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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Bradon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitch stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Fitch throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Fitch preventing the sweep.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Fitch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitch has Lewis in his guard.
Lewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch working for submissions but it's allowed Lewis to get to half guard.
Lewis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fitch.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Lewis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fitch to his feet.
Fitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
A good leg kick by Fitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Fitch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lewis 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.
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis wants to control but Fitch is keeping him busy.
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitch tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Lewis takes a little break here. Fitch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fitch tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Fitch working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Fitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis won't allow Fitch to sweep him here.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fitch gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Lewis stays in close to Fitch's body and controls the position.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Fitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis wants to clinch but Fitch slips to the side
and Fitch counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitch's guard.
Lewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Lewis trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitch cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Fitch misses with a kick to the body.
Fitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
Fitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fitch moves into the clinch.
Fitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitch smiles and moves away.
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitch's guard.
Fitch wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Fitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Fitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitch has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Fitch.
Lewis trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Lewis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Fitch defends the submission attempt.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis wants to take a breather but Fitch is having none of it.
Fitch wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Lewis drops an elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Fitch is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fitch throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis wants to clinch but Fitch slips to the side
and Fitch counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Fitch counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
so Fitch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Fitch defends it.
Fitch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis wants to stand but Fitch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Fitch is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitch avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bradon Fitch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.
Fitch thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fitch is looking for a triangle here but Lewis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fitch prevents Lewis from improving position.
Fitch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fitch is trying to maintain the position but Lewis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitch gets back to full guard.
Fitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitch is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Fitch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Fitch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Fitch clinches up against the cage.
Fitch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lewis has Fitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitch fails to land.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitch prevents it.
Bradon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lewis.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitch or not.
Fitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Fitch working aggressively here.
Fitch misses with some punches.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Fitch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bradon Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitch takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitch goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Fitch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Fitch tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Fitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitch lands an uppercut.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Fitch sprawls well.
Fitch lands with a shot to the body.
Fitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitch misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitch working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Fitch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into side control.
Lewis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fitch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Fitch manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Lewis!
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RATING
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