PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson has chosen The Proclaimers - 500 Miles as his entrance music. Ariel Levin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Levin
vs
Robertson

165 cm
36
145 lbs
24 - 15 - 1

170 cm
32
144 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
Brute

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 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Ariel Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Levin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levin counters with a stiff right hand.
Levin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Levin's shoulder, as Levin tries to avoid the shot.
Levin slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Levin needs to keep his hands up - Robertson had a free shot at his head there.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levin was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Levin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robertson.
Robertson throws a body punch but Levin moves out of range.

Robertson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robertson showed some decent athleticism there.
Levin gets full guard.

Levin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Levin wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levin wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levin is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stays in close to Levin's body and controls the position.
Levin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Levin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Levin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levin trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Levin looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levin wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Levin is controlling Robertson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Levin looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ariel Levin.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson jabs Levin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Levin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Levin throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Ariel Levin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson swings for the body but Levin moves out of range.
Trevor Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Robertson.
Levin blocks a head kick by Robertson.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Robertson misses.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Levin sprawls well. Levin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.

Levin has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.

Levin breaks from the clinch.
Robertson shoots in but Levin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Levin drives through with a takedown into Robertson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin passes Robertson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Levin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but Levin has a good base and remains in mount.
Levin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Levin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Levin's attempts to control the action.
Levin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Robertson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Levin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Levin finish him?
Levin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robertson's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Levin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but Levin has a good base and remains in mount.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levin looking to control but Robertson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.
Robertson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Levin lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Levin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Levin with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Levin! That's really hurt Robertson and he's turned his back - Levin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levin jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel Levin!
Ariel Levin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) for their support in the buildup to the fight.