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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harley Levy (ranked 25257 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambu Abumbu (ranked 6885 p4p, 0 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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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harley Levy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ambu Abumbu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abumbu rushes Levy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abumbu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abumbu to keep the fight standing.
Levy is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Levy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abumbu manages to break the clinch.
Levy blocks a head kick by Abumbu.
Levy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abumbu pinned against the cage. Abumbu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abumbu closes the distance and pushes Levy back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abumbu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abumbu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy is not content to let Abumbu control the position.
Levy is looking to regain half guard here but Abumbu keeps moving and retains side control.
Levy struggling a bit here.
Levy is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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.
I wouldn't like to be where Levy is right now.
Levy is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levy struggling a bit here.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levy is looking for a sweep.
Abumbu is staying tight to Levy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Levy can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levy misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abumbu throws a series of punches but Levy moves out of range.
Levy looks for a takedown but Abumbu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Levy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abumbu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abumbu closes the distance and pushes Levy back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Abumbu.
Abumbu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Levy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abumbu smiles and moves away.
Levy closes the distance and clinches up with Abumbu, looking for a takedown. Levy pushes Abumbu against the cage but Abumbu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abumbu thumps Levy with a low kick.
Levy avoids a kick to the body.
Levy throws a sloppy head kick and Abumbu moves out of range easily.
Abumbu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Levy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abumbu misses with a hook.
As Abumbu looks to move away, Levy throws a big counter combo but Abumbu just gets out of the way.
Levy slips a jab and a cross from Abumbu.
Abumbu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abumbu misses with a body kick.
Abumbu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abumbu postures up in Levy's guard and throws a big left but Levy blocks it.
Abumbu is looking to stand up but Levy won't let him.
Levy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambu Abumbu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abumbu throws a head kick that misses.
Abumbu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Levy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levy is defended easily by Abumbu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Levy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abumbu.
Abumbu clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abumbu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levy backwards.
Levy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abumbu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abumbu has Levy pushed against the cage.
Levy is pressed up against the cage. Abumbu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levy down to the mat. Levy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harley Levy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abumbu throws a head kick but Levy moves out of range.
Harley Levy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abumbu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Levy tries to roll over but Abumbu keeps him under control.
Levy is staying active underneath Abumbu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levy is trying to maintain the position but Abumbu is very close to passing his half guard.
Abumbu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levy missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abumbu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Levy to get to his feet.
Abumbu closes the distance and clinches.
Abumbu wants to take the fight to the mat but Levy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abumbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levy.
Levy decides to pull guard.
Levy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levy trying to control the position.
Levy is pulling down on Abumbu's head. It's preventing any offense from Abumbu, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy looking to control but Abumbu passes into half guard.
Levy trying to control here.
Abumbu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Levy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abumbu.
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.
Levy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Levy is pulling down on Abumbu's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abumbu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Levy checks a low kick from Abumbu.
Levy throws a big counter combination but Abumbu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abumbu moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy tries to pull guard but Abumbu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Levy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abumbu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Levy moves away from the strike by Abumbu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambu Abumbu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Levy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Levy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Levy tries to counter with a takedown but Abumbu is quick to defend against it.
Ambu Abumbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abumbu drives through and clinches with Levy against the cage.
Abumbu trying to control the position but instead, Levy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abumbu into the cage.
Levy trying to control the position but instead, Abumbu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levy into the cage.
Levy is trying to force a seperation but Abumbu has the dominant position.
Abumbu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ambu Abumbu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abumbu has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abumbu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abumbu lands a big knee to the head and Levy goes down! Abumbu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambu Abumbu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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