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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Levesque (ranked 4990 p4p, 5071 weight class) and Ivan Saganov (ranked 502 p4p, 507 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Saganov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levesque fails with a takedown attempt.
Levesque drives through and clinches with Saganov against the cage.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Levesque gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
Levesque is keen to just control but Saganov is a slippery customer.
Saganov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saganov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Saganov is defending the position.
Levesque missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levesque wants to control but Saganov is keeping him busy.
Levesque seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saganov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Saganov trying to hold on to Levesque's head to control him but Levesque postures up.
Levesque trying to control the action but Saganov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Saganov as Levesque shoots in.
Saganov with the counter takedown but Levesque avoids it easily.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Saganov keeps it at a distance.
Saganov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side.
Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
Levesque gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Levesque controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque trying to mount his opponent but Saganov defends it.
Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Ivan Saganov has been cut.
Levesque decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saganov tries for a takedown but Levesque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levesque misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saganov tries to clinch up but Levesque circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saganov or perhaps it was just good defense by Levesque, which made it look bad.
Levesque is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saganov's half guard.
Levesque is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levesque wants to control but Saganov is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saganov looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Levesque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Saganov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Levesque manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saganov on his heels. He'll look to pass Saganov's guard now, I'm sure.
Saganov is looking to stand back up but Levesque counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saganov.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Saganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saganov is looking for a sweep. Levesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Levesque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque wants to stand but Saganov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Levesque stands up from half guard.
Saganov has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque shoots in looking for a takedown. Saganov tries to sprawl out of it but Levesque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saganov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saganov blocks a head kick by Levesque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saganov ducks under a wild hook from Levesque.
Saganov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Levesque fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saganov sprawls well initially but Levesque persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Levesque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saganov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Levesque working Saganov over with strikes.
Levesque decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Saganov fails with the takedown
and Levesque counters by moving into the clinch.
Oscar Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Saganov.
Levesque stalling.
Levesque wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saganov can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Saganov.
Levesque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levesque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Levesque drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saganov sprawls and moves away.
Levesque connects with a high kick.
Levesque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levesque shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saganov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saganov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Levesque has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Levesque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saganov moves into range and clinches up with Levesque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Levesque jumps guard.
Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saganov is one step ahead there.
Saganov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saganov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saganov is looking to stand up but Levesque won't let him.
Saganov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Saganov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Levesque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Saganov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Levesque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Saganov with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levesque is defended easily by Saganov.
Saganov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Levesque.
Levesque throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov clinches.
Saganov is trying to pull guard but Levesque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Levesque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saganov.
Oscar Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Saganov.
Levesque gets underhooks to prevent Saganov's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saganov goes for a double leg but Levesque avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Levesque continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saganov tries to pull guard but Levesque won't allow it.
Levesque manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saganov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Levesque fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saganov shoots in and drives through. Levesque sprawls well.
Levesque lands a big head kick that sends Saganov tumbling to the mat! Levesque takes a step backwards and waves Saganov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Saganov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar Levesque!
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