PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Logan Levine (ranked 4610 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Bao Long Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Levine
vs
Donaire

175 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Levine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bao Long Donaire!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Donaire.

Levine closes the distance and clinches.
Donaire working hard to break the clinch.

Levine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Levine closes the distance and clinches.

Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Levine dives in and scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.

Donaire has hold of Levine's hands but Levine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donaire is trying to escape back to his feet but Levine uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Donaire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Levine staying calm.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine is dominant here and he's now got Donaire's back!

That's two 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.

Donaire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaire is trying to stand back up.
Levine controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Donaire right now.
Levine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.

Donaire defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Levine's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.

Donaire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Levine gets his way!
Levine controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaire trying to get back to his feet but Levine is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Levine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Levine shoots in and bounces Donaire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Donaire kicks Levine off and gets back to his feet.

Levine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donaire taking a breather.
Levine tries to pull guard but Donaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Levine drops back down to his feet.
Levine is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine stalling against the cage.
Donaire tries to break the clinch but Levine is controlling the position.
Donaire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Levine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Donaire manages to break the clinch.
Donaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Donaire closes the distance and pushes Levine back into the cage.

Levine pulls guard effortlessly.
Logan Levine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Donaire stands and steps away. Levine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Levine moves into the clinch.
Levine is working for takedown but Donaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levine slowing the pace effectively.

Donaire manages to break the clinch.

Donaire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levine has his hands clasped together around Donaire's back. He's all about the action.
Levine wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine wants to control but Donaire is keeping busy.
Donaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levine is controlling Donaire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Levine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donaire can do to turn this around?
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Levine controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Donaire escapes and gets back to his feet.
Levine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levine shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense.
Donaire with the counter takedown but Levine avoids it easily.
No joy there for Levine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaire cracks Levine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Levine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donaire throws a head kick but Levine moves out of range.
Donaire fails with the takedown.
Donaire tries to clinch there but Levine circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Levine.

Donaire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Donaire gets caught napping as Levine dives in and scores a takedown. Donaire manages to retain guard.

Donaire pushes Levine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Donaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Levine shoots in looking for a takedown but Donaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donaire lands a head kick!
Donaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Levine takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaire wants to stand up but Levine is controlling him.
Levine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donaire is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaire wants to stand and escape but Levine is having none of it.
Levine passes Donaire's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Levine seems to be working for a kimura but Donaire defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaire is trying to stand.
Levine controlling the action here.
Levine stops Donaire from getting back to his feet.

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.
Levine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Levine clinches with his opponent.

Levine successfully pulls guard.
Levine pulls Donaire in close to prevent any damage.
Levine lands a decent shot there.
Levine looking for a sweep. Not yet Levine, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levine is working hard here to advance position.
Levine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bao Long Donaire.
I think Donaire 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Logan Levine!

Logan Levine wins by unanimous decision!