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HFC 199 Valor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Glen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Adriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Adriano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Glen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Adriano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adriano misses with a head kick.
Adriano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glen.
Adriano wants to clinch up but Glen keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glen.
Glen throws a right and a left that Adriano avoids nicely.
Adriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glen tries a head kick but it misses.
Glen misses with a double jab.
Adriano thinks about the counter body kick.
Glen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glen scores with a leg kick.
Adriano shoots in for a double leg but Glen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adriano with a poor takedown
and Glen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glen lands with a slapping head kick.
Glen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano misses with a takedown
enabling Glen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Adriano.
Glen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adriano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adriano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glen avoids it really well and circles away.
Glen misses with a head kick.
Adriano tries to clinch up but Glen circles away and keeps his distance.
Glen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glen wants it to stay on the feet.
Adriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glen manages to avoid it.
Glen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adriano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adriano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glen defends it nicely.
Glen appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glen lands a head kick!
Glen misses with a head kick.
Glen dodges the punch combination from Adriano.
Glen swats away the attempt to clinch by Adriano.
Glen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen punishes Adriano's body with a nice straight punch.
Glen tests Adriano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glen scores with a jab to the body.
Adriano moves in looking to clinch but Glen pushes him off.
Glen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adriano lands with a nice body punch.
Glen gets tackled into the cage by Adriano. Adriano maintains the clinch.
Glen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glen throws a sloppy head kick and Adriano moves out of range easily.
Adriano misses with a takedown attempt
and Glen counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adriano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adriano looks winded!
Adriano darts in looking for a takedown but Glen gets double underhooks and turns Adriano into the cage.
Glen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Glen.
A shot to the liver by Glen. Beautiful body shot.
Glen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Glen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adriano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glen throws a head kick that half lands.
Adriano blocks a head kick by Glen.
Glen lands with a kick to the temple. Adriano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Glen lands a head kick!
Adriano wants to clinch up but Glen keeps it at a distance.
Rick Glen is winning the standup battle so far.
Glen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adriano doesn't seem bothered though.
Glen circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adriano lands with a nice body kick.
Glen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Glen lands a head kick. Adriano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adriano tries to clinch
and Glen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glen's waist but Glen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adriano off to one side.
Glen throws a sloppy head kick and Adriano moves out of range easily.
Glen connects with a high kick.
Glen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glen tries to keep at a distance but Adriano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adriano has Glen pressed against the cage, preventing Glen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Glen is trying to push Adriano away but Adriano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Glen is looking to break free of the clinch but Adriano has double underhooks.
Adriano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adriano back to the cage. Glen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Glen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adriano can do to turn this around?
Adriano avoids the body shot from Glen.
Adriano clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Adriano.
Adriano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adriano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glen smiles and moves away.
Adriano darts in looking for a takedown but Glen gets double underhooks and turns Adriano into the cage.
Rick Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Adriano.
Adriano moves in looking to clinch but Glen pushes him off.
Glen throws a head kick but Adriano moves out of range.
Glen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adriano shoots in but Glen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen scores with a body shot.
Glen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adriano avoids the head kick by Glen.
Glen misses with a body kick.
Glen lands a glancing blow to the side of Adriano's head.
Adriano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adriano fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glen throws a head kick that half lands.
Adriano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Glen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adriano's sensitive parts.
Glen misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Glen.
Adriano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adriano darts in trying to clinch
and Glen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rick Glen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glen avoids the body shot from Adriano.
Adriano has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Glen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Glen lands a high kick!
Adriano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Adriano lands a nice hook to Glen's body. Glen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glen connects with a solid leg kick.
Adriano looks to clinch
and Glen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good exchange - Glen coming out on top.
Glen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adriano counters with a left and a right that stings Glen.
Adriano throws a head kick but Glen moves out of range.
Glen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adriano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adriano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glen.
Adriano clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adriano is trying desperately to land a takedown but Glen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adriano.
Glen is trying to force a seperation but Adriano has the dominant position.
Glen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adriano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adriano cracks the inside of Glen's front leg.
Glen throws a leg kick which misses Adriano's front leg but catches the back leg as Adriano tries to avoid it.
Adriano misses with a takedown attempt
and Glen counters with a series of strikes. Adriano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adriano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Glen finds it's way through Adriano's defenses.
Adriano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Adriano is looking to clinch.
Glen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adriano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rick Glen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glen lands a front kick.
Adriano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glen rather than just go for the knockout.
Adriano has a takedown stuffed.
Rick Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Adriano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adriano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glen pinned against the cage. Glen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen throws a combination. Adriano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adriano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glen. Adriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adriano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glen.
Adriano has his takedown stuffed
and Glen counters with a two punch combo.
Glen scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glen.
Glen is looking to slow Adriano down with leg kicks.
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!
Glen scores with a spinning back kick!
Glen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adriano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Glen.
Glen connects with a single shot there.
Adriano takes a swing at Glen's ribcage but misses.
Adriano misses with a hook
and Glen counters with an inside leg kick.
Glen throws a series of strikes that have Adriano backpedaling.
Glen thuds a left hand into Adriano's body.
Glen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Glen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Artur Adriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Glen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adriano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Glen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Glen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crawford might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West- New Slave. Gaudencio Roman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaudencio Roman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman is looking to slow Crawford down with leg kicks.
Crawford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roman can pounce on him.
Roman swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roman.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawford scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws a shot to the body.
Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard.
Crawford won't allow Roman to sweep him here.
Crawford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
Roman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Crawford is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crawford.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well.
Roman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roman looking for a guillotine here but Crawford defends easily.
Crawford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crawford is in close to Roman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford throwing strikes from guard but Roman blocks nicely.
Crawford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roman's head.
Roman can't keep his opponent in guard - Crawford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crawford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Crawford connects with a nice short shot to Roman's temple.
Crawford 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Roman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roman defending well though.
Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but Roman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roman trying to control here.
Crawford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crawford prevents Roman from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Crawford.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Crawford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crawford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roman looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roman rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.
Roman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman avoiding damage.
I was talking to Crawford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Crawford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Roman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roman misses with a body punch.
Roman missing with knees to the body.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roman after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Crawford has Roman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford letting Roman take a breather here.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roman staying busy and making it hard for Crawford to control.
Roman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crawford off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Roman wants to control his opponent's hands but Crawford gets his hands free.
Crawford has the hooks in. Roman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roman trying to control the action but Crawford just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Crawford scores with punches from the back.
Crawford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crawford throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Roman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Roman fending off the submission attempt from Crawford.
Roman is trying to break free.
Crawford lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Crawford doesn't have the hooks in and Roman manages to turn into his guard.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crawford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crawford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roman trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Crawford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
Roman wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crawford dominated that second round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roman cracks the inside of Crawford's front leg.
Roman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roman, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws a right hand that Crawford ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawford also avoids with ease.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crawford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roman lands a slapping body shot.
Roman takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Roman.
Roman lands a leg kick that knocks Crawford off balance momentarily.
Roman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman misses with a wild body shot.
Roman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawford, pushing him back against the cage.
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawford goes for a takedown attempt but Roman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roman scores with a hook.
Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but Roman breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Roman tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman misses with a looping left.
Crawford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawford rather than just go for the knockout.
Roman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Roman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crawford doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Roman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roman scores with a jab to the body.
Roman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crawford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roman.
Roman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gaudencio Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Crawford blocks the low kick.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaudencio Roman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crawford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamen Jeliazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rham Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Won't Let You Down - Chamillionaire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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28
307 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Jeliazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rham Kota!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeliazkov goes for a double leg but Kota avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kota continues to drive forward.
Kota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeliazkov as he avoids it easily.
Jeliazkov moves in looking to clinch but Kota pushes him off.
Jeliazkov darts in looking for a takedown but Kota gets double underhooks and turns Jeliazkov into the cage.
Kota throws a big counter head kick but Jeliazkov avoids it with no problem.
Kota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kota lands in his opponent's guard.
Jeliazkov wants to sweep here but Kota controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota stops Jeliazkov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeliazkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeliazkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jeliazkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota connects with a couple of short punches.
Kota landing with the ground and pound.
Kota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeliazkov's head.
Kota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kota lands a couple of elbows.
Jeliazkov is breathing heavily.
Jeliazkov 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.
Kota drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kota as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jeliazkov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kota! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rham Kota!
Our winner, Rham Kota, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Federico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federico comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Frost - La Raza kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
280 lbs
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25
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Federico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Federico sprawls well. Federico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KarelinPalmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and lands a one-two.
KarelinPalmeiras scores with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KarelinPalmeiras dodges the punch combination from Federico.
Federico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Federico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KarelinPalmeiras closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - KarelinPalmeiras lands in his opponent's guard.
Federico wants to stand but KarelinPalmeiras is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is stalling in the full guard.
KarelinPalmeiras advances position into side control!
KarelinPalmeiras in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Federico dodges the ground and pound from KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras just content to control the position.
Federico takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Federico is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but KarelinPalmeiras has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Federico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KarelinPalmeiras. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
KarelinPalmeiras landing a few strikes.
KarelinPalmeiras in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Federico wants to get back to his feet but KarelinPalmeiras drags him back down.
KarelinPalmeiras controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to get an arm triangle but Federico is defending well.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Federico keeps working.
KarelinPalmeiras controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KarelinPalmeiras in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Federico is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dogg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kickstart My Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
158 lbs
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25
160 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creeper breaks from the clinch.
Creeper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dogg misses with a left hand
and Creeper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creeper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dogg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Creeper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Creeper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creeper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dogg wants to clinch.
Ron Dogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogg jabs Creeper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dogg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dogg throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creeper misses with an uppercut. Dogg saw that one coming.
Creeper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dogg misses with a hook.
Creeper is looking to counter the offense by Dogg and move into the clinch.
Dogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creeper.
Dogg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Creeper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dogg throws a lazy uppercut
and Creeper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dogg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creeper circles away quickly and effectively.
Creeper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dogg misses with a looping right.
Creeper takes a swing at Dogg's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creeper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dogg misses.
Dogg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Creeper.
Creeper scores with a nice strike.
Dogg is rocked!
Dogg bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Creeper comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Dogg falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Dogg was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numero 1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
218 lbs
15 - 27 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Laane misses with the body kick
and Degrizz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Degrizz lands a nice hook to Laane's body. Laane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Laane ducks down to avoid it.
Laane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Degrizz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Degrizz throws a big counter head kick but Laane avoids it with no problem.
Laane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Degrizz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Degrizz manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz connects with a looping right hand.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Degrizz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz moves into the clinch.
Laane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laane throws a sloppy head kick and Degrizz moves out of range easily.
As Laane backs off Degrizz throws a huge counter combo but Laane manages to avoid it all.
Degrizz dodges the punch combination from Laane.
Degrizz slips a jab and a cross from Laane.
Degrizz throws a fast counter high kick but Laane manages to duck under it in time.
Laane throws a nice looking combination but Degrizz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Laane.
Degrizz throws a big shot that misses.
Degrizz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Degrizz checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane tries to clinch up but Degrizz circles away and keeps his distance.
Degrizz unleashes a big counter combination but Laane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Degrizz throws a jab when Laane was well out of range.
Degrizz moves in looking to clinch but Laane pushes him off.
Degrizz blocks a jab.
Degrizz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laane is looking to clinch but Degrizz is avoiding it.
Degrizz throws a hook but Laane avoids it easily.
Degrizz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laane pushes Degrizz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laane blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane manages to break the clinch.
Laane cracks Degrizz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laane connects with a solid leg kick.
Laane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Degrizz throws a body punch but Laane moves out of range.
Laane misses with a series of wild punches.
Laane misses with a combination
and Degrizz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laane!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laane!
Laane is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Laane is working to get back to half guard.
Laane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Degrizz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laane is just holding on here. Degrizz manages to take his back.
Degrizz looking for the RNC.
Laane won't enjoy being in this position. Degrizz looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Laane is tapping - it's over boys! Degrizz picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Degrizz!
A relieved looking Jim Degrizz 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Bass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
144 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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25
141 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Bass thuds his right hand into Obama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Bass in a clinch.
Bass wants a takedown but no success here.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bass.
Obama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bass is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Obama to the mat. Obama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Obama is trying to control the position but Bass postures up.
Bass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bass trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
Bass slips nicely into half guard.
Bass working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama trying to control but Bass postures up.
Obama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bass defends it easily.
Bass stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Bass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bass wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama wants to improve his position but instead Bass has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obama trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bass stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Obama wants to control but Bass postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bass's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
Bass working away.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Obama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bass prevents Obama from improving his position.
Bass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obama tries to get to full guard but Bass has control of the leg.
Bass trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bass manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Obama tries to improve his position but instead Bass has taken his back!
Obama is trying to stand back up.
Obama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bass.
Bass lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bass is not going to allow Obama to sit and survive in this position.
Obama tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Obama clinches up with Bass and pushes him back against the cage.
Bass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bass takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bass working the body and head with strikes.
Obama is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bass is controlling him well.
Bass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Teddy Bass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass working the body and head with strikes.
Bass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bass working away.
Obama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Obama tries to bench press Bass off him but Bass keeps the position.
Bass scores with a couple of short elbows.
Obama is trying to control Bass's posture but Bass avoids it.
Obama tries to buck Bass off but Bass is having none of it.
Bass is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bass 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Bass is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Obama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bass is staying active.
Bass is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bass trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Bass working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bass tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bass connects with a decent elbow.
Obama regains half guard.
Obama wants to control but Bass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Obama trying to control but Bass postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Obama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obama defends it well.
Obama actively working from the bottom here.
Bass prevents Obama from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bass slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Bass scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Bass is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Obama tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.
Obama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bass finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obama's guard.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama is pulling down on Bass's head to control his posture.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bass trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obama defends well.
Obama is looking to stand up but Bass won't let him.
Obama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obama looking to pass the guard.
Obama stands up over Bass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
Obama with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bass working a defensive guard here.
Obama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bass's guard.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bass is keeping the position for now.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bass scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bass circles away.
Bass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bass looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Our sources have told us that Bass has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The referee calls for Obama to work.
Temitope Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bass blocks it with crossed arms.
Bass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bass tries to pull guard but Obama holds him up against the cage and eventually Bass drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Bass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass looking for a takedown.
Bass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bass.
Obama keeps control of Bass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obama misses with some punches.
Bass breaks the clinch.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Bass avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Bass shoots in.
Teddy Bass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temitope Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bass 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Bass!
A victorious Teddy Bass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle has chosen Story of My Life - One Direction as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggle lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Jiggle misses.
Good exchange - Jiggle coming out on top.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
Jiggle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiggle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Jiggle misses with a straight right.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
James scores with a jab.
Jiggle misses with a body kick.
Jiggle throws a body kick that misses.
Jiggle misses with a kick to the body.
Jiggle throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Jiggle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jiggle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
James postures up.
James is working Jiggle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiggle is keeping the position for now.
Jiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James working some strikes from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James throws a strike but Jiggle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jiggle Jiggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiggle looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James lands with a good body shot.
Jiggle lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Jiggle lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jiggle finds it's way through James's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jiggle was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiggle is retaining full guard.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiggle's head.
Jiggle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
James throwing strikes from guard but Jiggle blocks nicely.
James throwing strikes from guard but Jiggle blocks nicely.
James stops Jiggle from standing up.
James stands up over Jiggle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiggle wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiggle is trying to keep James in close.
James preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle looking to control.
James wants to control from the top but Jiggle keeps moving.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Jiggle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jiggle throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jiggle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from James.
James blocks the strikes from Jiggle.
James 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.
James thows a huge punch but Jiggle dodges it nicely.
Jiggle gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle is looking to sweep but instead, James has passed into half guard.
James working over Jiggle with some ground and pound. Jiggle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jiggle is trying to control but can't.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jiggle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiggle's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jiggle striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
Jiggle wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James won't allow Jiggle to sweep him here.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiggle's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throwing strikes from guard but Jiggle blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Jiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jiggle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jiggle can't do much from the bottom here.
Jiggle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but James is staying active.
Jiggle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jiggle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James looks up at the clock and then as Jiggle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, James smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jiggle!
James avoids the attempt from Jiggle to control.
Jiggle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jiggle tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle is still trying to improve position.
James landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jiggle is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jiggle is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from James! Jiggle is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex James!
A victorious Alex James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Derksen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Derksen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Derksen - that will leave a mark!
Derksen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Derksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Derksen's head back.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derksen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at Team Beta Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses the jab.
Derksen throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Derksen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Derksen, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Derksen tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
A head kick by Thompson misses
and Derksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Derksen throws out a leg kick but Thompson moves out of range and Derksen only half commits.
Derksen misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Derksen saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Derksen moves out of range of the leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Derksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Derksen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Derksen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThompson.
Thompson catches Derksen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Derksen gets a clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Derksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Derksen.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Derksen in his tracks.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen takes one to the chin there.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derksen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to push Derksen away but Derksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson tries to break free but Derksen pushes him back against the cage.
Derksen prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Derksen lands a shot to the body.
Derksen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson is trying to push Derksen away but Derksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is trying to push Derksen away but Derksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derksen has him pressed against the cage.
Derksen throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derksen has him pressed against the cage.
Derksen lands a left hand.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Derksen.
Derksen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Derksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Derksen.
Derksen blocks the body kick.
Derksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Derksen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Derksen looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Derksen avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
A head kick misses from Derksen.
Derksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Derksen's front leg but catches the back leg as Derksen tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Derksen.
Thompson feints and then cracks Derksen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Derksen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Thompson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Derksen.
Derksen blocks a leg kick.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Derksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derksen misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Derksen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch lands to the side of Derksen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Derksen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Derksen slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Derksen avoids it.
Thompson checks a low kick from Derksen.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Derksen misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derksen throws a front kick that sends Thompson stumbling back into the cage.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Derksen moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Good work by Derksen as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson defending well as Derksen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Derksen.
Thompson lands with a hook. Derksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Derksen.
Derksen scores with a hook.
Derksen swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Derksen checks a low kick from Thompson.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Derksen is out of range.
Derksen with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Derksen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Derksen throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derksen throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson pushes Derksen away with a front kick.
Derksen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily.
Thompson thows a body kick. Derksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Derksen misses with a body kick.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Derksen manages to avoid it.
Derksen throws a big shot that misses.
Derksen digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Derksen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Derksen 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.
Derksen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Derksen tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Derksen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derksen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range as Derksen throws a body kick.
Hunter Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.
Derksen swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson blocks a low kick nicely.
Derksen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Derksen misses with a kick to the body.
Derksen is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Derksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson tries a low kick but Derksen avoids it.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Derksen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Derksen thuds his shin into the meat of Thompson's side.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derksen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Derksen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen misses with a straight left.
Derksen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Derksen throws an elbow that misses.
Derksen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derksen scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Derksen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Derksen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Good standup being displayed there by Derksen as he connects with a hook.
Derksen checks a leg kick.
Thompson throws the left hand but Derksen avoids the punch easily.
Derksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Derksen's sensitive parts.
Derksen tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Derksen lands a head shot.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Derksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Derksen.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Derksen throws out the jab.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to bum rush Derksen with a series of wild strikes but Derksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson tries to work over Derksen's front leg with a kick but Derksen checks it.
Derksen tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Derksen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derksen checks it well.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Derksen saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Derksen lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derksen blocks a jab.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Derksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Derksen is able to avoid easily.
Derksen scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Derksen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Derksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Derksen ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Derksen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Derksen finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Derksen throws a low kick, looking for Thompson's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Derksen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Derksen shrugs it off though.
Derksen tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Derksen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Derksen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Derksen there.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Derksen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Derksen off balance momentarily.
Derksen misses with a body kick.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Derksen slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Derksen.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson lands a head kick. Derksen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derksen checks it well.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson feints and then cracks Derksen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Derksen down.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Derksen is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Derksen tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derksen ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Derksen.
Derksen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Derksen.
Derksen dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Derksen is out of range.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson thumps Derksen with a low kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Derksen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Derksen avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Derksen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hunter Thompson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derksen cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Derksen is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Derksen.
A jab from Derksen does it's job there.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derksen wants to counter with a clinch but Thompson pushes him away.
Derksen tries to clinch
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Derksen clinches.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Christian Derksen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson tries to break free but Derksen pushes him back against the cage.
Derksen lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derksen has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Derksen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Derksen misses the target.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily.
Derksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derksen.
Derksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Derksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Derksen throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson works Derksen's body with a nice hook.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Derksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Derksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Derksen tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Derksen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Derksen scores with a body shot.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Derksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Derksen misses the shot to the body.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Derksen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Derksen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Thompson.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Derksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Derksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Derksen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Derksen misses with a head kick.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Derksen throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
Derksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derksen throws a shot to the body.
Derksen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Derksen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen throws a body kick that misses.
Thompson scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Derksen moved out of range nicely.
Derksen tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Derksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Derksen fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson tries a low kick but Derksen avoids it.
Derksen wants to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch position.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Derksen saw that one coming.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Derksen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Derksen.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Derksen just manages to avoid it.
Derksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Derksen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Christian Derksen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson moves away from the strike by Derksen.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Derksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses with a hook. Derksen ducked under it nicely.
Thompson punishes Derksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Derksen throws out a leg kick but Thompson moves out of range and Derksen only half commits.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.
Derksen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Derksen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Derksen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Derksen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Derksen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derksen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derksen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Derksen sees coming a mile off.
Derksen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Derksen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a hook. Derksen ducked under it nicely.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Derksen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Derksen throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Derksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Derksen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Derksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Derksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson sizes up Derksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Derksen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Derksen moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derksen checks it well.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Derksen.
Derksen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson sets himself, and Derksen steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Derksen moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson with a jab.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derksen throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derksen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Derksen. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson 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.
Derksen is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Derksen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Derksen saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Derksen lands a head shot.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Derksen.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derksen.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Derksen's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Derksen!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Derksen scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Derksen counters by clinching up.
Derksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson tries to break free but Derksen pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hunter Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Hunter Thompson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Landry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parsons.
Landry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Landry throws a lazy right hand but Parsons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parsons shoots in and drives through. Landry sprawls well.
Landry misses with a looping left.
Parsons looks to land a combination. Landry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
Landry connects with a leg kick. Parsons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons swinging wildly here.
Landry cracks the inside of Parsons's front leg.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsons.
Parsons pushes Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parsons fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parsons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Landry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parsons up against the cage.
Parsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Landry.
Landry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Landry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Landry lands with a light punch inside.
Landry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Landry.
Parsons blocking some punches.
Parsons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brutus Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Landry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry lands with a light punch inside.
Landry tries to throw a body punch but Parsons avoids it by throwing Landry back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Landry as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parsons.
Landry tries to throw a body punch but Parsons avoids it by throwing Landry back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons.
Landry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry misses with some punches.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
A head punch on the inside from Parsons fails to land.
Landry stops a takedown attempt from Parsons.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parsons.
Landry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parsons scores with a shot to the side of Landry's head.
Landry blocks an uppercut.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons.
A short uppercut from Landry.
Parsons blocks a body shot from Landry.
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landry struggles to land a body shot inside as Parsons controls his hands.
Landry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Landry stops a takedown attempt from Parsons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Parsons is working for takedown but Landry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Landry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parsons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landry lands with a light punch inside.
Landry gets underhooks to prevent Parsons's takedown attempt.
Parsons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parsons wants to take the fight to the mat but Landry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Landry lands a shot to the body.
Parsons looks winded!
Landry lands a nice uppercut.
Landry gets through Parsons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landry throws a punch but it's blocked by Parsons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
Landry lands with a right to the head.
Parsons wants the takedown. Landry is fighting it off but Parsons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Landry's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
Landry pulls Parsons in to control the position.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Landry is trying to control the position but Parsons postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is really struggling to control Parsons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Landry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Landry tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parsons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parsons told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Parsons postures up in Landry's guard and throws a big left but Landry blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landry tries to clinch up but Parsons circles away and keeps his distance.
Brutus Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parsons tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Parsons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parsons showed some decent athleticism there.
Parsons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Parsons connects with a nice short shot to Landry's temple.
Landry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parsons on the ground.
Landry wants to get back to his feet.
Parsons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Landry defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brutus Landry will probably get the nod.
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.
Parsons moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Landry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Landry.
Brutus Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parsons has a takedown stuffed.
Landry is looking to clinch.
Landry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parsons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Landry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parsons wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons being controlled here momentarily.
Parsons postures up in Landry's guard and throws a big left but Landry blocks it.
Parsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landry working a defensive guard here.
Landry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Landry fakes the leg kick and cracks Parsons in the body.
Landry throws a sloppy head kick and Parsons moves out of range easily.
Landry wants to slow Parsons down by chopping away at his legs.
Parsons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parsons avoids the head kick by Landry.
Parsons avoids the body shot from Landry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parsons is defended easily by Landry.
Brutus Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parsons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jack Parsons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parsons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Landry won't allow Parsons to pass to mount.
Landry tries to roll over but Parsons keeps him under control.
Landry is doing well to control the position and prevent Parsons from advancing to side control.
Parsons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons wants to pass to mount but Landry is defending the position.
Parsons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Landry's head.
Parsons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Landry wants to try and get back to his feet.
Landry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Landry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Parsons lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Landry is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Landry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parsons postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Landry is out cold - huge knockout for Parsons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Parsons!
Jack Parsons is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jack Parsons decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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