Ysengrin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Holmes's head, knocking him out cold! Ysengrin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ysengrin!
In his post fight interview, Dave Ysengrin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
160 lbs
24 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jolevi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jolevi misses with a body shot.
Silva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jolevi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jolevi lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Jolevi takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jolevi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jolevi manages to get underhooks.
Zoran Jolevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Silva.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Jolevi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Jolevi prevents the takedown attempt.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Silva prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jolevi prevents it.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jolevi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Jolevi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi prevents the takedown attempt.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva blocking some punches.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jolevi is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jolevi prevents it.
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva has Jolevi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jolevi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Jolevi misses.
Silva with the counter takedown but Jolevi avoids it easily.
Jolevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jolevi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jolevi swinging wildly here.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jolevi.
Jolevi clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Jolevi cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Zoran Jolevi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Jolevi lands a left hand.
Jolevi cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
A short body shot lands from Jolevi as the two fighters clinch.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jolevi.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jolevi gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jolevi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jolevi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jolevi is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jolevi down to the mat. Jolevi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zoran Jolevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Silva.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Jolevi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jolevi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoran Jolevi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jolevi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jolevi.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolevi finish him?
Jolevi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva 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?!
Jolevi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jolevi! Silva is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!
Zoran Jolevi is the new lightweight champion!
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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