PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanna Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanna Brett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lewis
vs
Brett

190 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

186 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tanna Brett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis tries to sprawl but Brett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brett trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Brett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lewis.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brett is working away from the top position though.
Brett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis controlling Brett's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett controlling from the top position.
Brett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lewis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brett throws an elbow but Lewis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.

Brett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control Brett's posture but Brett avoids it.

Brett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brett wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis throwing shots but Brett is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Brett from improving his position.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brett trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brett gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis 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.

Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lewis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanna Brett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brett controlling from side mount.
Brett wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Brett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lewis's legs.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tanna Brett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis pushes Brett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Brett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brett is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to roll over but Brett keeps him under control.
Brett wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lewis uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Brett wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Brett stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanna Brett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Brett sprawls well.

Brett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Brett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brett is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Brett from controlling successfully.

Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brett defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brett content to stall in guard here.
Brett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett wants to stand and escape but instead Lewis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Brett drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanna Brett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Brett gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.

Brett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis!
Brett tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Brett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Brett is defending well.
Brett is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.

Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brett can't do much from the bottom here.
Brett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brett tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brett tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brett is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
Brett tries to improve his position but instead Lewis has taken his back!
Brett is trying to get back to his feet but Lewis has full control of the position and if anything, Brett has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lewis tries to get the hooks in deep but Brett pushed the leg off.
Brett is trying to break free.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brett wants to control his opponent's hands but Lewis gets his hands free.
Brett is trying to break free.
Brett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis tries to keep control of the position but Brett is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lewis lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis is not going to allow Brett to sit and survive in this position.
Lewis tries to keep control of the position but Brett is staying busy.
Teddy Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanna Brett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lewis working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teddy Lewis.
Well Brett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanna Brett!