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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque cracks a nice hook into Durling's ribs.
Durling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Levesque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left lands for Durling.
Durling misses with an uppercut.
Levesque misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Durling.
Levesque throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Durling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levesque on his heels. He'll look to pass Levesque's guard now, I'm sure.
Levesque is adopting a defensive guard.
Durling trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Levesque keeping full guard, as Durling tries to pass.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Durling controlling him for the moment.
Levesque is pulling down on Durling's head. It's preventing any offense from Durling, at least for the moment.
Durling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durling looking to sit in guard and control but Levesque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
Levesque prevents Durling from improving his position.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durling is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Levesque decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice cross by Durling.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.
Levesque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durling.
Levesque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling ducks under a wild hook from Levesque.
Durling has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Durling wants to land a leg kick but Levesque is out of range.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque misses with a body shot
and Durling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Durling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levesque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Durling tries to move to mount but Levesque blocks the move with his legs.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
That's time! Levesque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Levesque does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Levesque throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Levesque on the side of the head.
Durling missing with a left hand there. Levesque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Levesque throws a lazy uppercut
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut.
Levesque lands the left hand.
Durling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Levesque misses the target.
Durling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levesque.
Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Durling. Durling gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling checks a leg kick.
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Durling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque controlling the position for now.#T1#
Levesque is looking to control Durling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?
Levesque gets back to full guard.
Durling won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Durling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Durling is controlling well.
Levesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Durling prevents Levesque from standing back up.
Durling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durling's back!
Levesque is hanging on to Durling's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Durling keeps trying to improve his position.
Durling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Levesque's guard. Nice work there by Durling.
Durling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levesque's head.
Levesque 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.#SUB2#
Durling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque! #REVR#
Durling is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durling keeps working. #T4#
Durling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durling is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Levesque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Levesque throws a shot to the body.
André Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
And Durling tries to counter it with a takedown but Levesque pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levesque misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levesque at a distance.
Levesque throws out a leg kick but Durling moves out of range and Levesque only half commits.
Nick Durling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durling connects with the punch.
Levesque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levesque.
Durling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Levesque.
Levesque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levesque thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durling if he has to take too many more of those.
Durling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Levesque coming out on top.
Durling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Levesque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1##KD#
Levesque lands a big right hand that sends Durling crashing to the mat! Levesque stays standing though and waves Durling back to his feet!#ROC#Durling is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nick Durling's cut even more.
Durling circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Levesque. Durling falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
An out of breath André Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
Zahedi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zahedi ducks right into an uppercut from Levesque.
Levesque throws a jab when Zahedi was well out of range.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Zahedi unleashes a big counter combination but Levesque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zahedi.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Levesque.
Zahedi throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zahedi! But no joy.#T1#
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Zahedi avoids it.
Levesque is looking to land body kicks.
Zahedi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Zahedi sends Levesque crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Levesque up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zahedi misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Levesque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zahedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zahedi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zahedi! But no joy.
Levesque throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Zahedi cracks Levesque with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Levesque looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zahedi finish him?
#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zahedi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Levesque crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Levesque's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque avoids the body shot from Night.
Levesque throws a lazy right hand but Night sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levesque scores with a push kick.
Night looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Levesque counters with a quick kick to the body but Night blocks it.
Levesque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Night.
Levesque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Night defending well as Levesque loads up on a big left hand.
Levesque cracks Night with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Nice jab there from Levesque.
Night looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levesque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Night.
Night blocks a jab.
Night doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Night.#CL#
Levesque closes the distance and pushes Night back into the cage.
Levesque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Levesque has double underhooks.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levesque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Night is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Night breaks from the clinch.
Night misses with a lunging right hand
and Levesque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Night lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Levesque thumps Night with a low kick.
Night scores with a nice right hand.
#KD2#
Night cracks Levesque with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Levesque looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Night finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Night throws a combination that misses
and Levesque counters with a low kick, right behind Night 's knee.
Levesque scores with a shot to the body.
Levesque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Night.
Night throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Levesque to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Werewolf Night's cut even more.
Levesque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Levesque pushes Night up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Night breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Night works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Levesque cracks Night with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Levesque has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Night to stand back up!#ROC#Night is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Night crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Levesque - the referee stops the clock and Night gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Levesque. Night manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Night looks winded!#T2#
Levesque misses the shot to the body.
Night lands with an overhand left.
Levesque is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Night flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Night is out cold! Levesque holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
A relieved looking André Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Madzarov takes a swing at Levesque's ribcage but misses.
Madzarov misses with an uppercut. Levesque saw that one coming.
Madzarov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madzarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madzarov throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Levesque throws a big counter combination but Madzarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov thows a leg kick but Levesque checks it #KD#
and Levesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Madzarov! Levesque lets Madzarov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.#T1#
A slow jab from Levesque misses its intended target.
Levesque throws a hook but Madzarov avoids it easily.
Madzarov with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Madzarov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Levesque scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for Madzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Levesque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Madzarov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levesque has time to react.
Madzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levesque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levesque is looking to counter with a body kick.
Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Levesque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madzarov's hands.
Levesque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madzarov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madzarov throws an off balance right hand
and Levesque makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Madzarov really felt that one!
Madzarov looks winded!
Levesque throws an uppercut from hell that sends Madzarov clean off his feet! He's out cold! Levesque stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
André Levesque retains his heavyweight title!
André Levesque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levesque to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levesque walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Levesque's shoulder, as Levesque tries to avoid the shot.
Levesque keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Levesque counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wilder closes the distance but Levesque moves to the side
letting Levesque counter with a right hand. #CL#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Levesque scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque working aggressively here.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Levesque scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Levesque stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with some punches.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Wilder pulls guard effortlessly.
Levesque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder advances position into side control!
Levesque is pushing Wilder's head away, looking to escape. Wilder manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder 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.#T3#
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet but Wilder drags him back down.#ES2#
Levesque sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilder away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levesque is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilder dives into side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Levesque to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is working Levesque over with some ground and pound from side control.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.#T4#
Wilder working the head with strikes.
Levesque wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Levesque takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Levesque is trying to buck Wilder off.
Levesque is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilder is keeping cool and he's managed to take Levesque's back.
Levesque is trying to get back to his feet but Wilder has full control of the position and if anything, Levesque has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Levesque is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wilder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilder.
Levesque trying to get back to his feet but Wilder is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wilder instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wilder pulls Levesque into guard.
Levesque won't allow Wilder to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder pulls Levesque in close to prevent any damage.
Levesque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing Levesque from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wilder prevents Levesque from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Levesque has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque lands an uppercut.#TD#
Wilder decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Levesque decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levesque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Levesque responds with a good body kick, but Wilder manages to step out the way in time.
Levesque lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Levesque delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Levesque has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Levesque.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
Levesque presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Levesque.
Levesque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
André Levesque seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levesque.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Levesque.
Levesque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levesque scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!
Levesque unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wilder! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Levesque is unloading with more strikes now! Wilder drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Brady walks into a left hand. #CL#
Brady clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
Brady misses with a body punch.
Brady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Levesque.
Levesque scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Levesque fails to land.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Brady avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the cage.
Levesque misses with a punch on the inside.
Levesque swings wildly with an uppercut but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brady misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Levesque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Levesque.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Brady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Levesque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levesque has a couple of punches blocked by Brady.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady blocking some punches.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Brady avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the cage. #BC2#
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque darts in trying to clinch
and Brady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Levesque lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Levesque has closed the distance and engaged Brady in a clinch.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levesque works on Brady's body with a couple of short punches.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Levesque.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
Brady avoiding damage as Levesque throws knees to the body.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradys head.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Levesque lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levesque lands a left hand.
Levesque blocks a body shot from Brady.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Levesque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.
Brady misses with some punches.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Brady.
Brady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levesque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brady's elbow.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Brady.
#T4#
Brady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levesque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brady's elbow.
Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Levesque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levesque lands with a short shot to the head.
Levesque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Levesque.
Brady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levesque blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levesque lands a shot to the body.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque has Brady pressed against the cage.
Brady prevents a body shot from Levesque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brady clinches.
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levesque.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Levesque misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levesque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brady tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levesque struggles to land a body shot inside as Brady controls his hands.
Brady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Brady.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brady takes a shot to the head.
Levesque misses with a body punch.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady.
Levesque working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque presses Brady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Levesque backwards.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brady tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Levesque fails to land.
Levesque unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levesque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Levesque pushes Brady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Levesque digs a right hand into Brady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brady's gas tank.
Levesque lands a nice uppercut.
Levesque lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levesque lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Levesque.
Nice body punch from Levesque.
Nice body punch from Levesque - that landed with a thud.
Levesque lands an uppercut.
Levesque lands a body punch.
Levesque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brady or not.
Levesque lands a hook that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque scores with a shoulder strike.
Levesque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levesque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
A right hand to the body from Levesque.
Levesque lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brady or not.
Levesque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Brady blocking some punches.
Levesque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Levesque misses with a punch to the body.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levesque.
Levesque lands a shoulder strike.
Levesque gets through Brady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Brady is rocked!
Levesque pushes Brady against the cage. Levesque is working some dirty boxing. Levesque pushes off with a quick right hook! Brady goes down! Brady tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Levesque moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath André Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Levesque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Levesque avoids a kick to the body.
Levesque ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Levesque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Levesque follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Levesque blocks a jab.#T1#
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Levesque throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levesque. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
A head kick misses from Levesque.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Levesque just manages to avoid it.
Levesque scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Chai misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Levesque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai moves away from the strike by Levesque.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Levesque thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levesque.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levesque throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Levesque counters with a body kick that stops Chai in his tracks momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levesque. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levesque moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A little jabbing left from Levesque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Levesque takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levesque. #KD2#
Levesque lands a big head kick that sends Chai tumbling to the mat! Levesque takes a step backwards and waves Chai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levesque ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Levesque unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Levesque's front leg but catches the back leg as Levesque tries to avoid it.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André Levesque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bronze Bomber Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice body kick from Levesque.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levesque, as that shot connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Levesque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levesque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Levesque closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levesque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Levesque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Levesque.
Levesque moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Levesque blocks a low kick nicely.
Levesque throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Levesque's head but Levesque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Levesque checks a leg kick. #T2#
Levesque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Levesque scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Levesque ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Levesque scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Levesque had a free shot at his head there.
Levesque has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
André Levesque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
As Levesque backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Levesque's torso.
Levesque staying out of range there.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levesque's hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Levesque thows a body kick. Chai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Levesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Levesque lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai misses with a combination
and Levesque counters with a right hand to the body.
Levesque circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chai to the canvas! Chai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Levesque keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
After winning the bout, André Levesque 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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Event:
HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Prix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
Levesque is looking to clinch but Prix is avoiding it.
Cyrus Prix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Prix drops Levesque with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levesque looks back up at him and smiles so Prix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prix.
Levesque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levesque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prix throws out the jab.
Prix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prix lands a lovely overhand right.
Prix throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Prix tries to clinch but Levesque moves away
and Levesque counters with a good, hard body kick but Prix shrugs it off. #T1#
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prix moves out of range of the body kick.
Levesque walks into a straight right hand from Prix.
Levesque avoids a kick to the body.
Levesque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prix throws a poor cross that misses
and Levesque counters with a three punch combo that has Prix backing up. Prix nods at Levesque to acknowledge the strikes.
Levesque is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Levesque.#CL2#
Levesque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Prix tries a body shot but Levesque blocks it.
Prix lands with a left to the head.
Prix misses with a body punch.
Levesque works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levesque blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Prix misses with a punch on the inside.
Prix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levesque creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prix.
Levesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prix misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levesque.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Prix.
Levesque works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levesque lands with a left to the head.
Levesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Prix.
Prix throws a punch but it's blocked by Levesque.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prix misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Levesque misses with a punch to the body.
Prix misses with a body punch.
Levesque lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Levesque lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Prix fails to land.
Prix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levesque blocking some punches.
Levesque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Prix.
Prix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prix gets through Levesque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levesque prevents a body shot from Prix.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Prix avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the cage.
Prix tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prix blocking some punches.
#T4#
Levesque prevents a body shot from Prix.
Prix tries to throw a body punch but Levesque avoids it by throwing Prix back against the cage.
Levesque swings wildly with an uppercut but Prix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levesque tries to break the clinch but Prix is controlling the position.
Prix struggles to land a body shot inside as Levesque controls his hands.
Prix throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levesque.
Levesque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prix can't find room to land a body shot as Levesque controls the action.
Prix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prix misses with a body punch.
Levesque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Levesque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Levesque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Prix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Levesque takes one to the chin there.
Levesque tries to score with a low kick but Prix moves his leg out of the way.
Prix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cyrus Prix is winning the standup battle so far.
Levesque moves out of range as Prix strikes.
Prix throws a body shot but no joy.
Levesque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Levesque thows a body kick. Prix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prix. Levesque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prix digs a good hook to Levesque's body.
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prix.
#T1#
Prix throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Levesque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levesque was well out of range. Poor timing from Prix.
Levesque doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Levesque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Levesque misses with a combination
and Prix counters with a left to the body.
Prix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levesque can do to turn this around?
Prix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Levesque's shoulder, as Levesque tries to avoid the shot.
Prix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levesque was well out of range. Poor timing from Prix.#T2#
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick and Prix moves out of range easily.
Levesque misses with a jab to the body
and Prix counters with an inside leg kick.
Prix throws a hook but Levesque blocks it.
Levesque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levesque lands a right hook to the body.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Levesque.
Prix misses with a right hand
enabling Levesque to counter with a crisp jab.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch but Prix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Prix's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prix swings widly with a right hand
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Prix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prix swats away the attempt to clinch by Levesque.
Prix misses with a low kick.
Prix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prix looks to score with a jab to the body but Levesque is just out of range.
Levesque ducks under a wild hook from Prix.#T4#
Levesque misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Prix misses
and Levesque counters with a stiff right hand.
Levesque throws a low kick but Prix moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Prix.
Levesque swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prix counters with a left to the body.
Levesque throws a right hand that misses
and Prix counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Prix dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Levesque takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
André Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prix just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A solid body kick from Levesque.
Prix misses the jab.
Prix sets himself, and Levesque steps forward looking for the clinch! Prix avoids it this time.
Prix connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque scores with a shot to the body.
Prix tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Prix misses the jab.
Levesque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque misses with a body punch
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Prix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levesque moves away.
Levesque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Levesque makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Prix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levesque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL2#
Prix gets tackled into the cage by Levesque. Levesque maintains the clinch.
Prix blocks a body shot from Levesque.
Levesque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Levesque or not.
Levesque blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Levesque in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Prix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prix tries to throw a body punch but Levesque avoids it by throwing Prix back against the cage.
Prix tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prix tries to work over Levesque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levesque.
Levesque throws a head punch that misses.
Prix lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Prix tries a body shot but Levesque blocks it.
Levesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Prix.
Prix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levesque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Prix lands with a right to the head.
Prix tries a body shot but Levesque blocks it.
Prix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levesque backwards.
Prix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Prix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prix misses with a punch on the inside.
Levesque working aggressively here.
Prix misses with a punch to the body.
Prix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levesque scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prix misses with a body punch.
Prix misses with a punch to the body.
Prix misses with some punches.
Prix misses with the head strike.
Levesque tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prix's elbow.
Cyrus Prix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Prix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Levesque or not.
Prix cracks Levesque with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Prix - that landed with a thud.
Levesque misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Prix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Prix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levesque.
Prix misses with a punch to the body.
Levesque can't find room to land a body shot as Prix controls the action.
Prix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prix lands a body punch.
Prix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prix throws a head punch that misses.
Levesque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Prix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Naranja blocks a jab.
Naranja lands with a nice body kick.
Naranja checks a leg kick.
Levesque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naranja lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Levesque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Levesque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Levesque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Levesque.
Naranja seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Levesque blocks the body kick.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranja manages to avoid it.
Naranja throws a sloppy head kick and Levesque moves out of range easily.
Levesque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levesque attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque misses the body punch
and Naranja counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranja misses with a low kick.
Naranja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranja checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Naranja tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Naranja finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Naranja slams his shin into Levesque's torso.#T1#
Naranja feints a jab promting Levesque to slip. Naranja then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Levesque slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Levesque scores with a jab. Naranja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Levesque throws a hook to the side of Naranja's head but Naranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja throws a head kick but Levesque moves out of range.
Naranja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levesque circles away quickly and effectively.
Levesque slips under a jab from Naranja.
Levesque throws out a counter right but Naranja avoids it with no problem.
Levesque throws a hook to the side of Naranja's head but Naranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Levesque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranja.
Naranja scores with a one two! Levesque had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Levesque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levesque's hands.
Levesque scores with a body shot.
Naranja throws a sloppy head kick and Levesque moves out of range easily.
Naranja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Naranja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Levesque counters with a straight right hand.
Levesque throws a good cross that connects.
Levesque moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Levesque cracks Naranja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Levesque has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Naranja to stand back up!#KD2#
Levesque cracks Naranja with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Naranja looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Levesque finish him?
#ROC2#Naranja is rocked!
Levesque closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Naranja out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Levesque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Levesque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Smooth has been cut.
Smooth throws a leg kick but Levesque sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Levesque.
Levesque misses with an uppercut
and Levesque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levesque. That did some damage!
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smooth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Smooth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
Levesque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Smooth is rocked!
Levesque lands a brutal uppercut that launches Smooth off his feet! Smooth tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
André Levesque thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Tengri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Levesque.
Levesque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Tengri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Levesque keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tengri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levesque misses with a body kick.
Levesque throws a body kick that misses
and Tengri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tengri.
Tengri thuds a left hand into Levesque's body.#T1#
Tengri misses with the body kick
and Levesque counters with a left to the body.
Tengri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Levesque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Levesque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Levesque misses with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Levesque.
Tengri throws an overhand right that lands on Levesque's shoulder, as Levesque tries to avoid the shot.
Levesque misses with a shot to the body
and Tengri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Levesque misses with a shot to the body
and Tengri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tengri misses with a lunging right hand
and Levesque counters with a straight right hand.
Levesque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tengri moves out of range of the strikes.
Tengri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tengri wants to clinch up but Levesque keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Tengri.#KD2#
Tengri lands a big right hand that sends Levesque crashing to the mat! Tengri stays standing though and waves Levesque back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.#T3#
Levesque throws a wild body kick that Tengri sees coming a mile off.
Tengri misses with a hook to the body
and Levesque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Levesque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tengri. Tengri obviously looking to wear him down.
Levesque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levesque checks a leg kick.
Tengri scores with a jab. Levesque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Levesque misses with a body punch
and Tengri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Levesque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Levesque fakes the leg kick and cracks Tengri in the body.
Tengri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Levesque misses with a double jab.
Tengri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tengri.
It looked like Levesque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tengri.
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!
Levesque misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Munkh Tengri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on André Levesque's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Levesque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tengri looks to throw the jab but Levesque is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Levesque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tengri dips to his left and cracks Levesque with an uppercut!
Levesque throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Tengri counters with a nice right hand that sends Levesque toppling to the canvas! Levesque scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tengri finish him?!#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Tengri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Levesque might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Levesque looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
Tengri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Levesque blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tengri misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Levesque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Levesque misses with a hook
and Tengri counters with a huge left! Levesque is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tengri isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Levesque from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tengri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Munkh Tengri!
An out of breath Munkh Tengri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
Levesque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Levesque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Levesque takes a step back to recover.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Brown lands a nice hook to Levesque's body. Levesque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodion Brown 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.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Levesque slips the punch.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a hook
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Levesque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Levesque's knee but Levesque avoids it well.
Levesque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levesque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Levesque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levesque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Levesque feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Levesque finish him?!
#KD2#
Brown drops Levesque with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Levesque looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Levesque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levesque slips a straight right by Brown.#KD2#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Levesque crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Levesque looks OK. Brown waves Levesque back to his feet!#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodion Brown!
Rodion Brown is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodion Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Levesque throws a good cross that connects.
Levesque connects with a right hand. Rud shakes it off.#TD2#
Rud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levesque was covering up waiting for the punch and Rud finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levesque defends it easily.
Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Levesque got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Levesque has managed to get both his arms back between Rud's legs - danger averted.
Rud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rud being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Levesque.#SUB2#
Rud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rud keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque passes Rud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
#T3#
Levesque prevents Rud from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque controlling the action here.
Rud is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rud shoots in for a double leg but Levesque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levesque misses the shot to the body.
Rud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rud drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that André Levesque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud has his takedown stuffed
and Rud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
André Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.#TD2#
Rud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levesque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rud tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Levesque advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levesque is pressing down on Rud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rud is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily.
Rud won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Rud is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rud throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Levesque escapes and throws Rud's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Rud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rud keeps trying to improve his position.
Levesque working away.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom.
Levesque is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Levesque controlling the action here.#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Rud trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Levesque looks to land a left hand but Rud moved out of range nicely.
Rud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levesque can pounce on him.
Rud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque pulls Rud in close to his closed guard and prevents Rud from doing any damage or advancing position.
Levesque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Levesque wants to hit a sweep here but Rud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Levesque there! #SUB2#
Rud working for a submission but Levesque is keeping him at bay.
Rud wants to control the pace but Levesque is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rud moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Levesque has worked his arm free - good work by Levesque!
Levesque tries to buck Rud off but Rud is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Rud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Levesque, who protects the arm well.
Rud advances to mount.
Levesque is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rud looking to secure an arm triangle but Levesque defends it well.
Rud avoids the attempt from Levesque to control.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Rud swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Rud's guard. A big mistake from Rud there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Rud has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.
Kristoffer Rud has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rud has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Levesque is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rud.
Rud manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levesque trying to control from the bottom.
Levesque is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Rud is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque tries to roll over but Rud keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rud eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rud seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Rud really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nice takedown defense from Levesque. No joy for Rud on that attempt.
Rud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
André Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
Rud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Levesque with a body shot.
Rud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Levesque lands a big uppercut and Rud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rud looks OK. Levesque waves Rud back to his feet!#ROC#Rud is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kristoffer Rud has been cut.
Rud is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Levesque engages and cracks Rud with a massive lead left hook - Rud tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Levesque is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
André Levesque retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, André Levesque 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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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Levesque scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benandonner doesn't seem bothered though.
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Levesque connects with a right hand. Benandonner shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benandonner has time to react.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levesque thinks about the counter body kick.
Benandonner lands with a right hand.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benandonner.
An attempted straight right counter from Benandonner misses the target.
Benandonner throws a series of punches but Levesque moves out of range.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Levesque misses. #T1#
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Levesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Benandonner! Levesque lets Benandonner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Levesque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Benandonner is rocked!
Levesque moves out of range as Benandonner strikes.
Levesque cracks a nice hook into Benandonner's ribs.
Benandonner misses with a shot to the body
and Levesque counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benandonner's knee momentarily.
Benandonner is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levesque looks to land a body kick but Benandonner moved away.
Benandonner looks to land a right hand but Levesque moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Levesque! But no joy.
Benandonner cracks Levesque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benandonner moves out of range as Levesque throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Benandonner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Benandonner blocks a head kick by Levesque.
Benandonner misses with a left hand
and Levesque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Levesque looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levesque swings widly with a right hand
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levesque connects with the punch.
Levesque scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Benandonner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benandonner scores with a decent looking hook.
Benandonner seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levesque.
Levesque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benandonner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Levesque scores with a counter punch that sends Benandonner to the canvas! Levesque smells blood - he's punishing Benandonner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Benandonner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
André Levesque is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious André Levesque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Tengri connects with a nice looking jab.
Tengri just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tengri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Levesque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tengri moves away.
Tengri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tengri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levesque throws the left hand but Tengri avoids the punch easily.
Levesque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri misses with a low kick.
Levesque unleashes a big counter combination but Tengri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tengri connects with the punch.
Levesque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.#T1#
A solid body kick from Levesque.
Tengri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levesque avoids the head kick by Tengri.
Levesque replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tengri blocks it well.
Levesque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Levesque scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tengri is breathing heavily.
Tengri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levesque.
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick and Tengri moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Levesque drops Tengri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tengri looks back up at him and smiles so Levesque waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Munkh Tengri has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levesque looks for the body kick but Tengri saw that one coming. #T2#
Levesque misses with a low kick as Tengri jumps back.
Levesque cracks Tengri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tengri.
Levesque looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Levesque drops Tengri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tengri looks back up at him and smiles so Levesque waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Levesque walks into a stiff left hand from Tengri.
Levesque moves out of range as Tengri throws a body kick.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Levesque.
Levesque connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tengri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A big left from Levesque misses.
Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tengri.
Levesque appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Levesque sends Tengri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Levesque is motioning to the referee to let Tengri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Levesque delivers a nice body kick.
Levesque walks into a straight right hand from Tengri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Levesque.
Levesque misses with a kick to the body.
Tengri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tengri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levesque.
Levesque steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Levesque swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levesque. That's going to slow Tengri down.
Levesque looks to land a combination but Tengri avoids it well.
Tengri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levesque moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tengri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque throws a lazy right hand but Tengri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tengri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tengri slips a straight right by Levesque.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tengri.
Levesque throws a leg kick
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut.
Levesque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tengri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levesque.
Levesque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tengri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Levesque.
Levesque tests Tengri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri slips under a jab from Levesque.
Tengri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tengri might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tengri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tengri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levesque.#T1#
Tengri avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Tengri avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Tengri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tengri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levesque throws a body punch but Tengri moves out of range.
It looked like Tengri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tengri scores with a shot to the body.
Tengri misses with an uppercut.
Tengri misses with a straight right. #T2#
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tengri.
The fighters circling - Tengri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levesque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tengri throwing a counter right hand but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Tengri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levesque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
André Levesque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levesque lands a body shot.
Tengri throws a solid leg kick but Levesque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tengri.
Levesque misses with a double jab.
Tengri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Levesque lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tengri misses with a body punch
and Levesque counters with a leg kick.
Levesque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Levesque takes a swing at Tengri's ribcage but misses.
Tengri is looking to counter punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Levesque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Levesque throws a big shot that misses.
Levesque throws a combination that misses
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Levesque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tengri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Levesque just manages to avoid it.
Tengri avoids the body shot from Levesque.
#T4#
Levesque misses with a straight left.
Levesque misses with a looping right.
Tengri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Tengri avoids it.
Tengri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Levesque looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range. #KD2#
Levesque lands a left and a right that send Tengri crashing to the mat, dazed. Levesque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Levesque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Levesque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Levesque.
It looked like Tengri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Levesque connects with an inside leg kick.
Levesque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Tengri.
Tengri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tengri checks a leg kick nicely.
Levesque blocks a head kick by Tengri.
Levesque lands a leg kick that knocks Tengri off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque loads up on a big right hand but Tengri slips the punch.
Tengri throws a right hand that misses
and Levesque counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque motions for Tengri to come forward. Levesque throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tengri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Levesque counters with a nice right hand that sends Tengri toppling to the canvas! Tengri scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Levesque finish him?!
Tengri misses with a hook to the body
and Levesque counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Tengri out cold! What a finish! Levesque is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
During a confident post fight interview, André Levesque thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gun.
Gun misses with a hook to the body
and Levesque counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gun looks winded!
Gun misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Levesque counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gun! Levesque lets Gun back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gun is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tommy Gun has been cut.
Levesque lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gun head around and knocks him out cold! Levesque hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
An out of breath André Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Levesque to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Levesque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Levesque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Levesque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Levesque counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Levesque drops Santos with a beautiful combination! Santos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Levesque is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos misses with a hook
and Levesque counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Santos out cold! What a finish! Levesque is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
A very excited looking André Levesque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Levesque misses with a body shot.
Brady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levesque lands a glancing blow to the side of Brady's head.
Levesque looks to land a left hand but Brady moved out of range nicely.
Brady misses with a straight left.
Levesque is looking to counter punch.
Levesque moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Levesque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brady is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brady! But no joy.
Brady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Brady lands a big head kick that sends Levesque to the canvas! Brady follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Brady! |
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Event:
385k Test 1
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A big right from Maul misses.
Sixteen is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sixteen thows a leg kick but Maul checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Maul connects with a leg kick.
Maul connects with a looping right hand.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Sixteen moves out of range easily.
Sixteen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Sixteen's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Sixteen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
Sixteen avoids the head kick by Maul.
Jab from Maul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tang Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 10:8
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 10:8
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tang Maul!
Tang Maul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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