PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Lewis (ranked 4412 p4p, 4350 weight class) and Fred Pachanski (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
Pachanski

225 cm
25
225
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
224
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

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 New York, Jay Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Pachanski!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pachanski lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Pachanski is avoiding it.
Pachanski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pachanski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pachanski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pachanski misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Pachanski is avoiding it.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pachanski circles away easily
and Pachanski counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Pachanski. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Pachanski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Pachanski. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pachanski circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pachanski circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Pachanski.

Pachanski closes the distance and clinches.
Pachanski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pachanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pachanski.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Pachanski just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Pachanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Pachanski is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Pachanski.
Pachanski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Pachanski holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
Pachanski avoids a wild elbow strike from Lewis.
Pachanski lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Nice body punch from Pachanski.
Pachanski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pachanski digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pachanski effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pachanski stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Pachanski.
Pachanski throws an elbow that misses.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Pachanski just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Pachanski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Pachanski lands an elbow inside.
Lewis tries to circle away but Pachanski has him pinned against the cage.
Lewis is working for takedown but Pachanski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pachanski tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pachanski.
Pachanski stalling in the clinch.
Pachanski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Pachanski won't allow it.
A short right from Pachanski.
Pachanski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pachanski lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pachanski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Pachanski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pachanski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis keeps Pachanski at a distance using the push kick.
Lewis swings for the body but Pachanski moves out of range.

Pachanski has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fred Pachanski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewis is trying to drag Pachanski to the mat but Pachanski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pachanski prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pachanski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pachanski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pachanski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pachanski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pachanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pachanski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pachanski wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Pachanski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage.
Pachanski gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pachanski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pachanski.
Pachanski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewis's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pachanski.
Pachanski working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pachanski.
Pachanski lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pachanski scores with a hook to the body.
Lewis can't get the takedown.
Pachanski is stalling here.
Lewis tries to stall but Pachanski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pachanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Pachanski presses Lewis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pachanski scores with a hook to the body.
Lewis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pachanski just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pachanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis jumps guard but Pachanski stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pachanski walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pachanski has managed to clinch.
Pachanski stalling against the cage.
Pachanski lands a nice elbow.
Pachanski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pachanski digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pachanski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pachanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pachanski is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Pachanski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pachanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pachanski.
Pachanski is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Pachanski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Pachanski.
Pachanski is working Lewis over against the cage.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pachanski avoids it.
A hook to the body from Pachanski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pachanski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pachanski lands an elbow inside that Lewis shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Pachanski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pachanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Pachanski closes the distance and clinches.
Pachanski has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Pachanski cracks Lewis with a nice body shot.

Lewis jumps guard and drags Pachanski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis managing to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pachanski has eaten all the pies!

Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pachanski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pachanski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pachanski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pachanski throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pachanski has momentary wrist control but Lewis slips an elbow through the middle.
Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Pachanski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pachanski trying to get back to full guard but Lewis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Lewis wants to finish this one by submission but Pachanski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lewis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis mounts Pachanski! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pachanski is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
Pachanski tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Pachanski 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pachanski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pachanski wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.

Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pachanski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pachanski shrugs it off.
Pachanski is desperately trying to improve his position but Lewis has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pachanski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lewis has good solid back control here.
Jay Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pachanski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lewis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pachanski 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Pachanski!
Fred Pachanski thanked the fans post fight for their support.