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Event:
SMFL 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Vitalik dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Lewis seems keen to control Vitalik's posture.
Vitalik postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Vitalik distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vitalik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vitalik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Vitalik defends easily.
Vitalik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Vitalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Lewis pulls Vitalik in close to his closed guard and prevents Vitalik from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitalik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik is fighting to break Lewis's control of his arms but Lewis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Vitalik cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Vitalik trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Vitalik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Vitalik landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vitalik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vitalik won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Vitalik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vitalik trying to control the position.
#T3#
Vitalik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitalik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vitalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitalik, not yet.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
Vitalik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Lewis has passed into half guard.
Vitalik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis is keen to just control but Vitalik is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vitalik wants to get back to full guard.
Vitalik keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lewis is working for a kimura but Vitalik is defending it quite comfortably.
Vitalik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Vitalik misses.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vitalik.
Vitalik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Vitalik moves his leg out of the way.
Vitalik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Vitalik misses with a looping right.
Vitalik lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Lewis tries to move into range but Vitalik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Lewis is rocked!
Vitalik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitalik throws a pinpoint strike between Lewis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lewis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vitalik scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musa Vitalik! |
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Event:
SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Lewis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalani doesn't seem phased though.
Kalani tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalani throws a shot to the body.
Kalani throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crunch! Kalani slams his shin into Lewis's torso.
Kalani with a nice calf kick.
Kalani throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Kalani moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kalani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Kalani misses
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalani slips under a jab.
Kalani throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kalani gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Kalani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalani is retaining full guard.
Lewis won't allow Kalani to get back to his feet.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Kalani misses with a kick to the body.
Kalani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalani tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis cracks Kalani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalani wants to control but Lewis postures up.#SUB2#
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalani struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Kalani is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewis's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lewis! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kalani has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wally Lewis!
An out of breath Wally Lewis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pemberton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Pemberton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pemberton lands with a nice body punch.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pemberton.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pemberton throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Lewis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to bum rush Pemberton with a series of wild strikes but Pemberton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
A jab from Pemberton misses.
Lewis works over Pemberton's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pemberton throws out the jab.
As Pemberton backs off Lewis throws a huge counter combo but Pemberton manages to avoid it all.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Pemberton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pemberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pemberton swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Pemberton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pemberton misses the jab.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Pemberton had a free shot at his head there.
Pemberton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Pemberton gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Pemberton manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Pemberton looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
#SUB#
Pemberton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lewis rolls with it to try and escape but Pemberton cranks on the arm and Lewis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pemberton slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Lewis lands with a hook. Pemberton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Pemberton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Pemberton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pemberton cracks Lewis with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Pemberton misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pemberton.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pemberton scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis with a nice cross.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pemberton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Pemberton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Anthony Pemberton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws a body punch but Pemberton moves out of range.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pemberton.
Lewis tries to counter with a clinch but Pemberton shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Pemberton does no damage.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Pemberton misses its target.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Pemberton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Pemberton fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pemberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pemberton wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lewis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pemberton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lewis is looking to defend but Pemberton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lewis! Pemberton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lewis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Khinchegashvili counters with a left to the body.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Khinchegashvili! |
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Event:
KOP Unleashed
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Wally Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewis! But no joy.
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis throws a jab when Rockefeller was well out of range.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockefeller throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Rockefeller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Rockefeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockefeller scores with a jab.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis scores with a jab.
Lewis misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Rockefeller counters with a left hand that sends Lewis to the canvas! #ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Rockefeller finish him?#SUB2#
Lewis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rockefeller doesn't defend quickly enough and Lewis has managed to lock this one up! Can Rockefeller escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lewis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wally Lewis!
After winning the bout, Wally Lewis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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