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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 432 p4p, 313 weight class) and André Levesque (ranked 30 p4p, 11 weight class). André Levesque has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29 - 14 - 1 |
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16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, André Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Levesque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Levesque leaves Anudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Levesque blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Levesque throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque punishes Anudo's body with a nice straight punch.
Anudo lands a head kick!
Levesque defending well as Anudo loads up on a big left hand.
André Levesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levesque.
A little feinted left hand from Anudo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Levesque circles away easily
and Anudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levesque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Anudo dives in for a single leg takedown but Levesque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Levesque breaks from the clinch.
Anudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Levesque lands a big uppercut and Anudo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anudo looks OK. Levesque waves Anudo back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Levesque.
Levesque misses with a kick to the body
and Anudo counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Levesque.
Anudo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Levesque's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Levesque blocks a head kick by Anudo.
Levesque throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Levesque manages to retain guard.
Anudo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Anudo throws a big right hand that misses.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Anudo stands and throws Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levesque prevents Anudo from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is trying to control Anudo's posture but Anudo avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anudo 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.
Anudo wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Anudo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Mac Anudo's cut.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levesque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anudo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Levesque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anudo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anudo looks to land a left hand but Levesque moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anudo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Levesque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo misses with a body kick.
Levesque throws a hook but Anudo avoids it easily.
Anudo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Levesque moves out of range of the body kick.
Anudo slips a straight right by Levesque.
A jab from Anudo does it's job there.
Anudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levesque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anudo is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Anudo finds it's way through Levesque's defenses.
Anudo throws a low kick but Levesque avoids it.
Anudo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levesque was covering up waiting for the punch and Anudo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque is controlling Anudo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anudo connects with a couple of short punches.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo slips nicely into half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
Levesque keeps control of the position as Anudo tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque controlling well, preventing Anudo from escaping the position.
Levesque trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anudo doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levesque controlling well, preventing Anudo from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but André Levesque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Anudo.
Mac Anudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levesque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Levesque swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Levesque tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anudo is in Levesque's guard.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levesque is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque is pulling down on Anudo's head. It's preventing any offense from Anudo, at least for the moment.
Anudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Levesque holds on and takes a little breather.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Levesque pulls Anudo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anudo lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levesque checks a low kick from Anudo.
Anudo connects with a leg kick.
Anudo gets the takedown into side control.
Anudo looking to control but instead Levesque has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anudo wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
Anudo throwing shots but Levesque is blocking nicely.
Levesque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Anudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Anudo is controlling well.
Anudo 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. Anudo eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet.
Anudo trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anudo misses with an uppercut. Levesque saw that one coming.
Anudo tests Levesque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Anudo. Anudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo looks to throw the jab but Levesque is out of range.
Levesque steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levesque has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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