PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Fairhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Piensavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Piensavi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fairhurst
vs
Piensavi

169 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Fairhurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Piensavi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairhurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piensavi tests Fairhurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairhurst shoots for a takedown but Piensavi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piensavi takes a swing at Fairhurst's ribcage but misses.
Piensavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairhurst.

Piensavi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piensavi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fairhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Piensavi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairhurst prevents Piensavi from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi has a closed guard, preventing Fairhurst from standing up.
Fairhurst passes Piensavi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Piensavi trying to hold on to Fairhurst's head to control him but Fairhurst postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Fairhurst wants to control but Piensavi is keeping him busy.

Fairhurst seems to be working for a kimura but Piensavi defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piensavi has his takedown stuffed

and Fairhurst counters with a nice double leg into side control. Piensavi won't be happy with that.
Piensavi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Fairhurst is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairhurst shoots in and drives through. Piensavi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Fairhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairhurst is breathing heavily.
Piensavi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Piensavi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fairhurst walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Piensavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piensavi.
Piensavi throws a series of strikes that have Fairhurst backpedaling.
Piensavi leaves Fairhurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fairhurst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairhurst dives in and grabs Piensavi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piensavi pushes down on Fairhurst's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairhurst looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piensavi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fairhurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piensavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Piensavi's corner calls for a 1-2. Piensavi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piensavi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairhurst on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piensavi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Piensavi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piensavi.
Piensavi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piensavi lands with a straight right. Fairhurst didn't see that one coming.
Piensavi punishes Fairhurst's body with a nice straight punch.
Piensavi lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Piensavi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Piensavi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fairhurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piensavi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Piensavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Piensavi stuns Fairhurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fairhurst looks for a takedown but Piensavi sprawls well.
Piensavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairhurst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairhurst wants it to stay on the feet.
Fairhurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Piensavi tries to sprawl out of it but Fairhurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piensavi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Piensavi lands a nice hook to Fairhurst's body. Fairhurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Piensavi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairhurst avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Piensavi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piensavi lands a body shot.
Piensavi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Piensavi lands a jab.
Piensavi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Piensavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piensavi.
Piensavi lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Piensavi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairhurst takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fairhurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fairhurst takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piensavi punishes Fairhurst's body with a nice straight punch.
Piensavi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairhurst at a distance.
Piensavi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piensavi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piensavi scores with a punch to the head.
Fairhurst has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Piensavi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairhurst. Fairhurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piensavi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fairhurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lewis Fairhurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Piensavi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi wants to get back to his feet.
Piensavi is holding on to half guard well.

Fairhurst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piensavi is just riding it out for now. Fairhurst eventually gives up the hold.
Piensavi is looking to improve his position.

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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piensavi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Piensavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Piensavi digs a good body shot into Fairhurst's ribs.
Piensavi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairhurst with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Piensavi counter with a right hand.
Fairhurst shoots for a takedown but Piensavi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Piensavi lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piensavi!
Piensavi lands a jab to Fairhurst's midsection.
Piensavi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piensavi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Piensavi throws a shot to the body.
Piensavi tests Fairhurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairhurst tries to move into range but Piensavi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piensavi lands a body shot.
Piensavi sizes up Fairhurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Piensavi fails with the takedown

and Fairhurst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Piensavi's guard.
Piensavi 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.
Fairhurst wants to control from the top but Piensavi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi is controlling Fairhurst's posture.
Fairhurst wants to pass the guard but Piensavi is keeping the position.
Piensavi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairhurst stops Piensavi from standing up.
Fairhurst preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Piensavi digs a good hook to Fairhurst's body.
Mike Piensavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piensavi scores with a punch to the head.
Piensavi cracks Fairhurst with an open hand slap.
Piensavi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piensavi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fairhurst takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piensavi scores with a nice head shot.
Piensavi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairhurst doesn't seem bothered though.
Piensavi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Piensavi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairhurst doesn't seem bothered though.
Piensavi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fairhurst rather than just go for the knockout.
Piensavi connects with a body shot.
Piensavi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairhurst takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piensavi sizes up Fairhurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lewis Fairhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Piensavi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairhurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Piensavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piensavi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Piensavi!