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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1969 p4p, 259 weight class) and Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 2521 p4p, 315 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. Lugh Blackburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Levan Kvirkvelia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn closes the distance and pushes Kvirkvelia back into the cage.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
Kvirkvelia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kvirkvelia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Blackburn.
A head kick by Kvirkvelia misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kvirkvelia 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.
Blackburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Kvirkvelia takes one on the button.
Blackburn digs a good hook to Kvirkvelia's body.
Kvirkvelia misses with a wild body shot.
As Kvirkvelia tries to get set, Blackburn tries to push him back and clinch up but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia ducks right into an uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kvirkvelia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Kvirkvelia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kvirkvelia with a jab.
Kvirkvelia throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Blackburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Kvirkvelia's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvirkvelia walks into a stiff left hand from Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
Blackburn looks to land a left hand but Kvirkvelia moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackburn pushes Kvirkvelia up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kvirkvelia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over Blackburn's front leg with a kick but Blackburn checks it.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Kvirkvelia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kvirkvelia smiles and moves away.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvirkvelia throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Kvirkvelia slips the punch.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kvirkvelia lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kvirkvelia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kvirkvelia misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvirkvelia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Kvirkvelia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Kvirkvelia's belly button to the back.
Blackburn scores with a jab. Kvirkvelia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kvirkvelia.
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!
Kvirkvelia misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
A big right from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvirkvelia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kvirkvelia shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed Kvirkvelia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackburn tests Kvirkvelia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Blackburn defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Kvirkvelia throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn with a knee to the head.
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Kvirkvelia misses its intended target.
Kvirkvelia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Kvirkvelia.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Kvirkvelia moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kvirkvelia backwards.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackburn jumps guard but Kvirkvelia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kvirkvelia or not.
Nice body punch from Kvirkvelia - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Kvirkvelia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvirkvelia takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands with a good body shot.
Kvirkvelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a hook but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia with a hook.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kvirkvelia loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Blackburn throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
A big right from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blackburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a hook but Kvirkvelia blocks it.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Kvirkvelia cracks Blackburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn works the jab nicely.
Blackburn sizes up Kvirkvelia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kvirkvelia scores with a punch to the head.
Kvirkvelia looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kvirkvelia is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackburn is just out of range.
Kvirkvelia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kvirkvelia as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvirkvelia trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kvirkvelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kvirkvelia defends easily.
Kvirkvelia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvirkvelia wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Jab by Kvirkvelia.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackburn as he connects with a hook.
Blackburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia fails with the takedown.
Kvirkvelia scores with a body shot.
Blackburn swings for the body but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Kvirkvelia up against the cage.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Kvirkvelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvirkvelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the top position.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia stays in close to Blackburn's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Kvirkvelia.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn lands with a hook. Kvirkvelia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Kvirkvelia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackburn sizes up Kvirkvelia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kvirkvelia misses with a jab to the body
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot.
Kvirkvelia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Kvirkvelia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kvirkvelia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia walks into a stiff left hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kvirkvelia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvirkvelia.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Kvirkvelia has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kvirkvelia smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn moves out of range as Kvirkvelia strikes.
A jab from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia works Blackburn's body with a nice hook.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugh Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackburn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lugh Blackburn!
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RATING
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