PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Moon Rising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Inc

182 cm
28
192 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

188 cm
27
195 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inc throws a head kick that misses
and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Inc 's knee.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Inc avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inc misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inc.
Inc tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inc.
Lewis takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands with a hook. Inc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Inc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inc jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Inc.
Inc misses with a looping left.
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Inc is out of range.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.

Inc darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Good body shot from Inc.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis digs a right hand into Inc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inc's gas tank.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Inc's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis digs a right hand into Inc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inc's gas tank.
Inc working aggressively here.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis working Inc over with knees to the body.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis lands a nice knee to the body.
Inc looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inc misses with some punches.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Inc fails to land.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inc tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Inc back against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inc backwards.
Inc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inc misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis digs a right hand underneath Inc's ribcage. Inc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lewis lands a good knee to the midsection. Inc won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Lewis.

It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Lewis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Inc.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lewis pushes Inc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inc.

Lewis rushes Inc and presses him up against the cage.
Inc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws an elbow but it misses.
Inc misses with some punches.
Inc lands a shoulder strike.
Inc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis lands a damaging elbow.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Inc avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Inc throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Inc has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
A head punch on the inside from Inc fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inc's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Inc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inc tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That has opened up Dick Inc's cut even more.
Inc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lewis. That one must have hurt.
Inc throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Leonard Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inc defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Inc off balance momentarily.
Inc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Inc misses with a leg kick
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inc misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Inc's body.
Inc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Inc is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Inc wants to slow Lewis down by chopping away at his legs.
Inc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Inc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Inc blocks a low kick nicely.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inc was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inc.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lewis.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Dick Inc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inc looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Inc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lewis. Inc shrugs it off though.
Inc throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Inc keeps it at a distance.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis is looking to slow Inc down with leg kicks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Inc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
Inc is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lewis - the referee stops the clock and Inc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lewis. Inc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inc.
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Inc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis lands with a cross.
Lewis feints and then cracks Inc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inc down.
Lewis lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inc.
Inc takes one on the button.

The cut above Dick Inc's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Inc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inc throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewis.
Lewis blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc'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.

Inc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inc can do to turn this around?
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Inc tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis throws a leg kick

and Inc counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.
Inc stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Inc looking to pass the guard.
Inc looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard.
Inc trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Inc is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Inc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Inc is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Inc pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Inc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inc.
Inc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Inc lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc working Lewis over with strikes.
Inc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Inc there.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Inc is controlling well.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Inc wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Inc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Inc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Inc slips an elbow through the middle.
Dick Inc has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis is pulling down on Inc's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Inc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Inc scores with a hook.
Inc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Inc's head.
Inc throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Inc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis tries to clinch but Inc moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc fails with the takedown.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Inc off balance momentarily.
Inc tried to score with a low kick but Lewis checks it.
Inc with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inc is defended easily by Lewis.
Inc misses with a left hand
and Lewis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inc is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Inc tries to keep at a distance but Lewis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inc or not.

Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inc has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.

Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
Inc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Inc settles back down.
Inc looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis throws a nice head kick!
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Inc's calf.
Inc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Leonard Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Inc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Inc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inc is defended easily by Lewis.
Lewis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Inc walks into a left hand.
Inc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lewis is able to avoid easily.
Inc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inc thinking.
Inc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Inc on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inc moves away.
Inc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Inc.
Inc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Inc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Inc's knee but Inc avoids it well.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but Inc moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Inc with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc shoots in but no luck this time.
Inc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inc.
Lewis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Lewis had his way with Dick Inc in that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.

Lewis lands a big head kick that sends Inc tumbling to the mat! Lewis takes a step backwards and waves Inc back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Inc is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inc is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Inc slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inc somewhat.
Inc seems to have recovered his senses.
Inc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Inc blocks the body kick.
Inc throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Inc clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Inc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inc 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 Inc off to one side.
Leonard Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Inc.
Inc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a body kick that stops Inc in his tracks momentarily.
Inc is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A clash of legs there as Inc blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Inc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Inc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Inc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Inc takes one to the chin there.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Inc or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis cracks the inside of Inc's front leg.
Inc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inc is defended easily by Lewis.
Dick Inc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Inc.
Lewis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Inc swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Lewis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc misses with a double jab.
Inc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lewis.
Inc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
Inc throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inc misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Inc misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Lewis!
Leonard Lewis is the new middleweight champion!
Leonard Lewis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.