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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Log tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Log looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks scores with a jab. Log acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Log takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Log with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Log takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Log misses.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Log takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Log tries to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Log thows a leg kick but Parks checks it
letting Parks counter with a right hand. #T1#
Log has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks keeps the fight on the outside.
Log needs to keep his hands up - Parks had a free shot at his head there.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Log wants to clinch up but Parks keeps it at a distance.
Parks punishes Log's body with a nice straight punch.
Log tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Hotsi Log seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Log gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hotsi Log. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks cracks Log with a right hand to the side of the head.
Log has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks works over Log's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks tests Log's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Log has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks jabs Log right on the nose. Log blinks but takes it well.
Log throws a leg kick
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Log wants to clinch up but Parks keeps it at a distance.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Log with a body shot.
Log on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Log takes one to the side of the head.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Log misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Log with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Log is breathing heavily.
Log shoots and misses
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Log had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Log needs to keep his hands up - Parks had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Log takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Log's hands.#T3#
Log moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Log gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Log moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Log takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Log tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Log walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Log on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Log has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Log's head. #ROC2#Log is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Oh Log is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Log takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Log shoots and misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Log eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Log takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Log is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Log wants to clinch but Parks slips to the side
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parks connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Parks.
Decent striking displayed by Parks there.
Log gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Log throws a leg kick
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Log tries to clinch
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Log moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Parks.
Log seems to have got his legs back now.
Log lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parks stuns Log with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Log darts in trying to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Log wants to clinch.
Log misses with a series of wild punches.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Log with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Log might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Log tries to clinch up
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Log misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Log moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Log wants to clinch
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Log tries to clinch
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Log closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parks works Log's body with a nice hook.
Log closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Log stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks blocks a low kick nicely.
Parks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Log looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Log closes the distance but Parks moves to the side
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Log tries to clinch but Parks moves away
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Log throws a lazy head kick
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parks cracks Log with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Log tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks connects with the punch.
Log tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Log throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Log in his tracks.
Log tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Log misses with a low kick.#T3#
Log misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Log wants to clinch
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks works the jab nicely.
Log tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Log. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Log wants to clinch.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Log looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Log is predictable there
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.
Parks digs a good hook to Log's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Log wants to clinch.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Parks lands.
Parks connects with a right hand. Log shakes it off.
Log with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Log tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Log's belly button to the back.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Log on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parks misses with the combination.
Log has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Log tries to clinch there but Parks circles away.
Log takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Log throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Log. Log circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Log tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log wants to clinch
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Log tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Log wants to clinch but Parks slips to the side
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Log looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Log wants to clinch up but Parks keeps it at a distance.
Log wants to clinch
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Log wants to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parks.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Log tries to clinch but Parks moves away
and Log takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Log takes one to the side of the head.
Log takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Log takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Parks.
Log takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Log looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Log fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Parks dips to his left and cracks Log with an uppercut!
Log walks into a straight right hand from Parks.
Log with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parks to score with a decent uppercut.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Parks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks lands a jab.
Parks keeps the fight on the outside.
Log moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Hotsi Log is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Log looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Log tries to clinch up
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks lands with a nice combination. Log backs away looking to recover.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Log throws a leg kick
and Parks counters with a one-two to the body.
Log takes one to the chin there.
Log takes one on the button.
Log shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Log looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Log thinking.
Log throws out a leg kick but Parks moves out of range and Log only half commits.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Log with a body shot.
Log takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Log gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Log takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Log looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Log gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hotsi Log. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks scores with a one two! Log had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parks scores with a one two! Log had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Log 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Log tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a left and a right that stings Log.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parks 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks!
During a confident post fight interview, Brody Parks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a two punch combination.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Parks breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Parks throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars slips a jab from Parks.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parks throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a shoot takedown. Parks fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Elmars stays in close to Parks's body and controls the position.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks wants to stand up but Elmars is controlling him.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Parks pushes Elmars off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elmars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elmars's head backwards.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elmars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Elmars jumps guard and drags Parks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elmars momentarily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parks misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Parks throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Elmars holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Parks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elmars.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Elmars turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elmars manages to end up in side control.
Parks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice jab there from Parks.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Parks looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elmars walks into a jab.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Parks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parks manages to circle out of the way.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks misses with a straight right.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parks misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Elmars has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Elmars off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Parks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elmars gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parks for a finish.
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!#SUB#
Elmars has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Parks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Elmars gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Marusic lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Marusic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Marusic stuns Parks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic blocks it.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marusic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Parks looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.
Parks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marusic.
Marusic swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Marusic misses with a hook to the body
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Marusic misses with an uppercut
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marusic shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
A shot to the body from Marusic misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic is looking to wear down Parks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Marusic there.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Marusic scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marusic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parks jabs Marusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.#CL#
Marusic rushes Parks and presses him up against the cage.
Marusic gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks wants to get back to striking at distance but Marusic won't allow it.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.
Marusic lands a left hand.
Marusic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks swats away the attempt to clinch by Marusic.
Marusic misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic scores with a hook.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Marusic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parks doesn't seem phased though.
Parks connects with the punch.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
#T4#
Parks slips a jab from Marusic.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marusic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marusic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marusic prevents Parks from breaking the clinch.
Marusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks tries to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling the position.
Marusic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
Parks throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
Marusic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marusic throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Parks misses with a double jab.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Marusic gets a clinch.
Marusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marusic has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Good body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands with a left to the head.
Parks tries to circle away but Marusic has him pinned against the cage.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #T2#
Parks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Parks misses.
A punch combination from Parks misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marusic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks walks into a left hand.
Parks lands a head shot.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.#T3##CL#
Marusic closes the distance and clinches.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.#CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Marusic. #TD#
Marusic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parks gets full guard.
Marusic won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Marusic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Marusic slips an elbow through the middle.
Marusic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks pulls Marusic in close to his closed guard and prevents Marusic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marusic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Parks wants to sweep here but Marusic controlling him for the moment.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marusic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Marusic has gone for a leg lock! Parks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marusic's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marusic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Parks.
Parks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marusic counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic looks for a takedown but Parks sprawls well.
Parks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks cracks Marusic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #TD#
Marusic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Marusic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marusic manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks prevents Marusic from improving position.
Parks is trying to get back to his feet.
Parks tries to improve position but can't.
Marusic is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marusic lands a few punches from side control.
Parks can't do much from the bottom here.
Parks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Parks is looking to regain half guard here but Marusic keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Marusic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parks, who protects the arm well.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Marusic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Marusic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marusic connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Parks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
Parks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marusic controls his leg.
Parks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parks trying to control the action but Marusic is working from the bottom.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg. #T4##SU2#
Parks stands up out of the half guard.
Marusic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks catches Marusic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brody Parks just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Parks throws a combination. Marusic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic connects with a crisp jab.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marusic clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Marusic.
#BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Marusic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Parks gets tackled into the cage by Marusic. Marusic maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marusic.
Borislav Marusic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parks blocking some punches.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks gets underhooks to prevent Marusic's takedown attempt.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
#T2#
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks. #BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Marusic moves into range and clinches up with Parks.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks is trying to push Marusic away but Marusic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Parks prevents a body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marusic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parks prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borislav Marusic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marusic can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling him.
Parks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marusic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Marusic misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic ducks under a wild hook from Parks.#T4#
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks swings widly with a right hand
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marusic.
Marusic slips a jab from Parks.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic misses with a hook
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Parks swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
Marusic is looking to clinch but Parks is avoiding it.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marusic with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parks has time to react.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks tests Marusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Parks works Marusic's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parks throws out the jab.
A cross from Parks lands.
Marusic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks dodges the punch combination from Marusic.
Marusic sizes up Parks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marusic jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marusic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Marusic. Beautiful body shot.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
#T2#
Parks throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Marusic throws a shot to the body.
Parks staying out of range there.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marusic fails to land with a series of punches.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic lands with a straight right. Parks didn't see that one coming.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Marusic scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marusic at a distance.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks throws a series of punches but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Marusic misses.
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marusic feinted with a counter takedown.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks walks into a jab.
A jab from Marusic misses. #T4#
Marusic misses with a body shot
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marusic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marusic throws a jab but it's blocked by Parks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Marusic lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Marusic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marusic lands with a nice body punch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Parks. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marusic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic!
Borislav Marusic is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks feints a jab promting Nakamura to slip. Parks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet. #T1#
Parks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parks tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Parks passes into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Parks has mounted him!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Parks postures up.
Parks looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
Parks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Parks maintains control.
Parks controlling from mount. #T3#
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks controlling from mount.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parks is continuing to stall.#T4#
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Parks isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parks is working away from the top position though.
Parks slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rinya Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Parks works the jab nicely.
Parks scores with a jab.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
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!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Parks.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parks tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parks to the ground. Parks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura looks to throw a body kick
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Parks.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Parks avoids it well.
Parks scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parks's half guard.
Parks pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.#T2#
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Donk. Parks catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Parks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Parks coming out on top.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parks.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Parks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Parks lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura shoots in but Parks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parks catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Parks scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
Parks takes one on the button.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Parks lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Nakamura shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Parks.#T3#
Parks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parks.
Nice cross by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Jab from Parks.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks lands with a nice combination. Nakamura backs away looking to recover.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 42:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 42:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Li looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Parks lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks works the jab nicely.
Li misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Li had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Li moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Parks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li shoots and misses
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Li with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Li is breathing heavily.
Parks jabs at Li's body.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Li throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Li shoots and misses
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Li's head back.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parks lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Li misses with a combination
and Parks counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Parks to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Parks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Parks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parks with a jab.
Li misses with a takedown
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Li. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks digs a good hook to Li's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Parks digs a good hook to Li's body.
#CL2#
Parks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Naoya Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks scores with a jab to the head.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Parks blocks the leg kick.
Li tries to clinch
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
A head kick by Li misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Li tries to clinch up
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li wants to clinch
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Parks cracks Li with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li shoots and misses
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
#T3#
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parks scores with a punch to the head.
Parks blocks a head kick by Li.
#CL2#
Parks has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
#BC2#
Parks manages to break the clinch.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Parks closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Parks cracks Li with a good jab.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Li eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left and a right from Parks both land. Nice combination.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Parks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Parks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Li shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Parks lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li misses with a double jab
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Parks scores with a four punch combination!
Parks lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Parks.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Parks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li walks into a jab.#T3#
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li wants to clinch but Parks slips to the side
and Parks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parks scores with a jab.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Parks sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parks scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Parks.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li with a poor takedown
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Li misses
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.
Parks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Parks moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Parks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.#T1#
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parks scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Parks looks to land a combination. Li sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Parks jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Li closes the distance but Parks moves to the side
and Parks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
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!
Li tries to clinch up
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.
Li tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Parks manages to break the clinch.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Parks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Li misses.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Parks.
Parks sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Parks scores with a four punch combination!
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Parks forces Li back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Parks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Li backpedaling.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Li in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks with a hook.
Li moves forwards but Parks connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Li misses with an uppercut.
Parks scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parks lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Parks lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Parks both land. Nice combination.
Li tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking. #T4#
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Li closes the distance but Parks moves to the side
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
Naoya Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 40:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 40:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rechers slips a jab and a cross from Parks.
Parks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rechers backs up against the cage.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rechers at a distance.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Rechers's ribs.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Rechers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rechers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rechers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rechers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Rechers off the cage and back into range.
Parks lands a nice shot that snaps Rechers's head back.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rechers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks connects with a jab.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Parks tests Rechers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Rechers's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks scores with the left hand. Rechers knows he should have avoided that one.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Rechers with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rechers looks winded!
Nice body punch from Parks.
Rechers walks into a left hand.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rechers under the eye.
Rechers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Rechers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a jab to Rechers's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rechers.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rechers doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rechers tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parks lands with a straight right. Rechers didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Rechers is rocked!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Rechers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rechers is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rechers momentarily.
Parks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rechers right on the button. Rechers goes down! Parks follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Parks gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Parks is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch stops Parks from getting back to his feet.
Welch winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks is trying to maintain the position but Welch is very close to passing his half guard.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Parks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Welch working Parks over with strikes.
Welch prevents Parks from improving his position.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Parks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Welch tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a right hand that Welch ducks under and follows up with a left that Welch also avoids with ease.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch misses with a looping right.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Welch shoots in.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Parks works Welch's body with a nice hook.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Parks. #T3#
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Welch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Welch's belly button to the back.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Welch's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Welch under the eye.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Welch moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Parks gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Parks rushes Welch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks lands with an overhand left.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch has his takedown stuffed
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Welch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Welch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Welch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Welch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parks scores with a nice right hand.
Welch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Welch's head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welch throws an off balance right hand
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks punishes Welch's body with a nice straight punch.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks cracks Welch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Welch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Welch is rocked!#T2#
Parks connects with the punch.
Oh Welch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks lands a jab to the head.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks stuns Welch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Welch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Welch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welch eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Welch falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Melendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parks is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parks defends it well.
Melendez trying to control from Parks's half guard. Parks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parks wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Parks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks managing to control the position.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Parks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Parks, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Parks against the cage but Parks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melendez thinking.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parks throws a one two combo.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Melendez's defenses. #T2#
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melendez won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Parks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parks is retaining full guard.
Melendez won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Melendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melendez, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Melendez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parks has picked Melendez up and slammed him! Melendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Parks manages to pass to side control!
Melendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Melendez's face as Parks controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melendez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Parks is positioning himself well to prevent Melendez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Parks is defending well.
Melendez prevents Parks from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Melendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parks as he avoids it easily.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
Melendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Parks stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Melendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parks swivels and escapes.
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Melendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks digs a good hook to Melendez's body.
Parks jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Parks there.#T3#
Parks tests Melendez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Parks.
Melendez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.#ROC#Melendez is rocked!#T4#
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!
Melendez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Melendez scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Melendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parks pinned against the cage. Parks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Parks misses its target.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melendez doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Parks.
Melendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Parks throws a good cross that connects.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Melendez off the cage and back into range.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Brody Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Melendez.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parks with a jab.#T1#
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Melendez's belly button to the back.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks lands a body shot.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parks avoids it really well and circles away.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks scores with a decent looking hook.
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Blake Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD2#
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
Parks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks lands a head shot.
Donk. Parks catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks cracks Melendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Parks.
Melendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks thuds a left hand into Melendez's body.#T4#
Parks dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!
Parks lands a jab.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Melendez's ribs.
Parks cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Melendez seems unphased.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parks lands with a hook. Melendez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parks 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! |
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Date: Mar 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Fiend throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Fiend throws an overhand right that lands on Parks's shoulder, as Parks tries to avoid the shot.
Fiend throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiend jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiend jabs Parks right on the nose. Parks blinks but takes it well.
Fiend rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Parks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fiends jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parks lands an overhand right.
Fiend misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Fiend misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parks! But no joy.
Fiend throws a series of punches but Parks avoids them all with ease.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiend doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiend misses with a body shot.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Parks cracks Fiend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fiend misses with a hook. Parks ducked under it nicely.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Fiend moves into the clinch.
Fiend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Fiend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Parks up against the cage.
Fiend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fiend - that landed with a thud.
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fiend works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Nice body punch from Fiend.
Fiend scores with a shot to the side of Parks's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiend digs a right hand into Parks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parks's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Fiend.
Parks tries to stall but Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiend makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiend's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fiend misses with some punches.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fiend lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
#T3#
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Fiend.
Fiend lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
Parks misses with some punches.
Fiend lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
A right hand to the body from Fiend.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend digs a right hand underneath Parks's ribcage. Parks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Fiend scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiend wants to stall.
Fiend is stalling here.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parks.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Nice body punch from Parks - that landed with a thud.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiend throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkss head.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Fiend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fiend's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Fiend swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands a nice shot that snaps Fiend's head back.
Fiend throws a right and a left that Parks avoids nicely.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Fiend clinches up against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Fiend.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiend.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiend lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Fiend trying to stall but Parks improves his position.
Bean Fiend has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Fiend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Fiend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Fiend lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Fiend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Fiend is looking to control Parks's arms but Parks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fiend has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiend misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks pushes Fiend back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Parks cracks Fiend with a nice body shot.
Parks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fiend stalling against the cage.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fiend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiend.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend lands with a left to the head.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiend.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Fiend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiend lands with a left to the head.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Fiend lands a nice uppercut.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Fiend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Fiend fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fiend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Parks looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks blocks a body shot from Fiend.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Fiend dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Fiend forces Parks back against the cage and clinches.
Fiend swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Fiend.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fiend.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiend or not.
Fiend is struggling to control the position.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Parks.
Fiend tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiend blocks an uppercut.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fiend.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiend.
Fiend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fiend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Fiend scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
Fiend trying to stall but Parks improves his position.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fiend.
Parks looking to stall.
#T3#
Parks trying to control the position but instead, Fiend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parks into the cage.
Fiend working aggressively here.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fiend blocks a body shot from Parks.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks. #T4#
Fiend works on Parks's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
Fiend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fiend.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fiend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks prevents a body shot from Fiend.
Good body shot from Parks.
Fiend works on Parks's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fiend content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fiend is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parks is keeping busy.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiend controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bean Fiend clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiend on the side of the head.
Parks scores with the left hand. Fiend knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean Fiend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fiend throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Fiend moves into the clinch.
Fiend lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as Fiend controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fiend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a right hand.
Fiend goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Fiend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiend.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fiend lands with a short shot to the head.
Parks is leaning against Fiend and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fiend fails to land.
A short uppercut from Fiend.
Fiend throws a head punch that misses.
Parks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parks.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiend softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fiend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiend taking a breather.
Fiend throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Parks.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fiend misses with a body punch.
Fiend misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiend.
Parks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiend up against the cage.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Fiend avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiend tries a body shot but Parks blocks it.
#T3#
Fiend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fiend.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend prevents a body shot from Parks.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Fiend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Fiend tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Fiend back against the cage.
Parks digs a right hand into Fiend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fiend's gas tank.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiend blocks a body shot from Parks.
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Fiend has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks is trying to maintain a safe position but Fiend gets an underhook and turns Parks into the cage.
Fiend misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiend looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fiend as Parks tries to tie him up.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiend.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks tries to stall but Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fiend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fiend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bean Fiend will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Fiend loads up on a big right hand but Parks slips the punch.#CL#
Fiend darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Parks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Parks improves position.
Fiend tries to stall but Parks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend has Parks pressed against the cage.
Fiend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Fiend has Parks pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Parks.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
Fiend lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards. #T1#
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow.
Parks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fiend.
Fiend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fiend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiend lands a left hand.
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiend scores with a shot to the side of Parks's head.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Fiend lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Fiend stalling in the clinch but Parks improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fiend gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Fiend cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
Parks blocking some punches.
Fiend misses with a punch to the body.
Parks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiend.
Parks tries a body shot but Fiend blocks it.
Fiend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fiend backwards.
Parks trying to stall but Fiend improves his position.
Parks misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Fiend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks is trying to maintain a safe position but Fiend gets an underhook and turns Parks into the cage.
Parks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fiend lands with a right to the head.
Fiend pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiend controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fiend cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
A short right from Fiend.
Parks looking to stall.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiend's elbow. #T4#
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks tries to work over Fiend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean Fiend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
Fiend lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiend lands a shoulder strike.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Fiend.
A nice left hand lands by Fiend.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiend lands a left hand.
Fiend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiend misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiend can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bean Fiend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fiend, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bean Fiend!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Bean Fiend!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bean Fiend!
Bean Fiend wins by unanimous decision!
Bean Fiend retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Gilmore drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working hard to break the clinch.
Gilmore is working for takedown but Parks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilmore looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Gilmore looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
A short left from Parks. #ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gilmore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Gilmore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks! |
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Event:
VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parks is out of range.
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Wilcox clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Parks works on Wilcox's body with a couple of short punches.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Wilcox takes a shot to the head.
Parks has Wilcox pushed against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Parks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parks is defending well for now.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks just leaning against Wilcox, taking a breather.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Wilcox looks winded!
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
A shot in the inside from Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parks.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Parks gets through Wilcox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks pushes Wilcox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilcox or not.
Parks lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Wilcox is rocked!
Parks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilcox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilcox drops to his knees and Parks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks! |
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