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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Jack Parsons had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 cm
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213 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily. Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well. Jankowski feints the counter takedown. Parsons swinging wildly here.
Jankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parsons swivels and escapes. Parsons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Jankowski with the counter takedown but Parsons avoids it easily. Parsons throws a nice looking combination but Jankowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jankowski wants to counter the offense by Parsons and move into the clinch position. Parsons connects with a right hand. Jankowski shakes it off.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut. Jankowski 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parsons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Parsons misses. Parsons misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons swinging wildly here.
Parsons throws a right hand that Jankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankowski also avoids with ease. Parsons sets himself, and Jankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Parsons avoids it this time. Parsons misses with a combination
so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jankowski stays in close to Parsons's body and controls the position. Jankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Parsons is retaining full guard. Jankowski is pushing down on Parsons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parsons is fighting to maintain full guard but Jankowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parsons is trying to stand.
Jankowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Parsons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Parsons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski. Jankowski throwing shots but Parsons is blocking nicely. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jankowski wants to control but Parsons is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parsons!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parsons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jankowski defending well as Parsons loads up on a big left hand. Jankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Parsons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankowski manages to avoid it. Parsons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Parsons throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range. Parsons throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jankowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Parsons keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. Jankowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parsons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jankowski looking to pass the guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jankowski checks a leg kick. Jankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parsons defends it well. Parsons misses the jab. Jack Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parsons misses with a double jab
and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parsons's guard. Jankowski working some strikes from top position. Jankowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far. Jankowski controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Parsons keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass. Jankowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Parsons manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Parsons landing with the ground and pound. Parsons throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jankowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Jankowski is stalling in the full guard. Parsons wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving. Jankowski controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. Parsons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him. Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Parsons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jankowski. Parsons throws a right hand that misses
and Jankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Parsons blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jankowski stops Parsons from standing up. Parsons keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully. Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Parsons blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parsons throws a right hand that Jankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankowski also avoids with ease. Parsons throws a head kick that misses. Parsons swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Parsons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Parsons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Jankowski with that takedown attempt. Parsons misses with a body shot
and Jankowski counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jankowski fails to land the takedown. A big left from Parsons misses. Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Parsons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski shoots in but Parsons avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski. Parsons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parsons misses with a wild body shot. Jankowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Parsons throws a series of punches but Jankowski moves out of range. Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown. Parsons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Parsons. Jankowski wants to counter with a clinch but Parsons pushes him away. Parsons misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Parsons as Jankowski shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parsons misses with a double jab.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jankowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Parsons sprawls well. He's pushed Jankowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski dodges the punch combination from Parsons.
Jankowski tries to counter with a clinch but Parsons shakes him off and moves away. Jack Parsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well. Jack Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parsons throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range. Jankowski feints the counter takedown. Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parsons.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jankowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Parsons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankowski can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jankowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jack Parsons is winning the standup battle so far. No luck for Jankowski with that takedown attempt. Jankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankowski! But no joy. Parsons throws a looping overhand right but Jankowski ducks down to avoid it. Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A punch lands to the side of Jankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Parsons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parsons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankowski. Jankowski moves out of range as Parsons strikes. Jankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jankowski slips a straight right by Parsons. Jankowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parsons to the ground. Jankowski is now in Parsons's guard. Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski. Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parsons swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a lovely shot to the body. Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons sets himself, and Jankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Parsons avoids it this time. Jankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parsons is fending him off so far but Jankowski persists. Nope, Parsons circles away and we're back to standing. A big right from Parsons misses. Jankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Parsons throws a shot from downtown. Jankowski moves away and avoids it. Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jankowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parsons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Parsons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jankowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parsons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jankowski cracks Parsons with a solid left hand. Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Parsons is retaining full guard. Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Parsons throws a lazy head kick and Jankowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Parsons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jankowski's head. Jankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski. Jankowski slips a jab from Parsons. Parsons misses with the combination.
Parsons misses with the combination.
It seemed like Jankowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Parsons misses with a wild body shot. Parsons throws a nice looking combination but Jankowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And Jankowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Parsons pushes his down on his head and steps out. Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Parsons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Parsons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jankowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parsons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jankowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Jankowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Jankowski tries a knee to the head but Parsons blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons. Jankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parsons after a bit of a struggle. Parsons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Parsons prevents the takedown attempt.
Parsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jankowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch. Parsons throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Parsons working aggressively here.
Jankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parsons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parsons managing to block the knees to the body from Jankowski.
Parsons avoiding damage as Jankowski throws knees to the body.
Parsons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankowski backwards. Our sources have told us that Parsons has been working on his elbows in the gym. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jankowski takes an elbow to the forehead. Jankowski wants a takedown.
Jankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parsons after a bit of a struggle. Parsons looks to throw an elbow but misses. Parsons lands a left hand.
Jankowski blocks an uppercut.
Parsons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parsons lands a right hand. Jankowski is looking to take this one to the mat. Jankowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jankowski manages to end up in side control. Parsons wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons had his way with Jozef Jankowski in that round. The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Parsons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parsons throws a combination that misses and Jankowski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Parsons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jankowski landing some decent shots from guard. Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Parsons has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parsons wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Parsons wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Parsons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Parsons throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jankowski feints the counter takedown. Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown but Parsons shows good takedown defense. Jankowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Parsons pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jankowski is taking a breather. Parsons 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. Jankowski stops Parsons from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jankowski works his way into side control. Parsons pushes Jankowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jankowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jankowski controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Parsons is looking for a counter combo. Parsons throws a lazy right hand but Jankowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jankowski feints the counter takedown. Jozef Jankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jankowski takes a body punch but keeps moving. Parsons throws a head kick that misses and Jankowski counters by moving into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jankowski has Parsons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parsons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski. A nice right hand lands inside from Parsons. A short right from Parsons on the inside. Jankowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jankowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Parsons has Jankowski pressed against the cage, preventing Jankowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jozef Jankowski. I think Parsons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Parsons! Jack Parsons retains his light heavyweight title! Jack Parsons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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