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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka has chosen The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker looks to land a combination but Suokuokka avoids it well.
Parker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Suokuokka to the ground! Parker dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Akseli Suokuokka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokuokka can't escape the position.
Suokuokka tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Suokuokka is trying to escape the mount.
Suokuokka wants to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Suokuokka is trying desperately to improve position.
Suokuokka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suokuokka dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Suokuokka's head and hops out.
Suokuokka closes the distance and clinches.
Suokuokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Suokuokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suokuokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokuokka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suokuokka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suokuokka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suokuokka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Parker defending against the ground and pound.
Suokuokka wants to take a breather but Parker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suokuokka.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Suokuokka.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suokuokka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Suokuokka dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suokuokka shoots in but no luck this time.
Suokuokka is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Suokuokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suokuokka rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Suokuokka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dre Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Suokuokka has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parker tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
Suokuokka misses with a hook from the 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!
Suokuokka misses with the head strike.
Suokuokka throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Suokuokka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Suokuokka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.
Suokuokka working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suokuokka lands a nice short elbow.
Parker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suokuokka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker throws a left that rocks Suokuokka and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Parker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Suokuokka regain composure!
Suokuokka is rocked!
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suokuokka can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker in the domination position with Suokuokka hanging on.
Suokuokka is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Suokuokka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parker stands up from half guard.
Suokuokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker leaves Suokuokka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suokuokka throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Parker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Suokuokka to the ground! Parker dives into full mount looking to finish!
Parker looking to control but Suokuokka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Suokuokka keeps trying to improve his position.
Suokuokka tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Suokuokka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parker decides to stand up.
Dre Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suokuokka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Suokuokka rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Suokuokka looking to stall.
Suokuokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dre Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suokuokka clinches.
Suokuokka lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Parker drops his shoulder and cracks Suokuokka with a huge uppercut! Suokuokka goes down! Can Parker finish him?
Parker postures up.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Parker.
Suokuokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Suokuokka avoids the head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka misses with a punch on the inside.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dre Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suokuokka drags the fight down to the ground.
Suokuokka has control of Parker's left arm, preventing Parker from doing any damage.
Suokuokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akseli Suokuokka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suokuokka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker is looking to stand up but Suokuokka isn't so interested in that idea.
Suokuokka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker wants to stand but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Suokuokka is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Suokuokka from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akseli Suokuokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suokuokka forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suokuokka jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Suokuokka trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Suokuokka misses with some punches.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suokuokka throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Suokuokka trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Suokuokka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suokuokka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suokuokka prevents Parker from standing back up.
Suokuokka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dre Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suokuokka slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suokuokka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suokuokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dre Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Parker!
Dre Parker made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to the BFT for sticking with me through the tough times!'.
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hype
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