PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Wenskoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring it on. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lewis
vs
Wenskoski

185 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Wenskoski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenskoski misses with a kick to the body.

Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lewis wants to finish this one by submission but Wenskoski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lewis.

Lewis working for a submission but Wenskoski is keeping him at bay.

Lewis looking for a guillotine from mount but Wenskoski is having none of it.
Wenskoski wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lewis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wenskoski is surviving well by controlling Lewis's body position as best he can.

Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wenskoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wenskoski shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wenskoski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lewis.

Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wenskoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wenskoski shrugs it off.
Wenskoski is trying desperately to improve position.

Lewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wenskoski wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.

Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wenskoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wenskoski shrugs it off.
Wenskoski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Lewis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wenskoski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wenskoski tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wenskoski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wenskoski is wriggling around trying to escape.

Lewis has control of Wenskoski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wenskoski regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis has control of Wenskoski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wenskoski regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Lewis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wenskoski is surviving well by controlling Lewis's body position as best he can.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Wenskoski tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
You get the feeling that Wenskoski really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Wenskoski defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenskoski tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.

Lewis working for a submission but Wenskoski is keeping him at bay.
Wenskoski is looking to improve his position but Lewis isn't that keen on the idea.

Lewis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wenskoski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wenskoski tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Lewis dominated that 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.

Wenskoski throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Wenskoski scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Dmitri Lewis has been cut.
Wenskoski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wenskoski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis passes Wenskoski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wenskoski defends it well.

Lewis is working for a kimura but Wenskoski is defending it quite comfortably.

Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wenskoski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Wenskoski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lewis is looking for a kimura but Wenskoski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.

Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wenskoski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wenskoski moves into full guard.
Lewis stops Wenskoski from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenskoski is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.

Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Wenskoski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wenskoski manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Wenskoski's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Wenskoski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wenskoski manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Wenskoski's guard.

Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wenskoski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.

Wenskoski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Wenskoski misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis moves out of range as Wenskoski throws a body kick.
Dmitri Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wenskoski tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Wenskoski sprawls well.
Wenskoski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Wenskoski.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Wenskoski.
Fernando Wenskoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wenskoski as he avoids it easily.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Wenskoski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wenskoski as Lewis shoots in.

Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wenskoski's half guard.
Wenskoski is looking to improve his position.

Wenskoski pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Wenskoski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wenskoski is looking to clinch.
Wenskoski misses with a few strikes there.
Wenskoski misses with a jab to the body

and Lewis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wenskoski!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wenskoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wenskoski shrugs it off.

Lewis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wenskoski has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenskoski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Lewis wants to finish this one by submission but Wenskoski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lewis.
Wenskoski tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wenskoski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wenskoski struggling a bit here.
Wenskoski wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis has hold of Wenskoski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wenskoski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lewis cranks the arm and Wenskoski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wenskoski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dmitri Lewis!
An out of breath Dmitri Lewis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.