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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Levchenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zelenoglazoe Taksi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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245 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Jackson sends Levchenko down but not out. Jackson dives into side control looking to finish.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson is working Levchenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levchenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levchenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Levchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Levchenko, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Levchenko is defending well.
Levchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson working the strikes but Levchenko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Levchenko is having none of it.
Levchenko is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Levchenko defends it.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the action but Levchenko is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Levchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko lands with a cross.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Levchenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Levchenko keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Levchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levchenko is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Levchenko connects with the punch.
Jackson shoots in but Levchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Levchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levchenko can do to turn this around?
Levchenko catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Levchenko.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levchenko missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Levchenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson is in close to Levchenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levchenko is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levchenko has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levchenko is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Levchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Levchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levchenko keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Levchenko. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Artur Levchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Levchenko avoids it well.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Levchenko's hands, connecting with Levchenko's forehead.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levchenko defends it well.
Levchenko is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Levchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Levchenko trying to control the position here.
Jackson throws a strike but Levchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Levchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Levchenko wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Levchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is trying to keep Levchenko in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levchenko trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson slips a straight right by Levchenko.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levchenko motions for Jackson to come forward. Levchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Levchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Levchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levchenko.
Artur Levchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Levchenko, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Levchenko against the cage but Levchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Levchenko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Levchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Levchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Levchenko shows good takedown defense.
Levchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Levchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Levchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Levchenko gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
A short right from Levchenko on the inside.
Levchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Levchenko crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Levchenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Levchenko misses.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Levchenko tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Levchenko to the ground. Levchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Levchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levchenko throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Levchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Levchenko as Jackson shoots in.
Levchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Levchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Levchenko.
Levchenko misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Levchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Levchenko.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shawn Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Shawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Levchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Levchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Levchenko misses its intended target.
Levchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Levchenko counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Levchenko counters with a left to the body.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Levchenko cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Levchenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Levchenko! Artur Levchenko retains his heavyweight title!
Artur Levchenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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