PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Levesque (ranked 3371 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Michael Murdoch (ranked 477 p4p, 377 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Levesque
vs
Murdoch

194 cm
20
210
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Murdoch tries to clinch up.

Levesque closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levesque lands in his opponent's guard.
Levesque is pushing down on Murdoch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdoch is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdoch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Murdoch is defending against the submission attempts here by Levesque.
Murdoch wants to get back to full guard.

Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdoch defends it well.

Levesque is trying to work for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdoch trying to control from the bottom.
Murdoch won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Murdoch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdoch looking to control.
Levesque prevents Murdoch from getting back to his feet.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdoch is retaining full guard.

Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into side control.

Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Levesque tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
Murdoch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Levesque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murdoch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levesque's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?

Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levesque works his foot free and advances to mount.

Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Murdoch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely.
Murdoch tries to lock up and control but Levesque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdoch has worked his arm free - good work by Murdoch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.

Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Levesque tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdoch's legs.
Murdoch struggling a bit here.
Murdoch is not content to let Levesque control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murdoch is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Levesque dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murdoch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily.

Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.

Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now.
Levesque is trying to control. Murdoch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch is trying to stand up here but Levesque is controlling him well.

Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdoch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.

Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Murdoch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Murdoch actively working from the bottom here.
Murdoch is looking to improve his position.

Levesque is looking for a kimura here.

That's two 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.

Murdoch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Levesque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murdoch sees it coming and defends easily.

Murdoch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?

Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.

Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdoch is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque wants to control but Murdoch is keeping him busy.
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.

Levesque maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murdoch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Levesque has cracked it and Murdoch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Levesque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque!
A relieved looking Miles Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.