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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Parsons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ward misses with a body shot
and Parsons counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Parsons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parsons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parsons lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Parsons throws a head kick that Ward semi-blocks.
Parsons misses with a head kick.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parsons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
Parsons throws a series of punches but Ward moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parsons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily. #T1#
A punch combination from Parsons misses.
Ward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parsons connects with a single shot there.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Parsons moves into the clinch.
Parsons is trying to break free.
Ward keeps control of Parsons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parsons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Parsons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parsons gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Parsons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parsons lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand. #T2#
Good shot there by Parsons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Parsons gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Owain Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ward.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Parsons counters with a one-two to the body.
Parsons misses with a head kick.
Ward takes one to the side of the head.
Parsons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parsons, as that shot connected.
Parsons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsons clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward throws out a counter right but Parsons avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Parsons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Parsons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Parsons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parsons.
The crowd cheers as Parsons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Parsons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parsons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons lands a head shot.
Parsons connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Parsons clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parsons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Parsons tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the cage.
Ward has Parsons pressed against the cage.
Parsons is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Parsons manages to break the clinch.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Owain Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parsons tries a head kick but it misses.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A head kick from Parsons lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Parsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Parsons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Parsons lands a slapping body shot.
Parsons scores with a jab to the body.
Parsons misses with a double jab.
Parsons throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Parsons, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons tries to clinch but Ward moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parsons cracks Ward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Parsons's leg but Parsons calmly moves out of range.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owain Parsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parsons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Parsons. #TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Parsons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parsons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Parsons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parsons's head.
Ward trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Parsons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parsons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Parsons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ward presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Parsons is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Ward controlling from mount.
Parsons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward lands a big elbow.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parsons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ward unloading with bombs!
Ward lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parsons hang on?
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Parsons is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Parsons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ward postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Parsons in real trouble here! The ref calls for Parsons to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ward!
An out of breath William Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Cube throws out a loose jab but Parsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cube swings for the body but Parsons moves out of range.
Cube pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Cube misses its intended target.
Parsons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cube fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Parsons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube misses with a left hand
and Parsons counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cube moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cube throws the left hand but Parsons avoids the punch easily.
Parsons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cube misses with a combination
and Parsons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cube looks to throw the jab but Parsons is out of range.
Cube misses with an uppercut
and Parsons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cube misses with a right hand
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cube. Parsons does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Parsons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Parsons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ice Cube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Cube misses
and Parsons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cube throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cube misses with a hook
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
Cube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parsons counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cube throws a sloppy body shot
and Cube takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cube misses with a left hand
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Parsons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Cube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parsons counters with a stiff right hand.
Cube throws a sloppy body shot
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
Cube scores with the left hand. Parsons knows he should have avoided that one.
Cube misses with a right hand
and Parsons counters with a stiff right hand.
Cube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Cube misses with a right hand
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
and Parsons counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parsons manages to avoid it.
Parsons throws out a counter right but Cube avoids it with no problem.
Cube misses with a hook. Parsons ducked under it nicely.
Parsons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cube pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parsons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cube had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cube throws a right hand that misses
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
A combination from Cube does no damage.
Parsons slips under a jab from Cube.
Parsons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Parsons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cube throws out a loose jab but Parsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parsons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parsons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cube pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cube throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Parsons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cube swings widly with a right hand
and Parsons counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cube looks to land a right hand but Parsons moved out of range.
We've been informed that Parsons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Cube misses with a hook
and Parsons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parsons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cube tests Parsons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cube is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parsons.
Parsons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cube just misses with a punch to the body.
Cube looks to throw the jab but Parsons is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Cube takes a swing at Parsons's ribcage but misses.
Cube misses with a straight left.
Parsons throws out a counter right but Cube avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Cube misses with a hook
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
Parsons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cube misses with a straight right.
Cube misses the jab.
Parsons slips a straight right by Cube.
It seemed like Parsons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cube throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parsons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parsons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cube misses with an uppercut
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Cube misses with a hook.
Cube throws a sloppy body shot
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube loads up on a big right hand but Parsons slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Parsons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cube misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Cube misses.
A little jabbing left from Parsons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Cube.
Parsons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cube to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Parsons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cube looks to land a right hand but Parsons moved out of range.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cube looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cube swings for the body but Parsons moves out of range.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cube throws a lazy uppercut
and Parsons counters with a nice uppercut.
Cube misses with a hook. Parsons ducked under it nicely.
Parsons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owain Parsons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cube throws a poor cross that misses
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cube throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ice Cube will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cube misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Cube. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Cube throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cube looks to throw the jab but Parsons is out of range.
Cube swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parsons manages to avoid it.
Cube throws a lazy right hand but Parsons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cube throws a hook to the side of Parsons's head but Parsons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.#T1#
A slow jab from Cube misses its intended target.
Parsons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cube misses with a right hand
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cube misses its intended target.
Cube misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Cube misses
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
Cube misses with a left hand
and Parsons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cube fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Parsons blocks a jab.
Cube waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parsons.
Cube misses with a looping right.
Cube throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cube throws an off balance right hand
and Parsons counters with a straight right hand.
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
and Parsons counters with a nice uppercut.
Parsons ducks under a wild hook from Cube.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Cube misses with a straight right.
Parsons throws out a counter right but Cube avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Cube looks to land a right hand but Parsons moved out of range.
Parsons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cube rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube misses with a left hand
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
Cube pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parsons back to the cage. Cube follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cube misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Parsons to counter with a crisp jab.
Cube throws out a powerful jab.
Parsons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parsons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Cube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cube throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Parsons counter with a right hand.
Cube misses with a left hand
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Cube throws a hook but Parsons blocks it.
Cube misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parsons! But no joy.
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
and Parsons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cube throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Owain Parsons.
Well Parsons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owain Parsons!
Owain Parsons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Parsons misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prendergast lands with a cross.
Prendergast throws a right hand that misses
and Parsons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Prendergast defending well as Parsons loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Prendergast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prendergast throws a hook but Parsons avoids it easily.
Parsons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prendergast. Prendergast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parsons misses with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Parsons moves away from the strike by Prendergast.
Parsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parsons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prendergast finds it's way round the side to connect with Parsons's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prendergast misses with a right hand
and Parsons counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owain Parsons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parsons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owain Parsons!
A very excited looking Owain Parsons rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Parsons scores with a hook.
Diek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parsons scores with a jab to the head.
Diek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Diek is rocked!
Diek drops his hands momentarily. Parsons doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Diek staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Diek doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owain Parsons!
Owain Parsons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KOP New Season
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Parsons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parsons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owain Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Parsons counters with a left to the body.
Parsons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parsons scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Parsons does it's job there.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parsons counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Parsons.
Parsons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Parsons cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parsons is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Parsons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##REVB#
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Silva stands up.
Parsons digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Parsons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T2#
Parsons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parsons lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Parsons looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Parsons jabs at Silva's body.
Parsons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Owain Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parsons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parsons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parsons lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Parsons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Parsons scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Parsons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Silva drives through and clinches with Parsons against the cage.
Parsons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Parsons's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parsons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parsons tries to clinch up.
Parsons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parsons tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parsons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Parsons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niko Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons connects with the punch.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parsons scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parsons 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.
Parsons throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Parsons wants to clinch.
Parsons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Parsons had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Parsons catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Parsons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Parsons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Parsons closes the distance and clinches.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Parsons throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons.
Parsons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Parsons does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parsons wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Parsons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Parsons stuffs the takedown.
Owain Parsons seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Parsons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Silva gets control of Parsons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stops Parsons from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Parsons to get to his feet.
Silva misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Silva darts in and clinches Parsons up against the cage.
Parsons wants to break free but Silva has control.
Parsons tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parsons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva has his hands on Parsons's head, controlling the position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Parsons defends it easily.
#ES#
Silva wriggles free and stands up.
Owain Parsons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parsons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Niko Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Parsons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is working Parsons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parsons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owain Parsons!
In his post fight interview, Owain Parsons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Halvorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsons.
#CL2#
Halvorsen closes the distance and clinches.
Halvorsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parsons avoids it.
Halvorsen missing with knees to the body.
Parsons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parsons misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Halvorsen successfully pulls guard.
Halvorsen pulls Parsons in close to his closed guard and prevents Parsons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parsons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halvorsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Halvorsen looking for a triangle here. Parsons is fighting it but it looks tight! Halvorsen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parsons is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adrian Halvorsen! |
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