PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Struve is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Struve
vs
Lewis

213 cm
20
263 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

187 cm
21
248 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Struve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Struve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Struve.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Struve pushes him off.

Struve drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lewis has his hands on Struve's head, controlling the position.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Struve advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Struve will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Struve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Struve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Struve.

Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Struve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Struve is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Struve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis wants to control but Struve is keeping busy.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Struve seems to be looking for submissions.

Struve is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Struve has control of the leg.

Struve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Struve.

Struve wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Struve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Struve is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis trying to hold on to Struve's head to control him but Struve postures up.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Struve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!

Struve seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.

Struve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Struve is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Struve seems to be working for a kimura but Lewis defends the submission attempt.

Struve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis tries to roll over but Struve keeps him under control.
Lewis is looking to escape.

Struve looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lewis is trying to stand.

Struve looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve moves nicely into side control.

Struve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.

Struve is working to tighten his grip on Lewis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lewis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Struve is really squeezing tight and eventually Lewis passes out! Struve breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Struve!