PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shabazz
vs
Jolevi

176 cm
27
163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
160 lbs
17 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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GREEN!160
Mohito Fightwear

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch but Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jolevi. Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jolevi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jolevi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shabazz's hands.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
Jolevi digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Shabazz is out of range.
Jolevi is looking to clinch but Shabazz is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi throws a shot to the body.
Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Jolevi throws a jab when Shabazz was well out of range.
Jolevi throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Shabazz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jolevi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jolevi avoids it.
Knees to the body from Shabazz.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.

Shabazz breaks the clinch.
Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jolevi. Jolevi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi looks to land a left hand but Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
Shabazz tries to counter with a takedown but Jolevi is quick to defend against it.
Jolevi throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily.

Shabazz scores with a takedown into Jolevi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi pulls Shabazz in to control the position.
Shabazz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi tries to bench press Shabazz off him but Shabazz keeps the position.
Shabazz tries to advance to mount but Jolevi denies him.
Jolevi tries to improve position but can't.
Shabazz trying to control the position but Jolevi is working away.
Jolevi wants to control but Shabazz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz wants to take a breather but Jolevi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shabazz.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Jolevi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shabazz wants to pass the guard but Jolevi is keeping the position.

Jolevi looking for a guillotine here but Shabazz defends easily.
Shabazz passes Jolevi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shabazz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jolevi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jolevi moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zoran Jolevi will probably get the nod.
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.

Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jolevi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabazz. Shabazz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shabazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jolevi.
A slow jab from Jolevi misses its intended target.
Shabazz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jolevi moves into the clinch.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jolevi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Shabazz is working for takedown but Jolevi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jolevi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
Jolevi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jolevi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Jolevi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi works on Shabazz's body with a couple of short punches.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi throws a head punch that misses.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a nice uppercut.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Jolevi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Jolevi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz tries to circle away but Jolevi has him pinned against the cage.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jolevi.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jolevi misses with the head strike.
Jolevi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Jolevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Jolevi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jolevi lands with a cross.

Shabazz is rocked!
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jolevi counter with a right hand.
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Jolevi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shabazz seems to have got his legs back now.
Danga de danga de dang - Shabazz scores with a four punch combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shabazz.
Jolevi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi digs a good hook to Shabazz's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jolevi tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jolevi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shabazz's head backwards.
Jolevi is looking to clinch.
Shabazz throws a series of punches but Jolevi avoids them all with ease.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jolevi cracks a nice hook into Shabazz's ribs.
Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jolevi throws a series of punches but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jolevi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jolevi.
Shabazz throws a series of punches but Jolevi moves out of range.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Jolevi's shoulder, as Jolevi tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Jolevi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shabazz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jolevi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jolevi misses with a hook.
Shabazz throwing a counter right hand but Jolevi manages to avoid it.
Jolevi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shabazz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shabazz is looking to wear down Jolevi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Jolevi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shabazz.
Jolevi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jolevi lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jolevi misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Shabazz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jolevi has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jolevi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jolevi avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Jolevi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Jolevi moves in looking to clinch but Shabazz pushes him off.
Jolevi throws a right hand that Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabazz also avoids with ease.

Shabazz clinches with his opponent.
Jolevi misses with some punches.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Shabazz's ribcage. Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Shabazz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shabazz or not.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike.
Shabazz prevents a body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shabazz or not.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jolevi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jolevi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jolevi is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz 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.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabazz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jolevi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jolevi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jolevi finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jolevi misses with a body shot.

Jolevi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Jolevi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jolevi sizes up Shabazz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jolevi misses with a looping left.
Jolevi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
A countering left hand to the body from Jolevi misses.
Jolevi blocks a jab.
Jolevi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolevi.
Shabazz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Jolevi coming out on top.
Jolevi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shabazz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Jolevi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi digs a good body shot into Shabazz's ribs.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jolevi drops Shabazz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shabazz! Jolevi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi! Zoran Jolevi retains his lightweight title!
Zoran Jolevi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.