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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. The key to victory for Barney Lee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lee
vs
Laden

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Laden.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Laden moved out of range nicely.
Laden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barney Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laden.
Lee tests Laden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laden shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Laden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laden.
Laden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laden wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee misses with a body shot

so Laden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laden wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is pulling down on Laden's head. It's preventing any offense from Laden, at least for the moment.
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Laden looks gassed!
Lee is looking to stand up but Laden isn't so interested in that idea.
Laden passes into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laden wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laden is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barney Lee will probably get the nod.
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.

Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laden manages to avoid it.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Laden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee prevents Laden from moving into mount.
Laden controls the position.
Laden trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laden is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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.
Lee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Lee.

Laden is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook but Laden blocks it.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Laden with an uppercut!
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to bum rush Laden with a series of wild strikes but Laden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laden was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Lee 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee shoots and misses

and Laden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laden.
Laden looking to pass the guard.
Lee pulls Laden in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden preventing the sweep.
Laden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laden trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laden trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee is not content to let Laden control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lee is trying to control Laden's posture but Laden avoids it.
Laden is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee tries to clinch but Laden moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Laden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four 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.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee thuds his right hand into Laden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laden has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Bin Laden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barney Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hancho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hancho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kivel
vs
Hancho

188 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hancho!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hancho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kivel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hancho is looking to get to half guard.

Kivel working for a submission but Hancho is keeping him at bay.
Kivel misses with a head shot.
Hancho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivel with good strikes from the mount here!
Kivel throwing strikes here but Hancho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hancho is squirming around, avoiding Kivel's attempts to control the action.
Hancho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hancho can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivel avoids the attempt from Hancho to control.
Hancho working to try and regain half guard.
Hancho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hancho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hancho is desperately trying to improve his position but Kivel has a good base and remains in mount.

Kivel stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hancho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kivel defends it nicely.
Kivel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Kivel scores with a four punch combination!
Hancho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kivel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivel is looking to clinch.
Kivel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kivel stuffs the takedown attempt from Hancho. Hancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyril Kivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hancho.
Kivel tries to clinch but Hancho is having none of it.
Kivel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hancho.

Hancho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hancho looks gassed!
Hancho throwing shots but Kivel is blocking nicely.
Hancho trying to pass the guard but Kivel defending well.
Hancho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hancho not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hancho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kivel wants to get back to full guard.
Kivel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hancho is looking for a kimura but Kivel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hancho to get the leverage.
Hancho with the ground and pound but Kivel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hancho stands up over Kivel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hancho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hancho postures up in Kivel's guard and throws a big left but Kivel blocks it.
Hancho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancho is pushing down on Kivel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kivel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hancho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hancho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hancho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hancho.
Hancho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kivel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kivel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kivel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hancho breaks from Kivel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hancho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kivel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hancho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kivel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kivel working a defensive guard here.
Kivel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kivel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hancho.
Hancho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hancho wants to pass the guard but Kivel is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hancho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hancho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Hancho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hancho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mike Hancho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hancho landing with the ground and pound.
Hancho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kivel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hancho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hancho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hancho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hancho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kivel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kivel is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hancho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hancho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hancho looking to pass the guard.
Kivel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hancho advances to half guard.
Kivel wants to improve his position but Hancho is controlling well.
Kivel taking some punishment here, with Hancho in his half guard.
Hancho is looking to advance position but Kivel won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancho thows a huge punch but Kivel dodges it nicely.
Kivel wants to get back to full guard.
Hancho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hancho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kivel is bucking up trying to escape but Hancho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hancho dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hancho lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hancho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hancho lands a big elbow.
Hancho lands a heavy elbow.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hancho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hancho looking to finish Kivel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kivel!
Hancho unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kivel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hancho.
Hancho working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hancho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kivel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A combination from Kivel does no damage.
Mike Hancho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hancho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kivel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kivel dodges the ground and pound from Hancho.
Hancho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kivel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Hancho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kivel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hancho is working Kivel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hancho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kivel down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivel taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancho is chipping away with strikes.
Hancho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kivel down.
Kivel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hancho working the ground and pound.
Hancho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hancho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hancho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hancho working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivel dodges the ground and pound from Hancho.
Hancho is putting a hurting on Kivel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kivel is trying to buck Hancho off.
Kivel struggling a bit here.
Hancho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kivel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hancho connects with a decent elbow.
Hancho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kivel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancho looks up at the clock and then as Kivel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hancho smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kivel prevents Hancho from moving into mount.
Hancho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kivel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kivel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hancho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivel's head.
Hancho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hancho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hancho throwing shots but Kivel is blocking nicely.
Kivel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hancho trying to mount his opponent but Kivel defends it.
Hancho is nestled in close to Kivel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cyril Kivel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hancho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hancho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hancho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hancho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hancho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Demattio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna by Carl Orff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Price
vs
Demattio

183 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Demattio!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demattio circles away.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Demattio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price won't allow Demattio to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demattio trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Demattio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Demattio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Demattio trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demattio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demattio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demattio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demattio wants to stand but Price has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Demattio instigates a clinch.
Demattio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Demattio breaks from the clinch.
Demattio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price fails with the takedown.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Demattio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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.
Demattio with a lazy takedown attempt

and Price counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Demattio!
Demattio is trying to escape the mount.

Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Demattio is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.
Price with shots to the head and body - Demattio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demattio is trying to stand.
Demattio looks gassed!
Price is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Demattio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Price looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price avoids the attempt from Demattio to control.
Demattio tries to reverse the position but Price maintains control.

Price working for a submission but Demattio is keeping him at bay.
Demattio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Price wants to control but instead Demattio manages to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demattio tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Price shoots and misses
and Demattio counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Demattio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demattio works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Demattio throwing strikes but missing.
Demattio throws a big right hand that misses.
Demattio trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dustin Demattio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Demattio misses with a wild body shot.
Demattio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Price counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demattio keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price trying to stand up but can't free himself from Demattio's guard.
Demattio working a defensive guard here.
Price wants to control from the top but Demattio keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demattio is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demattio keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demattio tries to clinch up

and Price counters with a shoot takedown. Demattio fights it but they end up in guard.
Price prevents Demattio from getting back to his feet.

Demattio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Price looks to clinch
and Demattio counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demattio has his takedown stuffed

and Price counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Price working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demattio's head.
Demattio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
Price wants to control from the top but Demattio keeps moving.
Demattio is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Demattio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price wants to break free but Demattio has control.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Demattio is trying to break free.

Demattio pulls guard effortlessly.
Demattio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Price trying to control but Demattio is working from the bottom.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demattio is keeping the position for now.

Demattio pushes Price off and scrambles back to his feet.
Price closes the distance but Demattio moves to the side
and Demattio counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Price changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demattio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Price working away.
Demattio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Price has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Price looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demattio strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Price dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Demattio swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Price takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Price tries to clinch but Demattio moves away
and Demattio counters with a body kick that stops Price in his tracks momentarily.
Demattio wants to clinch.
Price looks to clinch
and Demattio counters with a big head kick but Price shrugs it off.
Price wants to clinch but Demattio slips to the side

so Demattio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Demattio lands a couple of digs.
Demattio 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.

Price is working an open guard so Demattio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to clinch.
Demattio tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily

and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Price wants to control from the top but Demattio keeps moving.
Demattio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demattio is trying to keep Price in close.
Price scoring with some ground and pound.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control from the top but Demattio keeps moving.
Demattio seems keen to control Price's posture.
Price has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demattio is proving hard to escape from.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Demattio swinging wilding here.
Price shoots for a takedown but Demattio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demattio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demattio lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Price shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Price was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Price postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demattio looks a forlorn figure.

Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Demattio is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.

Price goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Demattio is on top in guard.
Demattio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demattio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Demattio seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demattio tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Demattio wants to stand up but Price has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Demattio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Demattio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demattio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Demattio!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hagen Potente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kasper
vs
Potente

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hagen Potente!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Kasper lands but Potente takes it in his stride.
Potente throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kasper throws a nice head kick!
John Kasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Potente clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Potente.
Potente holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kasper crunches a lovely knee into Potente's ribcage.
Kasper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potente tries to pull guard but Kasper holds him up against the cage and eventually Potente drops back down to his feet.
Kasper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potente has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potente just leaning against Kasper, taking a breather.
Potente scores a nice knee to the body.
Potente dodges an elbow strike from Kasper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like John Kasper has been cut.
Kasper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potente is defending well for now.
Potente tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasper avoids the damage to the body.
Kasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potente drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kasper pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Kasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hagen Potente.
Kasper clinches but Potente breaks the clinch

and Potente moves into the clinch.
Potente throws an elbow but it misses.
Potente changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kasper misses with a takedown

and Potente counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potente.
Kasper gets underhooks to prevent Potente's takedown attempt.

Potente manages to break the clinch.
Potente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potente wants it to stay on the feet.
A low kick from Kasper misses
and Potente counters with a nice leg kick.
Kasper is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kasper.
Kasper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasper fails with a takedown attempt.
Potente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potente throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potente looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasper is fending him off so far but Potente persists. Nope, Kasper circles away and we're back to standing.
Potente gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasper counters with a big head kick but Potente shrugs it off.
Kasper keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper throws a sloppy head kick
and Potente counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasper's knee momentarily.
Potente lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Potente pushes Kasper up against the cage in a clinch.
Potente has Kasper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Potente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasper misses with a hook to the body
and Potente counters with a leg kick.
Potente with a poor takedown
and Kasper counters with a head kick. That will keep Potente thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Potente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasper throws a lazy head kick

and Potente counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kasper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasper throws a combination that misses
and Potente counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kasper's knee momentarily.
Kasper misses with a head kick.
Kasper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kasper wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kasper is defended easily by Potente.
Kasper swats away the attempt to clinch by Potente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hagen Potente dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kasper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kasper with a poor takedown
and Potente counters with an outside leg kick.
Potente avoids the head kick by Kasper.
Potente circles away from the clinch attempt

and Potente moves into the clinch.
Potente leaning his opponent against the cage.

Kasper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Potente moves into the clinch.
Potente landing knees to the body.
Potente drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasper trying to stall but Potente improves his position.
Potente is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasper misses with a hook to the body

and Potente moves into the clinch.
Kasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Potente has hold of one of Kasper's legs. Kasper is fighting the takedown attempt but Potente gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Kasper pushes Potente off and scrambles back to his feet.
Potente throws a nice outside leg kick.

Potente clinches up against the cage.
Kasper is trying to break free.
Potente is trying to stall.
Potente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potente has him pressed against the cage.
Potente goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasper prevents it.
Kasper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potente managing to block the knees to the body from Kasper.
Potente tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Kasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hagen Potente.
Kasper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potente avoiding damage as Kasper throws knees to the body.
Kasper is trying to drag Potente to the mat but Potente just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kasper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Potente crunches a lovely knee into Kasper's ribcage.
Kasper tries to break the clinch but Potente is controlling the position.
Kasper has had enough of the clinch but Potente keeps him there for the moment.
Kasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Potente has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasper is trying to force a seperation but Potente has the dominant position.
Kasper gets underhooks to prevent Potente's takedown attempt.
Kasper can't break the clinch.
Potente tries to score a body lock takedown but Kasper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kasper wants to get back to striking at distance but Potente won't allow it.
Potente takes a knee to the side of the body.

Kasper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kasper finds it's way through Potente's defenses.
Kasper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potente but Potente pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Potente clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasper breaks from the clinch.
Potente misses with a head kick.
Potente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasper tries to clinch but Potente is having none of it.
Kasper tries to clinch but Potente moves out of range.
Hagen Potente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasper misses with a combination

and Potente counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kasper's guard now.

Potente content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kasper has locked up a guillotine! Kasper's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Potente is holding on here and Kasper must be using up a lot of energy. Potente has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kasper gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Kasper!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Levens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye Of The Tiger. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Levens
vs
Tyson

190 cm
22
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Levens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Levens.
Levens keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Levens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Levens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyson.
Levens is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Tyson darts in and clinches Levens up against the cage.
Tyson slows down the pace here.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws out a leg kick but Levens moves out of range and Tyson only half commits.
Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Levens slips under a jab.

Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Levens.
Tyson pushes Levens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Justin Levens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levens, pushing him back against the cage.

Tyson has Levens pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Levens tumbling to the mat - Tyson dives into Levens's guard.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Levens is keeping the position.
Levens has momentary wrist control but Tyson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levens is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyson wants to stand but Levens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levens is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Levens scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levens slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Levens shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyson is looking to clinch but Levens is avoiding it.
Levens moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Levens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Levens leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Levens wants to clinch.

Tyson gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Justin Levens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson is trying to drag Levens to the mat but Levens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levens looking for a takedown.

Levens pulls guard effortlessly.
Levens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Levens controlling Tyson's posture.

That's two 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.
Levens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
Levens looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Levens controlling from mount.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Levens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levens controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Levens pinned against the cage. Levens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Levens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Levens tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levens wants to clinch

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tyson pulls guard.
Levens controls from within his opponent's guard.

Levens stands up from Tyson's guard - Levens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Levens circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Levens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justin Levens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Levens saw that one coming.

Levens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levens decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Levens tries to clinch but Tyson moves away

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.

Levens successfully pulls guard.
Levens pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson stops Levens from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard.
Levens trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Levens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levens trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Levens advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Levens clearly takes that round.
That's time! Levens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Levens circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a head kick. That will keep Levens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tyson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Levens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Levens is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson throws a hook but Levens avoids it easily.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levens walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed

and Levens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Levens is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levens wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Levens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
Levens pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levens controlling the action here.
Levens is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Levens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levens looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Levens holds on and takes a little breather.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyson stops Levens from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking to sit in guard and control but Levens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levens wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Tyson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levens defends it easily.
Levens 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson wants to control the position but Levens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Levens sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Justin Levens just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levens is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Levens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Levens wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levens is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levens looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Levens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Levens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Levens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Levens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Levens!
Justin Levens retains his light heavyweight title!