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Event:
IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
McCallum lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCallum lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McCallum there.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCallum throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but McCallum breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
McCallum clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
McCallum blocks the elbow strike.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
McCallum blocks an elbow strike.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but McCallum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging McCallum to the mat.
McCallum is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
McCallum stands and steps away. Parker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCallum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCallum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is getting worse.
Danga de danga de dang - McCallum scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCallum letting Parker take a breather here.
McCallum is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Parker lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ryan McCallum has been cut.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCallum walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to clinch there but McCallum circles away.
McCallum tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCallum lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
A jab from McCallum finds it's way through Parker's defenses. #CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCallum lands with a right hand.
McCallum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from McCallum. #T4#
McCallum lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
#CUT2#Jeez, Samuel Parker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCallum manages to circle out of the way.
Parker tries a low kick but McCallum avoids it.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCallum.
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum looks winded!
McCallum throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Parker moves into the clinch.
McCallum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCallum avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCallum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Parker dodges the punch combination from McCallum.
McCallum cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCallum takes a step back to recover.
Ryan McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCallum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCallum is working the combinations to good effect here.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum lands a jab.
McCallum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCallum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum swinging wildly here.
McCallum is breathing heavily.#TD#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCallum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
McCallum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
McCallum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by McCallum and move into the clinch.
McCallum lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker tries to move into range but McCallum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCallum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
McCallum misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Parker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Parker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McCallum frees his head nicely. Oh but Parker has switched to an armbar! McCallum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Parker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Parker tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones cracks Parker with a big right hand but Parker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones takes a little break here. Parker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parker struggling a bit here.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Jones controlling the position.
Parker wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Parker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Parker postures up.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Parker wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Parker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Parker wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Parker controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jones feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker looking to control.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jones wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Parker trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Parker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Parker is in guard.#REVR#
Joshua Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Parker wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Parker is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #T1#
Parker struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Parker.
Jones struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joshua Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Parker tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Parker controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Parker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Parker advancing to mount.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parker stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parker!
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Jones reaches up and holds on to Parker to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kombate as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Kombate.
Kombate cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kombate with a jab.
Kombate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kombate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kombate to score with a decent uppercut.
Kombate's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kombate's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kombate checks a leg kick.
Kwame Kombate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kombate works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kombate lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kombate, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Kombate connects with a jab.#CUT2#Samuel Parker's cut is getting worse.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kombate lands a hook that stumbles Parker back into the cage. Kombate follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Parker to the canvas! Kombate pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Parker has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kwame Kombate!
In his post fight interview, Kwame Kombate started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
For Island moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
For Island tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
For Island has hold of one of Parker's legs. Parker is fighting the takedown attempt but For Island gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parker looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
#SUB#
Parker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but For Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. For Island doesn't defend quickly enough and Parker has managed to lock this one up! Can For Island escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Parker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Parker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick from Palmer lands but Parker takes it in his stride.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Palmer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Palmer.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cole Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
Palmer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palmer scores with a leg kick.
Palmer scores with a kick to the body.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palmer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Palmer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmer!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palmer.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Palmer.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer lands a jab to the nose.
Palmer throws a head kick that Parker semi-blocks.
#T2#
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palmer throws a head kick that half lands.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palmer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palmer scores with a leg kick.
Cole Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmer works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Palmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Palmer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palmer throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker avoids the head kick by Palmer.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.
Palmer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Palmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palmer lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Palmer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer lands a head kick. Parker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Palmer throws a one two combo.
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!
Palmer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palmer looks winded!
Palmer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Palmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmer looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Parker's cut.
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.#R2#
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmer stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Parker blocks the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Palmer.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palmer thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick lands for Palmer.
Palmer scores with a body shot.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palmer. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Palmer throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
As Palmer tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmer.
Palmer with a nice calf kick.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Parker avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Palmer takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Palmer and move into the clinch.
Cole Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Cole Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer feints a jab promting Parker to slip. Palmer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Palmer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
Palmer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Palmer misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Parker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmer.
Palmer throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Parker's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palmer.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmer. Palmer obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
As Palmer tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Palmer.
Palmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Palmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Palmer tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmer misses with a wild combination.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Palmer and move into the clinch.
Palmer lands with a nice body punch.
Palmer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parker backs up against the cage.
Palmer throws a body kick that misses.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Palmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Palmer throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
As Palmer tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parker rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily. #T3#
Palmer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palmer misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Palmer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Parker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer is looking to land body kicks.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Palmer throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Palmer misses with a combination
#CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palmer's defenses. #TD#
Parker jumps guard and drags Palmer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Samuel Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Palmer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Parker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Palmer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Parker pulls down on the head and he's put Palmer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Parker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 45
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Parker!
Parker tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parker's legs.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Parker can't escape the position.
#T1#
Parker wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza landing punches.
Souza scoring with strikes but Parker is staying in there.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parker can't escape the position.
Souza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Souza throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Parker has his hands clasped together but Souza breaks the hold and Parker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker tries to move into range but Jasari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
Jasari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jasari lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
Nice body punch from Jasari.
Jasari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuljrim Jasari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jasari to score with a decent uppercut.
Jasari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jasari scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Jasari scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jasari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jasari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jasari cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jasari digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Samuel Parker's cut even more.#T2#
Jasari scores with a nice head shot.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Jasari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Jasari.
A jab from Jasari does it's job there.
Jasari scores with a shot to the body.
Jasari lands a nice shot to the body.
Jasari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Jasari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#The cut above Samuel Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jasari lands a body shot.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jasari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jasari lands a right hook to the body.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Jasari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#Samuel Parker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jasari cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Jasari connects with a body shot.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuljrim Jasari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Parker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jasari scores with a jab to the head.
Jasari lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jasari does it's job there.
Jasari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to move into range but Jasari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jasari connects with a body shot.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Jasari had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fuljrim Jasari!
In his post fight interview, Fuljrim Jasari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Parker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chidike has his hands clasped together but Parker extends and breaks Chidike's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Parker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Parker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimes tries to counter with a takedown but Parker is quick to defend against it.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
A jab lands there for Grimes.#CL2#
Parker has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimes avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Grimes lands a nice uppercut.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker stalls. #T1#
Grimes has Parker pressed against the cage.
Grimes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parker up against the cage.
Grimes is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimes has his back to the cage.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Grimes avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimes is trying to break free.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grimes up against the cage.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Grimes tries to tie him up. #T3#
Grimes leaning against his opponent.
Parker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Parker tries to pull guard but Grimes holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Grimes just leaning against Parker, taking a breather.
Parker trying to control the position but instead, Grimes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
Elam Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Parker.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Grimes has Parker pushed against the cage.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Grimes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parker is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parker walks into a left hand.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Grimes.
Parker with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samuel Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Parker jumps guard.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Parker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grimes has his hands clasped together but Parker extends and breaks Grimes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Parker! |
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