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Event:
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Levy shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Levy jumps guard and drags Phoenix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Levy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Levy controls Phoenix momentarily but Phoenix frees himself.
Levy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levy is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix trying to control but Levy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Gerald Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Levy fails with a takedown attempt.
Levy misses with a takedown
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levy's hands.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Levy checks it.
Levy has a takedown stuffed.
Levy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Gerald Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Levy looks winded!
Levy shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Phoenix clinches up with Levy and pushes him back against the cage.
Levy missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Phoenix tries to work over Levy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levy can't get the takedown.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Levy blocks with his arms.
Phoenix is pressed up against the cage. Levy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phoenix down to the mat. Phoenix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Phoenix tenderised Levy's leg. Levy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Levy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix leaves Levy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phoenix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Levy's head.#ROC#Levy is rocked!
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix is stalking Levy. Levy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Phoenix, and it's lights out! Levy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerald Phoenix!
An out of breath Gerald Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Levy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hands - the referee stops the clock and Levy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hands. Levy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Levy instigates a clinch.
Hands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levy's elbow.
Hands gets underhooks to prevent Levy's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Levy tightens his grip and picks Hands up, before dumping him to the ground. Hands manages to land in guard.
Hands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Levy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hands controls Levy momentarily but Levy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy is working Hands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hands trying to control the position.
#T1#
Levy stays in close to Hands's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands wants to sweep here but Levy controlling him for the moment.
Levy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Levy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Hands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Levy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Levy looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Levy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Levy controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Levy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Hands cracks Levy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Levy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.
A solid body kick from Hands.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levy.
Levy shoots in for a double leg but Hands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
Hands digs a good body shot into Levy's ribs.
Hands feints and then cracks Levy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levy down.
Hands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hands scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levy closes the distance and clinches up with Hands, looking for a takedown. Levy pushes Hands against the cage but Hands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levy checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
#T4#
Hands stuffs the takedown attempt from Levy. Levy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hands appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Levy fails to land the takedown.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Levy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hands tries to get to full guard but Levy has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Levy seems content to control.
Levy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Hands dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hands takes a swing at Levy's ribcage but misses.
Hands cracks a nice hook into Levy's ribs.
Hands throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Levy counters with a takedown into side control.
Levy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Hands tries to improve position but can't.
Levy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Levy.
Levy is putting a hurting on Hands here, landing some big shots from side control.
Levy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hands down.
Gad Levy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Levy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hands is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levy lands a nice forearm strike.
Levy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hands is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hands is letting Levy control him for a moment.
Hands is looking to regain half guard here but Levy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Levy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Levy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Levy is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Levy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hands down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Levy.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Levy in his tracks.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levy tries to counter with a clinch but Hands shakes him off and moves away.
Gad Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levy has his takedown stuffed
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Levy misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Levy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.
Hands scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Hands as Levy shoots in.
Hands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levy is breathing heavily.
Hands throws a low kick, looking for Levy's leg but Levy calmly moves out of range.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Levy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hands as he avoids it easily.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Levy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hands lands a two punch combo.
Hands is looking to wear down Levy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Hands dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Levy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there
and Levy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands scores with a hook.#ROC#Levy is rocked!
Levy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hands sprawls well. He's pushed Levy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Levy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hands drops Levy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hands follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Hands!
A less than humble Happy Hands misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 28: Colson vs Scheckter
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Levy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling No Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Levy is looking to clinch but No Joy is avoiding it.
No Joy thuds his shin into the meat of Levy's side.
Levy shoots for a takedown but No Joy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Levy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and No Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Do No Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gad Levy.
Levy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling No Joy to counter with a crisp jab.
Levy looks winded!
Levy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No Joy delivers a nice body kick.
No Joy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Levy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gad Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levy misses with a leg kick
letting No Joy counter with a right hand. #ROC#Levy is rocked!#T1#
No Joy connects with an inside leg kick.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can No Joy finish him?
Levy with a poor takedown
letting No Joy counter with a right hand.
No Joy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Levy colapses and takes a barrage of punches from No Joy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Levy is left battered and dazed whilst No Joy and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do No Joy!
Do No Joy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 19: Neich vs Elkins
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Levy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Featheringham is fending him off so far but Levy persists. Nope, Featheringham circles away and we're back to standing.
Featheringham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Levy avoids it really well and circles away.
Featheringham slaps away a takedown attempt from Levy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Featheringham has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gad Levy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levy leaves Featheringham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason Featheringham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Featheringham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Featheringham trying to pass the guard but Levy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy wants to control but Featheringham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Featheringham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Levy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Featheringham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Featheringham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levy is keeping the position for now.
Featheringham stands and throws Levy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Featheringham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Featheringham throwing strikes but Levy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Featheringham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Featheringham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Featheringham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Featheringham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levy slows the pace down in half guard.
Featheringham is pressing down on Levy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Featheringham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Featheringham is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Levy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Featheringham tries to roll over but Levy keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Featheringham can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Levy trying to control the action but Featheringham is working from the bottom.
Featheringham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Featheringham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Levy trying to control the position from guard on top but Featheringham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Featheringham looking for a sweep. Not yet Featheringham, not yet.
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully.
Levy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Featheringham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Levy forces his way into half guard.
Featheringham works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Featheringham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levy defends well.
Featheringham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Featheringham keeps trying to improve his position.
Levy trying to control the position from guard on top but Featheringham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featheringham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Featheringham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levy's back!
Featheringham gets his hands free as Levy looks to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Levy can't escape the position.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Featheringham throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Featheringham lands a shot to the body.
Levy covering up well under a series of strikes from Featheringham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Featheringham lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Featheringham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Featheringham sprawls well. Featheringham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Levy gets slowly back to his feet.
Featheringham shoots in for a double leg but Levy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Featheringham swivels and escapes.
Levy shoots in for a takedown but Featheringham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gad Levy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Levy gets caught napping as Featheringham dives in and scores a takedown. Levy manages to retain guard.
Featheringham postures up in Levy's guard and throws a big left but Levy blocks it.
Featheringham looking to pass the guard.
Featheringham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy trying to keep a closed guard but Featheringham is proving a slippery customer.
Featheringham tries to free his leg and advance position but Levy is retaining full guard.
Featheringham is looking to pass into half guard but Levy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Levy is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Featheringham keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully.
Levy stays in close to Featheringham's body and controls the position.
Levy is working Featheringham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Featheringham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levy is one step ahead there.
Featheringham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levy trying to control but Featheringham is working from the bottom.
Featheringham wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Featheringham is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Featheringham stops Levy from standing up.
Mason Featheringham has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Featheringham postures up.
Featheringham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levy keeping full guard, as Featheringham tries to pass.
Featheringham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featheringham scores with punches from side control.
Featheringham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Levy is rocked!
Featheringham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Levy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Featheringham scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Levy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Featheringham can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Featheringham!
Mason Featheringham thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Levy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olives on his heels. He'll look to pass Olives's guard now, I'm sure.
Olives is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Levy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Levy has picked Olives up - he's going for a ride! Levy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Levy there.
Well, if Levy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Levy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olives controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Olives actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
Levy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olives is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Levy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Levy prevents Olives from improving his position.
Levy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Levy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olives is looking for a sweep. Levy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levy controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levy works his way into full mount!
Levy working the ground and pound effectively.
Levy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Levy cracks Olives with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Olives is desperately trying to improve his position but Levy has a good base and remains in mount.
Olives wants to control but Levy is having none of it.
Levy controlling his opponent. #T3#
Levy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olives tries to hold on but Levy pushes him away.
Levy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Levy.
Levy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levy scoring with strikes but Olives is staying in there.
Levy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olives is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Levy controlling from mount.
Olives keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Olives is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levy controlling the pace for now.
Levy landing strikes from the mount.
Olives can't escape the position.
Levy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olives is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gad Levy dominated that round.
That's time! Levy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Levy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olives's half guard.
Levy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been informed that Olives has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Olives is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levy pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olives trying to control but Levy postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Levy in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Olives regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olives can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Olives has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olives being controlled here, momentarily.
Levy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levy distracts Olives with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Olives working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Levy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Levy with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB2#
Olives looking for a guillotine here but Levy defends easily.
Levy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olives throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Levy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olives misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Levy blocks the strikes from Olives.
Olives trying to control from the bottom.
Levy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy is nestled in close to Olives, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gad Levy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Levy feints and as Olives raises his hands in defense, Levy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olives is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Olives is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levy is aware though and is defending well.
Levy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy passes Olives's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
Levy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Olives won't allow Levy to pass to mount.
Levy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olives is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Olives looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Levy.
Olives wants to improve his position but Levy is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Olives is pressing down on Levy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Olives has his foot on Levy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levy works his way back into a safe position though.
Levy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Olives is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olives takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Levy stops Olives from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Levy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Levy controlling the pace. #T3#
Levy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Olives for as long as he can get away with.
Olives moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Levy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Levy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levy continues to stall.#T4#
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.
Levy continues to hold on tight.#SUB2#
Olives working for a triangle but Levy defends it easily.
Gad Levy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levy 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.
Charlie Olives has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy is working Olives over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gad Levy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gad Levy! |
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