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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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150 cm
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142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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122 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
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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