Julian Lane Knocks Down Gorjan Slaveski Twice, Clinches Welterweight Title

Julian Lane has come a great distance from his “Let me bang, bro” days on The Final Fighter.

On Saturday evening, Lane captured his first world title, defeating Gorjan Slaveski by way of unanimous determination at BKFC 79 to grow to be the promotion’s new welterweight champion.

Whereas Slaveski discovered some success through the five-round affair, it was Lane who landed the extra vital blows. With little greater than a minute to go within the third spherical, Lane knocked down Slaveski with a wonderfully timed counter proper hand.

Slaveski answered the depend, however ended up consuming mat as soon as once more mere seconds within the fifth. Once more, he answered the referee’s 10-count. Clearly down on the scorecards, Slaveski tried a late-round flurry, however he was unable to land a Hail Mary end, taking us to the scorecards for an all-too apparent determination.

Official Outcome: Julian Lane def. Gorjan Slaveski by way of unanimous determination (49-44, 48-45, 49-44) to win the BKFC welterweight championship.

Try Highlights From Gorjan Slaveski vs. Julian Lane at BKFC 79: