NAF 8: Levens vs Bacon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Howden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boob Naboob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboob has chosen Bullet With Butterfly Wings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Howden
vs
Naboob

191 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Howden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boob Naboob!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howden is looking to clinch but Naboob is avoiding it.

Naboob forces Howden back against the cage and clinches.
Naboob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naboob blocking some punches.
Naboob is trying to drag Howden to the mat but Howden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naboob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Naboob pulls guard effortlessly.
Howden wants to stand but Naboob has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Howden wants to stand and escape but instead Naboob has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Howden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Naboob dives into side control.

Naboob is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Howden looks calm but he's in trouble here. Naboob gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Howden is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Naboob lets go of the hold and Howden can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boob Naboob!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Camron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wrestling Law was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Law

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Camron Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wrestling Law!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Wrestling Law has been cut.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Camron Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Law.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with the combination.

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.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.

Jackson lands a left and a right that send Law crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Law is rocked!
Jackson tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.

Law drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Law politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Law prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Law controls the position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Law's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Law's head away, looking to escape. Law manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camron Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Law's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Law bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Jackson throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
Jab by Jackson.

Jackson drops Law with a beautiful combination! Law stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law seems to have recovered his senses.
Law blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Law 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.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Law is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Law has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Law prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is letting Law control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Law taking a breather here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wrestling Law just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Law slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Law controlling the action here.
Law tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camron Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Law's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Law tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Camron Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Law closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law prevents Jackson from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled here.

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.
Jackson tries to escape but Law is in control.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Law is controlling the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wrestling Law just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camron Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law stops Jackson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Law really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Law's cut.
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.

Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camron Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law staying out of range there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Law staying out of range there.
Jackson leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Camron Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.

Law bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Law just content to control the position.
Wrestling Law has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Law drags him back down.
Law staying calm.
Law prevents Jackson from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Law slows the pace down in half guard.
Law wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestling Law dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wrestling Law's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Law tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camron Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Law.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law slips under a jab.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

Law closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Law controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Law asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Law is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Law is controlling him well.
Law is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Law prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

Despite being in the dominant position, Wrestling Law just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Law closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Law advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law slows the pace down in half guard.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Law 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Law!
Wrestling Law is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Levens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Bacon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Levens
vs
Bacon

190 cm
23
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[MMABR] SOLID Nutritional - Tokyo's Best!!

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 3 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bacon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levens somewhat.
Levens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevor Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bacon has Levens up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacon throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levens wants a takedown.
Bacon lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Justin Levens has been cut.
Bacon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Bacon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bacon crunches a lovely knee into Levens's ribcage.
Bacon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bacon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Levens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levens tries to pull guard but Bacon won't allow it.
Bacon working Levens over with knees to the body.
Levens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bacon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Levens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Levens avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacon.
Bacon tries a knee to the head but Levens blocks it.
Levens jumps guard but Bacon stands there with Levens around his waist. Levens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levens's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Levens blocks with his arms.
Levens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bacon walks away with a smile on his face. Levens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Levens swats away the attempt to clinch by Bacon.
Bacon tries to clinch but Levens moves away

and Levens counters by moving into the clinch.
Levens wants a takedown but no success here.
Bacon with a knee to the head.
Bacon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levens is defending well for now.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon lands an elbow that stopped Levens in his tracks for a moment.
Bacon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bacon is pressed up against the cage. Levens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bacon down to the mat. Bacon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Levens tries to clinch

and Bacon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Levens letting Bacon take a breather here.
Bacon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Levens has Bacon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bacon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Bacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Levens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bacon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon lands a knee to the body.
Bacon misses with a knee to the head.
Levens is working for takedown but Bacon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levens can't get the takedown.
Bacon stalling against the cage.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levens's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levens's face.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Levens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bacon tries a knee to the head but Levens blocks it.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon connects with a knee to the head.
Bacon lands a good knee to the midsection. Levens won't want to take too many of those.
Bacon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Levens up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bacon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Justin Levens's cut is getting worse.
Levens takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trevor Bacon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon is pushing Levens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Levens takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon misses with a knee strike.
Bacon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levens's defenses.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Levens jumps guard but Bacon stands there with Levens around his waist. Levens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Levens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bacon is stalling here.
Bacon misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Levens takes an elbow to the temple.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon lands a good knee to the midsection. Levens won't want to take too many of those.
Bacon tries a knee to the head but Levens blocks it.
Bacon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levens's face.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bacon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Bacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Levens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bacon clinches.
Bacon has Levens pressed against the cage.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Levens blocks with his arms.
Bacon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bacon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trevor Bacon.

Bacon forces Levens back against the cage and clinches.
Bacon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bacon has Levens pushed against the cage.
Bacon misses with a knee to the head.
Bacon connects with a knee to the head.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Bacon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bacon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bacon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levens, pushing him back against the cage.
Levens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bacon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bacon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bacon stalling in the clinch.
Levens fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Levens. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Justin Levens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Levens avoids it.
Bacon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Levens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bacon stalls.
Bacon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bacon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Levens's defenses.
Bacon connects with a knee to the head.
Levens is trying to drag Bacon to the mat but Bacon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levens wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Bacon.
Bacon throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Bacon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Levens's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bacon tries to clinch but Levens is having none of it.
Levens tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bacon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Levens has Bacon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bacon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bacon has Levens pushed against the cage.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon lands a nice elbow.
Levens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bacon smiles and moves away.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Levens is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Levens is avoiding it.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Levens is avoiding it.
Bacon closes the distance but Levens moves to the side

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

That's two 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.
Bacon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bacon lands a nice elbow.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Levens blocks with his arms.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bacon lands an elbow that stopped Levens in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Justin Levens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bacon lands an elbow inside that Levens shrugs off.
Levens fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Levens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bacon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon looking to throw knees to the head but Levens is blocking nicely.
Bacon with a knee to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Levens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trevor Bacon!
Trevor Bacon is the new light heavyweight champion!