PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Persia (ranked 2652 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Johnny Lewis (ranked 372 p4p, 416 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Persia
vs
Lewis

178 cm
20
178
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
170
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Core Combat

Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Persia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persia moves away from the strike by Lewis.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Lewis breaks the clinch.
Persia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Persia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.'.