PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 802 p4p, 113 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1234 p4p, 167 weight class). Shifter comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . The crowd seem to be enjoying Revazshvili's choice of entrance music: Georgia National Anthem. Andy Shifter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Shifter
vs
Revazshvili

200 cm
27
216 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

193 cm
40
212 lbs
34 - 19 - 3

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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KAISER

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revazshvili lands a really nice looking cross but Shifter seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Revazshvili is defended easily by Shifter.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Revazshvili as he avoids it easily.
Revazshvili feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shifter but Shifter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands with a cross.
Revazshvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Shifter tries to sprawl out of it but Revazshvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shifter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Revazshvili drops Shifter with a beautiful combination! Shifter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Revazshvili is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Revazshvili avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Revazshvili, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Revazshvili against the cage but Revazshvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shifter shoots in and bounces Revazshvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is keeping the position.
Revazshvili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Revazshvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Revazshvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Revazshvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Revazshvili passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revazshvili pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is pressing down on Revazshvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Revazshvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Revazshvili working some strikes from top position.

Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revazshvili defends well.
Revazshvili scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Revazshvili is aware though and is defending well.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Revazshvili stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.

Shifter is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.

Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Revazshvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Revazshvili defends easily.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter has momentary wrist control but Revazshvili slips an elbow through the middle.

Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Revazshvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Revazshvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Shifter is rocked!
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Revazshvili doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shifter crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shifter's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.