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Caged Rage 2: Redemption PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smoosh Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamahl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Blockbuster Night Pt. 1 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smoosh Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamahl Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones working away.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamahl Jones 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.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones jumps guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to control but instead Jackson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones blocks the strikes from Jackson.
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.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones manages to stand up with Jackson still on his back. Eventually Jackson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smoosh Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamahl Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
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.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Jackson in his guard.
Jackson stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jackson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jones has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Smoosh Jackson!
The defeated Jamahl Jones had this to say: 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chesty Puller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Sharp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesty Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Puller getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharp is trying to stand up here but Puller is controlling him well.
Puller working Sharp over with strikes.
Puller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharp taking some punishment here, with Puller in his half guard.
Puller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sharp is rocked!
Puller lands strikes from half guard.
Sharp is still in real trouble! Can Puller finish him?
Sharp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller working the head and body with strikes.
Puller scores with a big shot! Sharp's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sharp! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chesty Puller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Gideon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Akonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Gideon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francisco Akonia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gideon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akonia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gideon scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Oliver Gideon has been cut.
Francisco Akonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gideon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akonia tries to keep at a distance but Gideon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gideon tries to throw a body punch but Akonia avoids it by throwing Gideon back against the cage.
Gideon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gideon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akonia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gideon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akonia.
Gideon throws a nice looking combination but Akonia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Akonia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gideon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akonia's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akonia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gideon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akonia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akonia works the jab nicely.
Gideon closes the distance and clinches.
Gideon is struggling to control the position.
Gideon breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Akonia.
Akonia lands with a cross.
Gideon is rocked!
Gideon walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Akonia! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Akonia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zed Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Sutherland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zed Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland scores with a jab to the head.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutherland sprawls well. Sutherland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Sutherland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutherland sprawls well. Sutherland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Sutherland lands.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutherland tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutherland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland throws out a powerful jab.
Sutherland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hart shoots and misses
and Sutherland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart is rocked!
BOOM! Sutherland lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hart. Hart tries to recover but Sutherland is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hart lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Sutherland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shabazz Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shabazz Ali!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali checks a low kick from Stark.
Ali with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.
Ali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stark connects with a body shot.
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Stark lands a left and a right that send Ali crashing to the mat, dazed. Stark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ali is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark catches Ali with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ali forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khal Stark!
Khal Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Huell Alabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabama comes into the arena with Sweet Home Alabama blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Huell Alabama has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Huell Alabama seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huell Alabama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brody!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody tries to clinch up
and Alabama counters with a shoot takedown. Brody fights it but they end up in guard.
Alabama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alabama is working hard here to advance position.
Alabama trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alabama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alabama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody keeping moving, preventing Alabama from controlling successfully.
Alabama throws a big elbow that misses.
Alabama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alabama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alabama 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.
Alabama is working Brody over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brody trying to control the position here.
Alabama scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alabama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alabama 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.
Alabama trying to control but Brody is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alabama drops back looking for a leg! Brody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brody manages to kick Alabama off! Alabama jumps back into Brody's guard.
Alabama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alabama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brody, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alabama is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
Alabama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alabama lands some shots froms side control.
Alabama wants to control but Brody is keeping him busy.
Alabama has an Americana. Brody didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alabama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alabama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Huell Alabama!
Huell Alabama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Parlsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Schmitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Parlsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Schmitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parlsh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmitt.
Schmitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parlsh counters with a left to the body.
Parlsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parlsh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schmitt's guard.
Parlsh stops Schmitt from standing up.
Schmitt wants to control but Parlsh passes easily into half guard.
Parlsh not doing much here.
Parlsh decides to stand and escape the position.
Doug Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlsh clinches up against the cage.
Schmitt wants a takedown but no success here.
Schmitt goes for a takedown attempt but Parlsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sasha Parlsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Schmitt.
Schmitt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Schmitt. No joy for Parlsh on that attempt.
Schmitt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Parlsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmitt finds it's way round the side to connect with Parlsh's head.
Parlsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parlsh shoots in for a takedown but Schmitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Parlsh does no damage.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parlsh as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmitt. Parlsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmitt lands a jab.
Schmitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parlsh circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parlsh stuffs the takedown.
Schmitt looks winded!
Parlsh tries to clinch up.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Parlsh shows good takedown defense.
Parlsh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parlsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parlsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schmitt tries to kick Parlsh off but Parlsh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmitt on the ground.
Schmitt is staying active underneath Parlsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parlsh stops Schmitt from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parlsh gets a clinch.
Schmitt prevents the takedown attempt.
Parlsh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schmitt lands with a right to the head.
Schmitt is trying to trip Parlsh. He has hold of a leg but Parlsh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schmitt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmitt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmitt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schmitt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Parlsh has wrist control.
Schmitt advances position into side control!
Schmitt in side control, throwing shots but Parlsh defends.
Parlsh is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doug Schmitt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parlsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schmitt to score with a decent uppercut.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parlsh as he jumps to the side.
Schmitt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Schmitt.
Schmitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parlsh.
Sasha Parlsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt darts in and clinches Parlsh up against the cage.
Schmitt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Parlsh regains guard immediately.
Parlsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmitt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Parlsh manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmitt tries to hold on but Parlsh pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlsh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parlsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schmitt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schmitt taking shots to the head.
Parlsh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Parlsh landing strikes from the mount and Schmitt is in trouble!
Parlsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schmitt?
Schmitt tries to hold on but Parlsh postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schmitt scoring with some ground and pound.
Schmitt scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmitt is looking to work some ground and pound but Parlsh has wrist control.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlsh trying to keep a closed guard but Schmitt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmitt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parlsh is keeping the position for now.
Schmitt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parlsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmitt swinging wildly here.
Schmitt tries to sprawl but Parlsh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parlsh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parlsh's back!
Parlsh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Schmitt.
Parlsh covers up after that shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt tightening his grip on Parlsh, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmitt working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Parlsh is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Schmitt has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Parlsh taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doug Schmitt!
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