PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ron Kos enters the cage!

Levi
vs
Kos

200 cm
25
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Kos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Levi dives in and scores a takedown into Kos's guard.
Levi lands a couple of elbows.
Kos wants to stand up but Levi is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levi pushes down on Kos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kos is trying to stand.
Levi thows a huge punch but Kos dodges it nicely.
Levi trying to mount his opponent but Kos defends it.
Levi stops Kos from getting back to his feet.
Kos is refusing to be controlled, as Levi sits in half guard.
Kos tries to kick Levi off but Levi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kos can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos is not content to let Levi control the position.
Kos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levi wants to take a breather but Kos is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eli Levi just wasn't active enough.

Levi moves into range and clinches up with Kos.
Levi tries for a takedown but Kos manages to get underhooks.
Kos prevents the takedown attempt.
Levi has Kos pressed against the cage, preventing Kos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kos stalling against the cage.

Levi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kos throws a strike but Levi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kos wants to get back to his feet but Levi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kos keeping moving, preventing Levi from controlling successfully.
Levi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eli Levi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Levi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ron Kos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Levi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levi tries to clinch up but Kos circles away and keeps his distance.
Levi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kos.
Levi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos cracks a nice hook into Levi's ribs.
Levi is breathing heavily.
Kos misses with an uppercut.
Levi moves away from the strike by Kos.
The fighters circling - Kos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levi's hands.

It looks like Eli Levi has been cut.
Kos misses with the combination.
Levi tries to bum rush Kos with a series of wild strikes but Kos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kos swings for the body but Levi moves out of range.
Kos throws out a loose jab but Levi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kos throws a low kick but Levi avoids it.
Kos lands a nice hook to Levi's body. Levi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kos looks to land a combination but Levi avoids it well.
Ron Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kos throws out a leg kick but Levi moves out of range and Kos only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Levi.
Levi wants to clinch up but Kos keeps it at a distance.
Kos misses with a wild body shot.
Kos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levi.
Levi staying out of range there.
Kos throws a big shot that misses.
Kos misses with an uppercut
and Levi counters with a head kick. That will keep Kos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kos.
Kos misses the jab.
Kos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kos looks to land a right hand but Levi moved out of range.
Kos lands the left hand.
Levi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Kos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Levi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levi.
Levi ducks under a wild hook from Kos.
Kos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Levi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kos misses with a hook

and Levi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Levi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kos, who protects the arm well.
Kos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Levi.
Kos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Levi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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!
Kos is not content to let Levi control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Levi prevents Kos from escaping the position.

Kos is wriggling around trying to escape but Levi has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kos taps out and Levi picks up the big win! Great work there by Levi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Levi!