PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ethan parrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stokes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

parrot
vs
Stokes

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Empire Threads

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, ethan parrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
parrot shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
parrot shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
parrot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stokes.
parrot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stokes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
parrot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stokes connects with a good right hand that stumbles parrot. parrot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
parrot blocks a head kick by Stokes.
parrot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
parrot fails with the takedown.
parrot takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stokes is looking to slow parrot down with leg kicks.

parrot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stokes is trying to defend but parrot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
parrot wants to advance to full mount but Stokes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
parrot looking to pass the guard.

parrot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stokes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of parrot, into his guard.
Stokes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
parrot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stokes content to stall in guard here.
Stokes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
parrot wants to sweep but no luck.
Stokes forces his way into half guard.
parrot wants to get back to full guard.
parrot wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
parrot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
parrot controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
parrot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Stokes 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.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stokes.
Good exchange - Stokes coming out on top.
Stokes thumps parrot with a low kick.
No luck for parrot with that takedown attempt.
Stokes scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes with a jab.
Stokes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stokes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Stokes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from parrot is defended easily by Stokes.
Stokes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stokes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stokes feints and then cracks parrot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow parrot down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stokes.
Brandon Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes throws a leg kick which misses parrot's front leg but catches the back leg as parrot tries to avoid it.

Stokes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stokes lands with a right to the head.
parrot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stokes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stokes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes cracks parrot with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Stokes.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokes obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Stokes lands an uppercut.
Stokes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stokes lands an elbow inside that parrot shrugs off.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through parrot's defenses.
Stokes lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokes landing knees to the body.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Stokes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Stokes 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!

An inside leg kick lands from Stokes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stokes.
parrot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stokes counters with an outside leg kick.
Stokes throws a nice head kick!
parrot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that parrot was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes cracks the inside of parrot's front leg.
parrot shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a nice leg kick.
Stokes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
parrot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stokes counters with a low kick, right behind parrot 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ethan parrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
parrot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
parrot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
parrot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
parrot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stokes lands a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of parrot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ethan parrot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

parrot is rocked!
Stokes cracks a nice hook into parrot's ribs.
BOOM! Stokes lands a beautiful left hook that drops parrot. parrot tries to recover but Stokes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and parrot lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Stokes!