PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odis Levine (ranked 5371 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Watkinson (ranked 5255 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyndon Watkinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Levine
vs
Watkinson

187 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Odis Levine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Watkinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watkinson rushes Levine and presses him up against the cage.
Levine tries to pull guard but Watkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Levine drops back down to his feet.

Watkinson successfully pulls guard.
Watkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Watkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levine is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Watkinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watkinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkinson controlling the action here.
Watkinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Watkinson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Watkinson controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Levine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watkinson.
Watkinson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watkinson throwing strikes here but Levine is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Watkinson controlling from the full mount.
Levine wants to control but Watkinson is having none of it.
Levine working to try and regain half guard.
Levine is breathing heavily.
Watkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkinson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watkinson controlling the position easily from mount.

Watkinson get's back to his feet.
Watkinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Levine but Levine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Watkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Levine circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine avoids the head kick by Watkinson.

Watkinson forces Levine back against the cage and clinches.
Levine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Levine fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odis Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Levine keeps control of Watkinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Levine prevents the takedown attempt.
Levine fails to pull guard.
Watkinson keeps control of Levine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levine blocks it with crossed arms.

Watkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Levine uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Watkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levine defends it easily.
Levine wants to control from the top but Watkinson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Watkinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Watkinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Levine doesn't seem bothered though.
Watkinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Levine eats them both and turns towards Watkinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Odis Levine has been cut.
Levine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watkinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levine as he avoids it easily.

Watkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkinson tries for a takedown but Levine manages to get underhooks.
Levine wants to get back to striking at distance but Watkinson won't allow it.
Watkinson stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkinson is trying to break the clinch but Levine has him pressed against the cage.
Levine tries to pull guard but Watkinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watkinson trying to land knees to the body.
Levine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkinson walks away with a smile on his face. Levine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lyndon Watkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Odis Levine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyndon Watkinson.
Watkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watkinson somewhat.

Levine gets caught flat footed, as Watkinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watkinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watkinson pushing down on Levine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watkinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watkinson moves into full mount! Levine won't be happy about that!
Watkinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Levine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watkinson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine blocking the ground and pound.
Watkinson throws some wild stikes that Levine manages to avoid easily.
Watkinson controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Watkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Levine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Watkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odis Levine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Watkinson throws a head kick but Levine moves out of range.
Levine is looking for a counter combo.
Watkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Watkinson closes the distance and pushes Levine back into the cage.
Levine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watkinson smiles and moves away.
Watkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Levine tries to avoid it but Watkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Levine to the ground. Levine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Watkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watkinson tries to break free but Levine pushes him back against the cage.

Watkinson successfully pulls guard.
Lyndon Watkinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watkinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Levine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watkinson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine won't allow Watkinson to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watkinson wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Watkinson both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watkinson is defended easily by Levine.
Watkinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Levine on the side of the head.

Levine is rocked!
Watkinson shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Levine misses the target.
Oh Levine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odis Levine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyndon Watkinson.
A head kick by Watkinson misses
and Levine counters with a left to the body.

Levine tries to keep at a distance but Watkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Levine fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Watkinson manages to break the clinch.
Levine avoids the head kick by Watkinson.
Lyndon Watkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levine as he avoids it easily.
Levine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Watkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Levine is looking for a takedown.
Watkinson tries a knee to the head but Levine blocks it.
Watkinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Watkinson.
Watkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Levine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watkinson lands an uppercut.
Watkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Levine.

Watkinson gets control of Levine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watkinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Levine is looking to pass into half guard but Watkinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Watkinson is in guard.

Watkinson throwing strikes but missing.

Watkinson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Watkinson misses with a head kick.
Watkinson shoots in for a takedown but Levine shows good takedown defense.
Levine appears to be looking for a big counter.

Watkinson drives through and clinches with Levine against the cage.
Lyndon Watkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levine slaps away a takedown attempt from Watkinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watkinson looks to land a combination. Levine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Watkinson closes the distance and clinches up with Levine, looking for a takedown. Watkinson pushes Levine against the cage but Levine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Levine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Watkinson avoids it.

Watkinson clinches up against the cage.
Watkinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watkinson lands a nice uppercut.

Watkinson jumps guard and drags Levine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Watkinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Watkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levine is aware though and is defending well.
Watkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nice strikes from Watkinson there.

Watkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Watkinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Watkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levine is just riding it out for now. Watkinson eventually gives up the hold.
Watkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Watkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levine sees it coming and defends easily.
Watkinson trying to control the pace.

Watkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levine has managed to free his arm - good work.

Watkinson stands up out of the half guard.
Odis Levine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watkinson.
Levine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Levine stuffs the takedown attempt from Watkinson. Watkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Levine is looking to counter with a body kick.
No luck for Levine with that takedown attempt.
Levine blocks a head kick by Watkinson.

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

Watkinson drops back looking for a leg! Levine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levine manages to kick Watkinson off! Watkinson jumps back into Levine's guard.
Levine being controlled here, momentarily.
Levine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Watkinson has passed into side control.
Watkinson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watkinson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Watkinson just content to control the position.
Levine taking a bit of punishment here - Watkinson scoring with strikes.
Watkinson scores with punches from side control.
Watkinson has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Watkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkinson dominating with strikes here.
Levine is just holding on here. Watkinson manages to take his back.

Levine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watkinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Watkinson looking to break Levine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Levine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Watkinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Levine fending off the submission attempt from Watkinson.

Watkinson working for a choke but Levine is defending well.

Watkinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Levine seems to have got his legs back now.
Watkinson gets his hands free as Levine looks to control.
Watkinson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Levine trying to control the position but Watkinson manages to sink in the hooks.
Odis Levine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Watkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Watkinson is persistently looking for the submission but Levine is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Watkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watkinson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Watkinson!