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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
23 - 13 - 4 |
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parks's guard.
Parks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parks has Koltun pulled in close to control his posture.
Parks is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Koltun postures up in Parks's guard and throws a big left but Parks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun is working Parks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks with a jab.
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parks defending well though.
Parks trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Koltun seems content to control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Parks is trying to control but can't.
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parks is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Parks is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun throws a strike but Parks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koltun distracts Parks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parks 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.
Koltun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun connects with the punch.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koltun swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
Koltun jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
Koltun 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.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Parks has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parks can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Koltun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koltun.
Parks trying to control but Koltun postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parks sees it coming and defends easily.
Parks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koltun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koltun's back!
A lull in the action here.
Parks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koltun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Parks controlling the positon.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Parks is controlling the position but Koltun somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Parks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Parks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parks trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Koltun being controlled here, momentarily.
Koltun is pulling down on Parks's head. It's preventing any offense from Parks, at least for the moment.
Parks stands up and waves to Koltun to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
Koltun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koltun slips under a jab from Parks.
Parks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks wants to clinch.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Parks misses.
Koltun lands with a cross.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parks is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Parks dodges it nicely.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Parks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Parks keeping hold of Koltun's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parks is trying to stand.
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Parks!
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Koltun.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Parks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Parks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltun is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Koltun.
Parks is really stuck here.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks just trying to survive but Koltun is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Koltun controls the position.
Koltun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun avoiding Parks 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Parks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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