PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agam Levi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hunter Risley's chin.

Risley
vs
Levi

189 cm
22
209 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

183 cm
29
209 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi misses with a takedown

and Risley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Risley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley preventing the sweep.
Risley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Risley throws a big right hand that misses.
Risley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Levi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Risley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Risley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Risley trying to control but Levi is working from the bottom.
Levi trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley cracks Levi with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levi keeping moving, preventing Risley from controlling successfully.
Levi controlling Risley's posture.
Risley trying to control but Levi is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hunter Risley just wasn't active enough.
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Levi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Risley is trying to defend but Levi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Risley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Risley is looking to improve his position.
Risley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Risley tries to get out of the position.

Levi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levi is thwarting Risley's attempts to control the position.
Risley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Risley looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Risley's head.
Risley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levi on the ground.
Risley wants to improve his position but Levi is controlling well.
Risley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levi.
Levi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Risley is concentrating on defense, preventing Levi from advancing position.
Levi throwing shots but Risley is blocking nicely.
Levi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risley defending well though.
Risley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levi.
Levi throws a strike but Risley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Levi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Risley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Risley wants to stand but Levi is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley 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.
Levi landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Levi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Risley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levi prevents Risley from getting back to his feet.
Risley controls Levi momentarily but Levi frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley wants to sweep here but Levi controlling him for the moment.
Risley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agam Levi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Risley shoots in but no luck this time.
Risley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Levi counters with a stiff right hand.
Levi lands a slapping body shot.
Risley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Risley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Levi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Risley falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agam Levi!
Agam Levi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.