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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.#SUB#
Michael Levesque stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mason throws up his legs and catches Michael Levesque in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Michael Levesque tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mason! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bea Mason!
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a big head kick but Michael Levesque shrugs it off.
Miyamoto cracks the inside of Michael Levesque's front leg. #TD#
Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miyamoto looking to control.
#SUB#
Michael Levesque has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michael Levesque's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque working a defensive guard but Miyamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Michael Levesque tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
What's Michael Levesque going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Michael Levesque tries to bench press Miyamoto off him but Miyamoto keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyamoto wants to control but Michael Levesque is keeping him busy.
Miyamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyamoto on the ground.
Michael Levesque tries to buck Miyamoto off but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Miyamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael Levesque keeps working.
Michael Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but Michael Levesque is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Miyamoto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto misses with a combination
#TD#
so Michael Levesque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michael Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michael Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael Levesque looking to sit in guard and control but Miyamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Miyamoto postures up.
Michael Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Michael Levesque, not yet.
Miyamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Michael Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Miyamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Michael Levesque has a closed guard, preventing Miyamoto from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael Levesque is striking from the bottom but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Michael Levesque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael Levesque defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyamoto enables Michael Levesque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Miyamoto wriggles free and stands up.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyamoto scores with a head kick.
Miyamoto avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Miyamoto scores with a hook.#TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyamoto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Michael Levesque wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position.
Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Michael Levesque sits in half guard.
Michael Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Miyamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Miyamoto is looking to control Michael Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyamoto avoid being mounted?
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michael Levesque trying to control from half guard but Miyamoto is working away.
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michael Levesque is taking a breather. Miyamoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
#SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Michael Levesque there.
Michael Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyamoto is just riding it out for now. Michael Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Michael Levesque trying to mount his opponent but Miyamoto defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Michael Levesque.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Michael Levesque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyamoto is pressing down on Michael Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Miyamoto keeps moving.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Miyamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyamoto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Michael Levesque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miyamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael Levesque.#TD#
Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael Levesque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Michael Levesque tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well.
Michael Levesque lands some shots froms side control.
Michael Levesque landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Michael Levesque cracks Miyamoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael Levesque working the body and head with strikes.
Michael Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Miyamoto is letting Michael Levesque control him for a moment.
Michael Levesque trying to control the position but Miyamoto is working away.
Michael Levesque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyamoto some visible discomfort.
Miyamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Levesque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Levesque blocks the strikes from Miyamoto.
#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael Levesque lands a nice short elbow.
Michael Levesque controlling the pace.
Michael Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michael Levesque content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michael Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael Levesque is one step ahead there. #T3#
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Michael Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyamoto dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully.
Michael Levesque keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T4#
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Miyamoto controlling him for the moment.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Miyamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael Levesque's guard. #SU2#
Miyamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Michael Levesque to stand up.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Michael Levesque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque working the ground and pound.
Miyamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Michael Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Michael Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael Levesque 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Michael Levesque!
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Event:
IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ram swings for the body but Michael Levesque moves out of range.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Levesque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown
and Ram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Levesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ram is fending him off so far but Michael Levesque persists. Nope, Ram circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in and bounces Ram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Ram pushes Michael Levesque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##TD2#
Michael Levesque throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ram was covering up waiting for the punch and Michael Levesque finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michael Levesque postures up in Ram's guard and throws a big left but Ram blocks it.
Ram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michael Levesque is controlling him. #ES#
Ram wriggles free and stands up.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ram just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Michael Levesque drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Michael Levesque showed some decent athleticism there.
Michael Levesque missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michael Levesque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque looks to land a strike but Ram avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michael Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Ram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Michael Levesque has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michael Levesque is trying to drag Ram to the mat but Ram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Ram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
Michael Levesque is working for takedown but Ram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Levesque being controlled against the cage.
Ram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michael Levesque up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ram taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ram for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Levesque darts in looking for a takedown but Ram gets double underhooks and turns Michael Levesque into the cage.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Levesque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ram's waist but Ram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michael Levesque off to one side.
Battle Ram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael Levesque tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ram defends well and Michael Levesque ends up having to push Ram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battle Ram dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
and Ram counters with a nice body shot.
Michael Levesque looks for a takedown but Ram sprawls well.
Ram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Ram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Battle Ram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Michael Levesque.
Ram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ram sizes up Michael Levesque with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Levesque is breathing heavily.
Michael Levesque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michael Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Michael Levesque is rocked!
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Levesque is still on wobbly legs! Can Ram finish him?
Battle Ram is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michael Levesque's head.
Michael Levesque tries for a takedown but Ram circles away easily
and Ram counters with a big right hand! Oh Michael Levesque is in trouble here! Ram follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Ram!
Battle Ram gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Head moves out of range as Michael Levesque throws a body kick.
Michael Levesque looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head 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.
Michael Levesque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Head.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michael Levesque's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Head steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Head counters with a takedown into side control.
Michael Levesque tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.#SU2#
Head decides to stand back up.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Levesque shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Head pinned against the cage. Head gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Head with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A punch combination from Michael Levesque misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Michael Levesque down. #TD#
Michael Levesque throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Michael Levesque is in Head's guard.#ES2#
Head pushes Michael Levesque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Michael Levesque throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Michael Levesque was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Head regains half guard.
Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michael Levesque's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michael Levesque's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Michael Levesque just trying to survive but Head is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Michael Levesque tries to escape the position.
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Head is working the ground and pound. Can Michael Levesque escape?
Michael Levesque tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Head is working for a rear naked choke. Michael Levesque is not defending it well and Head has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Michael Levesque refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Michael Levesque's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crack Head!
During a confident post fight interview, Crack Head thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Kobra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Michael Levesque avoids it well.
Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael Levesque paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Michael Levesque feints and as Kobra raises his hands in defense, Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kobra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobra thuds a left hand into Michael Levesque's body.
Michael Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra.
Kobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Levesque fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobra lands with a straight right. Michael Levesque didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Kobra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobra defends it nicely.
Michael Levesque moves out of range of the body kick.
Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra connects with the punch.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque misses the jab.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michael Levesque or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra, which made it look bad.
Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown.
Kobra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Kobra as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque misses with a few strikes there.
As Michael Levesque backs off Kobra throws a huge counter combo but Michael Levesque manages to avoid it all.
Kobra scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Levesque is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michael Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Kobra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael Levesque backwards. #BC2#
Kobra manages to break the clinch.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt - Kobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kobra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michael Levesque misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Michael Levesque scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Kobra pushes Michael Levesque off and gets back to his feet.
Michael Levesque is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobra.
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!
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobra lands a jab.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobra as he jumps to the side.
Michael Levesque is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Kobra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Kobra slaps away a takedown attempt from Michael Levesque, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Levesque leaves Kobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Levesque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Michael Levesque's head.
Michael Levesque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Kobra tries to sprawl out of it but Michael Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kobra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kobra.
Michael Levesque misses with a double jab
and Kobra counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kobra throws a nice looking combination but Michael Levesque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra looks to land a body kick but Michael Levesque moved away.
Nice shot lands for Kobra.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Kobra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kobra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kobra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michael Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael Levesque in side control, throwing shots but Kobra defends.
Kobra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kobra taking some punishment here, with Michael Levesque in his half guard. #T1#
Michael Levesque with the ground and pound but Kobra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michael Levesque is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobra has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kobra holds on and takes a little breather.
Michael Levesque with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobra has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kobra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Kobra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Kobra!#REVB##SUB#
Michael Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobra defends well.
Kobra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Kobra from controlling successfully.
Kobra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Kobra postures up in Michael Levesque's guard and throws a big left but Michael Levesque blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael Levesque shoots and misses
and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael Levesque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael Levesque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michael Levesque somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kobra! But no joy.
Kobra lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael Levesque off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Michael Levesque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kobra works Michael Levesque's body with a nice hook.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick and Michael Levesque moves out of range easily.
Michael Levesque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown
and Michael Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael Levesque fails to land the takedown.
Kobra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michael Levesque.
Kobra cracks Michael Levesque with a good jab.
Michael Levesque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobra to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Kobra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Levesque looks to land a right hand but Kobra moved out of range.
Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michael Levesque tries to move into range but Kobra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael Levesque doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Kobra.
Kobra looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael Levesque has his takedown stuffed
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobra.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobra as he avoids it easily.
Kobra lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michael Levesque prevents a body shot from Kobra.
Michael Levesque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice left hand lands by Kobra.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobra avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Kobra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kobra jabs at Michael Levesque's body.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Kobra lands a jab.
Michael Levesque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobra dips to his left and cracks Michael Levesque with an uppercut!
Michael Levesque fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Kobra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobra tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobra to the ground. Kobra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kobra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael Levesque takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Levesque blocks the body kick.
Kobra misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Michael Levesque with that takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Michael Levesque
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand.
Kobra stuffs the takedown attempt from Michael Levesque. Michael Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Kobra.
Michael Levesque misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobra counters with a left and a right that stings Michael Levesque.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
#T4#
Kobra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kobra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Kobra.
Michael Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Kobra connects with a looping right hand.
Kobra lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobra is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gin Kobra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Michael Levesque is predictable there
and Kobra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Kobra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kobra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Kobra!
Gin Kobra 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.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 4
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Michael Levesque.
#CUT#
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.#TD2#
Nikolai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolai stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.#SUB#
Michael Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikolai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikolai is working Michael Levesque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolai stands and throws Michael Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michael Levesque throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nikolai working the head and body with strikes.
Nikolai scoring with punches and elbows. #T1##SUB2#
Nikolai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michael Levesque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Michael Levesque is looking for a sweep.
Michael Levesque is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikolai connects with a decent elbow.
Nikolai works to advance to full mount. Michael Levesque defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michael Levesque throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nikolai prevents Michael Levesque from getting the reversal.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikolai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Nikolai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael Levesque is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Michael Levesque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolai on the ground.
Nikolai controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael Levesque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Michael Levesque is bucking up trying to escape but Nikolai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nikolai. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Nikolai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Nikolai postures up.#SUB2#
Michael Levesque has left one of his arms exposed and Nikolai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Michael Levesque screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Manelito shows good takedown defense.
Manelito looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Michael Levesque closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manelito's guard.
Michael Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michael Levesque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manelito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michael Levesque content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manelito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard.
Manelito keeping moving, preventing Michael Levesque from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Levesque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michael Levesque is working Manelito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Manelito is rocked!#T1#
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Manelito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael Levesque postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Manelito covers up, he's hurt! Michael Levesque keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Michael Levesque and the ref steps in to end the fight! Michael Levesque can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Michael Levesque!
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Event:
IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moizoos flicks out a counter leg kick but Michael Levesque steps away.
Moizoos lands with a nice body punch.
Michael Levesque with a poor takedown
enabling Moizoos to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moizoos's guard.
Michael Levesque content to stall in guard here.
Moizoos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moizoos wants to stand up but Michael Levesque is controlling him.
Moizoos trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Michael Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moizoos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Michael Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michael Levesque lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moizoos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moizoos's head.
Michael Levesque throws a big right hand that misses.
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard.
Michael Levesque is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moizoos's head.
Moizoos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michael Levesque controls the pace.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Michael Levesque is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael Levesque stopping the sweep attempt from Moizoos.
Michael Levesque connects with a couple of short punches.
Michael Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michael Levesque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michael Levesque controlling from the top position.
Moizoos is trying to control the position but Michael Levesque postures up. #T3#
Michael Levesque is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Michael Levesque distracts Moizoos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moizoos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque chips away with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque works over Moizoos with some ground and pound from guard.
Michael Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moizoos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael Levesque postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michael Levesque postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michael Levesque distracts Moizoos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Michael Levesque is in close to Moizoos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moizoos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michael Levesque controls the pace.
Michael Levesque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michael Levesque is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moizoos trying to keep a closed guard but Michael Levesque is proving a slippery customer.
Moizoos has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Moizoos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michael Levesque controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Michael Levesque dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Levesque shoots for a takedown but Moizoos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Levesque dodges the punch combination from Moizoos.
A big left from Moizoos misses.
Moizoos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moizoos tries to bum rush Michael Levesque with a series of wild strikes but Michael Levesque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moizoos avoids the body shot from Michael Levesque.
It seemed like Moizoos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Levesque shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael Levesque throws a lazy head kick
and Moizoos counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Moizoos counters with a nice right hand that sends Michael Levesque toppling to the canvas! Michael Levesque scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moizoos finish him?!#ROC2#
Michael Levesque is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moizoos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michael Levesque closes the distance and clinches up with Moizoos, looking for a takedown. Michael Levesque pushes Moizoos against the cage but Moizoos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moizoos avoids a kick to the body.
Moizoos unleashes a big counter combination but Michael Levesque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moizoos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michael Levesque is out of range.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Michael Levesque misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Michael Levesque feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michael Levesque trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moizoos looking to control.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michael Levesque's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael Levesque lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michael Levesque scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moizoos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michael Levesque distracts Moizoos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michael Levesque sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moizoos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michael Levesque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michael Levesque seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moizoos for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Michael Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moizoos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moizoos has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michael Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael Levesque stands up over Moizoos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Levesque missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michael Levesque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moizoos can do to turn this around?
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Michael Levesque is stalling in the full guard.
Michael Levesque throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moizoos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moizoos cracks Michael Levesque with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moizoos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Moizoos slaps away a takedown attempt from Michael Levesque, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Michael Levesque throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moizoos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Michael Levesque is in Moizoos's guard.
Michael Levesque works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Michael Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michael Levesque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Michael Levesque there. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is looking for a kimura but Moizoos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michael Levesque to get the leverage.
Michael Levesque throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michael Levesque is controlling the pace.
Michael Levesque landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibrahim Moizoos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Michael Levesque drops his hands momentarily and Moizoos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michael Levesque throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moizoos's waist but Moizoos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michael Levesque off to one side.
Moizoos throws a jab when Michael Levesque was well out of range.
Michael Levesque half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moizoos throws a front kick aimed at Michael Levesque's knee but Michael Levesque avoids it well.
Moizoos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Moizoos does no damage. #TD#
Moizoos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of elbows.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moizoos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque prevents Moizoos from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael Levesque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael Levesque postures up and lands a big shot to Moizoos's brow. #T1#
Michael Levesque working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michael Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michael Levesque passes Moizoos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Moizoos's temple.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
Michael Levesque lands strikes from half guard.
Michael Levesque drops an elbow to the side of Moizoos's head. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Moizoos's temple.
Michael Levesque winds up and cracks Moizoos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael Levesque lands a nice short elbow.
Michael Levesque lands strikes from half guard.
Moizoos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moizoos taking some punishment here, with Michael Levesque in his half guard.
Moizoos is looking for a sweep. Michael Levesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Moizoos's temple.
Michael Levesque scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moizoos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michael Levesque tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Michael Levesque scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michael Levesque lands a big shot there that rocks Moizoos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Michael Levesque scoring with strikes but Moizoos is staying in there.
Michael Levesque is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Moizoos is rocked!
Moizoos taking shots to the head.
Moizoos is still in real trouble! Can Michael Levesque finish him?
Michael Levesque connects with a bit shot that sees Moizoos covering up! More strikes from Michael Levesque and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Michael Levesque is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Michael Levesque!
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michael Levesque to the mat! Michael Levesque manages to get full guard.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michael Levesque punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
Michael Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque trying to control here.
#T1#
Michael Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control the action but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.#T2#
Michael Levesque goes for a double leg but Panda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Panda continues to drive forward.
Michael Levesque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panda tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panda to the ground. Panda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Levesque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Panda clinches up with Michael Levesque and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Michael Levesque drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda controls Michael Levesque momentarily but Michael Levesque frees himself.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is trying to control. Michael Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Panda prevents Michael Levesque from improving his position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Panda control the position.
Michael Levesque moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael Levesque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michael Levesque trying to strike off his back.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dream Panda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Panda looks for a takedown but Michael Levesque sprawls well.#TD#
Panda gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Levesque controlling from the top position.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Panda!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Michael Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Michael Levesque is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Michael Levesque is keeping the position.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael Levesque throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael Levesque scores with a head kick. Panda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Panda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque. #T3#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Michael Levesque gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Michael Levesque is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
Panda tries to land knees in the clinch but Michael Levesque avoids the damage to the body.
Michael Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Michael Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Panda is pushing down on Michael Levesque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael Levesque is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda blocks the strikes from Michael Levesque.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michael Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda wants to pass to mount but Michael Levesque is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dream Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Michael Levesque tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Michael Levesque in a clinch.
#TD2#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Michael Levesque to the mat.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michael Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. #T1#
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Michael Levesque wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michael Levesque there!
Michael Levesque wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to control but Michael Levesque wriggling away.
Panda avoids the attempt from Michael Levesque to control.#T2#
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Levesque is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Michael Levesque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
Panda has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Panda blocks Michael Levesque's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Michael Levesque throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Michael Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.
#T4##SUB2#
Panda working for the choke.
Panda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Michael Levesque.
Panda controlling well, preventing Michael Levesque from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dream Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dream Panda!
Dream Panda gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC VI
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Michael Levesque bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman struggling a bit here.
Chugman manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Michael Levesque is tapping! Great win for Chugman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
VTT 2: OBT Total Elimination
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Michael Levesque sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Michael Levesque drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Escobar pushes Michael Levesque off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Michael Levesque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Michael Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomassio Escobar.
Michael Levesque misses with an uppercut
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael Levesque has Escobar pressed against the ropes, preventing Escobar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Michael Levesque has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michael Levesque as Escobar tries to tie him up. #T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michael Levesque tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michael Levesque to the ground. Michael Levesque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Escobar gets caught napping as Michael Levesque dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Escobar uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Michael Levesque 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.
Michael Levesque preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Michael Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar looks winded!
Michael Levesque lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Levesque postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michael Levesque has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michael Levesque is stalling in the full guard.
Michael Levesque wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Michael Levesque is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michael Levesque scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of elbows.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Escobar wants to stand but Michael Levesque is controlling the position.
Escobar has his hands on Michael Levesque's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Michael Levesque looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Michael Levesque stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Levesque is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Michael Levesque landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Escobar is rocked!#SUB#
Michael Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar is still in real trouble! Can Michael Levesque finish him?
Michael Levesque prevents Escobar from getting back to his feet.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Michael Levesque from controlling successfully.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Michael Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Michael Levesque cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michael Levesque postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Escobar covers up, he's hurt! Michael Levesque keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Michael Levesque and the ref steps in to end the fight! Michael Levesque can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Michael Levesque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Troot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Michael Levesque happy to just control the position for now.
Michael Levesque blocks the strikes from Troot.
Troot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michael Levesque off and has taken his back!
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Michael Levesque's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Troot is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Michael Levesque won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Troot off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hesekiel Troot!
Hesekiel Troot decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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