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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nerio Erebus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Levchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing in The Name. Artur Levchenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 cm
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245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Levchenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nerio Erebus! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab by Levchenko. Nice sprawl there from Levchenko as Erebus shoots in. Erebus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Erebus's head. Erebus just misses with a punch to the body.
Levchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erebus counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Levchenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Erebus working the ground and pound. Erebus wants to control but Levchenko is keeping him busy. Erebus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Levchenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Erebus is looking to take a break and control but Levchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levchenko is looking to improve his position.
Erebus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Levchenko! Erebus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Erebus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Erebus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Erebus landing strikes, looking to finish! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Erebus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Erebus looking to control but Levchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Levchenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Erebus.
Levchenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Erebus punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Levchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't. Erebus lands a heavy elbow. Erebus with the ground and pound from mount. Levchenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Erebus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Erebus landing punches. Erebus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levchenko is looking to escape. Erebus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Erebus looking to finish with strikes here!
Levchenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Erebus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Levchenko because Erebus loaded up on that one. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Levchenko is squirming around, avoiding Erebus's attempts to control the action. Erebus looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nerio Erebus dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Erebus misses the shot to the body. Erebus tries to move into range but Levchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A shot to the liver by Levchenko. Beautiful body shot. A big left from Erebus misses. Erebus misses with a straight left. Levchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Levchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Levchenko misses with the combination.
Levchenko cracks Erebus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levchenko scores with a one two! Erebus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Levchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erebus.
Erebus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Erebus just misses with a punch to the body.
Erebus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erebus is looking to land body kicks. Erebus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Erebus shoots in and drives through. Levchenko sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Levchenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nerio Erebus has been cut. Levchenko lands a jab-cross combination. Nice straight punches there by Levchenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Levchenko. Levchenko lands a left and a right that send Erebus crashing to the mat, dazed. Levchenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Levchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur Levchenko is winning the standup battle so far. Erebus walks into a stiff left hand from Levchenko. Oooooh!!! Levchenko has knocked Erebus down with a huge combo! Levchenko steps away and waves a wobbly Erebus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Erebus is rocked! Artur Levchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Levchenko lands a big right hand that sends Erebus crashing to the mat! Levchenko stays standing though and waves Erebus back to his feet! Erebus is still on wobbly legs! Can Levchenko finish him? Erebus shoots in looking for a takedown but Levchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erebus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Erebus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Erebus. Levchenko does a little dance to reset his feet. Levchenko scores with the left hand. Erebus knows he should have avoided that one. A right-left combo lands from Levchenko. Some wild striking there from Levchenko.
Erebus lands a slapping body shot.
Erebus swings for the body but Levchenko moves out of range.
Erebus 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. Erebus misses the body punch and Levchenko counters with a straight right hand. Erebus closes the distance and clinches up with Levchenko, looking for a takedown. Erebus pushes Levchenko against the cage but Levchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Artur Levchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nerio Erebus. Levchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Levchenko throws a combination. Erebus tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Levchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erebus. Levchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Levchenko lands a head shot. Erebus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Levchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Erebus. Levchenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erebus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A cross from Levchenko lands. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Levchenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erebus takes a swing at Levchenko's ribcage but misses. Erebus misses with an uppercut
and Levchenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Erebus! Levchenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Erebus to his feet! Erebus is in big trouble! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nerio Erebus's cut. That's time! Levchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Levchenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Erebus sprawling to the canvas! Erebus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Levchenko finish him?!
Erebus misses with a jab to the body
and Levchenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Erebus toppling to the canvas! Erebus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Levchenko finish him?!
Erebus is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Levchenko lands with a shot to the body. Levchenko jabs Erebus right on the nose. Erebus blinks but takes it well. Erebus is still on wobbly legs! Can Levchenko finish him? Artur Levchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Levchenko lands a jab to the head.
Levchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Erebus seems to have recovered his senses. Levchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Erebus misses the body punch and Levchenko counters with a stiff right hand. Levchenko cracks Erebus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Erebus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Levchenko finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Levchenko ducks under a wild hook from Erebus. OH! Erebus has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Levchenko smells blood and charges in for the finish! Levchenko unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Erebus sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artur Levchenko! Artur Levchenko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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