PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramzan Kadirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Lewis
vs
Kadirov

195 cm
18
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

GTI-Roid Rage

Bushido Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramzan Kadirov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadirov stuffs the takedown.
Kadirov moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Kadirov throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.

Kadirov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kadirov showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis tries to roll over but Kadirov keeps him under control.
Lewis trying to hold on to Kadirov's head to control him but Kadirov postures up.

Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis gets full guard.
Kadirov controlling from the top position.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kadirov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadirov stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kadirov from controlling successfully.
Kadirov wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kadirov from controlling successfully.

Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Kadirov looking to pass the guard.

Kadirov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
Lewis tries for a takedown but Kadirov circles away easily

and Kadirov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kadirov is looking for a kimura here.
Kadirov looks gassed!
Kadirov is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kadirov wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Kadirov defends easily.
Kadirov trying to move into half guard but instead Lewis has managed to sweep!
Kadirov keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kadirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis passes Kadirov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kadirov wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadirov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.

Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kadirov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Kadirov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lewis prevents Kadirov from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramzan Kadirov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kadirov counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.
Kadirov content to stall in guard here.
Kadirov distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kadirov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kadirov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kadirov stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.

Lewis has his foot on Kadirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadirov works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kadirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadirov postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Kadirov defends easily.
Kadirov 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.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kadirov from controlling successfully.

Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kadirov escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis tries to buck Kadirov off but Kadirov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadirov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Kadirov cracks Lewis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Kadirov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lewis down.
Lewis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kadirov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Kadirov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lewis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kadirov pulls his head out easily.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadirov wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Kadirov defends easily.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kadirov.
Kadirov content to stall in guard here.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kadirov from controlling successfully.
Kadirov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadirov wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.

Lewis has his foot on Kadirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadirov works his way back into a safe position though.
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 prevents Kadirov from improving his position.
Kadirov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.

Kadirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.

Lewis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Junior Lewis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lewis shoots and misses

and Kadirov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Kadirov defends easily.

Lewis is looking for a triangle but Kadirov pushes his legs off easily.
Kadirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Kadirov advances position into side control!
Lewis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kadirov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Kadirov tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis is staying active underneath Kadirov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kadirov wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.

Lewis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kadirov pulls his head out easily.
Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
Kadirov controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Kadirov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kadirov wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis pushing down on Kadirov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kadirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadirov defends it well.
Kadirov gets back to full guard.
Kadirov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard.

Lewis has his foot on Kadirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadirov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadirov wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Kadirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Kadirov trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadirov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kadirov is one step ahead there.
Kadirov throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.

Lewis working for a triangle but Kadirov defends it easily.
Junior Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Junior Lewis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Junior Lewis!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Junior Lewis!

Junior Lewis wins by unanimous decision!