PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Lewis

199 cm
20
207 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fighters First Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jones misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lewis's head.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andre Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis at a distance.
Lewis throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Andre Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lewis lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Andre Jones has been cut.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jones staying out of range there.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lewis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis misses the jab.
Jones connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Lewis slips a jab from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Lewis cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones misses with the combination.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Lewis.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Lewis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewis. That's going to slow Jones down.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Lewis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Lewis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Lewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lewis.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Andre Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Jones.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones jabs Lewis right on the nose. Lewis blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
Jones moves away from the strike by Lewis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Lewis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andre Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones staying out of range there.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Lewis works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Andre Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Lewis!
Riley Lewis is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Riley Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.