PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Hoerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lewandowski
vs
Hoerk

178 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Hoerk!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Lewandowski scores with a four punch combination!
Lewandowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewandowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewandowski scores with a three punch combo!
Lewandowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoerk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoerk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk avoids them all with ease.
Hoerk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewandowski defends it nicely.
Marcin Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hoerk.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk avoids them all with ease.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hoerk forces Lewandowski back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoerk drops back down to his feet.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewandowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoerk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hoerk breaks from the clinch.
Hoerk wants to clinch up but Lewandowski keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoerk misses with a takedown attempt - Lewandowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewandowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheers as Hoerk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewandowski doesn't seem phased though.
Hoerk avoids the body shot from Lewandowski.
Marcin Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoerk swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcin Lewandowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hoerk clinches.
Hoerk looking for a takedown.
Lewandowski is trying to force a seperation but Hoerk has the dominant position.
Hoerk stalls.
Hoerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewandowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoerk goes for a takedown attempt but Lewandowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lewandowski throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lewandowski.
Hoerk digs a good body shot into Lewandowski's ribs.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Lewandowski is breathing heavily.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.

Hoerk clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski gets underhooks to prevent Hoerk's takedown attempt.
Lewandowski is pressed up against the cage. Hoerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewandowski down to the mat. Lewandowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Hoerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.

Hoerk closes the distance and clinches.
Lewandowski is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to circle away but Hoerk has him pinned against the cage.
Lewandowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoerk.
Hoerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewandowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Hoerk scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hoerk pulls guard.
Hoerk trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hoerk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hoerk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoerk tries for a takedown but Lewandowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoerk tries to clinch up but Lewandowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewandowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense.
Hoerk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lewandowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoerk shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewandowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoerk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewandowski is looking to chop away at Hoerk's legs.
A punch combination from Lewandowski misses.
Hoerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well. He's pushed Hoerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski avoids it really well and circles away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski throws a right hand that Hoerk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoerk also avoids with ease.
Lewandowski misses with a few strikes there.

Hoerk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewandowski is trying to defend but Hoerk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoerk is taking a breather. Lewandowski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoerk wants to free his trapped foot but Lewandowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lewandowski enables Hoerk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lewandowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoerk content to stall in guard here.
Hoerk wants to pass the guard but Lewandowski is keeping the position.
Lewandowski wants to get back to his feet but Hoerk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.

Hoerk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewandowski, up you get!

Hoerk moves into the clinch.
Hoerk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Lewandowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoerk misses with a head kick.

Hoerk closes the distance and clinches.

Hoerk breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.
Lewandowski misses with a wild combination.
Lewandowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski tried to score with a low kick but Hoerk checks it.
Hoerk throws a head kick that misses.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk moves out of range.
Lewandowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoerk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewandowski but Lewandowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoerk clinches up against the cage.
Hoerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewandowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hoerk.
Hoerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoerk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewandowski's efforts to push away.

Hoerk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Hoerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoerk.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hoerk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewandowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoerk.
Hoerk wants to take a breather but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Hoerk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewandowski keeps working.

Edward Hoerk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hoerk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoerk slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoerk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoerk looks for a takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well.
Hoerk tries to clinch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoerk.

Hoerk moves into range and clinches up with Lewandowski.
Hoerk leaning against his opponent.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
A short right from Hoerk.
Hoerk is pushing Lewandowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Hoerk manages to break the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoerk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewandowski misses with a two punch combination.
Hoerk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewandowski is fending him off so far but Hoerk persists. Nope, Lewandowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.
Hoerk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoerk looks to land a combination but Lewandowski avoids it well.

Hoerk pushes Lewandowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewandowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hoerk pulls Lewandowski into guard.

Hoerk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewandowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hoerk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewandowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.
Hoerk tries to strike from the bottom.

Hoerk pushes Lewandowski off and gets back to his feet.

Hoerk forces Lewandowski back against the cage and clinches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk stalling the fight.
Hoerk looking for a takedown.
Hoerk throws an elbow that misses.
Lewandowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hoerk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lewandowski uses from the top position.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.
Hoerk is trying to keep Lewandowski in close.
Hoerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoerk, not yet.

Hoerk has his feet on Lewandowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk has a takedown stuffed.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcin Lewandowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hoerk moves into the clinch.

Hoerk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoerk closes the distance and clinches up with Lewandowski, looking for a takedown. Hoerk pushes Lewandowski against the cage but Lewandowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewandowski fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Hoerk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewandowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoerk somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoerk is defended easily by Lewandowski.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoerk doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcin Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoerk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoerk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewandowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoerk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewandowski's waist but Lewandowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoerk off to one side.
Lewandowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewandowski throws a right and a left that Hoerk avoids nicely.

Hoerk clinches up with Lewandowski and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hoerk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoerk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewandowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoerk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoerk misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Hoerk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!

Edward Hoerk wins by unanimous decision!