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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 1398 p4p, 187 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 999 p4p, 124 weight class). Revazshvili comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Georgia National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Levan Revazshvili acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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186 cm
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209 lbs
40 - 21 - 1 |
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193 cm
39
212 lbs
31 - 17 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punchy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Punchy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punchy takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punchy, right into the meat.
Revazshvili scores with a body shot.
Punchy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punchy throws a hook to the side of Revazshvili's head but Revazshvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Punchy throws a hook but Revazshvili avoids it easily. Punchy takes one to the chin there. Jab by Revazshvili. 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! Punchy moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes. Punchy slips a jab from Revazshvili. A big right from Revazshvili misses. Revazshvili throws the left hand but Punchy avoids the punch easily. Punchy shoots and misses and Revazshvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Revazshvili fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Revazshvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut. The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Punchy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Punchy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Punchy scores with a leg kick.
Revazshvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punchy. Revazshvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Punchy's ribs. Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Punchy misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Revazshvili. Revazshvili connects with a body shot that sends Punchy's belly button to the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Revazshvili lands a head shot. Punchy scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punchy throws a series of strikes that have Revazshvili backpedaling.
Revazshvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Punchy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Revazshvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Punchy's head. Revazshvili cracks Punchy with a good jab. Punchy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Revazshvili moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Revazshvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Oooh a lovely combination from Revazshvili sends Punchy down but not out. Revazshvili dives into side control looking to finish.
Punchy is rocked! Revazshvili is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Punchy is trying to control Revazshvili's posture but Revazshvili avoids it. Punchy is looking for a sweep. Punchy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Revazshvili connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Revazshvili working away. Revazshvili working the ground and pound. Revazshvili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Punchy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Revazshvili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Punchy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Revazshvili is looking to take a break and control but Punchy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Revazshvili is nestled in close to Punchy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Punchy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Revazshvili. Nice strikes from Revazshvili there. Revazshvili is nestled in close to Punchy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Revazshvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working. Revazshvili winds up and cracks Punchy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punchy keeping hold of Revazshvili's head, controlling as best he can. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Punchy tries to get to full guard but Revazshvili has control of the leg. Punchy is staying active underneath Revazshvili, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Revazshvili is thwarting Punchy's attempts to control the position. Revazshvili working the head and body with strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Punchy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revazshvili pulls his head out easily. Revazshvili lands strikes from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili dominated that round. The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot. Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Revazshvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut. A jab lands there for Revazshvili. Punchy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Punchy working the head and body with strikes. Revazshvili is refusing to be controlled, as Punchy sits in half guard. Punchy wants to pass to mount but Revazshvili is defending the position. Revazshvili is looking to escape. Revazshvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Revazshvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punchy looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Revazshvili moves into full guard.
Revazshvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punchy is one step ahead there. Punchy landing with the ground and pound. Revazshvili is pulling down on Punchy's head to control his posture. Punchy wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving. Levan Revazshvili has got the better of the ground game so far. Punchy forces his way into half guard. Punchy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Revazshvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punchy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Revazshvili is trying to get back to full guard. Revazshvili looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punchy prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punchy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Punchy is working for a submission of some sort.
Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Punchy works a leg free and moves into half guard. Punchy prevents Revazshvili from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punchy lands a nice short elbow. Revazshvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punchy tries to free his leg and advance position but Revazshvili is retaining full guard. Revazshvili wants to stand and escape but Punchy is having none of it. Revazshvili looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Revazshvili keeps trying to improve his position. Punchy lands a couple of decent looking shots. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Revazshvili holds on and takes a little breather. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Punchy postures up.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Punchy does a little dance to reset his feet. Punchy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Punchy darts in looking for a takedown but Revazshvili gets double underhooks and turns Punchy into the cage. Punchy misses with an uppercut. Revazshvili saw that one coming. Revazshvili lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Punchy staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Punchy does a little dance to reset his feet. Punchy throws a hook but Revazshvili blocks it. Punchy connects with the punch. Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Revazshvili throws a body shot but no joy. Revazshvili thuds a left hand into Punchy's body. Danga de danga de dang - Revazshvili scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Revazshvili misses. A quick step to the side and Punchy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Revazshvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Revazshvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively. Revazshvili cracks Punchy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup. Punchy shoots and misses and Revazshvili counters with a nice uppercut. Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchy moves away. Revazshvili gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now. Punchy with a flurry of punches that miss. Punchy works over Revazshvili with some ground and pound from guard. Revazshvili pulls Punchy in close to prevent any damage. Revazshvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Punchy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revazshvili postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Revazshvili throwing strikes but missing. Revazshvili content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Revazshvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Revazshvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Revazshvili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Revazshvili is in close to Punchy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Punchy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Revazshvili preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Revazshvili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punchy's head. Revazshvili makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Revazshvili lands a couple of elbows. Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving. Punchy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revazshvili is one step ahead there. Revazshvili trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.
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. Punchy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punchy is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.
Revazshvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Revazshvili passes into half guard. Punchy wants to control but Revazshvili is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Revazshvili there. Revazshvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punchy keeps working. Punchy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Revazshvili scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Levan Revazshvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Revazshvili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Revazshvili! Levan Revazshvili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Trent Punchy had this to say: 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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energy
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hype
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