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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Allen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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246 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Russell Allen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Minasian getting side control.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allen defending well though.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minasian moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Minasian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minasian lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Allen hang on?
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Allen tries to hold on but Minasian postures up.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Minasian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Minasian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minasian working for a guillotine from mount but Allen is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen misses with an uppercut. Minasian saw that one coming.
Minasian tries to counter with a takedown but Allen is quick to defend against it.
Minasian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Minasian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Levon Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen gets caught flat footed, as Minasian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Minasian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minasian moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minasian landing punches.
Minasian looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian is working for a guillotine from mount but Allen frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minasian controlling from mount.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian throws some wild stikes that Allen manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that second round.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Allen misses.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown but Allen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minasian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Minasian goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian goes for a double leg but Allen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Allen continues to drive forward.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Minasian shoots in and bounces Allen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian passes Allen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian wants to advance to full mount but Allen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Minasian pushes down on Allen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian stalling.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Levon Minasian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Minasian 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minasian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Minasian getting side control.
Still in half guard, Minasian seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Allen.
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian moves into full mount! Allen won't be happy about that!
Minasian controlling from mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minasian here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Minasian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minasian, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Minasian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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