PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebas Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aldo
vs
Lewis

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebas Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.

Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis pushes Aldo off but Aldo dives into side control.
Lewis tries to buck Aldo off but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lewis is not content to let Aldo control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aldo in side control, throwing shots but Lewis defends.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aldo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Aldo goes for an armbar but Lewis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lewis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Aldo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aldo passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.

Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Aldo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Aldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lewis with the active half guard here but Aldo passes nicely into side control.

Aldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo wants to control for a moment but Lewis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Aldo is working away.
Lewis tries to stand and escape but Aldo is controlling the position.

Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aldo's thigh. Aldo counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Aldo has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewis trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lewis to take his back!
Aldo missing with punches from the back.

Aldo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aldo is trying to control but Lewis is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lewis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis breaks Aldo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Aldo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis with a poor takedown

so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position.

Aldo drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Aldo off! Aldo jumps back into Lewis's guard.
Aldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.

Aldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, Aldo has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Aldo wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.

Lewis actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis is staying active underneath Aldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis fails with the takedown

and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.

Aldo swings around for an armbar but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aldo's guard.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Aldo had control of the position.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard.
Aldo passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Aldo!