PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revazi Mindorashvili (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.

Lewis
vs
Mindorashvili

177 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Revazi Mindorashvili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Mindorashvili tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mindorashvili manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Mindorashvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Mindorashvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mindorashvili stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Mindorashvili sprawls well.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.

Mindorashvili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Mindorashvili winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mindorashvili connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis trying to control here.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Mindorashvili in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mindorashvili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mindorashvili prevents Lewis from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mindorashvili.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili is nestled in close to Lewis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mindorashvili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mindorashvili is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mindorashvili thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Mindorashvili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mindorashvili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mindorashvili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mindorashvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mindorashvili lands a nice short elbow.
Mindorashvili lands with a punch from half guard.
Mindorashvili landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mindorashvili 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Mindorashvili in his half guard.

Lewis is rocked!
Mindorashvili is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lewis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mindorashvili fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lewis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mindorashvili! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Revazi Mindorashvili!