PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kiapoity
vs
Parker

160 cm
29
136 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
159 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiapoity was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Kiapoity takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiapoity misses with a takedown
and Kiapoity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiapoity with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kiapoity scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kiapoity is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Kiapoity is very close to passing his half guard.

Kiapoity is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiapoity to get the leverage.
Kiapoity looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiapoity trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Kiapoity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Kiapoity wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Kiapoity looking to pass the guard.

Kiapoity is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top!

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.
Kiapoity keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kiapoity.
Kiapoity can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kiapoity looking for submissions off his back.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiapoity keeps working.
Kiapoity is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at X Training Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kiapoity tries to kick Parker off but Parker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiapoity actively working from the bottom here.

Kiapoity looking for submissions off his back.
Parker is trying to control. Kiapoity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kiapoity has managed to free his arm - good work.

Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Kiapoity defends the submission attempt.

Kiapoity looking for subs from the bottom but Parker mounts him!
Kiapoity gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kiapoity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker wants to take a breather but Kiapoity is having none of it.
Parker trying to mount his opponent but Kiapoity defends it.
Kiapoity is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kiapoity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.

Parker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiapoity doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parker.

Parker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiapoity is just riding it out for now. Parker eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomlong Kiapoity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kiapoity shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kiapoity.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jomlong Kiapoity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiapoity throws out the jab.
Parker sizes up Kiapoity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker thuds a left hand into Kiapoity's body.
Kiapoity takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Kiapoity's leg but Kiapoity calmly moves out of range.
Kiapoity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Warren Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips a jab from Kiapoity.
Kiapoity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Kiapoity tries to counter with a takedown but Parker is quick to defend against it.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiapoity.
Parker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiapoity.
Kiapoity misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Kiapoity loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Kiapoity has a takedown stuffed.
Parker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kiapoity loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Kiapoity.
Kiapoity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kiapoity swings widly with a right hand
and Parker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kiapoity throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Kiapoity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warren Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiapoity thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kiapoity loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kiapoity throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiapoity looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomlong Kiapoity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker throws a body punch but Kiapoity moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker tests Kiapoity's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Kiapoity throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Kiapoity is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kiapoity loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker swings for the body but Kiapoity moves out of range.
Kiapoity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiapoity misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Kiapoity throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiapoity loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker defending well as Kiapoity loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity misses with a straight left.
Parker slips a straight right by Kiapoity.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kiapoity.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiapoity misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiapoity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Kiapoity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiapoity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiapoity gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kiapoity misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiapoity rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiapoity looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiapoity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kiapoity.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Kiapoity shakes him off and moves away.
Parker lands a jab to Kiapoity's midsection.
Kiapoity shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kiapoity's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kiapoity fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiapoity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Kiapoity is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kiapoity.
Kiapoity passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Parker!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity can't control as he wanted to and Parker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiapoity is working away from the top position though.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Kiapoity won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker pulls Kiapoity in close to prevent any damage.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jomlong Kiapoity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Kiapoity in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiapoity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kiapoity drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiapoity has Parker in his guard.

Kiapoity is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker wants to control from the top but Kiapoity keeps moving.
Kiapoity is looking to stand back up but Parker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kiapoity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Parker wants to free his trapped foot but Kiapoity is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kiapoity is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.

Parker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kiapoity could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Parker has cracked it and Kiapoity is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Parker!
An out of breath Warren Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.