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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Godofredo Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Levondovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muller is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 cm
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300 lbs
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189 cm
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288 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Godofredo Muller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Levondovsky! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Levondovsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side. Muller is breathing heavily. Levondovsky moves into range and clinches up with Muller. Levondovsky breaks the clinch.
Levondovsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller tries to pull guard but Levondovsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Levondovsky jumps guard.
Levondovsky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Muller trying to control but Levondovsky is working from the bottom. Levondovsky should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Levondovsky pulls Muller in close to prevent any damage.
Mark Levondovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Levondovsky clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levondovsky trying to land knees to the body.
Levondovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levondovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage. Levondovsky jumps guard but Muller stands there with Levondovsky around his waist. Levondovsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Levondovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Muller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Levondovsky tries to avoid it but Muller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Levondovsky to the ground. Levondovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Levondovsky tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Godofredo Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Levondovsky. Levondovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levondovsky somewhat. Levondovsky instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Levondovsky. Levondovsky manages to break the clinch.
Muller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Levondovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muller keeping full guard, as Levondovsky tries to pass. Levondovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Levondovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Levondovsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Levondovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Levondovsky throws a big right hand that misses. Levondovsky controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Levondovsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Levondovsky!
It looks like Godofredo Muller has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Levondovsky rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage. Levondovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Levondovsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Levondovsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muller just stands there and leans against the cage. Levondovsky gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Levondovsky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Levondovsky trying to control the position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Levondovsky trying to strike off his back.
Levondovsky is pulling down on Muller's head to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Levondovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Levondovsky has his hands on Muller's head, controlling the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Levondovsky wasn't active enough on the ground. Levondovsky shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Levondovsky dominated that round. The cut man is working on Godofredo Muller's cut. That's time! Muller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levondovsky rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage. Levondovsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levondovsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muller smiles and moves away.
Levondovsky tries to clinch up. Mark Levondovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Levondovsky drives through and clinches with Muller against the cage.
Levondovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levondovsky shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily. Levondovsky has closed the distance and engaged Muller in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Levondovsky manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Levondovsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Levondovsky striking off his back but it's not causing Muller any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levondovsky tries to strike from the bottom.
Levondovsky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Levondovsky managing to control the position. Levondovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Levondovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muller preventing the sweep. Levondovsky keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully. Muller tries to stand but Levondovsky is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Levondovsky is trying to keep Muller in close.
Levondovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well. Levondovsky keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully. Levondovsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Levondovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Levondovsky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Levondovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Muller wants to pass the guard but Levondovsky is keeping the position. Muller trying to control but Levondovsky is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Godofredo Muller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Levondovsky closes the distance and clinches. Levondovsky jumps into guard, dragging Muller to the mat.
Muller preventing the sweep. Levondovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levondovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Muller passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Mark Levondovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Levondovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Levondovsky trying to control from the bottom.
Levondovsky keeping control of the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Levondovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Godofredo Muller's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Levondovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Levondovsky jumps guard but Muller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Levondovsky. Levondovsky pulls guard. Levondovsky is looking for a triangle but Muller pushes his legs off easily.
Levondovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Muller is proving a slippery customer.
Levondovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muller defends it easily. Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Levondovsky is retaining full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levondovsky wants to get back to his feet but Muller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Levondovsky keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully. Levondovsky wants to get back to his feet but Muller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Muller pushes down on Levondovsky's leg and manages to get into half guard. Muller wants to control but Levondovsky is keeping him busy. Levondovsky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Muller trying to pass the guard but Levondovsky defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levondovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muller is working away from the top position though. Muller is stalling here. Levondovsky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Levondovsky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Levondovsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muller struggling a bit here. Levondovsky controls the position. Muller regains half guard. Levondovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Levondovsky wants to pass to mount but Muller is defending the position. Levondovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levondovsky pulls his head out easily. Muller tries to get to full guard but Levondovsky has control of the leg. Levondovsky looks to land a strike but Muller avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Levondovsky throws a big elbow that misses. Levondovsky throwing strikes but missing. Levondovsky with a flurry of punches that miss. Godofredo Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mark Levondovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Muller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Levondovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Levondovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Levondovsky 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Levondovsky!
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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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