PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 23443 p4p, 168 weight class) and Shigeru Miyamoto (ranked 8849 p4p, 153 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Michael Levesque
vs
Miyamoto

193 cm
27
255 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

183 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Levesque fails with the takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a big head kick but Michael Levesque shrugs it off.
Miyamoto cracks the inside of Michael Levesque's front leg.

Miyamoto gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miyamoto looking to control.

Michael Levesque has gone for a leg lock! Miyamoto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michael Levesque's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque working a defensive guard but Miyamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Michael Levesque tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
What's Michael Levesque going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Michael Levesque tries to bench press Miyamoto off him but Miyamoto keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to control but Michael Levesque is keeping him busy.
Miyamoto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyamoto on the ground.
Michael Levesque tries to buck Miyamoto off but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Miyamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael Levesque keeps working.
Michael Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto working the ground and pound but Michael Levesque is defending the strikes.

Miyamoto stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto misses with a combination

so Michael Levesque counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michael Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Michael Levesque postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Levesque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael Levesque looking to sit in guard and control but Miyamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto postures up.
Michael Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Michael Levesque, not yet.
Miyamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Michael Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Miyamoto defends easily.
Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Miyamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miyamoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Michael Levesque has a closed guard, preventing Miyamoto from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael Levesque is striking from the bottom but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Michael Levesque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Miyamoto has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Miyamoto control the position.
Miyamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michael Levesque defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Miyamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyamoto enables Michael Levesque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Miyamoto wriggles free and stands up.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyamoto scores with a head kick.
Miyamoto avoids the head kick by Michael Levesque.
Miyamoto scores with a hook.

Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is in close to Miyamoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Michael Levesque landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyamoto is on top in guard.

Miyamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Michael Levesque wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position.
Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Michael Levesque sits in half guard.
Michael Levesque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Miyamoto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto is looking to control Michael Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyamoto avoid being mounted?
Paul Michael Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michael Levesque trying to control from half guard but Miyamoto is working away.
Miyamoto is looking to improve his position.

Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michael Levesque is taking a breather. Miyamoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miyamoto trying to control here.

Michael Levesque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Michael Levesque there.
Michael Levesque lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Michael Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyamoto is just riding it out for now. Michael Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Michael Levesque trying to mount his opponent but Miyamoto defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michael Levesque working the head and body with strikes.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Michael Levesque.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michael Levesque connects with a nice short shot to Miyamoto's temple.
Michael Levesque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miyamoto is pressing down on Michael Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Miyamoto keeps moving.
Michael Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Michael Levesque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Miyamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michael Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michael Levesque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyamoto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Michael Levesque dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Miyamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination. Michael Levesque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miyamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael Levesque.

Michael Levesque changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael Levesque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Michael Levesque tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well.
Michael Levesque lands some shots froms side control.
Michael Levesque landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Michael Levesque cracks Miyamoto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael Levesque working the body and head with strikes.
Michael Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto is letting Michael Levesque control him for a moment.
Michael Levesque trying to control the position but Miyamoto is working away.
Michael Levesque connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyamoto some visible discomfort.
Miyamoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Levesque lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Levesque blocks the strikes from Miyamoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michael Levesque lands a nice short elbow.
Michael Levesque controlling the pace.
Michael Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michael Levesque content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michael Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael Levesque is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque scoring with some ground and pound.
Michael Levesque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Michael Levesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyamoto has momentary wrist control but Michael Levesque slips an elbow through the middle.

Michael Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyamoto dives on top into guard.

Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Miyamoto from controlling successfully.
Michael Levesque keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Miyamoto controlling him for the moment.
Michael Levesque throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Miyamoto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miyamoto wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyamoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Michael Levesque's guard.

Miyamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Michael Levesque to stand up.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Michael Levesque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque working the ground and pound.
Miyamoto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Michael Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Michael Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michael Levesque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Michael Levesque!