PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dumonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Accept - Balls to the wall. Paul Dumonte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ross Levrone's chin.

Dumonte
vs
Levrone

188 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Dumonte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Levrone does it's job there.
Levrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dumonte misses with a head kick.
Dumonte misses with a straight left.

Levrone gets the takedown into side control.
Dumonte wants to control but Levrone postures up.
Levrone cracks Dumonte with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Levrone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Levrone working away.
Levrone in side control, throwing shots but Dumonte defends.
Levrone lands some shots froms side control.
Dumonte defending against the ground and pound.
Levrone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dumonte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Levrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levrone thows a body shot but no joy.

Levrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dumonte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Levrone manages to pass to side control.
Dumonte wants to stand back up but Levrone manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dumonte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Levrone trying to control the position but Dumonte is working away.

Levrone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dumonte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levrone trying to control the action but Dumonte is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Levrone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dumonte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Levrone working the ground and pound from side control.
Levrone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levrone landing a few strikes.
Dumonte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levrone throws a strike aimed at the side of Dumonte's head but Dumonte avoids it well.
Dumonte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levrone working the ground and pound.
Dumonte manages to get back to half guard.
Dumonte is refusing to be controlled, as Levrone sits in half guard.
Dumonte is trying to control but Levrone manages to pass to mount!
Levrone breaks from Dumonte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Levrone tries to control but Dumonte wriggling away.
Dumonte working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levrone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dumonte is bucking up trying to escape but Levrone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Dumonte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Levrone goes for an armbar but Dumonte turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dumonte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levrone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Levrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumonte wants to stand but Levrone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Levrone dominated that round.
That's time! Dumonte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Levrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Dumonte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Levrone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dumonte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Levrone with that takedown attempt.
Levrone stuffs the takedown attempt from Dumonte. Dumonte gets slowly back to his feet.
Levrone thuds his right hand into Dumonte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Dumonte.
Levrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumonte circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dumonte.
Paul Dumonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumonte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levrone moves out of range as Dumonte strikes.
Dumonte misses with a straight right.
Dumonte dodges the punch combination from Levrone.
Paul Dumonte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Levrone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumonte controls Levrone momentarily but Levrone frees himself.
Dumonte keeping moving, preventing Levrone from controlling successfully.
Levrone chips away with some ground and pound.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte striking off his back but it's not causing Levrone any problems.
Levrone content to stall in guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dumonte.

That's two 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.
Levrone misses the shot to the body.
Levrone misses with a combination

and Dumonte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Levrone!
Levrone taking shots to the head.
Levrone wants to hold on but Dumonte pushes him away.
Dumonte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levrone is looking to escape.
Dumonte avoids the attempt from Levrone to control.
Levrone throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Levrone is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dumonte is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Levrone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dumonte wants to control the pace but Levrone is squirming around nicely.
Levrone tries to hold on but Dumonte postures up.
Dumonte cracks Levrone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dumonte raining down shots from the mount!
Dumonte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ross Levrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dumonte lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte with a couple of short strikes.
Dumonte looking to control but Levrone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dumonte controlling from mount.
Levrone working to try and regain half guard.
Dumonte landing strikes from the mount.

Dumonte swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levrone is now in Dumonte's guard. A big mistake from Dumonte there, giving up the dominant position!
Levrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumonte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumonte keeping moving, preventing Levrone from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Dumonte dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Levrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dumonte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levrone avoids the head kick by Dumonte.
Dumonte swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Levrone gets a takedown into half guard.
Dumonte is trying to control but can't.
Levrone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Levrone trying to control but Dumonte is having none of it.
Dumonte can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levrone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dumonte is looking to escape.
Dumonte is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Levrone is trying to control here but Dumonte has managed to regain half guard.
Dumonte is pressing down on Levrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dumonte working a defensive guard here.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte wants to stand up but Levrone is controlling him.
Levrone stopping the sweep attempt from Dumonte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Levrone won't allow Dumonte to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levrone lands a nice shot to the body.
Levrone lands a glancing blow to the side of Dumonte's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Levrone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dumonte's guard.
Dumonte is trying to control the position but Levrone postures up.
Levrone scoring with some ground and pound.
Levrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumonte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levrone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Levrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levrone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumonte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levrone.
Levrone throwing shots but Dumonte is blocking nicely.
Dumonte trying to control but Levrone postures up.
Levrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dumonte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levrone.
Dumonte is trying to stand back up but Levrone is controlling him
Dumonte is not content to let Levrone control the position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Levrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumonte circles away quickly and effectively.
Levrone looks to land a right hand but Dumonte moved out of range.
Dumonte with a poor takedown
and Levrone counters with a three punch combo that has Dumonte backing up. Dumonte nods at Levrone to acknowledge the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Levrone lunges at Dumonte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dumonte's hand.
Dumonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dumonte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Levrone shoots in for a takedown but Dumonte shows good takedown defense.
Dumonte misses with a low kick.
Levrone lands a slapping body shot.
Levrone slips under a jab.
Levrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levrone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dumonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Levrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levrone scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Levrone really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Levrone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dumonte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Levrone swings for the body but Dumonte moves out of range.

Levrone 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.
Dumonte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levrone is controlling him.
Levrone trying to control but Dumonte is working from the bottom.
Dumonte is looking to stand up but Levrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Dumonte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Levrone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dumonte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levrone landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumonte is looking for a triangle but Levrone pushes his legs off easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Levrone!
Dumonte throws a right hand that Levrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Levrone also avoids with ease.
Levrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dumonte as he avoids it easily.

Levrone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levrone lands in his opponent's guard.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Levrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumonte looking to control.
Levrone forces his way into half guard.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levrone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dumonte wants to control but Levrone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dumonte is looking for a sweep. Levrone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Levrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Levrone misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dumonte. No joy for Levrone on that attempt.
Paul Dumonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Levrone.
Dumonte lands a head kick!

Dumonte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dumonte scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Levrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumonte defends well.
Levrone wants to sweep here but Dumonte controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dumonte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dumonte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dumonte lands a couple of digs.
Dumonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Levrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumonte wants to stand but Levrone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dumonte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.
Dumonte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dumonte looks for a takedown but Levrone sprawls well.
Levrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dumonte.
Dumonte just misses with a punch to the body.
Levrone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dumonte throws a front kick aimed at Levrone's knee but Levrone avoids it well.
Dumonte throws a lazy right hand but Levrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levrone misses with a few strikes there.
Dumonte misses with a head kick.
Levrone scores with a jab. Dumonte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross Levrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Levrone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dumonte wants to improve his position but Levrone is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Levrone dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Levrone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Levrone catches Dumonte right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Dumonte misses.
Dumonte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Levrone counters with a single leg into guard. Dumonte didn't expect that.
Levrone postures up in Dumonte's guard and throws a big left but Dumonte blocks it.
Levrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Levrone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Levrone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dumonte's head.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
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.
Levrone thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levrone preventing the sweep.
Dumonte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dumonte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Dumonte.
Dumonte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dumonte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Levrone.

Levrone drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dumonte is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levrone is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levrone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levrone wants to control from the top but Dumonte keeps moving.
Dumonte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dumonte looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumonte, not yet.
Levrone landing some decent shots from guard.
Dumonte wants to get back to his feet but Levrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dumonte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levrone is one step ahead there.
Levrone is working Dumonte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Levrone scores a takedown into full mount!
Levrone landing shots from mount.
Dumonte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dumonte flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Levrone landing strikes from the mount.
Dumonte working to try and regain half guard.
Levrone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Levrone connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumonte wants to hold on but Levrone pushes him away.
Levrone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Levrone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levrone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levrone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dumonte?
Levrone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paul Dumonte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levrone scoring with strikes but Dumonte is staying in there.
Levrone with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levrone is landing with some decent strikes but Dumonte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dumonte is looking to improve his position but Levrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Ross Levrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dumonte taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Levrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levrone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Levrone!
Ross Levrone is the new light heavyweight champion!