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Event:
BFC Syndicate 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persia moves away from the strike by Lewis. #CL#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Persia. Persia maintains the clinch.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persia backwards.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from Persia.
Persia is stalling here.
Lewis tries to break free but Persia pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewis.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lewis misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lewis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Persia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis lands a left hand.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Persia has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Persia looking to stall.
Persia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Persia fails to pull guard.
Persia trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lewis's coach down at Concrete's Cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lewis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Persia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Persia moved out of range.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Persia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Persia moves away from the strike by Lewis. #CL#
Persia closes the distance and clinches.
Persia trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persia into the cage.
Persia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persia avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Lewis. #BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Persia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Persia has been cut.
Lewis punishes Persia's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnny Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Lewis misses. #TD#
Persia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lewis is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Persia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Persia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lewis is trying to stand.
Persia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Persia content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Persia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Persia wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Persia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Persia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Persia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persia looking to ground and pound but Lewis is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persia punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Persia wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Persia.
Persia lands a big shot there that rocks Lewis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Persia lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Persia wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Persia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Persia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persia.
Johnny Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
Persia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Persia duly obliges. #CL#
Persia moves into the clinch.
Lewis being controlled against the cage.
Persia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnny Lewis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Persia.
Persia misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persia stalls. #TD#
Persia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Lewis pushes Persia off looking to stand but Persia dives back in and keeps control.
Persia thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Persia.
Persia throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Persia.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Persia wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Persia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to kick Persia off but Persia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Persia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Persia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Persia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Persia. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Persia swinging wildly here.
Persia misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis lands a nice hook to Persia's body. Persia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Persia's head back.
#ROC2#Persia is rocked!
Crack! Lewis connects with the perfect overhand right and Persia falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lewis!
Johnny Lewis gave a mention to Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Cyrus Persia spoke after the fight, saying 'Even if the skies were shorter than my knees, I would not kneel.'. |
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Event:
BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Persia sets himself, and Wackie steps forward looking for the clinch! Persia avoids it this time.
Wackie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wackie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Persia instigates a clinch.
Wackie's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wackie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Persia working aggressively here.
Wackie is trying to maintain a safe position but Persia gets an underhook and turns Wackie into the cage.
Persia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Persia tightens his grip and picks Wackie up, before dumping him to the ground. Wackie manages to land in guard.
Persia throwing strikes from guard but Wackie blocks nicely.
Persia 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.
Persia with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wackie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Persia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Persia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Persia stopping the sweep attempt from Wackie.
Wackie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Persia throws a big elbow that misses.
Wackie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Persia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Persia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wackie is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wackie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wackie closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Persia leaning against his opponent.
Wackie struggles to land a body shot inside as Persia controls his hands.
Wackie is stalling here.
Persia wants a takedown but no success here.
Wackie is trying to maintain a safe position but Persia gets an underhook and turns Wackie into the cage.
Wackie has a couple of punches blocked by Persia.
Persia tries to pull guard but Wackie holds him up against the cage and eventually Persia drops back down to his feet.
Persia scores with a shoulder strike.
Persia looking to throw knees to the head but Wackie is blocking nicely.
Wackie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wackie gets underhooks to prevent Persia's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Persia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Persia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Wackie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Persia can't fight it off and eventually Wackie manages to take the fight to the floor. Persia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Persia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wackie defends well.
Persia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Persia wants to sweep here but Wackie controlling him for the moment.
Wackie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Wackie postures up.
Persia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Persia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wackie throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Persia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persia trying to keep a closed guard but Wackie is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wackie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Persia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wackie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Persia pushes Wackie up against the cage in a clinch.
Persia tries to land knees in the clinch but Wackie avoids the damage to the body.
Persia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Persia is pushing Wackie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Persia pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persia slows down the pace here.
Wackie is pressed up against the cage. Persia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wackie down to the mat. Wackie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
A big left from Persia misses. #TD2#
Persia gets caught napping as Wackie dives in and scores a takedown. Persia manages to retain guard.
Persia keeping moving, preventing Wackie from controlling successfully.
Persia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wackie keeping full guard, as Persia tries to pass. #SUB#
Persia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wackie looking to control.
#T2#
Wackie has his hands on Persia's head, controlling the position.
Persia throws a big elbow that misses.
Persia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Persia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wackie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Wackie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Persia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Persia tries to get out of the position.
Persia is pressing down on Wackie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Persia 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.
Persia is working hard here to advance position.
Wackie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Persia managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Persia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persia throws an elbow that misses. Wackie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Persia's guard. Nice move by Wackie!#REVB#
Persia is controlling Wackie's posture.
Wackie trying to control but Persia is working from the bottom.
Wackie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Persia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Persia is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Persia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Persia has closed the distance and engaged Wackie in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wackie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wackie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wackie dodges an elbow strike from Persia.
Persia has Wackie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wackie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persia trying to land knees to the body.
Wackie tries to work over Persia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wackie taking a breather. #TD2#
Wackie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wackie manages to end up in side control.
Wackie trying to control the action but Persia is working from the bottom. #T1#
Persia is trying to control Wackie's posture but Wackie avoids it.
Persia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wackie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackie Wackie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Persia is pressing down on Wackie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Persia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wackie is one step ahead there.
Wackie chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wackie lands a couple of elbows.
Persia is trying to control the position but Wackie postures up.
Persia looking for a sweep. Not yet Persia, not yet.
Persia working a defensive guard here.
Persia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wackie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Persia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Persia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wackie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Persia controls the pace.#T3#
Persia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wackie is keeping the position for now.
Persia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Persia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cyrus Persia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persia passes Wackie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wackie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Persia content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wackie. Persia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wackie slaps away a takedown attempt from Persia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Persia misses with an uppercut. Wackie saw that one coming.
Wackie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackie Wackie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wackie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackie Wackie.
I think Persia 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Persia!
Cyrus Persia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A man's enjoyment of all good things is in exact proportion to the pains he has undergone to gain them. Thank you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Petard misses.
Persia moves into the clinch.
Petard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Cyrus Persia has been cut.
Persia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petard's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petard keeping full guard, as Persia tries to pass.
Persia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Persia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Persia throws a big right hand that misses.
Persia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Persia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petard for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petard throws a right hand that Persia ducks under and follows up with a left that Persia also avoids with ease.
Persia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petard sprawls and moves away.
Persia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Persia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Persia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petard tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persia continues to stall.
Can Petard hold on?! Persia is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petard avoids the strikes from Persia.
Petard won't enjoy being in this position. Persia looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Petard is tapping - it's over boys! Persia picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cyrus Persia!
Cyrus Persia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A man's enjoyment of all good things is in exact proportion to the pains he has undergone to gain them. Thank you'.
The defeated Jean Luc Petard had this to say: 'Hoisted by my own petard!'. |
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