PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hattori
vs
Lewis

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Hattori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hattori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hattori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hattori looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hattori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hattori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori misses with a punch to the body.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Hattori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hattori.
Hattori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hattori.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
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!
Hattori tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hattori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands an uppercut.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Hattori.
Hattori lands with a light punch inside.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
Hattori has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Lewis blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Hattori can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Hattori pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hattori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hattori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Hattori lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that round.
That's time! Hattori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lewis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Hattori is looking to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch.
Hattori lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hattori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Hattori. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Hattori misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hattori misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Hattori clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a body punch.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori 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.
Hattori scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Hattori has him pressed against the cage.
Hattori working aggressively here.
Hattori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Hattori has the dominant position.
Hattori effectively controlling the action here.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hattori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masa Hattori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hattori tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Hattori lands with a right to the head.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Hattori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Hattori tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Hattori back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hattori.
Hattori tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hattori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Hattori lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hattori has him pressed against the cage.
Hattori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hattori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hattori has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Hattori prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Hattori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hattori.
Hattori pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Hattori dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to move into range but Hattori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hattori misses with a body shot.
Hattori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Hattori tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Hattori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lewis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hattori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Hattori's head back.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hattori misses with an uppercut
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori lands with a right hand.
Hattori throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hattori on the side of the head.
Jackson Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Hattori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hattori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hattori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis throws out a counter right but Hattori avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lewis stalks Hattori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hattori's face. Hattori staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Hattori's head back.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Hattori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hattori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Lewis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hattori to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Hattori.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Hattori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hattori.
Jackson Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hattori is rocked!
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hattori 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori is the new featherweight champion!