Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Levangasti connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti 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.
Levangasti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Levangasti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levangasti off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Levangasti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levangasti somewhat.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levangasti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Levangasti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Levangasti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.
Levangasti with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Levangasti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Levangasti throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levangasti connects with a jab.#T3#
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levangasti.
Washington is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Levangasti gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Washington wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
The ground and pound from Levangasti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Levangasti cracks Washington with a big right hand but Washington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Levangasti is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Levangasti throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Washington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levangasti dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Levangasti's head and hops out.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Levangasti misses with a right hand #KD#
and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Levangasti! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Levangasti to his feet! Levangasti is in big trouble!#ROC#Levangasti is rocked!
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Levangasti lands with a good body shot.
Levangasti scores with a shot to the body.
Levangasti throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Levangasti! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Levangasti to his feet! Levangasti is in big trouble!
Levangasti is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
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!
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Levangasti seems to have recovered his senses.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Levangasti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Levangasti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Levangasti.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.#T4#
Levangasti throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington throws a counter high kick but Levangasti was just alert enough to avoid it.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Imperial Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Levangasti misses its intended target.
Levangasti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levangasti stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levangasti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Levangasti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Levangasti goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Levangasti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Levangasti cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.
Levangasti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levangasti throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Levangasti shoots in and drives through. Washington sprawls well.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
After winning the bout, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Olsen looks to throw the jab but Levangasti is out of range.
Olsen misses with a hook.
Olsen throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Levangasti saw that one coming.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Levangasti avoids the head kick by Olsen.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown. Olsen fights it but they end up in guard.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet. #T1#
Olsen has Levangasti pulled in close to control his posture.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levangasti throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Olsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levangasti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Olsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Olsen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Levangasti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levangasti on the ground.
Levangasti trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Olsen's brow.
Levangasti wants to pass the guard but Olsen is keeping the position.
Olsen has momentary wrist control but Levangasti slips an elbow through the middle.
Levangasti throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Olsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Olsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Olsen.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Olsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olsen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Levangasti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
Levangasti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levangasti is in close to Olsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olsen is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kjetil Olsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Levangasti slips a straight right by Olsen.
Levangasti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Olsen throws a nice looking combination but Levangasti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen lands a jab.
Olsen misses with a leg kick.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Olsen throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Olsen.
Levangasti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen throws the left hand but Levangasti avoids the punch easily.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD#
Olsen drops Levangasti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levangasti looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#That has opened up Glover Levangasti's cut even more.#T1#
Olsen throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Olsen throws a jab when Levangasti was well out of range.
Levangasti avoids the head kick by Olsen.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levangasti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levangasti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Levangasti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Levangasti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levangasti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levangasti is one step ahead there.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glover Levangasti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levangasti won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
Levangasti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Olsen taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Olsen is looking for a sweep.
Olsen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levangasti can do to turn this around?
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levangasti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levangasti working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Olsen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Olsen struggling a bit here.
Oh Olsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olsen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Levangasti lands a huge shot from side control! Olsen is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
A relieved looking Glover Levangasti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kjetil Olsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Owie!'.

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Simunic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simunic throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Simunic throws a front kick aimed at Levangasti's knee but Levangasti avoids it well.
Crunch! Levangasti slams his shin into Simunic's torso.
Simunic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simunic misses the shot to the body.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Simunic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Simunic.#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti walks into a left hand.
Levangasti avoids the body shot from Simunic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simunic. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic swinging wildly here.
Levangasti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simunic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks the body kick.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.#T1##TD#
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simunic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Levangasti is working away from the top position though.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Simunic tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Simunic 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 trying to control. Simunic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simunic is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunic 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.
Levangasti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levangasti with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Levangasti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A big strike lands for Levangasti! That's really hurt Simunic and he's turned his back - Levangasti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levangasti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
An out of breath Glover Levangasti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Levangasti shoots and misses
and Veto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti connects with a body shot.
Levangasti avoids the body shot from Veto.
Levangasti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Levangasti finds it's way through Veto's defenses.
Veto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levangasti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Levangasti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veto looks to land a left hand but Levangasti moved out of range nicely.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouze in the buildup to the fight.
Veto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levangasti. That's going to slow Veto down.
Veto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levangasti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Levangasti clinches with his opponent.
Levangasti can't find room to land a body shot as Veto controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Veto scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Levangasti pulls guard.
Veto content to stall in guard here.
Levangasti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Veto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Veto trying to control the position from guard on top but Levangasti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Veto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Levangasti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Levangasti.
Veto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Levangasti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaycee Veto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levangasti throws a lazy uppercut
and Veto counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Veto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Veto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levangasti manages to avoid it.
Veto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levangasti.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
Veto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levangasti checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veto. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Veto connects with a right hand. Levangasti shakes it off.#CUT2#Glover Levangasti's cut is getting worse.
Veto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levangasti. Levangasti obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Veto tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti prevents Veto from standing back up.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Veto is doing well to control the position and prevent Levangasti from advancing to side control.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Veto dodges it nicely.
Veto manages to get to full guard.
Veto keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Veto.
Veto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaycee Veto 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.#R2#
Veto misses with a straight right.
Levangasti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Veto misses with an uppercut.
Levangasti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veto.
Veto throws a sloppy head kick and Levangasti moves out of range easily.
Veto looks to land a right hand but Levangasti moved out of range.
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Veto stuffs the takedown.
Veto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.#TD#
Levangasti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veto!
Veto parries the strikes from Levangasti easily there. Levangasti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veto to escape. #T1#
Levangasti cracks Veto with a big elbow.
Veto is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
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.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Veto is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Veto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Levangasti misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Veto is trying to get back to his feet.
Veto tries to improve position but can't.
Levangasti is working Veto over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
The ground and pound from Levangasti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veto is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veto is avoiding damage well.
Veto struggling a bit here.
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Veto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Veto is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover Levangasti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levangasti trying to control the position but Veto is working away.
Veto struggling a bit here.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but Veto is defending the strikes. #T3#
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Jaycee Veto's cut even more.
Veto can't do much from the bottom here.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Veto tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position.
Levangasti controls the position.
Veto is trying to get back to half guard.
Veto is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Veto's temple.
Veto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Levangasti lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#The cut above Jaycee Veto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veto 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 lands an elbow.
Veto tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position.
Levangasti prevents Veto from escaping the position.
Veto parries the strikes from Levangasti easily there. Levangasti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veto to escape.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veto pushes Levangasti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Levangasti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but Veto is defending the strikes.
Veto struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti tries to score with some ground and pound. Veto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Veto's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Levangasti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Levangasti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veto! But no joy.
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Veto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levangasti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veto misses with a straight right.
Levangasti digs a good body shot into Veto's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veto.
Jaycee Veto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Levangasti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veto misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Levangasti won't allow Veto to sweep him here.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Veto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but Veto has wrist control.
Levangasti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veto's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaycee Veto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Glover Levangasti!
A victorious Glover Levangasti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Levangasti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Levangasti scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
McGuire forces Levangasti back against the cage and clinches.
Levangasti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Levangasti tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levangasti's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Levangasti looks winded!
McGuire tries a body shot but Levangasti blocks it.
Levangasti throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Levangasti misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire stops a takedown attempt from Levangasti.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levangasti is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levangasti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levangasti.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from McGuire. #CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Levangasti controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.#KD#
McGuire drops Levangasti with a big knee straight up the middle! Levangasti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Levangasti is rocked!
Levangasti circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by McGuire. Levangasti falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Seigel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Levangasti blocks the body kick.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Levangasti 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.
Seigel scores with a spinning back kick!
Seigel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti 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.
Seigel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Levangasti shoots in but no luck this time.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Seigel.
Seigel lands a nice hook to Levangasti's body. Levangasti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levangasti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seigel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levangasti was well out of range. Poor timing from Seigel.#T1#
Levangasti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seigel counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seigel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Seigel is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seigel wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Glover Levangasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seigel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Levangasti. That snapped Seigel's head back.
Levangasti misses with a right hand
and Seigel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Seigel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Seigel throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.
Levangasti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bugsy Seigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Levangasti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seigel cracks a nice hook into Levangasti's ribs.#T4#
Seigel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Seigel sends Levangasti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Seigel is motioning to the referee to let Levangasti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levangasti.
Seigel loads up on a big right hand but Levangasti slips the punch.#KD#
Seigel cracks Levangasti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Levangasti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Seigel finish him? #ROC#Levangasti is rocked!
Levangasti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seigel has time to react.
Seigel drops Levangasti with a huge uppercut! Levangasti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Seigel is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ganz. #CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Ganz misses the jab.
Glover Levangasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganz. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz lands a jab to Levangasti's midsection.
Levangasti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Levangasti dives in and scores a takedown into Ganz's guard.
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to control but Ganz is working from the bottom.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
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.#T1#
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganz trying to control the position.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganz managing to control the position.
Levangasti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ganz 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.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.#TD#
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Levangasti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ganz wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganz has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ganz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Levangasti manages to mount him!
Ganz can't escape the position.
BOOM! Levangasti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levangasti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Levangasti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levangasti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti lands a couple of good shots and Ganz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Levangasti lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ganz.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Levangasti cracks Ganz with an open hand slap.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganz can do to turn this around?
Ganz connects with a jab.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Levangasti rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganz misses with a hook.
Ganz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Levangasti's head.#T1#
Ganz lands a body shot.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ganz throws a body punch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Ganz.
Levangasti lands with a shot to the body.
Ganz misses with a body shot.
Ganz misses the shot to the body.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
Levangasti scores with a nice right hand.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.#T2#
Levangasti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganz.
Ganz scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Levangasti misses with a low kick.
Levangasti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Ganz misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Levangasti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ganz's guard.
Ganz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levangasti is one step ahead there.
Ganz is trying to keep Levangasti in close. #T3#
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Levangasti throws a strike but Ganz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Levangasti being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganz trying to control but Levangasti is working from the bottom.
Levangasti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levangasti throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti landing with the ground and pound.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Ganz working a defensive guard here.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Levangasti finds it's way through Ganz's defenses.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
A big left from Levangasti misses.
Levangasti walks into a stiff left hand from Ganz.
Levangasti tries to land a leg kick but Ganz saw it coming and moves away.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Ganz.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti looks to land a body kick but Ganz moved away.
Ganz is looking to slow Levangasti down with leg kicks.
Levangasti misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Levangasti is looking to chop away at Ganz's legs.
Ganz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levangasti is defended easily by Ganz.
Levangasti slips under a jab.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Ganz avoids it well and moves away.
Ganz scores with a nice strike.
Ganz misses the jab.
Ganz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Levangasti. #T2#
Ganz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Levangasti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levangasti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levangasti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganz was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ganz is looking to stand back up but Levangasti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ganz. #T3##REVB#
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Ganz gets back to full guard.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to get back to his feet.
Ganz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganz 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Ganz is wriggling around but Levangasti manages to pass to half guard.
Levangasti working over Ganz with some ground and pound. Ganz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartolomeu Ganz.
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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
A victorious Glover Levangasti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien misses with the combination.
Levangasti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schlesien with a nice calf kick.
Schlesien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.
Levangasti fakes the leg kick and cracks Schlesien in the body.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien is looking to land body kicks.
Schlesien checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown. Schlesien tries to sprawl out of it but Levangasti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schlesien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Schlesien is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Schlesien keeping control of the position.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Levangasti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but Schlesien defending well.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schlesien trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti wants to free his trapped foot but Schlesien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti passes into side.
Levangasti controlling the position.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Schlesien tries to improve position but can't.
Schlesien can't do much from the bottom here.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti looks up at the clock and then as Schlesien takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levangasti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Schlesien here, landing some big shots from side control.
Schlesien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working.
Schlesien taking a bit of punishment here - Levangasti scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Schlesien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schlesien is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Levangasti scores with a push kick.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Levangasti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schlesien throws a leg kick which misses Levangasti's front leg but catches the back leg as Levangasti tries to avoid it.
Levangasti checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Schlesien.
Schlesien scores with a sloppy right hand. Levangasti should have avoided that one.
Schlesien misses with a looping left.
Schlesien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schlesien misses with a series of wild punches.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schlesien.
Schlesien scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schlesien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levangasti circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Levangasti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Levangasti takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Schlesien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levangasti. Levangasti obviously looking to wear him down.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levangasti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huber Schlesien is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
Schlesien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlesien throws a hook but Levangasti avoids it easily.
Levangasti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlesien defends well and Levangasti ends up having to push Schlesien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlesien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schlesien did well to prevent Levangasti getting side control.
Levangasti is thwarting Schlesien's attempts to control the position.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Schlesien is looking for a triangle but Levangasti pushes his legs off easily.
Schlesien is trying to hold Levangasti in close to prevent damage but Levangasti has managed to pass into half guard.
Levangasti is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Levangasti working over Schlesien with some ground and pound. Schlesien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working. #T3#
Schlesien is trying to control but Levangasti manages to pass to mount!
Schlesien is looking to improve his position but Levangasti isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlesien is working hard here to advance position.
Schlesien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlesien regains half guard.#SUB#
Schlesien actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Schlesien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Levangasti content to control rather than advance.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Schlesien is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Schlesien gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Huber Schlesien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Schlesien misses.
Schlesien wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
Levangasti thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schlesien enables Levangasti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schlesien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levangasti stands up over Schlesien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Levangasti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlesien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Levangasti has managed to get both his arms back between Schlesien's legs - danger averted.
Levangasti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti preventing the sweep. #T1#
Schlesien trying to control the position here.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Schlesien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlesien is really struggling to control Levangasti but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Levangasti cracks Schlesien with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schlesien can't do much from the bottom here.
Levangasti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
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.
Schlesien is not content to let Levangasti control the position. #T3#
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levangasti wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Levangasti lands a nice forearm strike.
Levangasti cracks Schlesien with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti wants to control but Schlesien is keeping him busy.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Levangasti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schlesien is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Schlesien's temple.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levangasti staying calm.
Levangasti landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Levangasti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
A victorious Glover Levangasti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Guh Noo.
Levangasti tries to counter with a takedown but Guh Noo is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Levangasti throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Guh Noo counters by clinching up.
Guh Noo is looking to break free of the clinch but Levangasti has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Guh Noo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Levangasti scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Levangasti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Levangasti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Levangasti is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guh Noo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Levangasti is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Levangasti pulls Guh Noo in close to prevent any damage.
Guh Noo stopping the sweep attempt from Levangasti.
Guh Noo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guh Noo looks to land a left hand but Levangasti moved out of range nicely.
Levangasti blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Guh Noo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guh Noo misses with a combination #TD#
so Levangasti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Levangasti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Guh Noo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levangasti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levangasti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Guh Noo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guh Noo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levangasti's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Guh Noo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levangasti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guh Noo, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guh Noo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Guh Noo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levangasti passes into side control.
Guh Noo is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Guh Noo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Levangasti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guh Noo is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Levangasti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guh Noo is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Guh Noo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Guh Noo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guh Noo taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guh Noo tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankee Guh Noo's cut.
That's time! Levangasti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Guh Noo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guh Noo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frankee Guh Noo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guh Noo connects with a body shot.
Levangasti drops Guh Noo with a big left hand! Guh Noo is injured, injured bad! Levangasti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 55
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Paa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levangasti is trying to defend but Paa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Paa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levangasti is looking for a sweep. Paa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Levangasti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Levangasti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Paa manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg. #T1#
Levangasti winds up and cracks Paa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Levangasti wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Well, if Levangasti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Levangasti. Oh but Paa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Levangasti goes limp - he's gone! Paa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti lands with a nice body kick.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer tries to counter by clinching up but Levangasti breaks away and moves out of range.
Levangasti swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kreischer gets a clinch. #TD2#
Levangasti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kreischer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer wants to control his opponent's hands but Levangasti gets his hands free.
Levangasti throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Kreischer wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Levangasti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Levangasti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kreischer hold on?
Kreischer is trying to break free.
Levangasti is punishing Kreischer with some ground and pound.
Levangasti keeps control of the position as Kreischer tries to break free.
Levangasti connects with a big shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Levangasti.#T2#
Levangasti is landing with strikes from the back.
Levangasti lands strikes to the head.
Levangasti controlling well, preventing Kreischer from escaping the position.
Kreischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
Kreischer trying to control here.
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.#T3#
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kreischer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levangasti throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kreischer clinches up with Levangasti and pushes him back against the cage.
Levangasti has Kreischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kreischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Levangasti blocks it.
Levangasti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kreischer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levangasti.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Levangasti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Levangasti tries to get set, Kreischer tries to push him back and clinch up but Levangasti manages to avoid the attempt.
Kreischer swings for the body but Levangasti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kreischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kreischer lands a body shot. #TD2#
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kreischer was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head. It's preventing any offense from Levangasti, at least for the moment.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet. #T1#
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch but Levangasti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levangasti in the domination position with Kreischer hanging on.
Levangasti working away.#T2#
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.
Kreischer tries to buck Levangasti off but Levangasti is having none of it.
Levangasti trying to control the position but Kreischer is working away.
Levangasti controls the position.
Levangasti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer gets back to half guard.
Kreischer has his hands clasped together around Levangasti's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Kreischer is not content to let Levangasti control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Levangasti should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Kreischer.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Kreischer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kreischer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer keeping full guard, as Levangasti tries to pass.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer is controlling Levangasti's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kreischer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Levangasti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kreischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Levangasti.
Kreischer scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Levangasti punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levangasti scores with a push kick.#T1##TD2#
Levangasti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Kreischer's temple.
Kreischer is trying to improve his position.
Kreischer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levangasti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Levangasti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Kreischer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kreischer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Levangasti is chipping away with strikes.
Levangasti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levangasti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep.
Kreischer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Levangasti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kreischer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kreischer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking to control. #T3#
Levangasti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Kreischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that Levangasti avoids nicely.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levangasti moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Levangasti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Levangasti defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Levangasti.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Levangasti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levangasti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Levangasti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Levangasti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herbert Kreischer.
I think Levangasti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schlesien takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Schlesien throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Levangasti lands with a punch from half guard.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti controlling the action here.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlesien trying to hold on to Levangasti's head to control him but Levangasti postures up. #T1#
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to Schlesien's temple.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Schlesien is having none of it.
Schlesien regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schlesien wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti is pushing down on Schlesien's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlesien is fighting to maintain full guard but Levangasti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schlesien is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schlesien avoid being mounted?#T2#
Schlesien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Levangasti is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard but Levangasti has passed into side control.
Schlesien is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlesien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there. #T3#
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlesien keeps working.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Levangasti throwing shots but Schlesien is blocking nicely.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
Schlesien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti is keen to just control but Schlesien is a slippery customer.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levangasti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlesien taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levangasti not doing much here. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Levangasti prevents Schlesien from improving his position.#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Schlesien trying to control from the bottom.
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlesien. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Schlesien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schlesien misses with a straight left.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Levangasti.
Levangasti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schlesien can pounce on him.
Levangasti throws the left hand but Schlesien avoids the punch easily.
Schlesien takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schlesien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Donk. Schlesien catches Levangasti right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schlesien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlesien smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Schlesien wants to slow Levangasti down by chopping away at his legs.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Schlesien avoids it well and moves away.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Levangasti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schlesien to the mat! Schlesien manages to get full guard.
Schlesien is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti chips away with some ground and pound.
Schlesien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Levangasti trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom. #T2#
Levangasti working some strikes from top position.
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesien's brow.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schlesien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levangasti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Schlesien manages to get to full guard.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving. #T3#
Schlesien is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Schlesien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Schlesien.
Levangasti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Schlesien working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Levangasti has passed into half guard!
Schlesien works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schlesien wants to sweep but no luck.
Levangasti postures up.
Schlesien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levangasti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
Levangasti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levangasti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schlesien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schlesien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Schlesien is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huber Schlesien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glover Levangasti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schlesien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schlesien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schlesien goes for a double leg but Levangasti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Levangasti continues to drive forward.
A jab from Schlesien misses.
Levangasti tests Schlesien's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Levangasti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Levangasti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Schlesien wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlesien wants to sweep but Levangasti has passed to side control!
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Levangasti working the ground and pound.
Schlesien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levangasti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levangasti working the body and head with strikes.
Schlesien is trying to improve his position.
Schlesien is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Levangasti trying to control the pace. #T2#
Levangasti prevents Schlesien from improving his position.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Schlesien is working away.
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti lands a couple of digs.
Levangasti won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Schlesien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at LA Fitness inform us that Schlesien has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Schlesien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for a guillotine here but Levangasti defends easily. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schlesien is trying to control the position but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti works over Schlesien with some ground and pound from guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schlesien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Schlesien tenderised Levangasti's leg. Levangasti is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlesien missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levangasti thuds his right hand into Schlesien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huber Schlesien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlesien misses with a left hand #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Levangasti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Levangasti scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Levangasti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Levangasti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veainu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Levangasti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Veainu scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti 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.
Levangasti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC 44
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Levangasti scores with a nice body kick.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levangasti manages to avoid it.
Levangasti slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Levangasti misses with a straight right.
Levangasti fakes the leg kick and cracks Kreischer in the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreischer as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Levangasti.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levangasti at a distance.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levangasti throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer dodges the punch combination from Levangasti. #T1#
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Levangasti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreischer's hands.
Levangasti throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Levangasti circles away.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Levangasti.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levangasti was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Levangasti throws a jab when Kreischer was well out of range.
Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levangasti showed some decent athleticism there.
Levangasti is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kreischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levangasti.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Kreischer is working away.
Kreischer wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy. #T3#
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Levangasti's ribs.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.#TD2#
Levangasti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kreischer sprawls well initially but Levangasti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is trying to control but can't.
Kreischer is looking to improve his position.
Kreischer trying to control but Levangasti postures up. #T4#
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreischer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Levangasti moved out of range.
Levangasti misses the jab.#TD2#
Levangasti scores with a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a solid left hand.
Levangasti won't allow Kreischer to sweep him here.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet. #T1#
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Kreischer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.#T2#
Levangasti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Levangasti lands a head shot.
Levangasti lands with a nice body punch.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Kreischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti connects with a nice looking jab.
Levangasti lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kreischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kreischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Levangasti postures up. #T3#
Kreischer controlling the position.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Kreischer controlling Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Kreischer lands an overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Donk. Kreischer catches Levangasti right on the button with a cross.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Levangasti.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Levangasti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is thwarting Kreischer's attempts to control the position.
Kreischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kreischer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreischer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Levangasti postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kreischer walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti dives in for a single leg takedown but Kreischer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Levangasti fails with the takedown.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levangasti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levangasti. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer wants to clinch.#T2#
Levangasti tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Levangasti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kreischer!
Kreischer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kreischer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kreischer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well. #T3#
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kreischer defending well though.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Kreischer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Levangasti looks for the body kick but Kreischer saw that one coming.
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Levangasti tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back. #T4#
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Kreischer moves out of range as Levangasti strikes.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Kreischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levangasti's hands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levangasti.
Kreischer is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Levangasti misses the target.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Levangasti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreischer avoids it really well and circles away.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.#TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti 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#
Levangasti is nestled in close to Kreischer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Levangasti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kreischer's thigh. Kreischer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
Kreischer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kreischer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Levangasti throwing strikes from guard but Kreischer blocks nicely.
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Glover Levangasti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kreischer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levangasti connects with a body shot that sends Kreischer's belly button to the back.
Kreischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Levangasti blocks a jab.#TD2#
Levangasti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreischer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kreischer is holding on to half guard well.
Kreischer wants to get back to full guard.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Kreischer dodges it nicely.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kreischer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kreischer throws an elbow that misses. Levangasti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreischer's guard. Nice move by Levangasti!#REVB#
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levangasti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levangasti preventing the sweep.
Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kreischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levangasti with a jab.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Levangasti saw that one coming.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Levangasti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Levangasti there.
Levangasti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreischer in his tracks.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands a jab to the nose.
Kreischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Boombada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boombada throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Boombada throws a hook but Levangasti blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boombada tests Levangasti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levangasti scores with a kick to the body.
Levangasti lands with a straight right. Boombada didn't see that one coming.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boombada.
Boombada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Levangasti counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Africa Boombada spoke after the fight, saying 'No woman,no cry'.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Levangasti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Levangasti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
IV throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown. IV fights it but they end up in guard.
IV looking for a sweep. Not yet IV, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti throws a big right hand that misses.
IV wants to sweep but no luck.
Levangasti stands and throws IV's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
IV is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levangasti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down IV's shoulder. That is not cool.
IV is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levangasti on the ground.
Levangasti trying to control the action but IV is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IV struggling a bit here.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear IV down. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
IV tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levangasti lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV is looking to reverse the position.
Levangasti trying to control the action but IV is working from the bottom.
IV is trying to get back to half guard.
Levangasti scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh IV is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Levangasti can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
An out of breath Glover Levangasti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti connects with a single shot there.
Paa stuns Levangasti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levangasti throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Levangasti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paa defends it well.
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Levangasti saw it coming and moves away.
Paa throws the left hand but Levangasti avoids the punch easily.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Paa cracks Levangasti with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Levangasti blocks a head kick by Paa.
Levangasti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Levangasti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paa tries to roll over but Levangasti keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.
Paa moves into full guard. #SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levangasti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Paa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Levangasti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paa has tightened it up now! Levangasti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Levangasti misses its intended target.
Glover Levangasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Levangasti to the ground. Scott is now in Levangasti's guard.
Levangasti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Levangasti 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Levangasti throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Scott is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Levangasti moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that!
Levangasti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scott looks a forlorn figure.
Levangasti raining down hammerfists from mount.
Levangasti is landing with some decent strikes but Scott is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Levangasti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Levangasti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scott told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Levangasti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scott's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Levangasti with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti prevents Scott from getting the reversal.#T2#
Scott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Levangasti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Levangasti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott throws a strike but Levangasti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott wants to hit a sweep here but Levangasti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scott there!
Levangasti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scott looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.#SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levangasti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
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.
Levangasti is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Levangasti lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levangasti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levangasti, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Tyron Scott has been cut.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levangasti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Levangasti.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott lands a nice hook to Levangasti's body. Levangasti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levangasti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levangasti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levangasti lands a jab.#T1#
Scott avoids the body shot from Levangasti.
Scott takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levangasti fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott slips a jab from Levangasti.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Levangasti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2##KD#
Levangasti sends Scott crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Levangasti is motioning to the referee to let Scott up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Levangasti rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levangasti.
Levangasti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levangasti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Levangasti is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Slaughter Houze, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levangasti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Levangasti is looking for a sweep.
Scott landing a few strikes.
Levangasti gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levangasti defends it well. #T3#
Levangasti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levangasti is on top in guard. #REVR#
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Levangasti is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Scott has an active guard here but Levangasti has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Scott taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Levangasti here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Levangasti won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Levangasti lands a big uppercut and Scott crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scott looks OK. Levangasti waves Scott back to his feet!
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Levangasti moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Levangasti as Scott shoots in.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Levangasti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Levangasti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Levangasti finish him?
Levangasti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levangasti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Levangasti lands a couple of digs.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levangasti stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Levangasti slows the pace down.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scott down.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott regains half guard.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Glover Levangasti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Levangasti trying to control the pace.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Levangasti in particular looking to stall.
Levangasti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Levangasti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Levangasti controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Levangasti controlling from the full mount.
Tyron Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti blocks Scott's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Levangasti controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levangasti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
Our winner, Glover Levangasti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tyron Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'.

Event: LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Levangasti checks it #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cubbedge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge's head.
Levangasti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Levangasti chips away with some ground and pound.
Levangasti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Levangasti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levangasti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge 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.#T2#
Levangasti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Levangasti stands up over Cubbedge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levangasti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levangasti lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Cubbedge catches Levangasti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Good shot there by Cubbedge.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Levangasti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levangasti has time to react.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levangasti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levangasti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Levangasti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Levangasti.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Levangasti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cubbedge is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cubbedge misses with a combination #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levangasti trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Levangasti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there!
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.
Levangasti connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.#T1#
Levangasti looking to finish Cubbedge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cubbedge!
Levangasti lands a heavy elbow.
Levangasti looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge 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.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Levangasti here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Levangasti looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Cubbedge taking shots to the head.
Levangasti breaks from Cubbedge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Levangasti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Levangasti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cubbedge's face.
Levangasti landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti lands a heavy elbow.
Levangasti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Cubbedge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Levangasti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Levangasti loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cubbedge scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Levangasti land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Levangasti stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!

Event: TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
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. #CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD#
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.#TD#
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.#R2#
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 #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!

Event: TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hooyao's guard.
Levangasti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.
Levangasti works over Hooyao with some ground and pound from guard.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Levangasti avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hooyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levangasti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooyao looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Levangasti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levangasti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hooyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levangasti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hooyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hooyao is looking for a triangle but Levangasti pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hooyao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Levangasti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hooyao.
Hooyao tries to improve position but can't.
Hooyao is working hard here to advance position.
Hooyao manages to get back to half guard.
Hooyao wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Levangasti is taking a breather. Hooyao 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.#T3#
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Hooyao is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hooyao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
Hooyao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooyao.#SUB#
Hooyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Hooyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levangasti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hooyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Hooyao keeps moving. #SUB#
Hooyao working for submissions but it's allowed Levangasti to get to half guard.
Levangasti slows the pace down in half guard.
Hooyao is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hooyao avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooyao wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hooyao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooyao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levangasti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooyao wants to clinch but Levangasti slips to the side
and Hooyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooyao wants to clinch.
Levangasti unleashes a big counter combination but Hooyao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andre Hooyao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Levangasti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is controlling the pace.
Hooyao is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hooyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Hooyao is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hooyao is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hooyao with the active half guard here but Levangasti passes nicely into side control.
Hooyao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levangasti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hooyao is trying to control Levangasti's posture but Levangasti avoids it.
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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooyao is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Levangasti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hooyao is looking for a sweep.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levangasti controlling from side mount.
Hooyao is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hooyao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hooyao tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position.
Levangasti cracks Hooyao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooyao is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Levangasti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hooyao can't do much from the bottom here.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hooyao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti advances position into side control!
Hooyao wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti is working Hooyao over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooyao struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hooyao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Levangasti feints and as Hooyao raises his hands in defense, Levangasti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levangasti slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Hooyao taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Hooyao taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there. #ROC2#Hooyao is rocked!
Hooyao is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Oh Hooyao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hooyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Hooyao seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Levangasti. #SUB#
Hooyao actively working from the bottom here.
Levangasti controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Hooyao looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levangasti tries to pass to full mount but Hooyao defends it. #SUB#
Hooyao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levangasti moves into full mount! Hooyao won't be happy about that!
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
Glover Levangasti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Let's hope that Levangasti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hooyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Hooyao is trying to escape the mount.
Levangasti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hooyao is trying desperately to improve position.
Levangasti avoids the attempt from Hooyao to control.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hooyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Levangasti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hooyao is looking to get to half guard.
Levangasti controlling from mount.
Hooyao is looking to get to half guard.
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Levangasti.
Andre Hooyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!

Event: TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Levangasti misses.
Gage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levangasti throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levangasti lands a lovely overhand right.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levangasti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levangasti clobbers Gage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Levangasti gets tackled into the cage by Gage. Gage maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Gage jumps guard.
Gage seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gage isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Levangasti stacks Gage on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Levangasti!
Gage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Levangasti is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gage won't allow Levangasti to pass to mount.
Levangasti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levangasti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to Gage's temple. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Gage is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.
Levangasti wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gage defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Levangasti is thwarting Gage's attempts to control the position.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Gage wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well. #SUB#
Gage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levangasti lands with a punch from half guard.
Gage gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Levangasti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gage has locked up a guillotine! Gage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Levangasti is holding on here and Gage must be using up a lot of energy. Levangasti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oscar Gage!
Oscar Gage retains his heavyweight title!
Oscar Gage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TK 5: Ukko
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ pulls Levangasti in to control the position.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Levangasti cracks KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levangasti controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Levangasti.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ taking punishment in the form of punches.
Levangasti cracks KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levangasti working the head with strikes. #T2#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ defending against the ground and pound.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from Levangasti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Levangasti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Levangasti advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤?
Levangasti lands a big elbow.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levangasti on the ground.
Levangasti with the ground and pound from mount.
Levangasti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Levangasti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levangasti content just to control the position here. #T3#
Levangasti scoring with strikes but KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is staying in there.
Levangasti breaks from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Levangasti! That's really hurt KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ and he's turned his back - Levangasti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levangasti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!

Event: TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Levangasti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel looks to throw the jab but Levangasti is out of range.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seigel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levangasti circles away quickly and effectively.
Levangasti throws a shot from downtown. Seigel moves away and avoids it.
Seigel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seigel manages to avoid it.
Seigel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Levangasti moves into the clinch successfully.
Levangasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levangasti blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Levangasti gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Levangasti is thwarting Seigel's attempts to control the position.
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.#T1#
Seigel taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Seigel 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.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seigel is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seigel is trying to control but can't.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Levangasti is trying to control the action in half guard but Seigel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Seigel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levangasti advances to half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Levangasti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Levangasti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seigel is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard. #T3#
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seigel defending well though.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti working Seigel over with strikes.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seigel 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 trying to control the action but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Seigel has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Seigel controlling the position for now.
Levangasti throwing shots but Seigel is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Levangasti in particular looking to stall.
Levangasti passes into side control, despite Seigel's attempt to control the position.
Seigel is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seigel as he avoids it easily.
Levangasti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seigel's head.
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seigel can do to turn this around?
Levangasti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Levangasti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Levangasti lands a head shot.
Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seigel.
Levangasti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel looks to clinch #TD#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Levangasti wants to work for an arm triangle but Seigel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seigel keeps working.
Levangasti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti. #SUB#
Levangasti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seigel controlling the position well.
Levangasti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Levangasti working over Seigel with some ground and pound. Seigel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seigel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seigel keeps working.
Levangasti controlling the action here. #T3#
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Levangasti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Ground and pound from Levangasti.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Levangasti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Seigel's hands, connecting with Seigel's forehead.
Levangasti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Levangasti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seigel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levangasti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seigel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levangasti content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Seigel tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seigel is looking to control Levangasti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seigel avoid being mounted?
Levangasti working Seigel over with strikes.
Levangasti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seigel's head.
Seigel wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy. #T1#
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to advance position but Seigel counters by regaining guard.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving.
Levangasti being controlled here momentarily.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Bugsy Seigel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover Levangasti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seigel holds on and takes a little breather.
Levangasti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levangasti misses with a left hand
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seigel throws a jab when Levangasti was well out of range.
Levangasti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seigel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Glover Levangasti is winning the standup battle so far.
Levangasti throws a hook but Seigel blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Levangasti.
Levangasti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##TD#
Levangasti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seigel quickly recovers to half guard.
Levangasti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Seigel tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Seigel trying to control but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti content to control rather than advance. #T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti tests Seigel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti throws a series of punches but Seigel avoids them all with ease.
Levangasti sets himself, and Seigel steps forward looking for the clinch! Levangasti avoids it this time.
Seigel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levangasti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!

Event: BWMMA-8 The Awakening
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
GU doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Levangasti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Levangasti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from GU.
Levangasti walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti throws a good cross that connects.
Levangasti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levangasti scores with a crisp jab that stopped GU in his tracks. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. GU is trying to defend but Levangasti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti prevents GU from improving his position.
GU on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if GU tries to get out of the position.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through GU's hands, connecting with GU's forehead.
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to GU's temple.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GU tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg. #T1#
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to GU's temple.
Levangasti winds up and cracks GU with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Levangasti there.
GU knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levangasti on the ground.
GU tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Levangasti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
GU has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
GU wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
GU moves into full guard.
GU has momentary wrist control but Levangasti slips an elbow through the middle.
GU looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levangasti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
GU on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
GU tries to roll over but Levangasti keeps him under control.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Levangasti wants to control but GU is keeping him busy.
GU is in trouble now - Levangasti has advanced to mount!
Levangasti raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#GU is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GU is desperately trying to improve his position but Levangasti has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh GU is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti working the ground and pound effectively.
A big strike lands for Levangasti! That's really hurt GU and he's turned his back - Levangasti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levangasti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021

#R1#
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barroso manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levangasti.
Barroso dodges the ground and pound from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Barroso is working from the bottom.
Levangasti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barroso some visible discomfort.
Barroso gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barroso actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barroso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barroso looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Barroso manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Barroso looking for a guillotine here but Levangasti defends easily.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Barroso keeps moving. #SUB#
Barroso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levangasti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Barroso keeps moving.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Barroso has his foot on Levangasti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levangasti works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Barroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barroso has his foot on Levangasti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levangasti works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barroso is looking for a triangle here but Levangasti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barroso is breathing heavily.
Barroso can't do much from the bottom here.
Barroso tries to bench press Levangasti off him but Levangasti keeps the position. #T3#
Levangasti working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barroso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Levangasti is looking to take a break and control but Barroso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levangasti in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barroso has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barroso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
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.
Barroso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barroso tries to get out of the position.
Barroso wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
Barroso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Levangasti scoring with punches from side control.
Barroso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barroso keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Levangasti staying calm.
Barroso is looking to reverse the position.
Levangasti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barroso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Levangasti lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barroso will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Levangasti trying to control the action but Barroso is working from the bottom.
Levangasti working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barroso 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#
Levangasti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barroso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti trying to control from the bottom.
Levangasti moves into full guard. #SUB#
Barroso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barroso wants to control from the top but Levangasti keeps moving.
Levangasti wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levangasti is looking for a triangle but Barroso pushes his legs off easily.
Barroso postures up in Levangasti's guard and throws a big left but Levangasti blocks it. #T1#
Barroso throwing strikes from guard but Levangasti blocks nicely.
Levangasti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Barroso avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Barroso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barroso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barroso trying to move into half guard but instead Levangasti has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Levangasti controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Barroso looking for a guillotine here but Levangasti defends easily.
Levangasti looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Levangasti landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Levangasti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levangasti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti distracts Barroso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Barroso keeps moving.
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Levangasti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Barroso keeps moving. #SUB#
Barroso looking for a guillotine here but Levangasti defends easily.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barroso is trying to control the position but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti cracks Barroso with a solid left hand.
Levangasti distracts Barroso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Levangasti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levangasti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barroso keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barroso's head.
Levangasti wants to pass the guard but Barroso is keeping the position.
Levangasti trying to control but Barroso is working from the bottom.
Levangasti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barroso being controlled here, momentarily.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Barroso keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barroso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Levangasti pinned against the cage. Levangasti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barroso fails to land the takedown.
Levangasti thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Levangasti gets the takedown into side control.
Barroso is looking for a sweep.
Barroso wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barroso is trying to improve his position.
Levangasti avoids the strikes from the bottom by Barroso.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barroso keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barroso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barroso tries to roll over but Levangasti keeps him under control.
Levangasti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Levangasti wants to pass to mount but Barroso is defending the position.
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. Levangasti connects with a nice short shot to Barroso's temple.
Levangasti trying to control the pace.
Levangasti wants to control but Barroso is keeping him busy.
Levangasti slips a nice elbow through Barroso's hands, connecting with Barroso's forehead.
Barroso is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover Levangasti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Levangasti slows the pace down in half guard.
Levangasti is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Barroso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levangasti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Levangasti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Levangasti just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Levangasti.
Barroso is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Levangasti controls the position from side control.
The adventures of Levangasti the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!

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