PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 6486 p4p, 415 weight class) and Adam Levine (ranked 3218 p4p, 280 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Temirov
vs
Levine

182 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

178 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Levine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levine dodges the punch combination from Temirov.

Levine rushes Temirov and presses him up against the cage.
Temirov takes a shot to the head.
Levine lands a shot to the body.
Levine lands a nice uppercut.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levine takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Levine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Levine.
Levine managing to block the knees to the body from Temirov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Levine.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a body punch.
Levine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levine to keep the fight standing.
Levine scores with a hook to the body.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine is controlling him.
Levine blocks the elbow strike.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levine lands a right hand.
Levine is pressed up against the cage. Temirov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Levine down to the mat. Levine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Levine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Levine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
Levine lands a shoulder strike.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirov tries a knee to the head but Levine blocks it.
Levine lands a left hand.
Levine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Good body shot from Levine.
Temirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Levine.
A short right from Levine.
A right handed body shot lands from Levine.
A right hand to the body from Levine.
Nice body punch from Levine.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temirov.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levine scores with a shoulder strike.
Temirov tries to break free but Levine pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Levine as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Temirov wants to break free but Levine has control.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine is controlling him.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Temirov is trying to push Levine away but Levine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Levine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levine is keeping busy.
Levine lands with a right to the head.
Levine lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.

Levine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Levine moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Levine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levine avoids a punch combination nicely.

Levine rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temirov tries to throw a body punch but Levine avoids it by throwing Temirov back against the cage.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Levine lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov is looking to control Levine's arms but Levine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Temirov has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Levine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temirov or not.
Levine lands a body punch.
Temirov takes a shot to the head.
Levine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temirov tries to break the clinch but Levine is controlling the position.
A short right from Levine on the inside.
Levine cracks Temirov with a nice body shot.
Levine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Levine on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Levine.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Temirov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Levine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Temirov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Levine walks away with a smile on his face. Temirov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Temirov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levine defends well and Temirov ends up having to push Levine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Levine moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Levine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levine scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Temirov is rocked!
Adam Levine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Levine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Levine.
A right handed body shot lands from Levine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levine lands a right hand.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Levine lands an uppercut.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Levine slowing the pace effectively.
Levine gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Temirov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Temirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temirov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Levine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Levine.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Levine has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
A nice left hand lands by Levine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Levine.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short right from Levine on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Levine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Levine.
Levine lands a body punch.
Levine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temirov's efforts to push away.
A short left from Levine.
Levine lands a right hand.
Temirov stalling in the clinch but Levine improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
A short left from Levine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Levine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Temirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Levine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Levine rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Levine pushes Temirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temirov.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
Levine lands with a left to the head.
Levine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Levine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but Levine has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Levine.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levine scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Levine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levine.
Levine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levine digs a right hand into Temirov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temirov's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levine.
Levine lands a hook that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levine lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine lands a big right hand that drops Temirov! The killer instinct kicks in and Levine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Levine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Levine!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Levine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.