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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beckett Bellwether (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellwether comes to the cage accompanied by John Lennon - Give Peace A Chance. Beckett Bellwether has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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195 cm
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246 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beckett Bellwether!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellwether lands with a kick to the ribs.
Minasian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bellwether throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellwether gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Minasian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Minasian trying to control but Bellwether is working from the bottom.
Minasian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bellwether seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellwether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellwether looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellwether, not yet.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellwether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Bellwether avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian pushing down on Bellwether's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minasian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bellwether tries to kick Minasian off but Minasian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bellwether is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bellwether is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bellwether keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Minasian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether is trying to stand.
Bellwether is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minasian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minasian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bellwether tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Minasian has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Bellwether that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bellwether is trying to stand.
Minasian working the ground and pound effectively.
Bellwether regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Bellwether on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bellwether has hold of Minasian's hands but Minasian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bellwether works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bellwether looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bellwether keeps moving.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Bellwether is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minasian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minasian prevents Bellwether from getting back to his feet.
Minasian throwing strikes from guard but Bellwether blocks nicely.
Minasian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minasian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minasian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellwether working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bellwether throws a sloppy head kick and Minasian moves out of range easily.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bellwether is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellwether lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Minasian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Minasian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bellwether throws a right and a left that Minasian avoids nicely.
Bellwether misses with a wild combination.
Bellwether scores with a head kick. Minasian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Minasian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minasian to the mat! Minasian manages to get full guard.
Minasian wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellwether wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Bellwether engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bellwether pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Bellwether wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bellwether wants to stand and escape but Minasian is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minasian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bellwether keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian works over Bellwether with some ground and pound from guard.
Minasian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bellwether is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian throws a big elbow that misses.
Minasian working some strikes from top position.
Minasian trying to control but Bellwether is working from the bottom.
Minasian controlling from the top position.
Bellwether is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian landing some decent shots from guard.
Minasian stands up over Bellwether, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minasian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minasian with a nice head shot there.
Bellwether wants to stand and escape but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bellwether looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bellwether keeps moving.
Bellwether avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Bellwether keeps moving.
Minasian working some strikes from top position.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellwether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellwether is keeping the position for now.
Minasian pushes down on Bellwether's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bellwether is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levon Minasian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Minasian avoids the head kick by Bellwether.
Minasian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellwether swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellwether loads up on a big right hand but Minasian slips the punch.
Bellwether moves out of range as Minasian strikes.
Bellwether tried to counter with a leg kick but Minasian avoided it.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellwether's waist but Bellwether gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian tries to clinch but Bellwether is having none of it.
Minasian slips a straight right by Bellwether.
Minasian tries to clinch there but Bellwether circles away.
Bellwether dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minasian. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bellwether as Minasian shoots in.
Minasian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bellwether to score with a decent uppercut.
Minasian thows a leg kick but Bellwether checks it
and Bellwether counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bellwether fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minasian sprawls well initially but Bellwether persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Bellwether is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellwether seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Minasian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minasian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Bellwether is going to stand back up.
Minasian is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minasian avoid being mounted?
Minasian has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Minasian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beckett Bellwether has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minasian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bellwether has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Minasian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bellwether.
Bellwether prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Bellwether gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bellwether is working for a guillotine from mount but Minasian frees his head quite easily.
Bellwether prevents Minasian from getting the reversal.
Levon Minasian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian regains half guard.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Bellwether being controlled here momentarily.
Bellwether tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Bellwether throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minasian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bellwether being controlled here momentarily.
Levon Minasian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minasian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minasian has his hands on Bellwether's head, controlling the position.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bellwether is trying to stand back up but Minasian is controlling him
Minasian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellwether is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beckett Bellwether showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minasian 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Minasian!
A very excited looking Levon Minasian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Beckett Bellwether spoke after the fight, saying 'The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.'.
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