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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 352 p4p, 873 weight class) and Levon Charleston (ranked 56 p4p, 128 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Posey !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Levon Charleston!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charleston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey blocks a jab.
Charleston scores with a push kick.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey lands a head kick!
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Charleston tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Charleston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Charleston is rocked!
It looks like Levon Charleston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Posey finish him?
Posey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Posey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Posey 's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston wants to counter with a clinch but Posey pushes him away.
Charleston lands with a right hand.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a leg kick.
Charleston connects with a body shot that sends Posey 's belly button to the back.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Charleston tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Charleston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston counters with a low kick, right behind Posey 's knee.
Posey is breathing heavily.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Charleston cracks Posey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Posey doesn't seem bothered though.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston misses with the combination.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lunges at Posey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Posey 's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charleston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Posey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charleston throws a leg kick which misses Posey 's front leg but catches the back leg as Posey tries to avoid it.
Posey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charleston.
Charleston is looking to clinch.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston scores with a nice strike.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey tries to keep at a distance but Charleston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charleston digs a right hand into Posey 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Posey 's gas tank.
Posey misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Posey is trying to force a seperation but Charleston has the dominant position.
Posey blocks an uppercut.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charleston tries to work over Posey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charleston.
Posey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Posey is looking to break free of the clinch but Charleston has double underhooks.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posey is trying to break the clinch but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Charleston prevents Posey from breaking the clinch.
Posey is trying to break the clinch but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Posey takes a shot to the head.
Posey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Posey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charleston.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston throws a head kick but Posey moves out of range.
Charleston thuds a left hand into Posey 's body.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters by clinching up.
Posey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Posey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charleston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Posey tries to break free but Charleston pushes him back against the cage.
Posey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charleston keeps control of Posey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charleston tries a body shot but Posey blocks it.
Posey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Charleston.
Posey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Posey backwards.
Posey breaks the clinch.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Good leg kick by Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston throws a push kick but Posey slaps the foot to one side.
Charleston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Posey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Posey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charleston lands a front kick.
Posey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
Buster Posey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charleston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posey .
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston scores with a head kick. Posey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Charleston connects with a solid leg kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston takes a swing at Posey 's ribcage but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Posey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a leg kick.
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Posey thinks about countering with a head kick.
Posey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston connects with the punch.
Charleston scores with a jab. Posey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston keeps Posey at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Posey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charleston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charleston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Posey s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Charleston misses the target.
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
A good leg kick by Charleston.
Charleston thumps Posey with a low kick.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Charleston tenderised Posey 's leg. Posey is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston lands with a kick to the temple. Posey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charleston.
Posey misses with a punch on the inside.
Charleston manages to break the clinch.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a lazy head kick
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Posey on the side of the head.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston throws a fast counter high kick but Posey manages to duck under it in time.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Posey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charleston looks for the body kick but Posey saw that one coming.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levon Charleston'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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charleston.
Posey walks into a stiff left hand from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Charleston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Charleston pushes Posey away with a front kick.
Charleston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Posey . Posey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Posey moves forwards but Charleston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charleston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Posey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Posey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Posey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charleston connects with a nice looking jab.
Posey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a stiff right hand.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Charleston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston thuds his right hand into Posey 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Posey is rocked!
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Oh Posey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Posey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston lands with a good body shot.
Posey seems to have got his legs back now.
Charleston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charleston with a jab.
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Posey moves away.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a quick counter head kick but Charleston was just out of range.
Charleston loads up on a big right hand but Posey slips the punch.
Posey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Posey at a distance.
Charleston misses with a hook. Posey ducked under it nicely.
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Posey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Charleston. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there.
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Posey down.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Charleston. That snapped Posey 's head back.
Posey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Charleston lands with a right hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Charleston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Posey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Posey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston lands a nice shot that snaps Posey 's head back.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charleston digs a right hand underneath Posey 's ribcage. Posey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charleston tries to work over Posey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Charleston.
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Posey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charleston - the referee stops the clock and Posey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charleston. Posey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Posey at a distance.
Posey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Charleston.
Charleston stuns Posey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
Charleston lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Charleston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charleston.
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston connects with a looping right hand.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charleston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Posey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charleston feints and then cracks Posey 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Posey down.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Posey moved away.
It looked like Posey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Charleston. That snapped Posey 's head back.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Posey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charleston throws a body punch but Posey moves out of range.
Posey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buster Posey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charleston lunges at Posey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Posey 's hand.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Charleston - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston scoring well with a low kick there.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charleston lands a jab to the head.
Charleston lands a nice looking body shot.
Posey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Posey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Posey .
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Posey will feel that in the morning.
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Posey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston connects with an inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston misses with a head kick.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Charleston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Charleston. Beautiful body shot.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charleston throws a hook but Posey avoids it easily.
Posey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Posey avoids the body shot from Charleston.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice body kick.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston connects with a body shot.
Posey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Posey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Posey .
Charleston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston lands a head kick!
Posey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charleston thumps Posey with a low kick.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Posey seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Posey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charleston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Charleston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Levon Charleston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Posey .
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charleston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Posey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Charleston tries a head kick but it misses.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Posey 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Posey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Posey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Charleston pushes Posey away with a front kick.
Charleston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
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!
Charleston digs a good body shot into Posey 's ribs.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Posey 's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Posey misses
and Charleston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Posey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Posey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Posey moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Posey was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Charleston lands but Posey takes it in his stride.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Posey on the side of the head.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Posey was not able to check.
Charleston lands an overhand right.
Charleston cracks Posey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posey misses with a head kick.
Charleston lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Posey will feel that in the morning.
Posey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charleston.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston lands a really nice looking cross but Posey seems unphased.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a lazy head kick
letting Charleston counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Charleston lands a nice hook to Posey 's body. Posey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charleston. Posey shrugs it off though.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Posey throws a head kick that misses.
Posey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charleston. Charleston obviously looking to wear him down.
Charleston doesn't manage to clinch there - Posey circles away.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Charleston.
Posey moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Posey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston misses with a body kick.
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Posey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charleston blocks a head kick by Posey .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Posey 's head.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lands a nice looking body kick.
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Posey throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Charleston throws a head kick that Posey semi-blocks.
Charleston works the jab nicely.
Posey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Posey blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Charleston sizes up Posey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Posey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Posey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charleston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charleston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charleston scores with a head kick.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Posey doesn't seem bothered though.
Posey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Charleston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charleston lands a front kick.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posey throws a sloppy head kick
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Charleston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Posey throws a head kick that misses
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Charleston is stalling here.
Charleston has Posey pressed against the cage, preventing Posey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charleston taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Posey 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charleston presses Posey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Posey takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Charleston.
Posey swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levon Charleston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Posey is trying to break free.
Charleston working aggressively here.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Posey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buster Posey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posey blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Posey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Posey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charleston keeps control of Posey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Charleston as the two fighters clinch.
Charleston is leaning against Posey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charleston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Posey .
Charleston is stalling here.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Posey controls the action.
Posey wants to break free but Charleston has control.
Charleston misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Charleston.
Posey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charleston 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Levon Charleston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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