PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Springer
vs
Lewis

182 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
219 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Global Nutritional - ACME - (Q157 for $50)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Springer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lennon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Springer's shoulder, as Springer tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Springer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Springer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.

It looks like Jerry Springer has been cut.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Springer. Springer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Springer staying out of range there.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Springer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Springer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springer takes one to the side of the head.
Lewis throws the left hand but Springer avoids the punch easily.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Springer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Springer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lennon Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Springer slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lewis lands with a straight right. Springer didn't see that one coming.
Springer fails with the takedown.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 connects with a body shot.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springer.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Jerry Springer's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Springer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lennon Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springer moves away.
Springer ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.

Springer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Springer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Springer trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Springer.

Springer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lewis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lewis has escaped and now he's on top!
Springer 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.

Springer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Springer wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Springer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Springer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennon Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Springer's cut.
That's time! Springer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springer in his tracks.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springer.
Springer slips under a jab from Lewis.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Lennon Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.

Springer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Springer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Springer stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Springer crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.

Springer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Springer working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Springer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Springer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Springer swings around for an armbar but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Springer's guard.
Springer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to stand but Springer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lewis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Springer's shoulder, as Springer tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Springer ducks down to avoid it.
Springer misses with a wild body shot.
Springer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Springer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis throws a series of strikes that have Springer backpedaling.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Springer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lewis is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Springer slips the punch.
Springer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Springer slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Springer misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Springer shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Springer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennon Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerry Springer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Springer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis swings for the body but Springer moves out of range.
Springer slips under a jab from Lewis.

Springer gets a takedown into half guard.
Springer is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springer wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is holding on to half guard well.
Lewis is not content to let Springer control the position.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis is pulling down on Springer's head. It's preventing any offense from Springer, at least for the moment.

Springer drops back looking for a leg! Lewis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lewis manages to kick Springer off! Springer jumps back into Lewis's guard.
Springer wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Springer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.

Lewis has his feet on Springer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Springer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis cracks Springer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lewis throws a hook but Springer avoids it easily.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Springer slips the punch.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Springer staying out of range there.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lennon Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springer tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Springer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Springer somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Springer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Springer off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
Jerry Springer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springer ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Springer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Springer.
Springer slips a straight right by Lewis.
Springer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Springer ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Springer shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Springer gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennon Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lewis 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennon Lewis!