PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Levenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Morgan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Morgan
vs
Levenstein

188 cm
46
210 lbs
43 - 34 - 1

189 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 43 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Levenstein !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Levenstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Levenstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Levenstein tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan seems a little lost for a moment, as Levenstein dominates the positioning.

Levenstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Levenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levenstein prevents Morgan from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levenstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Levenstein taking a break here but Morgan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Levenstein wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.

Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Levenstein .
Levenstein wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Levenstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Levenstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan!

Levenstein goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Morgan turns into him and now he's in Levenstein 's guard.
Levenstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Levenstein , not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Levenstein manages to avoid it.
Morgan tests Levenstein 's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Joshua Levenstein has been cut.
Joshua Levenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levenstein has his takedown stuffed

and Morgan counters with a beautiful punch that sends Levenstein to the canvas!

Levenstein is rocked!
Morgan stays in close to Levenstein 's body and controls the position.
Levenstein is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.

Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Levenstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Levenstein has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Levenstein off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Morgan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Levenstein was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Morgan!
Scott Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Joshua Levenstein had this to say: 'This guy is a veteran he has amazing career and a lot of experiance it's an Honor for me to fight him. Hey , thank you for coming i promise next time my hand will be rised this is just the begining.'.