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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Killinger (ranked 1662 p4p, 192 weight class) and Levon Minasian (ranked 1978 p4p, 239 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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246 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Killinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killinger swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
Killinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minasian throws a body punch but Killinger moves out of range.
Killinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minasian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killinger defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killinger is trying to stand up here but Minasian is controlling him well.
Minasian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minasian thows a huge punch but Killinger dodges it nicely.
Killinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Killinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minasian trying to control the action but Killinger is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Killinger defends it.
Minasian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killinger is just riding it out for now. Minasian eventually gives up the hold.
Minasian throwing shots but Killinger is blocking nicely.
Minasian stops Killinger from getting back to his feet.
That's two 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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Killinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Killinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killinger is looking to escape.
Minasian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Minasian trying to control but Killinger is working from the bottom.
Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger blocks it.
Minasian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killinger pinned against the cage. Killinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Killinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minasian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killinger staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minasian. Killinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minasian throws an overhand right that lands on Killinger's shoulder, as Killinger tries to avoid the shot.
Killinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Minasian's head.
Minasian staying out of range there.
Minasian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killinger as he avoids it easily.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
A punch lands to the side of Killinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Minasian throws a right hand that misses
enabling Killinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Killinger counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killinger.
Minasian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minasian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Minasian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
Minasian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killinger defends it well.
Killinger is looking to wear down Minasian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killinger as he jumps to the side.
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 Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Minasian has Killinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Minasian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
Killinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Minasian.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killinger prevents it.
Minasian scores with a shot to the side of Killinger's head.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Killinger.
Minasian fails to pull guard.
Minasian tries to pull guard but Killinger won't allow it.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
Minasian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killinger can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
Minasian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minasian decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killinger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Minasian misses with a straight left.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killinger jabs Minasian right on the nose. Minasian blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger misses the body punch
and Minasian counters with a straight right hand.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Minasian wants to counter with a clinch but Killinger pushes him away.
Minasian lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buster Killinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killinger clobbers Minasian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minasian lands a really nice looking cross but Killinger seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Minasian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killinger walks into a stiff left hand from Minasian.
Minasian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Killinger throws the left hand but Minasian avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Killinger digs a good body shot into Minasian's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger swings for the body but Minasian moves out of range.
Killinger misses with a looping left.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger avoids it easily.
Killinger throws a lazy right hand but Minasian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minasian! But no joy.
Killinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minasian throws a jab but it's blocked by Killinger.
Minasian scores with a nice head shot.
Minasian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minasian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killinger misses with an uppercut. Minasian saw that one coming.
Killinger throws a series of punches but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Killinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
A jab from Killinger finds it's way through Minasian's defenses.
Killinger moves away from the strike by Minasian.
Minasian throws a looping overhand right but Killinger ducks down to avoid it.
Killinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minasian lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Killinger as Minasian shoots in.
Minasian misses with a hook
and Killinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killinger misses the jab.
Minasian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Killinger misses.
Minasian slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Killinger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Minasian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killinger tries to move into range but Minasian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Killinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minasian digs a good body shot into Killinger's ribs.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Killinger.
Minasian just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Killinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Minasian counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Minasian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Minasian throws a looping overhand right but Killinger ducks down to avoid it.
Minasian clobbers Killinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killinger misses with a body shot.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Killinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Minasian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Some wild striking there from Killinger.
Minasian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Killinger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Killinger.
Killinger scores with a nice strike.
Minasian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minasian throws a shot from downtown. Killinger moves away and avoids it.
Killinger throws a big counter combination but Minasian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buster Killinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Minasian's corner calls for a 1-2. Minasian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killinger missing with a left hand there. Minasian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minasian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killinger circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Killinger misses the target.
Minasian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Killinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buster Killinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minasian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger misses with a body shot.
Minasian wants to counter the offense by Killinger and move into the clinch position.
Killinger lands a head shot.
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!
Killinger lands a jab to Minasian's midsection.
Minasian misses with a hook. Killinger ducked under it nicely.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minasian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
Killinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Minasian is just out of range.
Minasian darts in trying to clinch
and Killinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minasian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levon Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Jab from Killinger.
Killinger takes a swing at Minasian's ribcage but misses.
Killinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minasian or perhaps it was just good defense by Killinger, which made it look bad.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levon Minasian.
Killinger throws an overhand right that lands on Minasian's shoulder, as Minasian tries to avoid the shot.
Minasian throws a hook but Killinger avoids it easily.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minasian manages to avoid it.
Minasian throws the left hand but Killinger avoids the punch easily.
Killinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minasian avoids the body shot from Killinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minasian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Minasian does no damage.
Good exchange - Killinger coming out on top.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Killinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killinger scores with a shot to the body.
Minasian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killinger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killinger duly obliges.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Minasian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killinger doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Killinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killinger, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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