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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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161 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar 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.
Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edgar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker thows a big elbow that misses.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Parker controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Frank Parker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edgar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker cracks Edgar with a good jab.
Edgar scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Edgar is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Edgar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parker wants to improve his position but Edgar is controlling well.
Edgar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Edgar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edgar.
Parker pulls Edgar in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar 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.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edgar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker wants to control but Edgar is keeping busy.
Edgar stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parker slips under a jab from Edgar.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edgar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!
Edgar avoiding Parker 's attempts to control his hands.
Edgar keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
Edgar trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Edgar trying to control.
Edgar controlling from the back.
Edgar gets his hands free as Parker looks to control.
Edgar controls the position.
Edgar trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Frankie Edgar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Parker scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Parker throws and elbow that misses. Edgar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by Edgar!
Frankie Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Edgar.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Edgar has control of the leg.
Parker keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar content to control rather than advance.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Edgar avoids the body shot from Parker.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parker keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Edgar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Edgar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parker!
Edgar content just to control the position here.
Parker tries to hold on but Edgar pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Parker blocking the ground and pound.
Edgar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Edgar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parker is surviving well by controlling Edgar's body position as best he can.
Edgar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edgar trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edgar controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Edgar looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frankie Edgar.
Parker shoots and misses
and Edgar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parker's guard now.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edgar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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