PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anttila
vs
Parker

163 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
169 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Anttila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Anttila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anttila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.

Anttila manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.
Anttila wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Anttila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looking to control.
Anttila trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anttila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anttila looking to pass the guard.
Anttila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker is trying to control the position but Anttila postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taisto Anttila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anttila shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parker's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anttila manages to get himself to full guard.

Parker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Anttila is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Anttila wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Anttila is retaining full guard.
Anttila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anttila controlling Parker's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anttila keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Anttila wants to control but Parker passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker is keen to just control but Anttila is a slippery customer.
Anttila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four 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.

Anttila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anttila has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anttila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anttila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Anttila persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taisto Anttila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anttila is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Parker misses with a hook to the body

and Anttila counters with a takedown into side control.
Anttila moves into full mount!
Parker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Anttila biding his time, controlling Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anttila working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anttila has got one arm under Parker's chin. This could be trouble... Parker trying to control the other hand but Anttila gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Parker has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taisto Anttila!
Taisto Anttila thanked the fans post fight for their support.