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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1801 p4p, 229 weight class) and Jupiter Sakuraba (ranked 1628 p4p, 219 weight class). Sakuraba has chosen Kazushi Sakuraba as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Derrick Lewis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Derrick Lewis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jupiter Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba has managed to clinch.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Sakuraba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown.
Sakuraba jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lewis gets to his feet - Sakuraba follows without any prompting.
Lewis jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Lewis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sakuraba will feel that in the morning.
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Sakuraba's takedown attempt.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakuraba has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Sakuraba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lewis uses it to pass to side control.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakuraba tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sakuraba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from escaping the position.
Lewis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lewis is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakuraba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sakuraba uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Sakuraba has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewis has given up his back here. Will Sakuraba look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sakuraba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lewis tries to escape but Sakuraba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuraba moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lewis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lewis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lewis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sakuraba to his feet.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis decides to pull guard.
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Jupiter Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Derrick Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakuraba on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Derrick Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lewis counters with a quick kick to the body but Sakuraba blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
Lewis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakuraba clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Lewis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sakuraba wants to clinch.
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakuraba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Sakuraba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sakuraba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis stands up from Sakuraba's guard - Lewis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Lewis throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Sakuraba down.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Sakuraba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sakuraba.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Derrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jupiter Sakuraba.
Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Sakuraba has Lewis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakuraba pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lewis tumbling to the mat - Sakuraba dives into Lewis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jupiter Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Derrick Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba is looking to pass into half guard but Lewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lewis is in guard.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sakuraba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lewis working away.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Lewis!
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