PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 110 p4p, 14 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 294 p4p, 41 weight class). Stallion has chosen Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. Harvey Stallion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juraj Divisek's chin.

Divisek
vs
Stallion

178 cm
23
169 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

173 cm
24
166 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Stallion blocks the low kick.
Divisek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Stallion clinches up against the cage.

Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divisek throws a hook to the side of Stallion's head but Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt.
Divisek lands an overhand right.
Stallion fails with the takedown
and Divisek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Divisek tries to score with a low kick but Stallion moves his leg out of the way.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion wants to counter the offense by Divisek and move into the clinch position.
Divisek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Stallion stays in close to Divisek's body and controls the position.

Divisek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stallion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Stallion tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.

Divisek breaks the clinch.
Divisek misses with a hook.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek throws a lazy head kick

and Stallion counters with a single leg into guard. Divisek didn't expect that.

Divisek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stallion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Divisek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Divisek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stallion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stallion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Divisek with a body shot.
Stallion defending well as Divisek loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Stallion.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek misses with a straight right.
Stallion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
A big left from Divisek misses.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek misses with a looping left.
Stallion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses

and Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion stays in close to Divisek's body and controls the position.
Stallion won't allow Divisek to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Divisek manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Divisek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divisek lands a jab to Stallion's midsection.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stallion doesn't seem bothered though.
Divisek throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divisek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Stallion.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Donk. Divisek catches Stallion right on the button with a cross.
Divisek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divisek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek misses with a series of wild punches.
Stallion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion takes one to the side of the head.
Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Divisek sets himself, and Stallion steps forward looking for the clinch! Divisek avoids it this time.
Stallion works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Left hook, right uppercut from Stallion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Divisek, as that shot connected.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses

and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
Stallion taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stallion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juraj Divisek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion wants to control but Divisek is keeping him busy.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion controls the position.

Divisek throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Divisek's ribcage. Divisek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Divisek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Divisek controls his hands.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.

Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses

and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
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!

Stallion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Divisek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Divisek is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallion can do to turn this around?
Stallion tries to score with some ground and pound. Divisek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Divisek 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stallion blocks a leg kick.
Divisek misses with a lunging right hand

and Stallion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Divisek's guard.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion passes into half guard.

Stallion is trying to control. Divisek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stallion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Divisek sees it coming and defends easily.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Divisek is defending against the submission attempts here by Stallion.
Well, if Stallion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.
Divisek is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Divisek misses

and Stallion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stallion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stallion trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Divisek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stallion is controlling him.
Divisek keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Stallion stops Divisek from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Divisek pushes Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Divisek.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Stallion is trying to drag Divisek to the mat but Divisek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Divisek breaks the clinch.

Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Divisek tries to kick Stallion off in order to stand up. Stallion Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stallion wants to control but Divisek is keeping him busy.
Divisek pushes Stallion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stallion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion drags him back down.

Stallion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Divisek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Divisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.

Stallion is trying to get an arm triangle but Divisek is defending well.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stallion prevents Divisek from escaping the position.
Stallion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick.
Divisek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stallion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Divisek scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a body punch but Divisek moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Divisek misses its target.
Stallion slips a jab from Divisek.
Divisek looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Divisek moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Divisek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stallion's calf.
Stallion looks for a takedown but Divisek sprawls well.
Divisek slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Divisek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion fails with the takedown
and Divisek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divisek lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juraj Divisek did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Divisek swings widly with a right hand
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Divisek throws a right hand that misses
and Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Stallion coming out on top.
Stallion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek misses with a lunging right hand

and Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stallion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divisek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stallion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion prevents Divisek from getting back to his feet.

Divisek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stallion has a takedown stuffed.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Stallion checks it.
Stallion misses with a straight left.
Stallion moves away from the strike by Divisek.
Jab from Divisek.

Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.

Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Divisek misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stallion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion trying to control the action but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Stallion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Divisek to see if he's OK.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.
Stallion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stallion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Stallion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Divisek tries to escape but Stallion is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stallion working the ground and pound but Divisek is defending the strikes.
Stallion prevents Divisek from escaping the position.
Stallion controlling the position from side mount.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Stallion.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divisek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Divisek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

A big left from Divisek misses.
Divisek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Divisek lands a leg kick that knocks Stallion off balance momentarily.
Stallion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Divisek needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divisek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion digs a good body shot into Divisek's ribs.
Divisek lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divisek.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion jabs at Divisek's body.
Divisek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stallion's head backwards.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Stallion moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek is trying to push Stallion away but Stallion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stallion pulls guard effortlessly.

Divisek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stallion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divisek has managed to get both his arms back between Stallion's legs - danger averted.
Stallion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Divisek wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Stallion postures up and lands a big shot to Divisek's brow.
Divisek wants to stand but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Divisek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stallion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Stallion gets control of Divisek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Divisek gets to his feet - Stallion follows without any prompting.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Divisek keeps the fight on the outside.
Divisek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stallion dives in and grabs Divisek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Divisek pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Divisek misses with a leg kick

and Stallion counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Divisek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Divisek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divisek throws a lazy body kick

and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
Divisek is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion scoring with punches and elbows.
Divisek is trying to buck Stallion off.

Divisek throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
A countering left hand to the body from Stallion misses.
Stallion takes one to the chin there.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.

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 Juraj Divisek.
I think Divisek 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Juraj Divisek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.