PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yobie itim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen comes to the cage accompanied by Jaakko kertoo asiaa.. yobie itim will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Parantainen
vs
itim

187 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, yobie itim!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim lands a high kick!
itim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parantainen will feel that in the morning.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Parantainen throws a lazy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
A head kick by itim misses
and Parantainen counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a nice kick to the body.
itim misses with a straight right.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a lazy body kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
itim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Parantainen.
itim wants to clinch.
Parantainen blocks a head kick by itim.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters circling a little - Parantainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaakko Parantainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
itim misses with a head kick.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from itim.
Parantainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and itim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parantainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
itim fails in his attempt to clinch.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parantainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a nice head kick!
itim throws a body punch but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from itim.
Good work by itim as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
itim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick.
Parantainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and itim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
itim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim throws a head kick that Parantainen semi-blocks.
itim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from itim.
itim lands with a slapping head kick.
itim throws a head kick that misses
and Parantainen counters with a big head kick but itim shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

yobie itim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Parantainen
and itim counters with an inside leg kick.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Parantainen throws a lazy head kick
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
Parantainen leaves itim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
yobie itim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses
and itim counters with a big head kick but Parantainen shrugs it off.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim misses with a head kick.
itim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parantainen pinned against the cage. Parantainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
itim misses with a series of wild punches.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
itim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parantainen is fending him off so far but itim persists. Nope, Parantainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of yobie itim.
A low kick from Parantainen is predictable there
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
itim throws a sloppy head kick
and Parantainen counters with a good, hard body kick but itim shrugs it off.
itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
itim lands a head kick. Parantainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
itim throws a head kick that misses.
itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from itim.
itim scores with a head kick.
itim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Parantainen swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim throws a head kick that misses
and Parantainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. itim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parantainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
itim throws a head kick that Parantainen semi-blocks.
itim misses with a head kick.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim lands a front kick.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
itim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parantainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
itim dives in and grabs Parantainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parantainen pushes down on itim's head and hops out.
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Parantainen
and itim counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

yobie itim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

itim lands with a kick to the temple. Parantainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
itim misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Parantainen misses
and itim counters with a nice body kick.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen stuffs the takedown attempt from itim. itim gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
itim misses with a head kick.
Parantainen throws a right hand that itim ducks under and follows up with a left that itim also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
Parantainen blocks a head kick by itim.
itim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parantainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parantainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but itim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick
and itim counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
itim tries a head kick but it misses.
itim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
itim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
itim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
itim connects with a high kick.
itim throws a head kick that misses.
Parantainen avoids the body shot from itim.
Parantainen misses with a leg kick
and Parantainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
itim fails with the takedown.
Parantainen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract itim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
itim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
itim misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parantainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by itim.
Parantainen throws a nice looking combination but itim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
itim looks to throw the jab but Parantainen is out of range.
itim pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four 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.
itim throws a head kick that half lands.
itim throws a sloppy head kick
and Parantainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
itim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parantainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
itim misses with a head kick.
Parantainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
itim throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Jaakko Parantainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parantainen blocks a jab.
yobie itim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
itim lands a head kick. Parantainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
yobie itim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well itim 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... yobie itim!