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Event:
TIT 58 - Danger v Persley
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Dangerfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dangerfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dangerfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persley backwards.
Dangerfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley has a couple of punches blocked by Dangerfield.
#TD#
Dangerfield pulls guard.
Persley trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
Dangerfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dangerfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Persley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dangerfield is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dangerfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Persley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dangerfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Persley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Dangerfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Persley 's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Persley can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dangerfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Persley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Persley looking for a guillotine here but Dangerfield defends easily.
#SUB2#
Persley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Persley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dangerfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dangerfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Persley keeps moving. #T2#
Persley working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Dangerfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dangerfield connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Persley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dangerfield is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dangerfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Persley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Dangerfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Persley 's guard.
Persley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Persley trying to control from the bottom.
Dangerfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dangerfield is landing with some decent strikes but Persley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Persley is trying to escape the mount.
Dangerfield punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Dangerfield breaks from Persley 's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Demetrius Persley 's cut even more.
Dangerfield lands a couple of good shots and Persley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley trying to control the hands but Dangerfield won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Persley trying to control but not successfully.
Dangerfield trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Persley 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dangerfield is punishing Persley with some ground and pound.
Dangerfield controlling well, preventing Persley from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Persley hold on?!
#CUT#
The cut above Demetrius Persley 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dangerfield's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dangerfield 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.
Persley is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dangerfield tries to clinch up but Persley circles away and keeps his distance.
Persley tries to counter with a clinch but Dangerfield shakes him off and moves away.
Persley jabs Dangerfield right on the nose. Dangerfield blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Persley misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Persley as Dangerfield shoots in.
Persley wants to counter the offense by Dangerfield and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Dangerfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Persley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fighters circling - Dangerfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Persley lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persley connects with a body shot.
Dangerfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dangerfield wants to clinch but Persley slips to the side
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dangerfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dangerfield tries to clinch up but Persley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dangerfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Persley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dangerfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Persley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dangerfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persley can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dangerfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
Dangerfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dangerfield tries to keep at a distance but Persley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Persley lands with a left to the head.
Dangerfield prevents a body shot from Persley .
Dangerfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Persley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dangerfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dangerfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Persley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dangerfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Dangerfield avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Persley leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Dangerfield blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dangerfield pushes Persley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dangerfield avoids the elbow strike from Persley , against the cage.
Persley takes a shot to the head.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dangerfield controls his hands.
Dangerfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Persley to keep the fight standing.
Dangerfield is looking for a takedown.
Demetrius Persley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Dangerfield avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage. #TD#
Dangerfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dangerfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dangerfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rocco Dangerfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Persley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Persley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Persley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Persley throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dangerfield is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Persley keeps moving.
Dangerfield slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dangerfield lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Ground and pound from Dangerfield.
Persley is trying to maintain the position but Dangerfield is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Persley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dangerfield pulls his head out easily.
Dangerfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Dangerfield trying to control from half guard but Persley is working away.
Persley is looking to control Dangerfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persley avoid being mounted?
Dangerfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Persley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley '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.
#R3#
Dangerfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Persley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dangerfield instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persley .
Dangerfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Persley .
Dangerfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dangerfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Persley walks away with a smile on his face. Dangerfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Dangerfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Persley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dangerfield is in Persley 's guard.
Dangerfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Persley looking for a guillotine here but Dangerfield defends easily.
Dangerfield is working Persley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dangerfield distracts Persley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dangerfield pushing down on Persley 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dangerfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Persley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dangerfield winds up and cracks Persley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Persley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dangerfield is really struggling to control Persley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ground and pound from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Persley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dangerfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Persley tries to roll over but Dangerfield keeps him under control.
Dangerfield winds up and cracks Persley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dangerfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Dangerfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Persley trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Dangerfield there.
Persley is looking to improve his position.
Dangerfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Persley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dangerfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Persley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dangerfield connects with a nice short shot to Persley 's temple. #T3#
Dangerfield working the head and body with strikes.
Persley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Persley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Persley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dangerfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Persley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dangerfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dangerfield wants to free his trapped foot but Persley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persley keeps working.
Dangerfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demetrius Persley 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield retains his welterweight title!
Rocco Dangerfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Persley 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watts under the eye.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watts moves away.
Persley throws a body punch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Persley .
Watts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Persley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watts circles away.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persley was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Watts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Persley .
Persley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Watts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Persley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watts throws a solid leg kick but Persley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watts.#CL#
Persley forces Watts back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Persley scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley works on Watts's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Persley .
Persley has been working on his balance at Gizmo's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Watts.
Persley tries to land knees in the clinch but Watts avoids the damage to the body.
Watts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watts is trying to break the clinch but Persley is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persley .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persley . #ROC#
Watts is rocked!
Persley misses with some punches.
Watts is still on wobbly legs! Can Persley finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Watts.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persley misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Watts seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Watts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Persley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persley .#BC2#
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Watts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Persley ! Watts is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
A very excited looking Demetrius Persley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melodies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persley .#CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Persley with an uppercut!
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Persley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley misses with a low kick.
Persley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Persley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Persley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Persley has managed to clinch.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Persley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head.
Melodies takes a shot to the head.
Persley blocking some punches.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Melodies gets underhooks to prevent Persley 's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Melodies's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with the head strike.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Persley prevents a body shot from Melodies.
Persley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Melodies prevents it.
Melodies pushes Persley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Melodies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Persley is defended easily by Melodies.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Persley .
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Persley misses
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Melodies clobbers Persley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a head kick but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies with a hook.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Taz Melodies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melodies tries to clinch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley lands with a good body shot.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab to the head.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Persley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Persley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melodies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Persley slips under a jab.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with a leg kick.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Melodies slaps away a takedown attempt from Persley , before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melodies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Melodies with a body shot.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melodies rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley misses with a double jab.
Persley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Persley scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies connects with a body shot that sends Persley 's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persley can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melodies.
Persley tries to work over Melodies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley misses with an elbow over the top.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a leg kick that misses.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
#T1#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Persley . Beautiful body shot.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Persley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Persley throws a series of punches but Melodies avoids them all with ease.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Melodies is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Persley .
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
Melodies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Melodies avoids the head kick by Persley .
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley feints the counter takedown.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persley at a distance.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Persley knows he should have avoided that one.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a nice leg kick.
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Persley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Persley misses with a looping right.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persley was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies stuns Persley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Persley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melodies lands a body shot.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
Melodies takes one on the button.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Melodies backing away here, and Persley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.#T4#
Persley throws a sloppy body shot
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Persley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Persley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies dodges the punch combination from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Persley counters with a three punch combo that has Melodies backing up. Melodies nods at Persley to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
As Persley tries to get set, Melodies tries to push him back and clinch up but Persley manages to avoid the attempt.
Persley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melodies avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Persley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Melodies was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Persley .
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Persley throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies with a jab.
Persley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melodies manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Persley or perhaps it was just good defense by Melodies, which made it look bad. #T1#
Persley slips a straight right by Melodies.
Persley throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melodies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persley defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Persley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Persley slips under a jab from Melodies.
Persley feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Persley throws a chopping leg kick but Melodies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Persley ! But no joy.
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!
Melodies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley motions for Melodies to come forward. Persley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.#T3#
Melodies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persley circles away quickly and effectively.
Persley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Persley forces Melodies back against the cage and clinches.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persley or not.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melodies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Persley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Persley is rocked!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Persley slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melodies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melodies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Persley throws a leg kick but Melodies moved away.
Persley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Persley tries to clinch but Melodies is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Persley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persley scores with a kick to the body.
Melodies lands a jab.#T1#
Melodies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Persley throws a right hand that Melodies ducks under and follows up with a left that Melodies also avoids with ease.
Melodies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the body
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Persley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Persley circles away and keeps his distance.
Persley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Persley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melodies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
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!
Persley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies lands a lovely overhand right.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
Melodies connects with a jab.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persley seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Persley doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Demetrius Persley 's cut even more.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Melodies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Persley s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melodies misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melodies thinking.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies throws a hook but Persley avoids it easily.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Melodies tries to keep at a distance but Persley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Persley breaks the clinch.
Persley jabs at Melodies's body.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Persley blocks a jab.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies had his way with Demetrius Persley in that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persley avoids the body shot from Melodies.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Persley on the side of the head.
Melodies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries to clinch up but Melodies circles away and keeps his distance.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Persley pushes Melodies up against the cage in a clinch.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
#T1#
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Melodies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persley keeps control of Melodies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Persley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persley misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Melodies gets tackled into the cage by Persley . Persley maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Persley lands a body shot.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Persley - that landed with a thud.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Persley .
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Persley slowing the pace effectively.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Melodies controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Persley manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Persley .
I think Melodies has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Taz Melodies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TIT 40 - Dennis v Baby
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Elvira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elvira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elvira lands with an overhand left.
Elvira throws a combination that misses
and Persley counters with a left to the body.
Persley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Persley throwing a counter right hand but Elvira manages to avoid it.
Fernando Elvira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Persley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elvira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persley was well out of range. Poor timing from Elvira.
Persley is looking to counter punch.
Elvira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.#CL#
Persley clinches up against the cage.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Elvira controls the action.
Persley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elvira up against the cage.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Elvira avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Elvira avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Elvira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Elvira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elvira blocks an uppercut.
Persley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Persley breaks from the clinch.
Elvira digs a good hook to Persley 's body.
A big left from Elvira misses.
Fernando Elvira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elvira misses with a straight right.
Persley lands with an overhand left.
Elvira throws the left hand but Persley avoids the punch easily.
Elvira misses with a double jab
and Persley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Persley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elvira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elvira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Persley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persley has been working on his balance at Gizmo's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Elvira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvira misses with a body shot
and Persley counters with a nice uppercut.
Persley moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Persley .
Persley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Persley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Persley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elvira.
Elvira throws a sloppy body shot
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persley moves out of range as Elvira strikes.
Elvira looks to score with a jab to the body but Persley is just out of range.
Elvira moves away from the strike by Persley .
Elvira throws a body shot but no joy.
Persley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Persley clinches with his opponent.
Persley tries a body shot but Elvira blocks it.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Persley misses with some punches.
#T3#
Elvira blocks a body shot from Persley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elvira.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elvira's elbow.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elvira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persley lands an uppercut.
Elvira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elvira prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Elvira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Elvira tries to throw a body punch but Persley avoids it by throwing Elvira back against the cage.
Elvira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Persley .
A head punch on the inside from Elvira fails to land.
Elvira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elvira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persley backwards.
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elvira or not. #T4#
A short uppercut from Persley .
Persley misses with a punch on the inside.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Persley lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elvira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elvira's elbow.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Elvira.
Elvira struggles to land a body shot inside as Persley controls his hands.
Persley has a couple of punches blocked by Elvira.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Persley lands a hook that snaps the head of Elvira backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Persley .
Persley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Persley 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.
#R2#
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elvira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persley slips a jab from Elvira.
Persley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Elvira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elvira swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley tries to clinch up.
Elvira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Persley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elvira misses with a hook to the body
and Persley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elvira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Persley has Elvira up against the cage in a clinch.
Persley blocks a body shot from Elvira.
A short left from Persley .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Elvira.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Persley .
Elvira tries to work over Persley 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley misses with a body punch.
Persley tries a body shot but Elvira blocks it.
Elvira tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Elvira misses with a punch on the inside.
Elvira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elvira struggles to land a body shot inside as Persley controls his hands.
Elvira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elvira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Persley is keeping busy.
Persley scores with a hook to the body.
Persley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elvira backwards.
Elvira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persley lands an uppercut.
Elvira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley works on Elvira's body with a couple of short punches.
Elvira is breathing heavily.#T2#
Persley scores with a shot to the side of Elvira's head.
Elvira blocks a body shot from Persley .
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elvira working aggressively here.
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elvira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persley backwards.
Persley prevents a body shot from Elvira.
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!
Persley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Persley lands a right hand.
Persley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Elvira controls his hands.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elvira can't find room to land a body shot as Persley controls the action.
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elvira backwards.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Persley lands a body shot.
Persley tries to work over Elvira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Persley .
Persley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elvira backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elvira tries to work over Persley 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persley misses with a body punch.
Persley presses Elvira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persley lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Persley .
A short body shot lands from Persley as the two fighters clinch.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persley lands a body shot.
Elvira prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley works on Elvira's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persley . #ROC#
Elvira is rocked!#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Persley .
Elvira is still on wobbly legs! Can Persley finish him?
Persley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persley lands a big right hand that drops Elvira! The killer instinct kicks in and Persley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Persley !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
In his post fight interview, Demetrius Persley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TIT 35 - Riberio v Jaa
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Persley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Persley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persley .#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Chu misses with a looping right.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left lands for Persley .
Persley misses with a looping right.
Persley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Persley to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Chu is rocked!
Persley misses with a wild body shot.
Chu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Persley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chu.
Chu is still on wobbly legs! Can Persley finish him?
Chu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Persley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
Demetrius Persley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Transform Supplements , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TIT 25 - Presley v Nucombe
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe connects with a right hand. Persley shakes it off.
Nucombe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Nucombe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
Persley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley misses with a looping left.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucombe is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with the combination.
#T1##CL2#
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Persley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nucombe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Persley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley misses with a body punch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Persley is looking to control Nucombe's arms but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Persley has his back to the cage.
Persley misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nucombe.
Persley wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Persley lands a body shot.
A short right from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Persley avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nucombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Persley misses with a straight right.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Persley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Persley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe moves out of range as Persley strikes.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Persley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nucombe doesn't manage to clinch there - Persley circles away.
Persley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Persley throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Persley looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Persley shoots in and drives through. Nucombe sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persley .
Persley keeps the fight on the outside.
Persley walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Persley has been working on his balance at Gizmo's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
A combination from Nucombe does no damage.
Persley slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nucombe jabs at Persley 's body.
Persley connects with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe tries to clinch
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nucombe thinking.
Persley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.
Persley thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Demetrius Persley 's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Persley misses with a few strikes there.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Persley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Persley misses with an uppercut.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
And Persley counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nucombe throws a looping overhand right but Persley ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Persley throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Nucombe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nucombe works Persley 's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley lands a glancing blow to the side of Nucombe's head.
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!
Persley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Persley 's shoulder, as Persley tries to avoid the shot.
Persley misses with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Nucombe catches Persley right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Persley misses the target.
Nucombe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley lands with a nice body punch.
Persley throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persley lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .#T4#
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.
Persley punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
It looked like Persley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nucombe.
Nucombe jabs Persley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Persley avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe moves out of range of the body kick from Persley .
A big right from Persley misses.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Persley is just out of range.
Nucombe cracks Persley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Persley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Persley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Persley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Persley avoids the punch easily.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley is looking for a counter combo.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nucombe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nucombe.#CUT2#
Demetrius Persley 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nucombe throws a right hand that Persley ducks under and follows up with a left that Persley also avoids with ease.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Persley should have avoided that one.
Nucombe lunges at Persley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Persley 's hand.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
#T2#
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persley rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Nucombe finds it's way through Persley 's defenses.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe tries to move into range but Persley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persley . Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persley misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
#T4#
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Persley has Nucombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persley tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persley 's elbow.
Good body shot from Nucombe.
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!
Persley misses with some punches.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe gets through Persley 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Persley is blocking nicely.
Nucombe works on Persley 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nucombe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Persley 's hands.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persley moves away.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Persley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Persley misses with a kick to the body.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice jab there from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Persley ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persley .#T2#
Persley throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Persley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Persley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe scores with a jab. Persley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nucombe. That snapped Persley 's head back.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley lunges at Nucombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nucombe's hand. #T3#
Persley scores with a one two! Nucombe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe lands a nice shot that snaps Persley 's head back.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Demetrius Persley 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Nucombe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nucombe takes a swing at Persley 's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Persley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucombe misses with a two punch combination.
Persley tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe unleashes a big counter combination but Persley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Persley and move into the clinch position.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley '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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Nucombe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persley scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a few strikes there.
Persley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Persley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nucombe pinned against the cage. Nucombe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Persley 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Persley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Persley throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Persley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nucombe scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley slips a jab from Nucombe.
Persley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Persley misses with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a jab.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe wants to clinch up but Persley keeps it at a distance.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a jab to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley staying out of range there.
Persley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Persley thinking.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to bum rush Persley with a series of wild strikes but Persley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley scores with a nice right hand.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nucombe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nucombe 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT 20 - Persley v Knight
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Persley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Persley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Persley . Beautiful body shot.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Persley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight takes one on the button.
Knight shoots and misses
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Persley scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demetrius Persley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Knight.
Persley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Persley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Knight looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Persley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Persley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Persley throws a monster overhand right that drops Knight! Persley follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
Demetrius Persley retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Demetrius Persley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TIT 14 - Guy v Jones
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Persley scores with a sloppy right hand. Dangerfield should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Dangerfield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dangerfield slips a nice elbow through Persley 's hands, connecting with Persley 's forehead.
Persley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Persley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Persley tries to get out of the position.
Dangerfield passes to side control.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Persley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerfield creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dangerfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Dangerfield connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Persley some visible discomfort.
Persley tries to buck Dangerfield off but Dangerfield is having none of it.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound but Persley is defending the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Persley is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Persley 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dangerfield misses with the ground and pound.
Persley dodges the ground and pound from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dangerfield working his ground and pound in the gym.
Persley is looking to reverse the position.
Dangerfield scoring with punches and elbows.
Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persley keeps working.
Dangerfield landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dangerfield lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Dangerfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dangerfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persley keeps working.
Persley is looking for a sweep.
Dangerfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Persley to see if he's OK.
Persley is trying to work for a sweep but Dangerfield has mounted him!
Persley is in a horrible position here. Dangerfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to 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!
Persley taking shots to the head.
Persley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dangerfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Persley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dangerfield.
Persley wants to get back to full guard.
Persley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dangerfield. #T3#
Persley is looking to improve his position.
Persley wants to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield moves into full mount! Persley won't be happy about that!
Dangerfield with a couple of short strikes.
Dangerfield landing strikes from the mount and Persley is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Dangerfield landing strikes from the mount and Persley is in trouble!
Dangerfield cracks Persley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dangerfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Persley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dangerfield landing strikes from the mount and Persley is in trouble! #SUB2#
Persley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield lands a couple of good shots and Persley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Persley is rocked!#T4#
Dangerfield lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Persley is taking damage to the body and head.
Dangerfield scores with strikes from the back.
Oh Persley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persley prevents Dangerfield from getting a body triangle.
Persley seems to have got his legs back now.
Dangerfield looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Persley trying to control the action but Dangerfield just sinks the hooks in.
Dangerfield struggling to land strikes to the head as Persley covers up.
Persley trying to control but not successfully.
Dangerfield scores with punches from the back.
Persley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dangerfield on the ground.
Persley covers up after that shot from Dangerfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dangerfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persley scores with a nice right hand.
Persley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dangerfield at a distance.
Dangerfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persley counters with a nice body shot.
Dangerfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangerfield ducks right into an uppercut from Persley .
Dangerfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dangerfield thinking.
Persley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left and a right from Persley both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persley looks to land a combination. Dangerfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Dangerfield is rocked!#T1#
Persley weaves into range and cracks Dangerfield right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dangerfield goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Persley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demetrius Persley !
Demetrius Persley retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Demetrius Persley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT 10 - Paniki v Persley
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Persley throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Paniki walks into a left hand.
Paniki throws a jab but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paniki.
Paniki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paniki. Persley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persley defending well as Paniki loads up on a big left hand.
Paniki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paniki as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Persley misses
and Paniki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Demetrius Persley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persley shoots for a takedown but Paniki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Persley throws a jab but it's blocked by Paniki.
Paniki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Persley motions for Paniki to come forward. Persley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paniki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
We've been told by Paniki's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Paniki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley walks into a straight right hand from Paniki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Persley or perhaps it was just good defense by Paniki, which made it look bad.
Elias Paniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Persley .
Persley wants to clinch up but Paniki keeps it at a distance.
Paniki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniki manages to avoid it.
Persley throws a shot to the body.
Persley connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Persley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paniki doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Paniki is rocked!
Persley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Paniki falls backwards - clearly groggy! Persley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Persley !
Demetrius Persley is the new welterweight champion!
Demetrius Persley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 4 - Double Trouble
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Persley . Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Champion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Persley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Persley wants to counter the offense by Champion and move into the clinch position.
Champion lands a glancing blow to the side of Persley 's head.
Persley closes the distance but Champion moves to the side
and Champion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Champion lands with a cross.
Champion avoids the body shot from Persley .
Champion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Persley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a leg kick
and Champion counters with a stiff right hand.
Persley wants to slow Champion down by chopping away at his legs.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Demetrius Persley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Champions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Persley lands with a light punch inside.
Persley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Persley stalling against the cage.
Champion has Persley pressed against the cage.
Champion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Persley has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage. #BC#
Champion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Champion misses with a straight left.
Champion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Persley is looking to clinch but Champion is avoiding it.
Persley misses with a straight left.
Champion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champion manages to avoid it.
Champion scores with the left hand. Persley knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Champion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Champion wants to get back to striking at distance but Persley won't allow it.
Champion is trying to break free.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Champion letting Persley take a breather here.
Champion is trying to maintain a safe position but Persley gets an underhook and turns Champion into the cage.#T3#
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Champion's elbow.
Champion tries to break free but Persley pushes him back against the cage.
Persley misses with a punch on the inside.
Persley lands with a short shot to the head.
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Persley digs a right hand underneath Champion's ribcage. Champion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Champion controls the action.
Champion can't break the clinch.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Persley throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Champion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Champion blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Champion takes a shot to the head.
Champion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Persley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Persley tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Champion blocks a body shot from Persley .
Champion working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetrius Persley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Champion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Persley rushes Champion and presses him up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Persley 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.#BC2#
Persley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Champion blocks a jab.
Champion misses the shot to the body.
Champion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Persley 's head.
A jab from Champion misses.
Persley tries to clinch up but Champion circles away and keeps his distance.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joao Champion is winning the standup battle so far.
Champion tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses.
Champion throwing a counter right hand but Persley manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Champion.
A big right from Persley misses.
A little feinted left hand from Champion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Persley cracks Champion with an open hand slap.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Champion misses the jab.
Champion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persley slips a straight right by Champion.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Champion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley connects with a body shot that sends Champion's belly button to the back.
Persley throws out a loose jab but Champion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
#CL2#
Persley rushes Champion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Persley trying to land knees to the body.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
#T2#
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Champion.
Champion prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley misses with a body punch.
Persley has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Champion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Champion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Champion blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Champion is defending well for now.
Champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Persley lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Persley has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Champion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Persley lands with a left to the head.
Champion tries to stall but Persley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Champion prevents a body shot from Persley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Champion.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Champion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Persley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Champion backwards. #T4#
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Persley has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Persley has Champion pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Champion stalling in the clinch but Persley improves position.
Persley misses with the head strike.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Persley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Champion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Champion misses with a looping left.
Persley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Persley lands with a straight right. Champion didn't see that one coming.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Persley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Champion misses.
Persley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Champion counters with a nice uppercut.
Champion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persley .#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley working aggressively here.
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Persley scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Champion is rocked!#T1#
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oh Champion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Champion blocks it with crossed arms.
Champion seems to have got his legs back now.
Champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Demetrius Persley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Champion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Champion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Champion prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Champion trying to stall but Persley improves his position.
Persley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Champion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Champion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Persley is keeping busy.#BC2#
Persley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Persley has Champion up against the cage in a clinch.
Demetrius Persley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Persley .
Champion blocks a body shot from Persley .
Champion is looking to break free of the clinch but Persley has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persley .
Persley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persley lands a shot to the body.
Champion can't break the clinch.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage. #T3#
Champion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Champion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persley tries a body shot but Champion blocks it.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Champion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Champion avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Champion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Champion is trying to push Persley away but Persley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joao Champion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Persley misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persley pushes Champion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Persley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Persley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Persley !
During a confident post fight interview, Demetrius Persley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TIT it's a beautiful thing
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Lewis.#CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Persley moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Persley .
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis wants to break free but Persley has control.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Persley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Persley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley effectively controlling the action here.
Persley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Persley tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Persley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Lewis lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Persley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Persley lands with a cross.
Persley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewis tries to clinch but Persley is having none of it. #CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
Persley wants to stall.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Persley scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Persley .
Lewis blocking some punches.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lewis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Persley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Persley has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis tries to circle away but Persley has him pinned against the cage.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis leaning against his opponent.
Lewis tries to work over Persley 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley misses with the head strike.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Persley has the dominant position.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Persley has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persley .
Persley throws an elbow that misses.
Persley trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persley into the cage.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Persley clinches up against the cage.
Lewis is trying to push Persley away but Persley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Persley looking to slow down the pace here.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Persley up against the cage.
Lewis digs a right hand into Persley 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Persley 's gas tank. #T4#
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Persley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.#BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Persley circles away.
Persley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Persley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetrius Persley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Persley . Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persley with a hook.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Persley checks a leg kick.
Persley with a hook.
Persley connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Persley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lewis throws a head kick but Persley moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley avoids the head kick by Lewis.
A countering left hand to the body from Persley misses.#T1#
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Persley has time to react.
Persley lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Demetrius Persley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Persley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persley lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Persley circles away.
Persley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis tries to clinch
enabling Persley to counter with a crisp jab.
Persley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persley throws a leg kick that misses.
Persley misses with a low kick.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Persley jabs at Lewis's body.
Persley scores with a body shot.
Persley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Persley is avoiding it.
Persley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persley throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and clinches.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Persley has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Lewis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persley blocks it with crossed arms.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis wants to stall.
Persley blocks an uppercut.
Persley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Persley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persley tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Persley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Demetrius Persley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley blocks an elbow strike.
Persley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Persley . #T4#
Persley lands with a short shot to the head.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Persley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Persley is controlling the position.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Persley as Lewis tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Persley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Persley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Persley pushes him off.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Persley settles back down.
Persley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Persley counters with a left to the body.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis tries to bum rush Persley with a series of wild strikes but Persley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Lewis throws a hook but Persley blocks it.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Persley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Persley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Persley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persley lands a slapping body shot.
Persley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Persley scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demetrius Persley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Persley blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Persley .
Persley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Persley .
Lewis takes one to the side of the head.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Persley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Persley misses.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
#T3#
Persley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Persley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Persley is controlling him.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Persley keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persley .
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is leaning against Persley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persley blocks an uppercut.
Persley throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Persley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persley lands with a good body shot.
Persley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Persley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jim Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Persley counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Persley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Persley !
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