PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 86 p4p, 320 weight class) and André Levesque (ranked 11 p4p, 10 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Seanoa
vs
Levesque

194 cm
31
268
22 - 12 - 0

200 cm
27
250
13 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, André Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seanoa clinches up with Levesque and pushes him back against the cage.
Levesque stops a takedown attempt from Seanoa.
Seanoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Levesque prevents it.
Levesque can't break the clinch.
Seanoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levesque tries to circle away but Seanoa has him pinned against the cage.
Seanoa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levesque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Levesque.
Seanoa has Levesque pressed against the cage.
Seanoa has Levesque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Levesque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Levesque obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.
Seanoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seanoa can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Seanoa - that landed with a thud.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Levesque.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seanoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Levesque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa works on Levesque's body with a couple of short punches.
Levesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Seanoa.
Levesque lands a left hand.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seanoa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Levesque blocks an uppercut.

Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Levesque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seanoa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Levesque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
André Levesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick and Seanoa moves out of range easily.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Seanoa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Levesque napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levesque is trying to improve his position.
Levesque wants to control but Seanoa postures up.
Levesque tries to improve position but can't.
Seanoa in the domination position with Levesque hanging on.

Seanoa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Levesque rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seanoa's guard! Nice work there by Levesque!

Seanoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levesque defends it easily.
Levesque looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Seanoa 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque tries to stand but Seanoa is controlling from the bottom.

Seanoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seanoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seanoa trying to strike off his back.

Levesque stands and steps away. Seanoa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Seanoa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Levesque scores with a hook.

It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Levesque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seanoa's head backwards.
Levesque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seanoa on the side of the head.

Levesque sends Seanoa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Levesque is motioning to the referee to let Seanoa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Seanoa is rocked!
Seanoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Seanoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Levesque finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Seanoa seems to have got his legs back now.
Seanoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Levesque walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Seanoa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Levesque swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Seanoa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André Levesque!
Our winner, André Levesque, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.