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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrius Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as Lewis shoots in.
Mario Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamilton, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Hamilton won't allow it.
Hamilton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demetrius Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Lewis.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lewis has Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamilton prevents it.
Hamilton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Hamilton looking for a takedown.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis controlling the position.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis has his foot on Hamilton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamilton works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
Hamilton won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to stand and escape but instead Lewis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Hamilton is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Lewis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Hamilton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Demetrius Hamilton has been cut.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Hamilton walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamilton checks the leg kick.
Lewis throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demetrius Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Lewis.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamilton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lewis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamilton counters with a head kick.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis tries to land a front kick but Hamilton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Hamilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Hamilton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamilton darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamilton prevents it.
Hamilton tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Hamilton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demetrius Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lewis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Hamilton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to stand but Lewis has his arm trapped.
Hamilton wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Hamilton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to bench press Hamilton off him but Hamilton keeps the position.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet here but Hamilton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lewis's back.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Mario Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamilton not allowing Lewis to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamilton, up you get!
Lewis looks to land a combination. Hamilton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Demetrius Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Lewis!
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RATING
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