PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Levenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joshua Levenstein 's chin.

James
vs
Levenstein

189 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Levenstein !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levenstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Levenstein ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Levenstein or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
Levenstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dwayne James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Levenstein .
Levenstein ducks under a wild hook from James.
Levenstein shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James stuffs the takedown.
James feinted with a counter takedown.
Joshua Levenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.

It looks like Joshua Levenstein has been cut.
Levenstein shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Levenstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levenstein shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Levenstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Levenstein is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Levenstein with that takedown attempt.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levenstein .
Levenstein fails with the takedown.
Levenstein 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Levenstein scrambles back to his feet.
Levenstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.

James gets caught flat footed, as Levenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James seems keen to control Levenstein 's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Levenstein throws a big right hand that misses.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levenstein on the ground.
Levenstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Levenstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Levenstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Levenstein ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

James drops Levenstein with a beautiful combination! Levenstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!

Levenstein is rocked!
Levenstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Levenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Levenstein .
Levenstein looks winded!
James throws a monster overhand right that drops Levenstein ! James follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne James!
A very excited looking Dwayne James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.