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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Posnovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Posnovich has chosen Colin Hay - Overkill as his entrance music. Marcus Posnovich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayrton Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Posnovich!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posnovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a hook but Posnovich blocks it.
Posnovich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Posnovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Posnovich avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Posnovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Posnovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lewis tries to get out of the position.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posnovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ayrton Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lewis has Posnovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Posnovich is trying to stall.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Posnovich to work.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Posnovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posnovich stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Posnovich.
Lewis rushes Posnovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lewis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Posnovich.
A short right from Lewis.
Posnovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lewis.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Posnovich controls the action.
Lewis lands a knee to the body.
Posnovich looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis pushes Posnovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Posnovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posnovich taking a breather.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Posnovich tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis gets through Posnovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Posnovich.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Posnovich trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Posnovich is looking to control Lewis's arms but Lewis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Posnovich has his back to the cage.
Lewis is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Posnovich takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayrton Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Posnovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
letting Posnovich counter with a right hand.
Posnovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Posnovich on that attempt.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Posnovich manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Posnovich's face.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Posnovich tries for a takedown but Lewis manages to get underhooks.
Posnovich wants to stall.
Posnovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Posnovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Posnovich taking a breather.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Posnovich is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posnovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Posnovich looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Posnovich is trying to stall.
Posnovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Posnovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns Posnovich into the cage.
Posnovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Posnovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ayrton Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Posnovich.
Posnovich misses with a punch to the body.
Posnovich tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Posnovich is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Posnovich.
Posnovich moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Posnovich moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Posnovich.
Lewis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Posnovich.
Posnovich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice knee to the body.
We've been informed that Posnovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lewis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Posnovich tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Ayrton Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Posnovich has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
Posnovich trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Posnovich has Lewis pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Posnovich.
Lewis cracks Posnovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayrton Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Posnovich.
Posnovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Posnovich avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Posnovich slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Posnovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Lewis misses.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ayrton Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis clinches up with Posnovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Posnovich is looking to control Lewis's arms but Lewis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Posnovich has his back to the cage.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Posnovich has double underhooks.
Posnovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Posnovich controlling the position well here. Lewis rolled but Posnovich kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lewis turns into Posnovich and is now in his guard.
Ayrton Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posnovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Posnovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis trying to control but Posnovich is working from the bottom.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Posnovich keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Ayrton Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Posnovich's head.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Posnovich.
Posnovich staying out of range there.
Posnovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posnovich ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Posnovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Posnovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Posnovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Posnovich is one step ahead there.
Marcus Posnovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ayrton Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayrton Lewis!
Ayrton Lewis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Marcus Posnovich spoke after the fight, saying '(In his best Arnie Impression) I'LL BE BACK'.
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energy
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