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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Levenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grisha Kamenov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Levenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Levenstein looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Levenstein moves out of range of the body kick from Kamenov.
An attempted straight right counter from Levenstein misses the target.
Levenstein misses the shot to the body.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Levenstein moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Kamenov.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Levenstein moves out of range easily.
Levenstein takes one on the button.
Levenstein misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Kamenov.
Levenstein misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Levenstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Levenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Levenstein misses its intended target.
Levenstein swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov swings for the body but Levenstein moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Levenstein misses the target.
Levenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levenstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Levenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Levenstein moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Levenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov looks winded!
Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov defending well as Levenstein loads up on a big left hand.
Levenstein misses with a looping right.
Levenstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Levenstein misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Levenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Levenstein throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Levenstein throws a hook but Kamenov avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levenstein throws an overhand right that lands on Kamenov's shoulder, as Kamenov tries to avoid the shot.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levenstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenov.
Levenstein throws a lazy right hand but Kamenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamenov blocks a jab.
Kamenov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Levenstein does no damage.
Levenstein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Levenstein looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
Kamenov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Levenstein tries to bum rush Kamenov with a series of wild strikes but Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Levenstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levenstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamenov.
Levenstein misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenov throws a jab but it's blocked by Levenstein .
Levenstein throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Levenstein . Those never looked like landing.
Levenstein takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Levenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Levenstein moves out of range.
Levenstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levenstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Levenstein throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levenstein misses with a hook.
Kamenov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Levenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Levenstein misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levenstein misses with an uppercut. Kamenov saw that one coming.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Levenstein is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levenstein takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
Levenstein misses with a looping left.
Kamenov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kamenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
A cross from Kamenov lands.
Levenstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov slips a jab and a cross from Levenstein .
Levenstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamenov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks for the body kick but Levenstein saw that one coming.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Levenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that Levenstein avoids nicely.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levenstein avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Levenstein moves out of range.
Levenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levenstein .
A big left from Levenstein misses.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamenov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Levenstein avoids them all with ease.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Levenstein .
Kamenov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamenov slips a straight right by Levenstein .
Kamenov is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Levenstein blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamenov. That snapped Levenstein 's head back.
A swing and a miss from Levenstein .
Levenstein loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Levenstein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kamenov pushes Levenstein away with a front kick.
Levenstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Levenstein misses the jab.
Levenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamenov swings for the body but Levenstein moves out of range.
Kamenov scores with a head kick. Levenstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levenstein throws out the jab.
Kamenov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Levenstein swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a counter combo.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levenstein throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levenstein .
Kamenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levenstein misses with a body shot.
Levenstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov connects with a right hand. Levenstein shakes it off.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levenstein .
Levenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov works Levenstein 's body with a nice hook.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levenstein .
Kamenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov feints a jab promting Levenstein to slip. Kamenov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Levenstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levenstein throws a shot from downtown. Kamenov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kamenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Levenstein moves out of range.
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Levenstein takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
Levenstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Levenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Levenstein .
Kamenov moves away from the strike by Levenstein .
Kamenov throws a head kick but Levenstein moves out of range.
Levenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Levenstein throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levenstein . Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levenstein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Levenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Levenstein moves out of range.
Levenstein swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Levenstein ducks under a wild hook from Kamenov.
It looked like Levenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Levenstein throws a hook but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Kamenov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov misses with a few strikes there.
Levenstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Levenstein .
Levenstein throws a shot from downtown. Kamenov moves away and avoids it.
Kamenov scores with a hook to the body. Levenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Levenstein throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov looks to land a right hand but Levenstein moved out of range.
As Kamenov looks to move away, Levenstein throws a big counter combo but Kamenov just gets out of the way.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Levenstein is looking to counter punch.
Kamenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Levenstein looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from Levenstein .
Kamenov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov 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!
Levenstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamenov misses with a body kick.
Levenstein avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a body kick.
Levenstein slips a jab and a cross from Kamenov.
A good leg kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levenstein misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levenstein throws a series of punches but Kamenov avoids them all with ease.
Levenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Levenstein .
Levenstein misses the shot to the body.
Kamenov lands a high kick!
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levenstein misses with a hook.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Levenstein moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Levenstein misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levenstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Levenstein moves out of range easily.
Levenstein looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Levenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Levenstein misses its intended target.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Levenstein 's shoulder, as Levenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Kamenov throws a wild body kick that Levenstein sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Levenstein misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kamenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levenstein throws out the jab.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Levenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a wild body kick that Levenstein sees coming a mile off.
Levenstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Levenstein .
Some wild striking there from Levenstein .
Kamenov misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levenstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levenstein throws a jab when Kamenov was well out of range.
Levenstein misses the shot to the body.
Levenstein throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
Levenstein misses with a looping right.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Levenstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov moves away from the strike by Levenstein .
Kamenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levenstein manages to avoid it.
Levenstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamenov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kamenov scores with a head kick. Levenstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov moves away from the strike by Levenstein .
Kamenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levenstein throws out the jab.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Levenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from Levenstein .
Levenstein missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Levenstein misses.
Kamenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Levenstein blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Levenstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Levenstein throws the left hand but Kamenov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshua Levenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levenstein misses with a straight left.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levenstein throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kamenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov slips under a jab from Levenstein .
Levenstein moves out of range as Kamenov throws a body kick.
Levenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Levenstein blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Levenstein .
The fighters circling - Levenstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov lands a head shot.
Kamenov slips under a jab.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Levenstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grisha Kamenov.
Well Kamenov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenov!
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RATING
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