PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Propect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lewis
vs
Propect

191 cm
24
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Propect!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Propect fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Propect rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Propect avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Propect.
Propect lands with a good body shot.
Propect shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Propect throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lewis.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Propect works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Propect back to the cage. Lewis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Propect just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Propect is just out of range.
Propect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Propect showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Propect throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Propect is in Lewis's guard.
Propect passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Propect is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Propect landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Propect missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis is refusing to be controlled, as Propect sits in half guard.
Propect thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis is not content to let Propect control the position.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Propect thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is staying active underneath Propect, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is staying active underneath Propect, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Propect was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Propect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Propect is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Propect shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Propect is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis pushes Propect off but Propect dives into side control.
Propect trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Propect working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Propect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Propect trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Propect working the ground and pound.
Lewis is not content to let Propect control the position.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Propect has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Propect wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis prevents Propect from moving into mount.
An elbow from Propect crashes against the mat.

Propect working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Propect trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Propect working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Propect dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lewis swinging wildly here.
Propect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Propect throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis punishes Propect's body with a nice straight punch.
Propect takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Propect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shane Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Propect tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lewis duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shane Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Propect changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Propect manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Propect dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Propect.
Shane Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Propect.
Lewis looks to land a combination. Propect sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shane Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis throws a body punch but Propect moves out of range.
Lewis thuds a left hand into Propect's body.
Propect misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Propect's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a right hand that Propect ducks under and follows up with a left that Propect also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Propect closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Propect pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Propect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Propect.
Propect throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
Propect fails in his attempt to clinch.
Propect throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis lands a glancing blow to the side of Propect's head.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.

Propect decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to escape back to his feet but Propect uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Propect working the ground and pound.
Propect wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Propect scores with punches and elbows.
Joe Propect has got the better of the ground game so far.

Propect is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lewis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lewis for a finish.

Propect has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Propect is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lewis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Propect punishes Lewis with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Propect throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Propect shakes it off.
Lewis drops Propect with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lewis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lewis!
In his post fight interview, Shane Lewis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.