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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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177 cm
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176 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvirkvelia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang misses with a body kick.
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kvirkvelia fails to land.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
Bang scores with a jab. Kvirkvelia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bang moves out of range as Kvirkvelia strikes.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to clinch there but Kvirkvelia circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Kvirkvelia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kvirkvelia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Kvirkvelia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia lands an overhand right.
Bang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvirkvelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bang is fighting to break Kvirkvelia's control of his arms but Kvirkvelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bang trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
Bang won't allow Kvirkvelia to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling the position.
Bang is stalling in the full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvirkvelia is keeping the position for now.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Kvirkvelia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvirkvelia is controlling him.
Kvirkvelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvirkvelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bang seems a little lost for a moment, as Kvirkvelia dominates the positioning.
Bang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bang tries to buck Kvirkvelia off but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvirkvelia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvirkvelia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but Kvirkvelia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang with the counter takedown but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Levan Kvirkvelia is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
Kvirkvelia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kvirkvelia is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kvirkvelia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvirkvelia did well to prevent Bang getting side control.
Kvirkvelia is trying is best to control the position here.
Kvirkvelia tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Kvirkvelia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvirkvelia is not content to let Bang control the position.
Kvirkvelia wants to get back to full guard.
Bang slows the pace down in half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Kvirkvelia is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kvirkvelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is thwarting Kvirkvelia's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Bang is trying to drag Kvirkvelia to the mat but Kvirkvelia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kvirkvelia is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvirkvelia has his back to the cage.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvirkvelia pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang throws a body punch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Kvirkvelia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang looks for the body kick but Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
Kvirkvelia lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Kvirkvelia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvirkvelia sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvirkvelia rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang throws a push kick but Kvirkvelia slaps the foot to one side.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Bang is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvirkvelia keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kvirkvelia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvirkvelia tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Kvirkvelia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvirkvelia is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Kvirkvelia circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang wants to clinch up but Kvirkvelia keeps it at a distance.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bang will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kvirkvelia misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kvirkvelia avoids a kick to the body.
Bang misses with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kvirkvelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang throws a series of punches but Kvirkvelia avoids them all with ease.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kvirkvelia's head.
Kvirkvelia drops Bang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kvirkvelia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Kvirkvelia!
After winning the bout, Levan Kvirkvelia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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