PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Jihadov (ranked 3504 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Max Termassus (ranked 481 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jihadov
vs
Termassus

179 cm
25
202
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
21
218
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salim Jihadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Termassus!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Termassus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jihadov swinging wildly here.
Jihadov avoids the body shot from Termassus.
Some wild striking there from Jihadov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Termassus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Termassus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Termassus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jihadov on his heels. He'll look to pass Jihadov's guard now, I'm sure.

Jihadov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihadov scores with a one two! Termassus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
Jihadov throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Termassus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jihadov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jihadov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Termassus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jihadov's half guard.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.
Jihadov is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Termassus lands a nice short elbow.
Jihadov is trying to stand up here but Termassus is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Termassus.
Jihadov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Termassus scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Termassus stalling.
Jihadov has hold of Termassus's hands but Termassus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Termassus slips a nice elbow through Jihadov's hands, connecting with Jihadov's forehead.
Jihadov is trying to stand.
Termassus working the head and body with strikes.
Termassus stops Jihadov from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov is trying to escape back to his feet but Termassus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Termassus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Termassus scoring with punches and elbows.
Jihadov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Jihadov sneaks out the side door and pushes Termassus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jihadov misses with a double jab.
Termassus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jihadov avoids it really well and circles away.
Termassus misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Termassus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Jihadov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Termassus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Termassus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Termassus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Termassus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Termassus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Termassus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Termassus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Termassus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihadov throws a big counter combination but Termassus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Termassus gets a double leg takedown into Jihadov's guard.
Jihadov is looking to stand up but Termassus isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihadov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Termassus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Termassus stops Jihadov from standing up.
Jihadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
Jihadov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Termassus manages to move to mount!
Termassus won't let Jihadov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihadov taking shots to the head.
Jihadov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Termassus with good strikes from the mount here!
Termassus breaks from Jihadov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Jihadov is rocked!
Termassus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jihadov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Termassus lands with some strikes.
Oh Jihadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Termassus postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jihadov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Termassus around the waist but Termassus pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Termassus is the winner by TKO! Termassus jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Termassus!
An out of breath Max Termassus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.