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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa has chosen The Black Dahlia Murder - Necropolis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 cm
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
141 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Parker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Ishikawa! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parker throws a shot from downtown. Ishikawa moves away and avoids it. Parker shoots in but Ishikawa avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ishikawa takes a shot right to the bread basket. Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishikawa's calf. Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker scores with a nice head shot. Parker throws a jab when Ishikawa was well out of range. Ishikawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ishikawa throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Ishikawa's shoulder, as Ishikawa tries to avoid the shot. Parker cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg. Ishikawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ishikawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Parker passes Ishikawa's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ishikawa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parker manages to move to mount!
Parker controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ishikawa is trying to stand up. Parker looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ishikawa wants to try and get back to his feet. Parker controlling from mount. Ishikawa is trying to stand. Parker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ishikawa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Parker dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parker connects with a jab. No joy there for Ishikawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishikawa throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely. Kazuo Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishikawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker wants to clinch up but Ishikawa keeps it at a distance. Parker thuds his right hand into Ishikawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishikawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ishikawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively. Parker scores with a decent looking hook. Horrible takedown by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ishikawa which made him look bad. Roger Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ishikawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker lands a head kick!
Parker jabs Ishikawa right on the nose. Ishikawa blinks but takes it well. Parker throws a right hand that Ishikawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishikawa also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ishikawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker. Kazuo Ishikawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ishikawa ducks under a wild hook from Parker. Ishikawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Parker feints and then cracks Ishikawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ishikawa down. Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Parker dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishikawa sprawls well. Ishikawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet. Ishikawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazuo Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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. Parker thows a body shot but no joy. Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ishikawa's calf. Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parker tries to clinch but Ishikawa moves out of range. Parker scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishikawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker. Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Roger Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ishikawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roger Parker is winning the standup battle so far. Ishikawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Parker misses. Ishikawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Parker misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Parker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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