PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 439 p4p, 481 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 71 p4p, 86 weight class). Kreischer's entrance music is Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malones "WOW". A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kreischer
vs
Levangasti

186 cm
22
244
9 - 2 - 0

192 cm
23
250
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Levangasti moved out of range.
Levangasti misses the jab.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.