PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorik Revazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorik Revazov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Revazov
vs
Lewis

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorik Revazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Lewis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Revazov avoids it.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Revazov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Revazov is avoiding it.

Revazov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lewis did well to prevent Revazov getting side control.
Revazov prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Revazov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lewis is staying active underneath Revazov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Revazov controlling the action here.
Revazov is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lewis tries to roll over but Revazov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazov stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Revazov is defended easily by Lewis.

Lewis rushes Revazov and presses him up against the cage.

Lewis has Revazov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lewis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Revazov tumbling to the mat - Lewis dives into Revazov's guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Revazov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Revazov blocks nicely.
Lewis trying to control but Revazov is working from the bottom.
Revazov wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Revazov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.

Revazov is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorik Revazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Lewis.
Revazov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Revazov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Revazov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lewis is not content to let Revazov control the position.
Revazov controlling the action here.
Revazov is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Revazov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Revazov throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Revazov is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Revazov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Revazov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revazov is controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorik Revazov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Revazov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Revazov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Revazov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewis is looking to control Revazov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Revazov controlling the action here.

Revazov is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Revazov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Revazov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Revazov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Revazov defends easily.
Revazov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lewis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Revazov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Revazov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis controls Revazov momentarily but Revazov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revazov stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.

Lewis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Revazov trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Revazov tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazov slowing the pace effectively.
Revazov throws an elbow that misses.

Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Revazov gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Lewis is trying to buck Revazov off.
Lewis parries the strikes from Revazov easily there. Revazov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lewis to escape.
Revazov in the domination position with Lewis hanging on.

Revazov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Revazov keeps moving and retains side control.
Revazov trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Revazov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Revazov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Revazov takes a little break here. Lewis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazov wants to control for a moment but Lewis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Lewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Revazov fails with a takedown attempt.

Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lewis wriggles free and stands up.
Steven Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis has Revazov pressed against the cage.
Revazov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lewis lands a knee to the body.

Lewis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lewis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis controls Revazov momentarily but Revazov frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Revazov defends easily.
Revazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revazov is working hard here to advance position.
Revazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revazov is really struggling to control Lewis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Revazov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Revazov from controlling successfully.
Revazov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Revazov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Revazov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Revazov is defended easily by Lewis.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Revazov attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a head kick but Revazov moves out of range.
Revazov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorik Revazov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Revazov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Revazov stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Lewis wants to stand up but Revazov is controlling him.
Lewis is trying to keep Revazov in close.
Revazov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Revazov tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Revazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revazov fails with the takedown
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has Revazov backing up. Revazov nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis leaves Revazov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Lewis!