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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yize Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
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245 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Levchenko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yize Li! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Levchenko throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range. Yize Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li thows a left - swing and a miss! Good exchange - Levchenko coming out on top. Levchenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Artur Levchenko has been cut. Li misses with a wild combination.
Li lands with a nice body punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Levchenko lands a head shot. Levchenko lands a head kick!
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Levchenko. Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Li looks to land a right hand but Levchenko moved out of range. Li keeps the fight on the outside. Li takes a swing at Levchenko's ribcage but misses. Donk. Levchenko catches Li right on the button with a cross. A punch combination from Li misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levchenko cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Levchenko, right into the meat.
Levchenko ducks under a wild hook from Li. Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A decent looking cross lands there for Levchenko.
It looks like Yize Li has been cut. A big left from Li misses. Levchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Li misses with the combination.
Levchenko throws a head kick that misses. Levchenko scores with a hook. Levchenko jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well. Levchenko drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Levchenko throws an elbow that misses.
Levchenko lands a nice uppercut. Li being controlled against the cage. Li wants to break free but Levchenko has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Levchenko breaks from the clinch.
Levchenko misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming. Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levchenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Li! Levchenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Li to his feet! Li is in big trouble! Levchenko blocks a jab. Levchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Levchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Levchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head. Li on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good shot there by Levchenko. It looks like Levchenko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Li scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Li needs to keep his hands up - Levchenko had a free shot at his head there. Levchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Li misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Levchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Levchenko scores with a jab to the jaw. Levchenko takes one to the chin there. Levchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Li takes one to the chin there. Li tries to bum rush Levchenko with a series of wild strikes but Levchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Good exchange - Levchenko coming out on top. Li loads up on a big right hand but Levchenko slips the punch. Li throws a lazy right hand but Levchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levchenko. A big right from Li misses. Li lands a slapping body shot.
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! Levchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot. Li throws a right hand that Levchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Levchenko also avoids with ease. Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Levchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Levchenko.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Levchenko. Li digs a good hook to Levchenko's body.
Li looks to land a left hand but Levchenko moved out of range nicely. Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li missing with a left hand there. Levchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Levchenko digs a good hook to Li's body.
Levchenko lands with a right hand. Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot. Levchenko scores with a hook. Levchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Li misses with a wild combination.
Levchenko staying out of range there. Li throws a body punch but Levchenko moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Levchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Levchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li throws a body punch but Levchenko moves out of range. Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Levchenko cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Levchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around? Li thows a left - swing and a miss! Levchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot. Li walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Li swings and misses with a shot to the body and Levchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li is rocked! Levchenko avoids the body shot from Li.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Levchenko finish him? Levchenko has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Li seems to have recovered his senses. Levchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levchenko scores with a hook. Li takes a body punch but keeps moving. Levchenko clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage. Levchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Levchenko just leaning against Li, taking a breather. Levchenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levchenko manages to break the clinch.
Levchenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Levchenko lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Li swinging wildly here.
Li is breathing heavily. Levchenko connects with a solid leg kick. Levchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage. Li is trying to break the clinch but Levchenko is controlling him. Levchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards. Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Li throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight moves into the clinch position. Levchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Li is trying to push Levchenko away but Levchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Li under the eye. A big right from Li misses. Levchenko scores with a head kick.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss! Levchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li throws a big shot that misses. Levchenko misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely. Levchenko drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Levchenko is looking for the KO! Levchenko weaves into range and cracks Li right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Li goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Levchenko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Levchenko! Artur Levchenko retains his heavyweight title! A less than humble Artur Levchenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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