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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Arnold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arnold is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arnold jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold wants a takedown.
Arnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Parker jumps guard and drags Arnold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Parker looking to control.
Arnold 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.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2##TD#
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker 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.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker sizes up Arnold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Arnold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Arnold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnold is in Parker's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Arnold'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.
Parker 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold 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. #T4##SUB2#
Parker looking for subs off his back but Arnold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker is trying to escape back to his feet but Arnold uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wendall Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnold.
Arnold shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Arnold gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Arnold manages to retain guard.
Arnold manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
#TD2#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
#TD2#
Parker has hold of one of Arnold's legs. Arnold is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arnold kicks Parker off and gets to his feet.
Arnold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Arnold persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Arnold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Arnold blocks a head kick by Parker.
#TD2#
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arnold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arnold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Arnold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnold wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Arnold controlling the position for now.
Arnold is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker is thwarting Arnold's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Parker darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnold somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Parker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parker is in Arnold's guard.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arnold's head.#SUB2#
Parker has gone for a leg lock! Arnold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parker's guard.#REVR#
Wendall Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Arnold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnold, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnold passes into half guard.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Arnold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker pushes Arnold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnold to the ground. Arnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.#TD2#
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arnold pushes Parker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Parker tries to pull guard but Arnold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold clearly takes 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.#R4##CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Parker successfully pulls guard.
Arnold wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker has control of Arnold's left arm, preventing Arnold from doing any damage. #T1#
Parker looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Arnold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parker seems a little lost for a moment, as Arnold dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Arnold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnold throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Arnold gets to mount! Parker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arnold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arnold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arnold throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arnold tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Arnold controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Parker is trying to stand but he's just given Arnold his back.
Parker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Arnold.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arnold sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Parker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wendall Arnold! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Basset slips under a jab from Parker.
Basset throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basset tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Parker pulls guard successfully.
Parker has control of Basset's left arm, preventing Basset from doing any damage.
Basset with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Basset throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset'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.
Parker pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Basset controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset preventing the sweep.
Basset 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basset shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Basset darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.#TD2#
Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Basset missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Basset being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Basset got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basset has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Basset tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basset attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Parker dominated that 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.#R2#
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Basset, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Basset against the cage but Basset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Basset postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basset trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker 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.#T1#
Basset slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Basset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a kimura here.
#SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Parker to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.
Basset closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Basset pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Basset shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker jumps guard but Basset stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basset wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
#BC2#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Basset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basset might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
James Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basset trying to control the position.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Basset tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Basset on that attempt.
Basset slips under a jab.
Basset tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Basset tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basset somewhat.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Basset bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basset is looking for a counter combo.
Basset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Basset counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Basset to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basset's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Basset looking to score a takedown here. Parker is defending well but Basset drives through and ends up in Parker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker is continuing to stall.
Basset wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Basset looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to stand but Basset is controlling the position. #SUB#
Basset is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Basset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Basset is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Basset is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Basset avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Parker decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basset.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Basset looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Basset.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Basset shakes him off and moves away.
Basset shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Basset to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Parker.
I think Parker 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Parker! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris misses with the body kick#TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.
Harris throws Parker to one side and escapes!
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris fails with the takedown#CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Harris pulls guard successfully.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is controlling Parker's posture.#T1#
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Parker prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Parker jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parker pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker avoids the head kick by Harris.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris thows a leg kick but Parker checks it #TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harris wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker checks a low kick from Harris.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris jumps guard but Parker stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Parker pulls guard.
James Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker is trying to keep Harris in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.#T1#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Parker is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
#SU2#
Harris stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Parker drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Harris working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Parker tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parker stalls.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Parker gets control of Harris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris prevents Parker from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Parker has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
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 James Parker will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Parker clinches.
Harris tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T1#
Harris is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Harris tries to pull guard but Parker won't allow it.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker avoiding damage.
#BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris to see if he's OK.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker controls the position.
Parker wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker'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.#T3#
Parker taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Parker has mounted him!
Parker scoring with strikes but Harris is staying in there.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Parker is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parker's arms.
Parker is trying to stick to Harris's back but Harris is turning into Parker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Parker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harris.
David Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
James Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Parker! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Parker dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.#TD#
Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Parker trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Parker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.#T1#
Young should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A lull in the action here.
Young is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Young tries to control but Parker manages to take his back.
Young trying to control the action but Parker just sinks the hooks in.
Parker controlling the position well here. Young rolled but Parker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Young's head.
Parker scores with punches and elbows.
Even with his hooks in, Parker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Parker connects with a big shot to the side of Young's head.
Parker is not going to allow Young to sit and survive in this position.
Young is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB#
Parker has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Young is in real trouble here. Parker gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Young is tapping out! Parker wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Parker! |
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