PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauren Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Ultimatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauren Levy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Levy
vs
Ultimatum

176 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauren Levy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Ultimatum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultimatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ultimatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ultimatum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Levy moves into the clinch successfully.
Levy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ultimatum is defending well.

Ultimatum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Levy uses from the top position.
Levy preventing the sweep.
Levy really is a fat lump.
Ultimatum wants to stand and escape but Levy is having none of it.
Levy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ultimatum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ultimatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ultimatum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Ultimatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ultimatum feints and as Levy raises his hands in defense, Ultimatum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Levy working for a triangle but Ultimatum defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Levy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ultimatum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Levy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy is not content to let Ultimatum control the position.
Ultimatum is putting a hurting on Levy here, landing some big shots from side control.

Ultimatum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ultimatum working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ultimatum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Levy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Levy wants to control but Ultimatum postures up.
Ultimatum throws a strike aimed at the side of Levy's head but Levy avoids it well.
Levy tries to improve position but can't.
Levy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ultimatum looks winded!
Levy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ultimatum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Levy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Ultimatum is looking to take a break and control but Levy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ultimatum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Levy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ultimatum pulls his head out easily.
Levy tries to kick Ultimatum off but Ultimatum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ultimatum gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levy wants to get back to his feet but Ultimatum drags him back down.
Levy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Ultimatum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ultimatum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ultimatum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Levy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levy is trying to control Ultimatum's posture but Ultimatum avoids it.
Levy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The Ultimatum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ultimatum scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy struggling a bit here.
Levy striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ultimatum has control of an arm but Levy manages to advance to Ultimatum's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levy working for the choke.
Levy controlling well, preventing Ultimatum from escaping the position.
Ultimatum is breathing heavily.

Levy looking for the choke from the back.
Ultimatum tries to break free.
Ultimatum trying to control the hands but Levy breaks the grip.
Levy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ultimatum could be in trouble here!
Levy controlling well, preventing Ultimatum from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Levy is looking for the choke from the back position but Ultimatum is controlling his hands well.
Levy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ultimatum doesn't escape.
Levy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Levy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ultimatum trying to get back to his feet but Levy is in full control for now.

Levy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ultimatum can't escape the position.

Levy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ultimatum is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Levy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Levy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Ultimatum fending off the submission attempt from Levy.
Levy is riding his opponent, not letting Ultimatum buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauren Levy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Levy is looking to clinch but Ultimatum is avoiding it.
Levy is looking to clinch but Ultimatum is avoiding it.

Ultimatum gets a double leg takedown into Levy's guard.
Levy keeping moving, preventing Ultimatum from controlling successfully.
Ultimatum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Levy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ultimatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Levy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ultimatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levy trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultimatum wanted to stand there but Levy had control of the position.

Levy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Levy working for a triangle but Ultimatum defends it easily.
Ultimatum looking to sit in guard and control but Levy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Levy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Levy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultimatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ultimatum's head.

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

Levy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levy showed some decent athleticism there.
Levy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Levy.
Levy working over Ultimatum with some ground and pound. Ultimatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ultimatum tries to get to full guard but Levy has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ultimatum is defending against the submission attempts here by Levy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauren Levy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Levy!