PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lewis
vs
Proctor

193 cm
29
251 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

195 cm
29
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis instigates a clinch.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Proctor is controlling the position.
Proctor working aggressively here.
Lewis controlling the action here for a moment.

Lewis breaks the clinch.
Proctor blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis backing away here, and Proctor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Proctor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Proctor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Proctor avoids it well.
Lewis misses the body punch
and Proctor counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Proctor will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
John Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Proctor counters with a left to the body.
Proctor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Proctor moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Proctor lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Proctor.

Proctor clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Proctor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Proctor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Proctor lands a shoulder strike.
Proctor blocking some punches.
Proctor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Proctor struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Proctor controlling the action here for a moment.
Proctor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Proctor smiles and moves away.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Proctor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis darts in trying to clinch
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis throws a leg kick

and Proctor counters with a nice right hand that sends Lewis toppling to the canvas! Lewis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Proctor finish him?!

Lewis is rocked!
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proctor is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Proctor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Proctor cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Proctor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lewis to stand back up!
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Proctor. That's going to slow Lewis down.
Proctor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! Proctor ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lewis clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Proctor!
After winning the bout, Michael Proctor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.