PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1286 p4p, 197 weight class) and Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 1261 p4p, 189 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia National Anthem. De Sucre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bolivianos el Hado Propicio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antonio Jose De Sucre has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Revazshvili
vs
Jose De Sucre

193 cm
38
212 lbs
29 - 17 - 3

190 cm
38
214 lbs
30 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Sucre pinned against the cage. De Sucre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Revazshvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Revazshvili lands with a right hand.
Revazshvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Sucre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Revazshvili.
De Sucre misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Sucre is defended easily by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili attempts a counter takedown but De Sucre avoids it well and moves away.
Revazshvili goes for a double leg but De Sucre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Sucre continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Revazshvili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Sucre misses with a double jab.
De Sucre digs a good hook to Revazshvili's body.
Revazshvili scores with a one two! De Sucre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Sucre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Sucre swinging wildly here.
Revazshvili moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
De Sucre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Revazshvili misses with a right hand
and De Sucre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and De Sucre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
De Sucre scores with a leg kick.
De Sucre lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
Revazshvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Sucre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Levan Revazshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
Revazshvili blocks the body kick.
De Sucre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revazshvili misses the shot to the body.
And De Sucre responds with a good body kick, but Revazshvili manages to step out the way in time.
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Revazshvili drops his hands momentarily and De Sucre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Sucre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revazshvili tries to avoid it but De Sucre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revazshvili to the ground. Revazshvili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Revazshvili throwing a counter right hand but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
De Sucre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Sucre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Revazshvili pinned against the cage. Revazshvili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre shoots in for a takedown but Revazshvili shows good takedown defense.
Revazshvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Revazshvili misses.
De Sucre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Revazshvili as he jumps to the side.
Revazshvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Sucre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Revazshvili misses with a combination
and De Sucre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Revazshvili blocks the body kick.
De Sucre ducks under a wild hook from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Sucre.
Revazshvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
Revazshvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Sucre circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from De Sucre misses.
Revazshvili moves out of range of the body kick.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Revazshvili changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Revazshvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Revazshvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
De Sucre scores with a spinning back kick!
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut. De Sucre saw that one coming.
De Sucre throws a combination that misses

so Revazshvili counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Revazshvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Sucre lands with a slapping head kick.
De Sucre shoots in for a takedown but Revazshvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Revazshvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Revazshvili.
De Sucre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Sucre fails with the takedown

and Revazshvili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili chips away with some ground and pound.
Revazshvili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Revazshvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Sucre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revazshvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Revazshvili trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
Revazshvili landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revazshvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Sucre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Sucre pulls Revazshvili in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Revazshvili.
And De Sucre responds with a good body kick, but Revazshvili manages to step out the way in time.
De Sucre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Levan Revazshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
De Sucre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Sucre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Revazshvili somewhat.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut. Revazshvili saw that one coming.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown but De Sucre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

De Sucre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Sucre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Revazshvili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Revazshvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Sucre.
De Sucre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Sucre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Sucre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Revazshvili gets full guard.
Revazshvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Sucre with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Sucre throwing strikes but missing.
Revazshvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Revazshvili, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre postures up in Revazshvili's guard and throws a big left but Revazshvili blocks it.
De Sucre won't allow Revazshvili to sweep him here.
De Sucre looking to pass the guard.
De Sucre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Sucre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Sucre is looking to work some ground and pound but Revazshvili has wrist control.
Revazshvili is trying to control the position but De Sucre postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Sucre cracks a nice hook into Revazshvili's ribs.
De Sucre works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Sucre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili has a takedown stuffed.
Revazshvili takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
De Sucre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
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 Levan Revazshvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that lands on De Sucre's shoulder, as De Sucre tries to avoid the shot.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.
De Sucre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Sucre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Revazshvili's waist but Revazshvili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Sucre off to one side.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Sucre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Revazshvili defends well and De Sucre ends up having to push Revazshvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sucre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Revazshvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Sucre is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Sucre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Revazshvili as he jumps to the side.
Levan Revazshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Jose De Sucre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.

Revazshvili drives through with a takedown into De Sucre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Revazshvili is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili throws a strike but De Sucre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

De Sucre advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revazshvili struggling a bit here.
Revazshvili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Revazshvili is looking to control De Sucre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Revazshvili avoid being mounted?
De Sucre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Sucre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Revazshvili defending well though.
De Sucre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Sucre looks to land a strike but Revazshvili avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre preventing the sweep.
De Sucre throws a big right hand that misses.
De Sucre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Sucre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Sucre throws a big right hand that misses.
Revazshvili is adopting a defensive guard.
Levan Revazshvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Revazshvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Revazshvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Sucre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Sucre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

De Sucre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Revazshvili did well to prevent De Sucre getting side control.
De Sucre throwing shots but Revazshvili is blocking nicely.
De Sucre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Sucre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Revazshvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Revazshvili trying to control here.
De Sucre prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
De Sucre is thwarting Revazshvili's attempts to control the position.
Revazshvili tries to get to full guard but De Sucre has control of the leg.
De Sucre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

De Sucre is looking for a kimura here.
De Sucre thows a huge punch but Revazshvili dodges it nicely.

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.
Revazshvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Sucre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Revazshvili manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Sucre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Revazshvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revazshvili is on top in guard.

Revazshvili trying to control but De Sucre is working from the bottom.
Revazshvili has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Revazshvili lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levan Revazshvili.
I think Revazshvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Levan Revazshvili!
After the fight, Levan Revazshvili 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.