PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lévesque (ranked 1878 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 233 p4p, 388 weight class). Bleak has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wulfgang Bleak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucky Lévesque 's chin.

Lévesque
vs
Bleak

172 cm
25
167
7 - 4 - 1

181 cm
23
159
7 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky Lévesque !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bleak pushes Lévesque up against the cage in a clinch.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Lévesque manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Lévesque manages to get underhooks.
Bleak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucky Lévesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bleak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Lévesque is looking for a sweep.
Lévesque manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lévesque trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bleak 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.
Lévesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lévesque is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak 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.
Lévesque tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.

Lévesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak prevents Lévesque from improving his position.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lévesque tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.

Lévesque actively working from the bottom here.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lévesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lévesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bleak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lévesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bleak has managed to get both his arms back between Lévesque 's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lévesque wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Lévesque 's brow.
Lévesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bleak gets back to full guard.
Lévesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lévesque is aware though and is defending well.

Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lévesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lévesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lévesque seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lévesque stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.

Bleak looking for subs off his back but Lévesque has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lévesque is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Lévesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lévesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Lévesque looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bleak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lévesque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Lévesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Bleak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lévesque works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lévesque looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak regains half guard.
Lévesque 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.
Lévesque is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer.
Bleak tries to roll over but Lévesque keeps him under control.
Lévesque looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bleak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lévesque scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lévesque passes to full mount!
Lévesque putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Lévesque lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bleak is looking to improve his position but Lévesque isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucky Lévesque will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lévesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bleak is fending him off so far but Lévesque persists. Nope, Bleak circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bleak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lévesque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lévesque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lévesque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bleak avoids it really well and circles away.
Bleak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lévesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lévesque is pressing down on Bleak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak advances to half guard.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lévesque has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Lévesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Bleak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lévesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lévesque .
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Lévesque blocks nicely.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lévesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lévesque is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.

Lévesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.
Bleak lands a couple of digs.
Lévesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lévesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak distracts Lévesque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Lévesque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bleak cracks Lévesque with a solid left hand.
Bleak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lévesque has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.

Lévesque is rocked!
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Lévesque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lévesque covers up, he's hurt! Bleak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bleak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bleak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.