PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Levens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes into the arena with This is Vlad Boyeslav Now blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goldman
vs
Levens

187 cm
22
199 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Levens!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman wants to clinch but Levens slips to the side

and Levens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levens tries to stand but can't do so whilst Goldman controls his leg.
Goldman wants to improve his position but Levens is controlling well.
Goldman is trying to stand back up but Levens is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levens trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Levens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Goldman is looking for a sweep. Levens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Levens has Goldman up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levens blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Levens managing to block the knees to the body from Goldman.
Levens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goldman misses with a knee to the head.
Goldman tries to land knees in the clinch but Levens avoids the damage to the body.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.

Levens pulls guard successfully.
Levens has Goldman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldman preventing the sweep.
Levens keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levens wants to stand and escape but Goldman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman won't allow Levens to sweep him here.
Levens keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Levens seems keen to control Goldman's posture.
Levens 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Goldman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levens looking for a takedown.
Levens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickel Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Levens.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Levens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Levens looks gassed!
Levens jumps guard but Goldman stands there with Levens around his waist. Levens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Levens avoids the elbow strike from Goldman, against the cage.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Levens avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldman.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman connects with a knee to the head.
Levens tries to pull guard but Goldman won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldman obliges.
Levens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Levens managing to block the knees to the body from Goldman.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Levens.
Goldman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goldman missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goldman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goldman is trying to stall.
Goldman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Levens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldman wants to clinch

and Levens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goldman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Levens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levens is one step ahead there.
Levens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levens tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Levens circles away from the clinch attempt

and Levens moves into the clinch.
Goldman goes for a takedown attempt but Levens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickel Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Goldman has Levens up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldman smiles and moves away.
Dickel Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Levens.
Goldman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Levens counters with a shoot takedown. Goldman fights it but they end up in guard.
Levens's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Levens gets to his feet. Goldman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goldman clinches but Levens breaks the clinch

and Levens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Levens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goldman moves into the clinch.
Levens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levens tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldman taking a breather.

Levens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goldman is fighting to break Levens's control of his arms but Levens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Levens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Levens looking for a sweep. Not yet Levens, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levens has Goldman pulled in close to control his posture.
Levens keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Levens wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Goldman postures up.
Levens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two 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.
Levens looking to sit in guard and control but Goldman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldman postures up.
Goldman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Levens is looking to stand back up but Goldman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Levens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the pace.
Levens is looking to control Goldman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levens avoid being mounted?
Levens is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levens wants to control but Goldman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levens wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Goldman stands up out of the half guard.
Levens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Goldman pushes Levens up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dickel Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickel Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Levens.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Levens avoids it.

Levens tightens his grip and picks Goldman up, before dumping him to the ground. Goldman manages to land in guard.
Justin Levens has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Justin Levens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Levens.
I've got Levens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Levens!