PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Luis Montoya Rivera
vs
Levin

170 cm
23
147 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

165 cm
28
145 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Levin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Montoya Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Levin landing strikes.
Montoya Rivera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Montoya Rivera manages to get back to half guard.
Levin thows a huge punch but Montoya Rivera dodges it nicely.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Levin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levin slips a nice elbow through Montoya Rivera's hands, connecting with Montoya Rivera's forehead.
Montoya Rivera is looking for a sweep. Levin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montoya Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Levin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levin seems to be working for a kimura but Montoya Rivera defends the submission attempt.
Montoya Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Montoya Rivera.

Montoya Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montoya Rivera looking to control.
Levin stands and throws Montoya Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Levin cracks Montoya Rivera with a big elbow.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Levin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Levin wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Montoya Rivera is pressing down on Levin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montoya Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levin.
Levin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levin looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montoya Rivera fails with the takedown
and Levin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Montoya Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Levin's half guard.

Montoya Rivera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Montoya Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levin with the active half guard here but Montoya Rivera passes nicely into side control.
Levin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Levin wants to get back to full guard.
Montoya Rivera is keen to just control but Levin is a slippery customer.
Montoya Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Levin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montoya Rivera pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Montoya Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Montoya Rivera gets a takedown into half guard.

Levin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levin wants to get back to full guard.
Montoya Rivera is keen to just control but Levin is a slippery customer.
Montoya Rivera passes to side control.
Montoya Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Levin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levin tries to buck Montoya Rivera off but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ariel Levin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera misses with a takedown attempt

and Levin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montoya Rivera's guard.
Levin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montoya Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin lands a couple of elbows.
Montoya Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Levin scoring with punches to the head and body.

Montoya Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Montoya Rivera working for a triangle but Levin defends it easily.

Levin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montoya Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montoya Rivera controls Levin momentarily but Levin frees himself.
Montoya Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levin wants to pass the guard but Montoya Rivera is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Montoya Rivera with a poor takedown
and Levin counters with a good, hard body kick but Montoya Rivera shrugs it off.
Levin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Levin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Levin connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Montoya Rivera thows a leg kick but Levin checks it

and Levin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Levin is looking for a kimura here.
Montoya Rivera is looking to improve his position.

Montoya Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Levin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montoya Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montoya Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levin.
Montoya Rivera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Levin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montoya Rivera 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.
Levin with a nice head shot there.

Montoya Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levin lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Montoya Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montoya Rivera has momentary wrist control but Levin slips an elbow through the middle.
Levin cracks Montoya Rivera with a solid left hand.

Montoya Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Levin chips away with some ground and pound.

Montoya Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montoya Rivera has momentary wrist control but Levin slips an elbow through the middle.

Levin drops back looking for a leg! Montoya Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montoya Rivera manages to kick Levin off! Levin jumps back into Montoya Rivera's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Levin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Montoya Rivera with a poor takedown
and Levin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Montoya Rivera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Levin to the mat! Levin manages to get full guard.
Montoya Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Montoya Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montoya Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Levin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montoya Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montoya Rivera slips nicely into half guard.
Levin is looking for a sweep. Montoya Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera moves nicely into side control.
Levin is trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya Rivera wants to control but Levin is keeping him busy.
Levin tries to buck Montoya Rivera off but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Montoya Rivera trying to control the position but Levin is working away.
Montoya Rivera taking a breather here.
Montoya Rivera wants to control but Levin is keeping him busy.
Levin sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Levin gets full guard.

Levin has his foot on Montoya Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montoya Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.

Levin working for a triangle but Montoya Rivera defends it easily.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.

Levin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Montoya Rivera is defending well. Levin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Montoya Rivera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Levin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ariel Levin!