PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micah Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fatu
vs
Lewis

188 cm
23
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
26
191 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu misses with the combination.
Fatu tries to clinch up.
Fatu tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Fatu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatu misses with a double jab.
Fatu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Fatu.

Fatu drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fatu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fatu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Fatu.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Fatu.
Fatu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Fatu misses with the head strike.
Fatu lands a knee to the head.
Lewis blocks the elbow strike.
Fatu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fatu after a bit of a struggle.
Fatu lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatu slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatu prevents it.
Micah Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Lewis.
Fatu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fatu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Fatu throws an elbow that misses.
Fatu scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A short right from Fatu.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu lands a left hand.
Fatu misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Fatu.
Fatu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Fatu.

It looks like Steven Lewis has been cut.
Fatu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fatu controlling the action here for a moment.
Fatu tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fatu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Fatu with a knee to the head.
Fatu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fatu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Fatu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Lewis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fatu tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fatu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fatu forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Fatu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Fatu lands a left hand.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fatu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Fatu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Fatu scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fatu after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fatu lands a left hand.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fatu.
Fatu prevents the takedown attempt.
Micah Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Lewis.
Fatu scores with a knee to the head.
Fatu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fatu.
Fatu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fatu taking a breather.
Fatu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis is working for takedown but Fatu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fatu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fatu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Fatu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Fatu.
Fatu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatu gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatu lands a knee to the head.
Fatu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fatu lands a knee to the head.
Fatu misses with a knee strike.
Fatu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fatu is pushing Lewis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu misses with some punches.
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Fatu.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fatu is defending well.
Fatu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Fatu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Fatu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fatu closes the distance and clinches.
Fatu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.

Fatu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatu throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fatu scores with a head kick.
Fatu closes the distance but Lewis moves to the side

and Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewis tries to score a body lock takedown but Fatu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micah Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Lewis.
Fatu tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
A short left from Fatu.
Fatu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fatu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Fatu lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatu scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fatu.
Fatu lands a right hand.
Fatu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fatu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fatu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fatu lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Fatu lands a knee to the head.
Fatu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fatu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fatu gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Fatu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis has clasped his hands together around Fatu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lewis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fatu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lewis connects with a decent elbow.
Fatu wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lands a few punches from side control.

Fatu is rocked!
Fatu parries the strikes from Lewis easily there. Lewis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fatu to escape.
Fatu misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fatu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fatu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fatu tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Fatu's temple.

Fatu actively working from the bottom here.
Fatu gets full guard.
Fatu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fatu, not yet.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fatu is trying to keep Lewis in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fatu working a defensive guard here.
Fatu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fatu is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Fatu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fatu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Micah Fatu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fatu 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.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
Steven Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatu is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Lewis.
I think Fatu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Fatu!