PBP Commentary

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!