PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abukhan Akhmadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone 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.

Akhmadov
vs
Lewis

195 cm
25
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abukhan Akhmadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Akhmadov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhmadov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akhmadov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akhmadov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akhmadov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhmadov content to control rather than advance.
Akhmadov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmadov is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Akhmadov has control of the leg.
Akhmadov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to hold on to Akhmadov's head to control him but Akhmadov postures up.
Akhmadov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akhmadov winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akhmadov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akhmadov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akhmadov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akhmadov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhmadov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhmadov tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.
Lewis has hold of Akhmadov's hands but Akhmadov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Akhmadov is controlling well.
Akhmadov controlling the action here.
Akhmadov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhmadov wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akhmadov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Akhmadov is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhmadov is looking to pass Lewis's guard but actually Lewis recovers to full guard.
Akhmadov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhmadov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akhmadov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhmadov landing some decent shots from guard.
Akhmadov stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abukhan Akhmadov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Akhmadov lands with a good body shot.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akhmadov swivels and escapes.
Akhmadov connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhmadov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akhmadov as he avoids it easily.
Abukhan Akhmadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Akhmadov attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhmadov. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Akhmadov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akhmadov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewis tries to buck Akhmadov off but Akhmadov is having none of it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis seems a little lost for a moment, as Akhmadov dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Akhmadov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akhmadov just content to control the position.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akhmadov connects with a decent elbow.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
Akhmadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Akhmadov scores with punches from side control.
Akhmadov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lewis some visible discomfort.
Akhmadov controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmadov lands a few punches from side control.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhmadov lands a few punches from side control.
Lewis pushes Akhmadov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akhmadov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akhmadov taking a breather here.
Akhmadov in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akhmadov controls the position.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound from side control.
Lewis being controlled for a moment.
Akhmadov scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Akhmadov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhmadov landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lewis tries to bench press Akhmadov off him but Akhmadov keeps the position.
Akhmadov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
Akhmadov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Akhmadov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akhmadov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akhmadov connects with a decent elbow.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abukhan Akhmadov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lewis takes one to the chin there.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akhmadov pinned against the cage. Akhmadov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akhmadov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Akhmadov connects with the punch.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Tyrone Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmadov jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akhmadov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Akhmadov.
Lewis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhmadov defends it well.
Akhmadov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a high kick.

It looks like Abukhan Akhmadov has been cut.
Tyrone Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmadov lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis throws a nice head kick!

Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhmadov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lewis prevents Akhmadov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmadov controlling the position for now.
Akhmadov tries to get to full guard but Lewis has control of the leg.
Akhmadov manages to get to full guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Akhmadov keeps moving.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Akhmadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akhmadov is adopting a defensive guard.
Abukhan Akhmadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Akhmadov pushes him off.
Akhmadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Akhmadov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akhmadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick

and Akhmadov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhmadov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyrone Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhmadov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lewis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abukhan Akhmadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhmadov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abukhan Akhmadov!