PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lewis (ranked 24275 p4p, 4332 weight class) and Camden Raynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Raynard

185 cm
22
184
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
190
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Camden Raynard!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raynard drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.

Raynard breaks the clinch.

Raynard clinches.
Raynard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raynard just stands there and leans against the cage.

Raynard breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis jumps guard but Raynard stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raynard wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raynard breaks from the clinch.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raynard looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raynard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raynard wants it to stay on the feet.
Raynard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raynard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Raynard.
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!
Lewis looks for a takedown but Raynard sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raynard sprawls and moves away.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Raynard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Raynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Raynard.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raynard scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis dives in and grabs Raynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raynard pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Raynard counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynard wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raynard looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.

Raynard clinches up against the cage.
Raynard wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Raynard.

Raynard breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Raynard coming out on top.
Lewis shoots in but Raynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raynard tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Raynard sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.

Raynard gets a clinch.
Raynard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Raynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Raynard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raynard continues to drive forward.
Raynard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raynard wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.

Raynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raynard uses from the top position.
Raynard tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.

Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lewis has his foot on Raynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raynard works his way back into a safe position though.

Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Raynard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Raynard.
Raynard throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Raynard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raynard lands with a straight right. Lewis didn't see that one coming.
Raynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raynard duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard lands with a slapping head kick.

Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.

Raynard breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard scores with a leg kick.
Raynard tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raynard tries to work over Lewis's front leg with a kick but Lewis checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raynard.
Nice sprawl there from Raynard as Lewis shoots in.
Raynard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Raynard has managed to clinch.
Raynard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camden Raynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Raynard throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raynard is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Raynard is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis keeps control of Raynard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Raynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raynard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raynard misses with a two punch combination.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Lewis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raynard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Raynard rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.

Raynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis dives in and grabs Raynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raynard pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Raynard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camden Raynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Raynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard scores with a punch to the head.
Raynard throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Raynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Raynard cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Raynard, which made it look bad.
Raynard digs a good hook to Lewis's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raynard defends it nicely.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raynard stuffs the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Raynard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camden Raynard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Raynard won't allow it.
Lewis jumps guard but Raynard stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steven Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Raynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raynard 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Raynard!