PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Laow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Buck Laow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Laow
vs
Lewis

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

KAISER

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Laow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laow swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Buck Laow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laow but Laow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laow tries to clinch up

so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Laow is keeping the position.
Lewis looks gassed!
Laow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis won't allow Laow to sweep him here.
Laow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewis!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working to get back to half guard.
Laow controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Laow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lewis because Laow loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laow throws a sloppy strike and Lewis uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lewis has ended up in Laow's guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Laow keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Laow shows good takedown defense.

Laow darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Laow lands a damaging elbow.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Leroy Lewis has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Lewis drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laow wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Laow is really struggling to control Lewis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laow looking to pass the guard.
Laow is pushing down on Lewis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lewis is fighting to maintain full guard but Laow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis is not content to let Laow control the position.
Lewis is doing well to control the position and prevent Laow from advancing to side control.
Laow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laow wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Laow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Laow holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Buck Laow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Lewis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Laow scores with a knee to the head.
Laow lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Laow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Lewis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Laow has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Laow is trying to stall.
Laow throws an elbow but it misses.
Laow looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Laow is looking to control Lewis's arms but Lewis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laow has his back to the cage.
Laow trying to land knees to the body.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laow walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laow tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Laow is trying to buck Lewis off.
Laow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis slows the pace down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewis is working Laow over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but Laow instead regains half guard.
Laow is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Laow looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laow is not content to let Lewis control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroy Lewis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Laow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buck Laow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laow, right into the meat.
Laow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laow tries to clinch

and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
Laow content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laow misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laow smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laow tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis blocks the body kick.
Laow throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Laow tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laow tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
A punch combination from Laow misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leroy Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leroy Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lewis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Laow!
Laow tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lewis trying to control but Laow is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laow tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Leroy Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lewis prevents Laow from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laow reaches up to try and control the position but Lewis seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laow rolls and tries to escape and now Lewis has his back!
Lewis is hanging on to Laow's back as he tries to escape.
Lewis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lewis keeps control of the position as Laow tries to break free.
Lewis biding his time, controlling Laow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laow is trying to get back to his feet but Lewis has full control of the position and if anything, Laow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lewis has good solid back control here.
Laow looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laow is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laow tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Laow tries to clinch but Lewis moves away

and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis trying to control but Laow is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!