PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewandowski comes to the cage accompanied by Bezimienni - Walka. Dan Haigh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lewandowski
vs
Haigh

183 cm
21
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh is looking to land body kicks.
Lewandowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Haigh tries to sprawl out of it but Lewandowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Haigh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haigh showed some decent athleticism there.
Haigh not doing much here.

Haigh is looking for a kimura here.
Lewandowski is trying to escape back to his feet but Haigh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haigh fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh landing a few strikes.

Haigh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Haigh fails with the takedown.
A combination from Haigh does no damage.
Lewandowski shoots in for a double leg but Haigh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haigh has a takedown stuffed.
Lewandowski shoots and misses

and Haigh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haigh is looking to stand up but Lewandowski won't let him.
Lewandowski wants to sweep here but Haigh controlling him for the moment.
Lewandowski keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.
Lewandowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haigh stands up from Lewandowski's guard - Haigh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haigh wants to slow Lewandowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown but Haigh circles away easily

and Haigh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewandowski won't be happy with that.
Lewandowski is breathing heavily.
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!
Haigh controlling the position.

Haigh decides to stand back up. Haigh steps back and let's Lewandowski get back to his feet.
Haigh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Haigh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haigh stands up and beckons Lewandowski to join him on the feet.
Lewandowski leaves Haigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lewandowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Haigh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haigh.
Haigh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haigh wants a takedown.
Lewandowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haigh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haigh gets underhooks to prevent Lewandowski's takedown attempt.
Haigh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewandowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lewandowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lewandowski wants to pass the guard but Haigh is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haigh is on top in guard.
Lewandowski trying to control the position.
Lewandowski wants to hit a switch here but Haigh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lewandowski there!
Haigh working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haigh controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haigh moves into the clinch.
Haigh is pressed up against the cage. Lewandowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haigh down to the mat. Haigh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lewandowski has his takedown stuffed

so Haigh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haigh stopping the sweep attempt from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski keeping full guard, as Haigh tries to pass.
Lewandowski keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haigh chips away with some ground and pound.
Haigh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewandowski has his takedown stuffed

and Haigh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haigh trying to control the pace.
Haigh is looking to advance position but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Haigh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewandowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haigh.
Haigh tries to pass to full mount but Lewandowski defends it.
Haigh works his way into full mount!
Lewandowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haigh is controlling the pace.

Haigh seems to be working for a kimura but Lewandowski defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewandowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Haigh.
Haigh is trying to control. Lewandowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewandowski gets back to full guard.
Haigh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewandowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haigh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewandowski is proving hard to escape from.
Haigh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewandowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lewandowski pushes Haigh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haigh fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewandowski shoots for a takedown but Haigh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haigh stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewandowski. Lewandowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewandowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Haigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lewandowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Haigh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown.
Haigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haigh throws a low kick but Lewandowski avoids it.
Haigh shoots in but no luck this time.

Haigh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haigh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Haigh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewandowski keeps working.

Haigh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lewandowski to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haigh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Mateusz Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Haigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski has his takedown stuffed

so Haigh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haigh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lewandowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haigh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Haigh stands up and waves to Lewandowski to follow him.
Haigh misses with a low kick as Lewandowski jumps back.
Lewandowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mateusz Lewandowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown but Haigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haigh punishes Lewandowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Lewandowski moves out of range of the body kick.

Haigh moves into the clinch.
Haigh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lewandowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haigh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haigh can't get the takedown.
Lewandowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewandowski as Haigh tries to tie him up.
Lewandowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewandowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Haigh taking a breather.
Haigh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewandowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haigh avoiding damage as Lewandowski throws knees to the body.
Mateusz Lewandowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewandowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haigh is pressed up against the cage. Lewandowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haigh down to the mat. Haigh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lewandowski.
Haigh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haigh circles away from the clinch attempt

and Haigh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lewandowski's guard.
Haigh advances to half guard.
Haigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewandowski tries to get to full guard but Haigh has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is trying to control but can't.
Lewandowski has hold of Haigh's hands but Haigh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Haigh there.
Lewandowski strikes from the bottom but Haigh passes into mount!
Lewandowski is working to get back to half guard.
Lewandowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haigh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewandowski!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewandowski is looking to improve his position but Haigh isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Haigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haigh 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Haigh!