PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lewis
vs
Tsunami

167 cm
25
150 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
160 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh
LOD: Affordable Quality

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Tsunami connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Tsunami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsunami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsunami works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsunami stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Tsunami from controlling successfully.
Tsunami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsunami is now in half guard.
Lewis tries to roll over but Tsunami keeps him under control.
Tsunami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.

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

Tsunami is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsunami.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsunami in particular looking to stall.
Lewis trying to hold on to Tsunami's head to control him but Tsunami postures up.

Tsunami is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Tsunami is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis tries to roll over but Tsunami keeps him under control.
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. Tsunami connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis won't allow Tsunami to pass to mount.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Tsunami controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nadi Tsunami.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Tsunami or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Tsunami's body. Tsunami takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Scott Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis with a jab.
Tsunami fails with the takedown.
Scott Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Tsunami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis is looking to wear down Tsunami with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis swings for the body but Tsunami moves out of range.
Lewis swings for the body but Tsunami moves out of range.

Tsunami takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Tsunami successfully pulls guard.

Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Tsunami slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsunami lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tsunami stands and steps away. Lewis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadi Tsunami dominated that round.
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.

Tsunami has managed to clinch.
Tsunami prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Tsunami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Tsunami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsunami has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsunami which made him look bad.
Tsunami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsunami staying out of range there.
Nadi Tsunami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tsunami shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Tsunami finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsunami wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis is trying to stand.

Tsunami moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lewis.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsunami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Tsunami just content to control the position.
Lewis prevents Tsunami from moving into mount.

Tsunami tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lewis prevents Tsunami from improving position.

Tsunami stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami has a takedown stuffed.
Tsunami throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Tsunami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsunami tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsunami somewhat.
Scott Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Lewis takes a swing at Tsunami's ribcage but misses.
Tsunami ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Tsunami takes one on the button.
Tsunami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsunami.
Tsunami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.

Tsunami moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Tsunami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsunami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsunami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lewis sizes up Tsunami with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Tsunami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.

Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tsunami is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.

Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tsunami looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tsunami looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tsunami!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis being controlled for a moment.
Nadi Tsunami has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsunami is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tsunami has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nadi Tsunami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis scores with a jab to the head.

Tsunami rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Tsunami tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
Tsunami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsunami blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsunami fails to pull guard.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsunami.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsunami avoids the damage to the body.
Tsunami takes a shot to the head.
Tsunami digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Lewis working aggressively here.
A short left from Tsunami.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsunami's efforts to push away.

Tsunami has picked Lewis up - he's going for a ride! Tsunami dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsunami advances position into side control!
Tsunami trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Tsunami tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
Tsunami controlling the position from side mount.
Lewis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tsunami is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tsunami scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tsunami.
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Tsunami isn't that keen on the idea.

Tsunami is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tsunami trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Tsunami takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsunami can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.

Tsunami goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lewis is on top in guard.
Lewis won't allow Tsunami to sweep him here.
Tsunami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tsunami is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsunami is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsunami is keeping the position for now.
Scott Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis throws an elbow that misses. Tsunami uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Tsunami!
Tsunami wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsunami manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsunami, not yet.
Nadi Tsunami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsunami pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nadi Tsunami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsunami winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadi Tsunami!