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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Lopatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Parker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexei Lopatin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Lopatin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Lopatin to the mat.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopatin is aware though and is defending well.
Lopatin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopatin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Lopatin.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopatin swivels and escapes.
Lopatin tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopatin to keep the fight standing.
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopatin wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopatin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Parker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Parker is looking for a triangle but Lopatin pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Lopatin pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopatin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lopatin does no damage.
Lopatin jabs at Parker 's body.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopatin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parker decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopatin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully.
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully.
Lopatin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker has managed to clinch.
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin misses with the combination.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker .
Lopatin tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopatin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopatin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopatin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopatin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopatin finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker 's head.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Lopatin in a clinch.
Lopatin tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker jumps guard but Lopatin stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopatin.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopatin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
Lopatin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
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!
Lopatin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopatin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopatin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Lopatin and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker gets a clinch.
Lopatin is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker is working for takedown but Lopatin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopatin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker fails to pull guard.
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopatin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches up with Parker , looking for a takedown. Lopatin pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopatin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 keeps control of Lopatin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopatin.
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Lopatin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Parker wants to clinch.
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Parker tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopatin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopatin closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Parker .
Lopatin fails to pull guard.
Lopatin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopatin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Lopatin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopatin misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopatin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopatin throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Lopatin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker .
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopatin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin scores with a head kick. Parker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopatin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Lopatin.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopatin cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Lopatin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Lopatin feints the counter takedown.
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Lopatin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker .
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Parker . Parker maintains the clinch.
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker working for a triangle but Lopatin defends it easily.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopatin passes into side control.
Lopatin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopatin 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!
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