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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Levangasti (ranked 1434 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Josiah Frank (ranked 186 p4p, 193 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josiah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frank as he avoids it easily.
Frank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levangasti's hands.
Levangasti looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
Levangasti avoids the body shot from Frank.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Levangasti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levangasti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frank tries to avoid it but Levangasti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frank to the ground. Frank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Levangasti is out of range.
Levangasti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levangasti shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank sprawls well. He's pushed Levangasti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Levangasti momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Levangasti shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Levangasti shoots in.
Frank lands with a right hand.
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frank did well to prevent Levangasti getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Frank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levangasti controlling the pace.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but Frank is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank tries to kick Levangasti off but Levangasti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levangasti is taking a breather. Frank 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.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti is taking a breather. Frank 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levangasti.
Frank catches Levangasti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Levangasti on the side of the head.
Frank connects with a single shot there.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Frank throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
Josiah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levangasti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Levangasti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josiah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levangasti circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank misses with a hook. Levangasti ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Levangasti misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levangasti has time to react.
Frank cracks Levangasti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Frank.
Levangasti shoots in and bounces Frank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Levangasti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Levangasti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Levangasti trying to mount his opponent but Frank defends it.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti stops Frank from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Levangasti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Frank does it's job there.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levangasti looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Frank lands an overhand right.
Frank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Levangasti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Josiah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Levangasti with that takedown attempt.
Frank throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
Levangasti dives in and grabs Frank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes down on Levangasti's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levangasti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Levangasti thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti fails to land the takedown.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frank pushes Levangasti off but Levangasti dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti takes a little break here. Frank wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Frank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti misses with the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Levangasti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levangasti controlling the position from side mount.
Levangasti working the body and head with strikes.
Frank seems a little lost for a moment, as Levangasti dominates the positioning.
Frank parries the strikes from Levangasti easily there. Levangasti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frank to escape.
Levangasti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Levangasti lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Levangasti wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Levangasti scoring with strikes.
Frank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Levangasti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frank is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Levangasti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Levangasti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Levangasti trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti controls the position.
Levangasti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Levangasti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Levangasti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Levangasti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank's guard now, I'm sure.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levangasti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levangasti stands and throws Frank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Levangasti scores with punches from side control.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
Levangasti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Frank felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here as Levangasti stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Levangasti controls the position from side control.
Levangasti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
Levangasti working the head with strikes.
Frank is trying to buck Levangasti off.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Frank regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti tries to pass to full mount but Frank defends it.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frank's head.
Levangasti moves nicely into side control.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Levangasti.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Levangasti lands a decent elbow from side control.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
Frank dodges the ground and pound from Levangasti.
Levangasti 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.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levangasti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Levangasti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levangasti 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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