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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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159 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker cracks Smith with a good jab.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a takedown
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Parker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warren Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Parker is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Smith ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a leg kick.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Parker's guard.
Parker controlling Smith's posture.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Parker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Parker dominated that round.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Parker misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith shoots and misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jason Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parker throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker motions for Smith to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Parker connects with the punch.
Smith looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Parker punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warren Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking to wear down Parker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warren Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Parker jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Parker!
A relieved looking Warren Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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