PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 83 p4p, 124 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Imperial Washington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glover Levangasti's chin.

Washington
vs
Levangasti

200 cm
33
260
26 - 16 - 2

192 cm
29
250
19 - 6 - 0

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World class boxer
Granite chin

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World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Levangasti connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Levangasti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Levangasti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levangasti off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Levangasti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levangasti somewhat.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levangasti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Levangasti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Levangasti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.
Levangasti with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Levangasti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Levangasti throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levangasti connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levangasti.
Washington is looking to counter punch.

Levangasti gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Washington wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
The ground and pound from Levangasti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti cracks Washington with a big right hand but Washington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Levangasti is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Levangasti throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Washington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levangasti dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Levangasti's head and hops out.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Levangasti misses with a right hand

Levangasti is rocked!
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti lands with a good body shot.
Levangasti scores with a shot to the body.
Levangasti throws a right hand that misses

and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Levangasti! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Levangasti to his feet! Levangasti is in big trouble!
Levangasti is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
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!
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Levangasti seems to have recovered his senses.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Levangasti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Levangasti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Levangasti.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington throws a counter high kick but Levangasti was just alert enough to avoid it.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Imperial Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Levangasti misses its intended target.
Levangasti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levangasti stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levangasti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Levangasti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Levangasti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.
Levangasti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levangasti throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Levangasti shoots in and drives through. Washington sprawls well.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
After winning the bout, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.