PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Dean Martin - LITTLE OLD WINE DRINKER ME as his entrance music. Dean Martin 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!

Lewis
vs
Martin

167 cm
23
150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

179 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Martin moves away from the strike by Lewis.

Martin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Lewis pulls Martin in to control the position.

Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.

Lewis is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martin tries to stand but Lewis controls the position and pulls Martin into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis has an active guard here but Martin has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Martin is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Martin wants to stand up but Lewis has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.

Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Martin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lewis controls his leg.

Martin stands up out of the half guard.
Martin shoots and misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Martin.

Lewis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Lewis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin is looking to escape.

Lewis trying to work for an americana but Martin has managed to regain full guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Lewis won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis stops Martin from standing up.
Lewis postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Lewis prevents Martin from getting back to his feet.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Martin wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the 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!
Lewis trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Lewis passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Martin has one foot on Lewis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Lewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Martin.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin is breathing heavily.

Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martin wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis 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.

Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but Martin defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis 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 prevents Martin from standing back up.
Lewis wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.

Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Scott Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.

Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis moves nicely into side control.
Martin tries to escape but Lewis is in control.

Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martin, who protects the arm well.

Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin prevents Lewis from improving position.
Martin pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lewis has an Americana. Martin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lewis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lewis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Lewis!