PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Parker (ranked 4729 p4p, 5009 weight class) and Wow Man (ranked 430 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Parker
vs
Man

194 cm
24
257
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
220
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wow Man!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man fails with the takedown.
Robert Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wow Man.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Man.

Parker jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Parker continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man being controlled here momentarily.

Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Man gets a clinch.
Man has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parker walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Parker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Man is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Parker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand up but Man is controlling the position.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Parker is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.

Man wriggles free and stands up.

Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to kick Parker off in order to stand up. Parker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Man is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it.
Man trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Man throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker is working Man over with some ground and pound from side control.
Man wants to control but Parker postures up.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Parker winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parker controlling the pace.
Man tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker working Man over with strikes.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man trying to control but Parker postures up.
Man pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Parker drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Parker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Parker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Parker is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Parker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Man throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.

Parker clinches with his opponent.

Parker has hold of one of Man's legs. Man is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Man is trying to keep Parker in close.

Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand up but Man is controlling the position.
Robert Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man looks to throw a body kick

and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.

Man uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker avoiding damage.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man leaning against his opponent.

Parker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Parker has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Man works to full guard.
Parker won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Wow Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Parker!