PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeranimo Milner (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
Milner

178 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

173 cm
25
167 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamar Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milner cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
Milner shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Milner misses with a straight left.
Milner shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Milner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeranimo Milner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Milner is avoiding it.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Milner.
Milner lands with an overhand left.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Milner counters with a straight right hand.

Milner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Milner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Milner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milner 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 one minute gone in the round.
Milner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Milner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milner.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lewis to regain full guard.
Milner throws a big right hand that misses.
Milner throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milner throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milner trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milner passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Milner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Milner.
Milner is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Milner slips an elbow through the middle.
Milner is stalling in the full guard.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milner looking to pass the guard.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner.
Milner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner.
Milner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeranimo Milner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Milner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Milner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Milner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully.
Milner stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Milner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses.
Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully.
Milner throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.

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.
Milner throws a big right hand that misses.
Milner landing with the ground and pound.
Milner cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Milner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard.
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. Milner connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Milner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses.
Milner trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Milner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Milner from controlling successfully.
Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milner wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeranimo Milner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lewis moves out of range as Milner strikes.
Milner misses with a wild body shot.
Milner lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milner throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.

Milner closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Milner tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Milner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Lewis.
A frustrated look appears on Milner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Milner has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milner closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Milner pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lamar Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeranimo Milner.
Milner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milner circles away quickly and effectively.
Milner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Milner.
Lewis stalling.
Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Lewis manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.

Lewis has Milner up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis is pressed up against the cage. Milner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewis down to the mat. Lewis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lewis pushes Milner up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis stalling against the cage.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lewis rushes Milner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Milner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Milner shoots in.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis tries to clinch but Milner moves out of range.
Milner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Milner keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis dips to his left and cracks Milner with an uppercut!
Milner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Lewis moves forwards but Milner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milner misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.

Lewis clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis works on Milner's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Milner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis is leaning against Milner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milner.
Milner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milner tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milner backwards.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milner backwards.
Milner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis pushes Milner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Milner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Milner backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Milner is rocked!
Lewis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milner is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis controlling the action here for a moment.
Milner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milner 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeranimo Milner!