PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1787 p4p, 245 weight class) and Herb Krison (ranked 2277 p4p, 303 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Revazshvili might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Georgia National Anthem. Krison has chosen Rebelution as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Revazshvili
vs
Krison

193 cm
34
212 lbs
21 - 15 - 3

184 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Krison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revazshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Revazshvili takes one on the button.
Revazshvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Revazshvili misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Revazshvili.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Krison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Revazshvili scores with a hook to the body. Krison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Revazshvili digs a good hook to Krison's body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krison enables Revazshvili to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Revazshvili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili throwing strikes but missing.
Revazshvili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krison's head.

Revazshvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krison is trying to control the position but Revazshvili postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revazshvili is looking to work some ground and pound but Krison has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krison is on top in guard.

Krison preventing the sweep.
Revazshvili is adopting a defensive guard.
Krison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison is stalling in the full guard.
Revazshvili wants to sweep but no luck.
Krison tries to free his leg and advance position but Revazshvili is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili is trying to control the position but Krison postures up.
Revazshvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krison is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Revazshvili pulls Krison in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Revazshvili misses with a two punch combination.

Revazshvili closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Revazshvili throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Revazshvili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krison sees it coming and defends easily.

Revazshvili is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison is trying to control but can't.
Revazshvili wants to pass the guard but Krison is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Revazshvili is trying to control. Krison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Revazshvili seems to be working for a kimura but Krison defends the submission attempt.
Krison has hold of Revazshvili's hands but Revazshvili slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
That's time! Revazshvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Krison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Revazshvili is able to avoid easily.
Herb Krison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
Revazshvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Herb Krison has been cut.
Revazshvili scores with the left hand. Krison knows he should have avoided that one.
Krison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Revazshvili throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Revazshvili staying out of range there.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Revazshvili lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Levan Revazshvili is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Revazshvili misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Revazshvili sizes up Krison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Krison avoids it well.
Revazshvili throws a right hand that misses
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Krison misses with a straight right.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Revazshvili connects with a body shot.
Revazshvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Krison tries to sprawl out of it but Revazshvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krison feints a counter leg kick.
Revazshvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Revazshvili swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Krison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krison wants it to stay on the feet.
And Krison responds with a good body kick, but Revazshvili manages to step out the way in time.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Krison misses.
Revazshvili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Revazshvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revazshvili loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Revazshvili misses.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Revazshvili cracks Krison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Revazshvili throws a combination that misses
and Krison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
A punch combination from Revazshvili misses.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revazshvili.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Krison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krison doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krison has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Revazshvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krison can do to turn this around?
Revazshvili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
Krison takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Revazshvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Revazshvili drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krison sprawls and moves away.
Krison tests Revazshvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krison stuffs the takedown attempt from Revazshvili. Revazshvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Krison - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Revazshvili with a hook.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Krison avoids it well.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Revazshvili ducks down to avoid it.
Krison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Revazshvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Krison's head.
Revazshvili connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili misses with a few strikes there.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Revazshvili lands with an overhand left.
Revazshvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Krison gets caught napping as Revazshvili dives in and scores a takedown. Krison manages to retain guard.
Krison pulls Revazshvili in to control the position.
Krison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Revazshvili has passed into side control.
Krison is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili trying to control the action but Krison is working from the bottom.
Krison trying to remain calm as Revazshvili controls from the top position.
Krison tries to bench press Revazshvili off him but Revazshvili keeps the position.
Revazshvili looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krison is avoiding damage well.

Revazshvili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krison defending against the ground and pound.
Levan Revazshvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison is looking for a sweep.
Revazshvili is looking to take a break and control but Krison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Revazshvili is really struggling to control Krison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Revazshvili working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Revazshvili avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Revazshvili digs a good hook to Krison's body.
Revazshvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Revazshvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Revazshvili lands with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krison throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krison sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili tries to bum rush Krison with a series of wild strikes but Krison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Krison misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Revazshvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Revazshvili 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Revazshvili!
After the fight, Levan Revazshvili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.