PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon The Professional (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Professional comes to the cage accompanied by Chop 'em Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Professional
vs
Parker

183 cm
25
161 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon The Professional!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Parker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from The Professional as Parker shoots in.

Parker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Professional has his hands on Parker's head, controlling the position.
The Professional wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Parker throws and elbow that misses. The Professional uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parker's guard. Nice move by The Professional!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Professional is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
The Professional has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parker is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Professional trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Parker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Professional is trying to defend but Parker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Parker working over The Professional with some ground and pound. The Professional looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Professional blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
The Professional makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Professional.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Professional wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Professional pulls Parker in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

The Professional has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Parker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Professional.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing strikes but The Professional manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Professional tries to stand but Parker is controlling his head.
The Professional content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
The Professional will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The Professional decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Parker tries to move into range but The Professional moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with The Professional, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes The Professional against the cage but The Professional circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker misses with a hook. The Professional ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Professional looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by The Professional.
The Professional throws a big shot that misses.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Parker.
Parker throws the left hand but The Professional avoids the punch easily.
The Professional throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Professional throws a quick inside leg kick.

Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
The Professional regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Parker wants to control from the top but The Professional keeps moving.
The Professional is trying to keep Parker in close.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Professional keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.

The Professional 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.
Parker controlling the position.
The Professional trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Professional stays in close to Parker's body and controls the position.
Parker pulls The Professional in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parker can do anything to dispel that myth.

Parker is working an open guard so The Professional takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional lands with a good body shot.
The Professional stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Professional wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by The Professional there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leon The Professional is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Professional tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Professional's waist but The Professional gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
The Professional cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Professional lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Parker.
The Professional throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Professional, right into the meat.
Parker walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Professional.
Parker is breathing heavily.
The Professional thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
A shot to the liver by The Professional. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by The Professional.
The Professional delivers a nice body kick.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The Professional forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
The Professional landing knees to the head.
The Professional with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Professional tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Professional with a knee to the head.
The Professional lands with a left to the head.
The Professional is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Professional scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Professional pressing his opponent against the cage.

The Professional breaks from the clinch.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Professional but The Professional pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Professional.
The Professional connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
The Professional defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.

The Professional takes the fight into the clinch.
The Professional tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Professional digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
The Professional unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Professional tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
A knee to the head by The Professional.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon The Professional dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Professional buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Professional scores with a leg kick.
The Professional lands a head kick!
The Professional throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Professional connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Professional throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Professional lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Professional feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
The Professional stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Professional avoids it really well and circles away.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Parker.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Professional.
The Professional clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Professional is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Professional lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Professional stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Professional wants it to stay on the feet.
The Professional lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Professional fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
The Professional lands with a kick to the ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - The Professional scores with a four punch combination!
The Professional scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Professional stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Parker tries to keep at a distance but The Professional has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Professional escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Parker with that takedown attempt.
Leon The Professional is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leon The Professional is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Professional smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Professional is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, The Professional circles away and we're back to standing.
The Professional lands a head kick. Parker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Professional moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker moves forwards but The Professional connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The Professional takes the fight into the clinch.
The Professional with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Professional breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Professional sprawls well. The Professional wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Professional.
Parker moves forwards but The Professional connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Professional lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Professional scoring well with a low kick there.

The Professional drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
The Professional connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parker's face.
The Professional with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Professional lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Professional lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from The Professional.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from The Professional.
The Professional with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Professional prevents it.
Parker has The Professional pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Professional manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Professional with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Professional with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Professional stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Professional throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
The Professional prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon The Professional showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Professional 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon The Professional!