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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship II
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lewis gets a clinch.
LeBlanc stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
LeBlanc has clasped his hands together around Lewis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
LeBlanc tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
LeBlanc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlanc tries to stand but Lewis controls the position and pulls LeBlanc into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is controlling LeBlanc's posture.#T1#
LeBlanc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
LeBlanc is trying to hold Lewis in close to prevent damage but Lewis has managed to pass into half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard but Lewis has passed into side control.
Lewis controls the position.#T2#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lewis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
LeBlanc wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis advances to full mount.
LeBlanc is just holding on here. Lewis manages to take his back.
#T3#
LeBlanc rolls, trying to escape but Lewis keeps control of the position.
Lewis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lewis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
LeBlanc is trying to stand back up.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis controls the position.#SUB2#
LeBlanc is trying to defend against the choke here but Lewis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lewis Tightens the hold and LeBlanc taps out furiously! Lewis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Lewis!
A relieved looking Rodney Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Soza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Soza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza being controlled here momentarily.
Soza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Soza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Soza throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
Soza is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face as Lewis controls the position.
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewis is staying tight to Soza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soza counters with a left to the body.
Soza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Soza dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Soza throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis working for a triangle but Soza defends it easily.
Soza trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lewis is tightening it up a little... Soza has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Soza reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Soza taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodney Lewis!
Rodney Lewis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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