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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lewis (ranked 4738 p4p, 442 weight class) and Fightertwo For Money (ranked 23779 p4p, 540 weight class). Fightertwo For Money is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Shane Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fightertwo For Money!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
For Money misses the jab.
For Money throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
For Money is trying to break free.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Fightertwo For Money has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Money gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis wants to take the fight to the mat but For Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
For Money misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
For Money wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis is looking to take this one to the mat.
For Money is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis has For Money pressed against the cage, preventing For Money from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
For Money is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but For Money does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
For Money tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if For Money can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis is nestled in close to For Money, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
For Money is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is keen to just control but For Money is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Money is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
For Money tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but For Money is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but For Money is defending well.
Lewis wants to control but For Money is keeping him busy.
Lewis prevents For Money from standing back up.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but For Money keeps working.
Lewis thows a huge punch but For Money dodges it nicely.
For Money tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Money looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
For Money misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
For Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lewis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Money as he jumps to the side.
For Money looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from For Money misses.
For Money scores with a shot to the body.
For Money throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but For Money is quick to defend against it.
For Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money misses with a wild combination.
For Money looks winded!
A slow jab from For Money misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from For Money. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but For Money defends well and Lewis ends up having to push For Money into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis stalls.
Lewis has For Money pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. For Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fightertwo For Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fightertwo For Money's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from For Money misses.
For Money tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Money napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Lewis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but For Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
For Money stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
For Money is not content to let Lewis control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working For Money over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but For Money keeps working.
Lewis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lewis working the body and head with strikes.
Lewis working the ground and pound.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but For Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but For Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
For Money wants to control but Lewis postures up.
For Money is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lewis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
For Money takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
For Money is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take For Money's back.
For Money prevents Lewis from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with strikes from the back.
Lewis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis struggling to land strikes to the head as For Money covers up.
Lewis missing with strikes from the back.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For Money staying busy and making it hard for Lewis to control.
Lewis lands punches and elbows.
For Money tries to break free.
For Money is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For Money prevents Lewis from getting a body triangle.
For Money is covering up but some of the strikes from Lewis are getting through and doing damage.
Lewis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
A lull in the action here.
For Money really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis punishes For Money with strikes from the back mount.
Lewis scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Money can't escape 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 throwing damaging strikes from the back! For Money could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fightertwo For Money's cut.
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!
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from For Money.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says For Money as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and For Money releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
As Lewis backs off For Money throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Money is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but For Money is keeping him busy.
For Money is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lewis trying to control the action but For Money is working from the bottom.
For Money tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
For Money throws Lewis to one side and escapes!
Lewis dodges the punch combination from For Money.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Money throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis has closed the distance and engaged For Money in a clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. For Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but For Money turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
For Money wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. For Money is defending well for now.
For Money is pressed up against the cage. Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag For Money down to the mat. For Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
For Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
For Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
For Money lands the left hand.
For Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
For Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from For Money.
Fightertwo For Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Money punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Fightertwo For Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Money fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
For Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis takes one on the button.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but For Money saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but For Money sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
For Money swinging wildly here.
Fightertwo For Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
For Money connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Money throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by For Money, which made it look bad.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. For Money defends it nicely.
For Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
For Money cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
For Money throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
For Money throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Money as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fightertwo For Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think For Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fightertwo For Money!
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