PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marky Mark (ranked 374 p4p, 57 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 317 p4p, 48 weight class). Mark comes to the cage accompanied by Isä ei jätä. Parade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I KILL Cause I'm Hungry. Marky Mark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rage Parade's chin.

Mark
vs
Parade

217 cm
29
211 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

183 cm
34
205 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark tries to land a body kick
and Parade counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Mark throws a hook but Parade avoids it easily.
Mark misses with a double jab
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parade checks a leg kick.
Parade looks to land a right hand but Mark moved out of range.
Mark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mark misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Mark lands but Parade takes it in his stride.

It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parade moves out of range of the body kick from Mark.
Parade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parade misses with a looping right.
Mark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark cracks Parade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mark checks the leg kick.
Mark connects with a nice looking jab.
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
Mark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parade.
Mark looks to land a combination but Parade avoids it well.
Parade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mark looks to land a combination but Parade avoids it well.
Mark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Mark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parade.
We've been told by Mark's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark cracks Parade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parade at a distance.
Mark lands with a kick to the temple. Parade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parade blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Mark is predictable there
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Parade darts in and clinches Mark up against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark can't break the clinch.
Parade lands a shoulder strike.
Mark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade is trying to stall.
Mark blocks a body shot from Parade.
Come on Parade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parade.
Mark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mark fails to land.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mark.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parade just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parade.

Mark pulls guard.
Parade wants to stand but Mark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parade has managed to get both his arms back between Mark's legs - danger averted.

Parade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parade in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Parade.
Parade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mark blocks a leg kick.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark looks to land a combination but Parade avoids it well.
Parade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Mark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parade.
Parade with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mark throws a head kick that half lands.
Mark throws a hook to the side of Parade's head but Parade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parade on the side of the head.
Mark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Mark lands.
Parade wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Parade counter with a right hand.
Parade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark connects with a high kick.
Mark misses with a lunging right hand
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mark is rocked!

Marky Mark's cut is getting worse.
Parade scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mark scores with a nice right hand.
Parade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mark blocks a leg kick.
Parade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Mark coming out on top.
Parade looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parade can do to turn this around?
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!
Parade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade throws a leg kick but Mark checks it.
Mark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parade.
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark throws an off balance right hand
and Parade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parade's hands.
Mark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark 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.
Mark throws a series of strikes that have Parade backpedaling.
Parade drops his hands momentarily and Mark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mark throws a combination that misses
and Parade counters with a nice body shot.
Parade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark blocks a low kick nicely.
Mark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
Parade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mark connects with a looping right hand.
Mark moves out of range as Parade strikes.
Mark connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mark tests Parade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark lands a jab.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Mark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parade slips a straight right by Mark.
Mark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parade throws a fast counter high kick but Mark manages to duck under it in time.
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mark throws a poor cross that misses
and Parade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Mark.
Parade avoids the head kick by Mark.
Parade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mark looks to throw a body kick
and Parade counters with a good low kick that Mark was not able to check.
Parade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mark counter with a right hand.
Parade tries to score with a low kick but Mark moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Parade tenderised Mark's leg. Mark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parade's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marky Mark dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Parade misses.
Parade moves forwards but Mark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Mark finds it's target.
Mark scores with a nice head shot.
Parade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mark is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Mark does no damage.
Parade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parade throws out a counter right but Mark avoids it with no problem.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Mark lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Mark misses.
Parade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Parade misses.
Parade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark avoids the body shot from Parade.
Mark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mark.
Mark throws a poor cross that misses
and Parade counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Mark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mark swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Parade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mark seems to have got his legs back now.
Parade takes one on the button.
Mark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Marky Mark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark defending well as Parade loads up on a big left hand.
Mark is looking to counter punch.
Mark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mark throws a hook to the side of Parade's head but Parade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mark with a body shot.
Mark misses the body punch

and Parade moves into the clinch.
Mark misses with some punches.
Mark has had enough of the clinch but Parade keeps him there for the moment.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade leaning against his opponent.

Mark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parade moves out of range as Mark strikes.
Mark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parade on the side of the head.
Mark scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parade has time to react.
Mark digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Mark moves out of range of the leg kick from Parade.
Mark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parade is able to avoid easily.
Mark connects with a single shot there.
Mark misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming.
Parade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mark throws a poor cross that misses
and Parade counters with a straight right hand.
Parade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mark to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parade throws a leg kick but Mark moved away.
Parade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mark. Mark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parade fakes the body blow, causing Mark to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mark goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Parade!
A very excited looking Rage Parade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.