PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnboy Wolfguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles LeVere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wolfguy
vs
LeVere

181 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnboy Wolfguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles LeVere!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolfguy closes the distance and pushes LeVere back into the cage.

Wolfguy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfguy fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfguy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeVere throws the kick towards the body but Wolfguy avoids it.

LeVere clinches with his opponent.
Wolfguy lands a shot to the body.

Wolfguy jumps guard and drags LeVere to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
LeVere connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolfguy working a defensive guard here.
Wolfguy 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.
Wolfguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeVere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfguy wants to stand but LeVere is controlling the position.
Wolfguy has his hands on LeVere's head, controlling the position.
Wolfguy wants to stand up but LeVere is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfguy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LeVere puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wolfguy gets full guard.
LeVere preventing the sweep.
Wolfguy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but LeVere has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

LeVere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfguy, who protects the arm well.
LeVere trying to control the action but Wolfguy is working from the bottom.
Wolfguy can't do much from the bottom here.
LeVere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wolfguy taking a bit of punishment here - LeVere scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeVere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

LeVere decides to stand back up. LeVere steps back and let's Wolfguy get back to his feet.
Wolfguy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeVere avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolfguy is breathing heavily.
LeVere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

LeVere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolfguy tries to roll over but LeVere keeps him under control.
LeVere lands strikes from half guard.

LeVere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolfguy wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfguy is looking to control LeVere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolfguy avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles LeVere dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

LeVere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolfguy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfguy.

Wolfguy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Wolfguy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LeVere is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wolfguy.

LeVere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeVere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfguy, who protects the arm well.
Wolfguy is trying to improve his position.

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

LeVere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy is looking to sweep but instead, LeVere has passed into half guard.
Wolfguy tries to get to full guard but LeVere has control of the leg.
LeVere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolfguy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfguy is trying to maintain the position but LeVere is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolfguy is trying to get back to full guard.
LeVere is pressing down on Wolfguy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfguy is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy is staying active underneath LeVere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolfguy tries to get to full guard but LeVere has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by LeVere there.
Wolfguy blocks a head kick by LeVere.
Wolfguy swinging wilding here.

LeVere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfguy sprawls well initially but LeVere persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfguy keeps working.
Wolfguy trying to hold on to LeVere's head to control him but LeVere postures up.
Wolfguy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfguy trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles LeVere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

LeVere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolfguy is trying to defend but LeVere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolfguy wants to control but LeVere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolfguy tries to roll over but LeVere keeps him under control.
LeVere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

LeVere escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeVere fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfguy sprawls well initially but LeVere persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miles LeVere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolfguy is trying to get back to full guard.
LeVere is trying to control. Wolfguy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolfguy wants to control but LeVere is keeping busy.
LeVere lands with a punch from half guard.
Wolfguy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute LeVere jumps into side control!
Wolfguy regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy trying to control from the bottom.
LeVere 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.
LeVere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LeVere passes to full mount!
Wolfguy is trying desperately to improve position.
LeVere is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolfguy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfguy is in all sorts of trouble here.

LeVere moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wolfguy has worked his arm free - good work by Wolfguy!
Wolfguy tries to improve position but can't.
Wolfguy manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeVere's best efforts.
LeVere prevents Wolfguy from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnboy Wolfguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeVere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfguy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles LeVere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeVere 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles LeVere!