PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Levitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Clubbed to Death as his entrance music. Dmitriy Levitan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Levitan
vs
Stevenson

165 cm
30
163 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitriy Levitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Levitan slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Levitan wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs.
Levitan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Levitan.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.

Levitan moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Levitan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Levitan misses with an elbow strike.
Levitan slows down the pace here.

Levitan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levitan lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Levitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levitan at a distance.
Levitan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levitan misses with a body kick.
Stevenson punishes Levitan's body with a nice straight punch.
Levitan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Levitan scrambles back to his feet.
Levitan throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson throws a jab when Levitan was well out of range.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches up with Levitan, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes Levitan against the cage but Levitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Levitan sprawls well. Levitan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dmitriy Levitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stevenson.
Levitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Levitan.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Levitan.
Stevenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Levitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levitan throws a big shot that misses.

Levitan has managed to clinch.
Levitan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levitan tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Levitan.
Levitan is trying to break free.
Levitan tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Levitan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stevenson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Levitan misses with an elbow strike.
Levitan is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Levitan misses with an elbow over the top.
Levitan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Levitan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson slows down the pace here.
Levitan is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levitan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
A short left from Levitan.
Levitan misses with a punch to the body.
Levitan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Stevenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Levitan up against the cage.
Levitan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levitan is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Levitan lands with a right to the head.
Levitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Levitan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Levitan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Levitan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevenson is defending well for now.
Levitan trying to control the position but instead, Stevenson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Levitan into the cage.
Levitan misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Levitan.
Levitan lands a knee to the body.
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!
Levitan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Levitan's guard.
Levitan has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson preventing the sweep.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Levitan is keeping the position.
Stevenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson distracts Levitan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Levitan.
Stevenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Levitan is retaining full guard.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Levitan.
Stevenson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levitan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Levitan tries to get out of the position.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Levitan.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
Stevenson trying to control but Levitan is working from the bottom.
Stevenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levitan is looking to stand up but Stevenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevenson lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson advances to half guard.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson working over Levitan with some ground and pound. Levitan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Levitan wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working Levitan over with strikes.
Levitan wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Levitan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
John Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stevenson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Levitan's face.
Levitan is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevenson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevenson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Levitan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson landing strikes from the mount and Levitan is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working Levitan over with strikes here.
Stevenson landing strikes from the mount.
Stevenson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Levitan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levitan tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Stevenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stevenson wants to control but Levitan is keeping him busy.
Levitan is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Stevenson there.
Levitan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levitan wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levitan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Stevenson there.
Levitan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Levitan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Levitan won't allow it.
Levitan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Levitan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson is nestled in close to Levitan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of Levitan's head.
Stevenson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Levitan can't escape the position.
Levitan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Levitan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Levitan controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson pulls Levitan in close to his closed guard and prevents Levitan from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Levitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Levitan.
Levitan misses with a straight left.
Levitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Levitan avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Levitan takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Levitan ducked under it nicely.
Levitan throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levitan loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Levitan blocks a jab.
Levitan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevenson looks up at the clock and then as Levitan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stevenson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stevenson moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levitan working to try and regain half guard.
Stevenson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stevenson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stevenson landing punches.

Levitan is rocked!
Stevenson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Levitan hang on?
Oh Levitan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Levitan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevenson prevents Levitan from getting the reversal.
Stevenson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levitan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Levitan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
Stevenson lands a big elbow.
Levitan is looking to improve his position but Stevenson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevenson lands a big elbow - Levitan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Levitan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Stevenson!
A victorious John Stevenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.