PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoonie Lewis (ranked 4961 p4p, 5274 weight class) and Tochar Ian B (ranked 250 p4p, 286 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lewis
vs
Ian B

185 cm
24
220
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
260
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Senshi Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hoonie Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tochar Ian B!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ian B to the mat! Ian B manages to get full guard.
Lewis stops Ian B from standing up.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Ian B is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian B can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis 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.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Ian B blocks nicely.
Ian B should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ian B wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Ian B takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis stands up and beckons Ian B to his feet.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ian B manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Ian B defends easily.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ian B controls the pace.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but Ian B passes easily into half guard.
Ian B is taking a breather. Lewis 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.
Lewis wants to stand back up but Ian B manages to pass into side control.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.

That's six 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.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lewis tries to bench press Ian B off him but Ian B keeps the position.
Lewis is being controlled here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ian B has eaten all the pies!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Ian B is dominant here and he's now got Lewis's back!
Lewis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ian B controlling from the back.
Ian B has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Lewis trying to control the action but Ian B just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ian B.
Lewis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 Hoonie Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ian B is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ian B's guard.
Ian B wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ian B looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ian B looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ian B!

Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ian B off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ian B is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis misses with punches from the back.
Lewis is looking to control Ian B but Ian B is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ian B defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lewis's arms.
Ian B is trying to stand back up.
Lewis wants to control the position but Ian B frees himself and scrambles - Lewis manages to regain control in side control.

Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ian B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.

Lewis decides to stand back up.

Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ian B's half guard.

Lewis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Hoonie Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ian B keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Ian B wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis won't allow Ian B to get back to his feet.

Lewis stands up and waves to Ian B to follow him.

Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position but Ian B is working away.
Ian B wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis with the ground and pound but Ian B regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ian B doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis is looking to stall here but Ian B recovers full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Ian B pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ian B is in guard.

Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ian B has passed into half guard!
Ian B not doing much here.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Ian B is controlling him

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ian B is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ian B is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis looking to control but instead Ian B has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoonie Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Ian B moves out of range easily.
Ian B is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ian B can do to turn this around?
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ian B keeps working.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lewis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian B tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ian B knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lewis forces Ian B back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ian B lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Ian B has control of the leg.
Ian B slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ian B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Ian B manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ian B gets to mount! Lewis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B content just to control the position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B controlling from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ian B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis wants to control but Ian B is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ian B.
Ian B wants to counter with a clinch but Lewis pushes him away.

Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ian B is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ian B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis is trying to keep Ian B in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ian B is now in half guard.
Lewis is looking to get back to full guard here but Ian B has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ian B slows the pace down.
Lewis trying his best to control but Ian B has mounted him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Ian B gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B controlling his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis wants to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's six 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.
Let's hope that Ian B has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ian B controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ian B controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ian B.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Lewis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tochar Ian B dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ian B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting.

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

Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Lewis slams his shin into Ian B's torso.

Ian B tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ian B is looking to escape.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ian B preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Ian B wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ian B preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ian B won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ian B tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Lewis feints and as Ian B raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ian B is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ian B avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lewis.
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.

Lewis stands up.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ian B holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ian B works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Lewis decides to stand and escape the position.

Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ian B is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ian B pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Ian B is working away.
Lewis is really struggling to control Ian B but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis.

That's eight 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.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Ian B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ian B leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ian B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lewis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ian B clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
Lewis controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoonie Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoonie Lewis!