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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Go, Go Power Rangers blaring out of the sound system. Zangief has chosen We Own It as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jason Lee Scott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott lands a high kick!
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Scott! 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 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Lee Scott!
Jason Lee Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Travis Zangief spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not proud of my performance I knew I could have done much better. This kid is a beast he was great tonight'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radoslaw Numan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Theme. Numan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ITS TIME FOR WAR kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Radoslaw Numan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radoslaw Numan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings misses with a body kick.
Numan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Numan clinches with his opponent.
Hennings jumps guard but Numan stands there with Hennings around his waist. Hennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hennings goes for a takedown attempt but Numan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Numan wants to clinch up but Hennings keeps it at a distance.
Hennings throws a right and a left that Numan avoids nicely.
Hennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Numan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hennings is trying to force a seperation but Numan has the dominant position.
Numan blocking some punches.
Numan can't break the clinch.
Numan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hennings has him pressed against the cage.
Hennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Numan's efforts to push away.
Numan is trying to break the clinch but Hennings is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numan stops a takedown attempt from Hennings.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hennings won't allow it.
Hennings is trying to force a seperation but Numan has the dominant position.
Hennings manages to break the clinch.
Numan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Numan's efforts to push away.
Hennings breaks from the clinch.
Numan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hennings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Numan wants to clinch up but Hennings keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Hennings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Numan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hennings misses with a wild combination.
Hennings lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Numan counters with a right hand to the body.
Numan tries to clinch there but Hennings circles away.
Numan pushes Hennings up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Hennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hennings throws a sloppy head kick and Numan moves out of range easily.
Numan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Numan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Numan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Numan tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Hennings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hennings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Numan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hennings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hennings is looking to take a break and control but Numan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numan wants to get back to his feet.
Hennings decides to stand back up. Hennings steps back and let's Numan get back to his feet.
Numan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hennings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hennings prevents Numan from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hennings is pushing down on Numan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Numan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hennings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hennings wants to free his trapped foot but Numan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Numan keeps working.
Hennings is controlling the pace.
Hennings decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Hennings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Numan clinches up against the cage.
Numan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hennings is trying to pull guard but Numan has him pressed against the cage.
Hennings works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hennings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hennings won't allow Numan to get back to his feet.
Hennings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hennings is looking to advance position but Numan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings tries to lock up and control but Numan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Numan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Numan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Numan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Numan clinches up against the cage.
Numan is trying to push Hennings away but Hennings has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hennings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Numan walks away with a smile on his face. Hennings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hennings circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hennings counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Numan is rocked!
Hennings lands a huge takedown. Numan is out but the ref is slow to react and Hennings lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Numan lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Hennings!
Dustin Hennings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by Set Me Free. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reznov tries to bum rush Harvey with a series of wild strikes but Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey throws a nice head kick!
Victor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harvey counters with a body kick that stops Reznov in his tracks momentarily.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reznov doesn't seem bothered though.
Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznov's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey delivers a nice body kick.
Harvey scores with a head kick. Reznov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harvey.
A nice combination there by Harvey.
Reznov tries to clinch
and Harvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harvey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reznov looks winded!
Harvey lands a big head kick that sends Reznov tumbling to the mat! Harvey takes a step backwards and waves Reznov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reznov is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
Reznov is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?
Harvey dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Reznov has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). PJ Harvey!
PJ Harvey made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Night Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helder Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias is just out of range.
Dias tries to clinch up but Condit circles away and keeps his distance.
Condit throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Condit avoids the body shot from Dias.
Condit tries to land a front kick but Dias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Dias misses.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Condit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Condit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias throws a shot from downtown. Condit moves away and avoids it.
Dias lands with a hook. Condit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dias doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dias lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Condit. That's going to slow Dias down.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias is just out of range.
Condit defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Condit thumps Dias with a low kick.
Condit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dias is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Condit moves away.
Condit slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Condit.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
Condit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Condit!
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias throws a jab when Condit was well out of range.
Condit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Condit.
Dias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condit.
Condit slips a jab from Dias.
Condit lands a slapping body shot.
Dias throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Condit on the side of the head.
Condit punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
Condit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dias rather than just go for the knockout.
Dias takes a swing at Condit's ribcage but misses.
Dias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Condit manages to avoid it.
Dias slips a straight right by Condit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit slips under a jab from Dias.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dias momentarily.
Condit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Condit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Condit slips under a jab.
Dias is looking to clinch but Condit is avoiding it.
Condit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias is looking to clinch but Condit is avoiding it.
Condit avoids the body shot from Dias.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Condit finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head.
Condit 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.
Condit connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Condit. Beautiful body shot.
Dias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Condit cracks Dias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Condit scores with a head kick. Dias tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Condit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Condit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Condit.
Condit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Dias misses with a hook
and Condit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Condit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Condit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias's head backwards.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Condit is just out of range.
Dias takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Condit misses with a body kick.
Condit connects with the punch.
Dias has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Condit controls the action.
Condit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Condit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Condit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Condit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Condit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Condit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Condit.
Dias instigates a clinch.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Condit's elbow.
Dias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Condit tries to break free but Dias pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias keeps control of Condit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Condit is trying to break free.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Condit.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Condit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Condit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Condit is looking to land body kicks.
Condit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Condit slips a jab from Dias.
A left lands for Condit.
Condit throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Condit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Condit 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.
Good shot there by Condit.
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Condit has had enough of the clinch but Dias keeps him there for the moment.
Dias misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
A short left from Dias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Condit.
Condit wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit prevents a body shot from Dias.
Condit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Condit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Dias tries to work over Condit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dias tries a body shot but Condit blocks it.
Condit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias takes a swing at Condit's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Condit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Condit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias is just out of range.
Condit lands with a kick to the temple. Dias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Condit throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Condit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Dias as he checks the leg kick.
Condit throws a low kick but Dias avoids it.
Condit lands a leg kick that knocks Dias off balance momentarily.
Condit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dias moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries a body shot but Condit blocks it.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Condit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Condit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Condit.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Condit controls the action.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Condit breaks from the clinch.
Dias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dias has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Condit avoids the body shot from Dias.
Condit throws a head kick that Dias semi-blocks.
Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carlos Condit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
Condit slips under a jab from Dias.
Condit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias drives through and clinches with Condit against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dias.
Condit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dias tries to clinch there but Condit circles away.
Dias slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Condit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Condit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Condit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Condit stuns Dias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Condit misses with a low kick.
Condit scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Condit as he connects with a hook.
Condit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Condit throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Condit. That's going to slow Dias down.
Dias throws a body punch but Condit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias tries to clinch there but Condit circles away.
Condit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Condit. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Condit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dias blocks the body kick.
Dias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dias swings widly with a right hand
and Condit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Condit ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
Condit swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Condit with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Condit scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Condit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias. Condit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Condit. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias misses with a straight right.
Dias looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Condit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Condit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Condit lands the left hand.
Dias misses with a body shot
and Condit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias is looking to clinch but Condit is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Condit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dias on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Condit slips a jab and a cross from Dias.
Dias throws a right hand that Condit ducks under and follows up with a left that Condit also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Condit.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Condit scores with a push kick.
Condit cracks Dias with a good jab.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Condit moved out of range.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch but Condit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Condit lands a really nice looking cross but Dias seems unphased.
Dias on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Condit. Condit obviously looking to wear him down.
Condit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Condit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Condit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Condit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Condit scores with a push kick.
Dias swings for the body but Condit moves out of range.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Condit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Condit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Condit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dias back to the cage. Condit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias looks to land a left hand but Condit moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Condit.
Condit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Condit.
Condit sizes up Dias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Condit feints and then cracks Dias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dias down.
Dias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Condit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dias will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Condit slips the punch.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Condit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Condit, right into the meat.
Dias checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Condit.
Dias moves out of range of the leg kick from Condit.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Condit was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Dias misses with a looping right.
Dias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Condit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Condit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Condit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Condit avoids the body shot from Dias.
Condit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dias pushes Condit up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Condit.
Condit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Condit is trying to break free.
Condit manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condit throws a leg kick but Dias sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Condit misses.
Condit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Condit is just out of range.
Condit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dias throws a big shot that misses.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
That kick from Condit tenderised Dias's leg. Dias is trying to keep his angry face on.
Condit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
Condit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helder Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Condit moves out of range as Dias strikes.
Condit feints and then cracks Dias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dias down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Condit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Condit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Condit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sola Romaneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romaneiro comes to the cage accompanied by Guns of Brixton - The Clash. Ostrowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PC Park - Klatka. Krzysztof Ostrowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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213 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sola Romaneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski checks a leg kick.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Romaneiro, looking for a takedown. Ostrowski pushes Romaneiro against the cage but Romaneiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ostrowski enables Romaneiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ostrowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Romaneiro from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostrowski, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romaneiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romaneiro has managed to get both his arms back between Ostrowski's legs - danger averted.
Romaneiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ostrowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski looking for a guillotine here but Romaneiro defends easily.
Romaneiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romaneiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romaneiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ostrowski working for a triangle but Romaneiro defends it easily.
Romaneiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romaneiro passes Ostrowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ostrowski punching from the bottom.
Romaneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Romaneiro working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Romaneiro seems content to control.
Romaneiro 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romaneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ostrowski is just riding it out for now. Romaneiro eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romaneiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Ostrowski landing strikes from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to control here.
Romaneiro is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostrowski trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ostrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romaneiro controlling the action here.
Romaneiro prevents Ostrowski from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Romaneiro.
Romaneiro is looking to advance position but Ostrowski won't allow it.
Ostrowski is staying active underneath Romaneiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romaneiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ostrowski!
Ostrowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ostrowski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The referee warns Ostrowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ostrowski tries to hold on but Romaneiro postures up.
Romaneiro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romaneiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romaneiro trying to control but Ostrowski is having none of it.
Ostrowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romaneiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ostrowski tries to reverse the position but Romaneiro maintains control.
Romaneiro lands a nice shot to the head.
Ostrowski is looking to get to half guard.
Romaneiro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ostrowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ostrowski is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romaneiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ostrowski is bucking up trying to escape but Romaneiro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sola Romaneiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ostrowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romaneiro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Ostrowski gets full guard.
Romaneiro pushing down on Ostrowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romaneiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ostrowski punching from the bottom.
Romaneiro is taking a breather. Ostrowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski moves into full guard.
Romaneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostrowski wants to control but Romaneiro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Romaneiro lands some shots froms side control.
Sola Romaneiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romaneiro working away.
Romaneiro scores with punches from side control.
Romaneiro controls the position from side control.
Ostrowski regains half guard.
Romaneiro working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That has opened up Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski striking from half guard on the bottom.
Ostrowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romaneiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Romaneiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ostrowski looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Romaneiro there.
The cut above Krzysztof Ostrowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romaneiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sola Romaneiro!
After winning the bout, Sola Romaneiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes to the cage accompanied by Hari ng Tondo. Kari Parisyen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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122 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas with a poor takedown
so Parisyen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parisyen trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Parisyen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thomas.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parisyen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyen is working Thomas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Parisyen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parisyen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parisyen pulls his head out easily.
Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parisyen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parisyen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Parisyen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parisyen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Parisyen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas is not content to let Parisyen control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parisyen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas working for a triangle but Parisyen defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parisyen wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parisyen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Parisyen defends easily.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parisyen.
Parisyen wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Parisyen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parisyen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parisyen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parisyen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Parisyen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parisyen.
Thomas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parisyen pulls his head out easily.
Thomas is pressing down on Parisyen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parisyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parisyen has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas has his foot on Parisyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parisyen works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parisyen.
Parisyen wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parisyen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parisyen defends well.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parisyen wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parisyen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parisyen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Kari Parisyen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Parisyen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Parisyen trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parisyen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parisyen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Parisyen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parisyen throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Parisyen postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Parisyen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parisyen defends well.
Parisyen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parisyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas has his foot on Parisyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parisyen works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Parisyen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parisyen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parisyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parisyen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Parisyen pushes his legs off easily.
Parisyen trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Parisyen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Parisyen wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Parisyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parisyen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Parisyen postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parisyen.
Parisyen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kari Parisyen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Parisyen slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas has his foot on Parisyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parisyen works his way back into a safe position though.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Parisyen tries to pass.
Thomas has his foot on Parisyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parisyen works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parisyen defends it easily.
Thomas working for a triangle but Parisyen defends it easily.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Parisyen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parisyen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parisyen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parisyen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parisyen is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parisyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Parisyen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parisyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parisyen defends it nicely.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parisyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parisyen wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Parisyen postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Parisyen defends easily.
Parisyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parisyen is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parisyen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parisyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parisyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas has his foot on Parisyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parisyen works his way back into a safe position though.
Parisyen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parisyen trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Narcizo Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Parisyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kari Parisyen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parisyen.
Parisyen drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Parisyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parisyen.
Our sources have told us that Parisyen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas pulls guard.
Parisyen wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Parisyen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parisyen controls the pace.
Parisyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parisyen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas working for a triangle but Parisyen defends it easily.
Kari Parisyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parisyen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parisyen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parisyen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Parisyen pushes his legs off easily.
Parisyen wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Parisyen pushes his legs off easily.
Parisyen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parisyen has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parisyen forces his way into half guard.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Parisyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parisyen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Parisyen!
A very excited looking Kari Parisyen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temitope Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mooseheads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
Mooseheads scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Obama tries to roll over but Mooseheads keeps him under control.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as Mooseheads sits in half guard.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama trying to control from the bottom.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Obama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mooseheads looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mooseheads is working for an americana but Obama has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mooseheads was thinking about the submission.
Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Obama has his foot on Mooseheads's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mooseheads works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mooseheads postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obama controls Mooseheads momentarily but Mooseheads frees himself.
Mooseheads pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mooseheads's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Temitope Obama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mooseheads thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Mooseheads is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mooseheads goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Obama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mooseheads but great work by Obama.
Mooseheads is looking to reverse the position.
Obama trying to control the action but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mooseheads keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama wants to stand but Mooseheads has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
Obama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mooseheads circles away quickly and effectively.
Mooseheads ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mooseheads.
Obama lands a head kick. Mooseheads smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mooseheads is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Mooseheads keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Mooseheads misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mooseheads chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Mooseheads shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooseheads's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooseheads shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mooseheads closes the distance and clinches up with Obama, looking for a takedown. Mooseheads pushes Obama against the cage but Obama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads moves into the clinch successfully.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mooseheads slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mooseheads looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Mooseheads persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Mooseheads dives in and grabs Obama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes down on Mooseheads's head and hops out.
Mooseheads goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Mooseheads throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama scores with the left hand. Mooseheads knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads scores with a takedown into Obama's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooseheads controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mooseheads pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mooseheads accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mooseheads defends well.
Mac Mooseheads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Temitope Obama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mooseheads takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Mooseheads.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mooseheads takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mooseheads looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Mooseheads drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads is working hard here to advance position.
Obama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads drops back, looking for a kneebar! Obama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Obama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Obama!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooseheads tries to improve position but can't.
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mooseheads, who protects the arm well.
Obama working away.
Mooseheads tries to improve position but can't.
Obama tries to stand but Mooseheads is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mooseheads manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mooseheads is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Temitope Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mooseheads fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mooseheads looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obama scores with a one two! Mooseheads had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mooseheads fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Mooseheads persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Mooseheads looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mooseheads seems to be looking for submissions.
Obama pushes Mooseheads off looking to stand but Mooseheads dives back in and keeps control.
Obama wants to control but Mooseheads is keeping busy.
Mooseheads wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Mooseheads is looking for submissions but instead, Obama has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mooseheads, into his guard.
Obama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obama defends it easily.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Obama defends easily.
Mooseheads 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 throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Mooseheads working a defensive guard here.
Obama wants to stand but Mooseheads is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mooseheads closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obama quickly recovers to half guard.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
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 Mac Mooseheads.
I think Mooseheads 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker comes to the cage accompanied by The Ultimate Warrior. Jeff Hecker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hecker feints and as Janus raises his hands in defense, Hecker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Janus keeps moving.
Hecker stops Janus from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Janus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hecker connects with a couple of short punches.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Janus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker is really struggling to control Janus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Janus keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Janus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Janus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hecker has Janus in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Janus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hecker working for submissions but it's allowed Janus to get to half guard.
Hecker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hecker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is looking to control Janus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hecker avoid being mounted?
Hecker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hecker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hecker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Janus passes into side control.
Hecker manages to get back to half guard.
Hecker wants to get back to full guard.
Janus wants to stand up but Hecker is controlling the position.
Hecker actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is looking to improve his position.
Hecker is concentrating on defense, preventing Janus from advancing position.
Janus tries to stand and escape but Hecker is controlling the position.
Hecker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janus is working away from the top position though.
Hecker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Janus stands up out of the half guard.
Janus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hecker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janus tries to clinch up.
Hecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Janus circles away.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hecker as he connects with a hook.
Hecker tries to clinch but Janus is having none of it.
Hecker closes the distance and clinches up with Janus, looking for a takedown. Hecker pushes Janus against the cage but Janus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hecker swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hecker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janus slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Janus is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Janus circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janus tries to clinch
and Hecker counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Janus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker.
Janus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hecker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugh Janus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janus tries to clinch up.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
Hecker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janus as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker wants to clinch.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hecker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hecker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janus quickly recovers to half guard.
Hecker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Janus tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Janus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Janus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hecker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Janus dodges it nicely.
Hecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hecker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Janus is now in Hecker's guard. A big mistake from Hecker there, giving up the dominant position!
Janus wanted to stand there but Hecker had control of the position.
Hecker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Janus escapes and throws Hecker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Hecker is looking to regain half guard here but Janus keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker struggling a bit here.
Janus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Janus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat.
Janus defending well as Hecker loads up on a big left hand.
Hecker looks for a takedown but Janus sprawls well.
Hecker dives in for a single leg takedown but Janus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
Janus lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Janus.
Hecker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Janus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Janus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hecker is working for takedown but Janus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Janus stalls.
Hecker misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Janus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janus is looking to clinch.
Janus tries to clinch there but Hecker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Janus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Janus is looking to clinch but Hecker is avoiding it.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Janus sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Janus wants it to stay on the feet.
Hecker tries for a takedown but Janus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janus instigates a clinch.
Janus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Janus leaning against his opponent.
Janus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Janus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janus.
Janus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Janus working Hecker over with knees to the body.
Janus landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hecker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Janus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hecker's face.
Janus crunches a lovely knee into Hecker's ribcage.
Janus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hecker tries a body shot but Janus blocks it.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
Hecker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Janus taking a breather.
Janus with a knee to the head.
Janus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
Hugh Janus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Janus lands a knee to the head.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
Janus tries a knee to the head but Hecker blocks it.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but Hecker blocks with his arms.
Hecker is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus lands a knee to the head.
Janus lands a nice knee to the body.
Janus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Janus working Hecker over with knees to the body.
Janus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Janus.
It looks like Jeff Hecker has been cut.
Hecker is looking for a takedown.
Janus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Janus jerks Hecker's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hecker drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Janus goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Janus because Hecker was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hugh Janus!
In his post fight interview, Hugh Janus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jeff Hecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. Kimo Ovaska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimo Ovaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton lands an overhand right.
Ovaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Ovaska is looking to land body kicks.
Ovaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stapleton counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kimo Ovaska has been cut.
Stapleton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stapleton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ovaska tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ovaska is breathing heavily.
Stapleton connects with a jab.
Stapleton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ovaska walks into a straight right hand from Stapleton.
Ovaska is rocked!
Stapleton lands with a right and another and another! Ovaska is in big trouble! Stapleton lands again and this time it's lights out for Ovaska! A quality knockout there for Stapleton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
Our winner, Jeremy Stapleton, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blas Kavcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blas Kavcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavcic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freeman drives through and clinches with Kavcic against the cage.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
Freeman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kavcic is defending well.
Kavcic tries a body shot but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavcic is working for takedown but Freeman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kavcic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blas Kavcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman lands a takedown into guard.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kavcic controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kavcic is keeping the position for now.
Kavcic wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Connor Freeman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kavcic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kavcic keeps the fight on the outside.
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman tries a body shot but Kavcic blocks it.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
Kavcic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kavcic has Freeman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kavcic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Freeman tumbling to the mat - Kavcic dives into Freeman's guard.
Our spies down at at Ōsensei's Bubbling Springs & Cloud Gardens of inform us that Freeman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kavcic trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman prevents Kavcic from getting the reversal.
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!
Freeman avoids the attempt from Kavcic to control.
Kavcic is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kavcic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic tries to lock up and control but Freeman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman looking to ground and pound but Kavcic is blocking nicely.
Freeman looking to control but Kavcic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavcic is trying to escape the mount.
Freeman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kavcic hang on?
Freeman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Freeman lands a big elbow.
Freeman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kavcic's face.
Kavcic is rocked!
Freeman connects with a bit shot that sees Kavcic covering up! More strikes from Freeman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Freeman is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Freeman!
A relieved looking Connor Freeman 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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