PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by NIN - Only. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Anderson

165 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses the jab.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Lewis checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut

and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Lewis controlling the position.
Lewis wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.

Lewis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lewis's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.

Anderson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lewis has locked up a guillotine! Lewis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anderson is holding on here and Lewis must be using up a lot of energy. Anderson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lewis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Lewis!
Lee Lewis retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Lee Lewis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.