PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 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
Statham

187 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Statham throws out the jab.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Statham.
Jason Statham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Statham throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Paul Parker has been cut.
Parker throws a right hand that Statham ducks under and follows up with a left that Statham also avoids with ease.
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker scores with a body shot.
Statham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Statham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Statham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Statham misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Statham looks gassed!
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker scores with the left hand. Statham knows he should have avoided that one.
Statham lands with a kick to the temple. Parker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Statham's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Statham throws a low kick but Parker moves out of range easily.
Statham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker works Statham's body with a nice hook.
Statham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Statham at a distance.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Statham misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Statham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Statham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Statham misses with a straight right.
Statham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker digs a good body shot into Statham's ribs.
Parker throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Statham throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Statham misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Statham throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Statham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Statham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
Parker lands a head shot.
Statham drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker connects with the punch.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Statham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Statham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Statham's head.
Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker with a hook.
Good shot there by Parker.
Statham misses with a combination
and Statham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Statham's hands.
Statham tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
Parker checks a low kick from Statham.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Statham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Statham's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Statham throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Statham's hands.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Statham misses with a low kick.
Statham misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Statham.
Parker scores with a one two! Statham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Statham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Statham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Parker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parker connects with the punch.
Parker avoids the head kick by Statham.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Statham is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Parker lands a jab to Statham's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Statham misses.
An inside leg kick from Statham misses.
Statham throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Statham throws a head kick that half lands.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Statham can do to turn this around?
Statham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Parker.
Statham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Statham is breathing heavily.
Statham scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Statham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paul Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range as Statham strikes.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker lands a nice hook to Statham's body. Statham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Parker slips under a jab from Statham.
A head kick misses from Statham.
Parker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Statham might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Parker has got the better of the exchanges.
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Statham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Statham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Statham lands with a kick to the temple. Parker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parker digs a good hook to Statham's body.
Paul Parker is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Parker.
Statham needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Statham swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Statham momentarily.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Statham doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Statham tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker works over Statham's head and body with a nice combination.
Parker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Statham throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Statham missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Statham throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Statham's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Statham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.
Statham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Statham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.
Statham throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker looks to land a combination. Statham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Statham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Statham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Statham throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Statham misses.
Statham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Statham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Parker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Statham - the referee stops the clock and Parker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Statham. Parker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Statham is looking to score with low kicks.
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Parker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Statham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Statham lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Statham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Parker's cut.
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!

Statham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Statham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Statham scores with a head kick.
Statham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.
Parker thuds a left hand into Statham's body.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Statham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Statham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Statham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Parker checks a low kick from Statham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Statham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Statham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Statham loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Statham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Statham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker catches Statham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Statham moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Statham ducks down to avoid it.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Statham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Statham throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Statham.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Statham is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Statham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker defending well as Statham loads up on a big left hand.
Statham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parker.
Statham throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Statham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parker lunges at Statham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Statham's hand.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Statham was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Statham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Statham looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Statham's head backwards.
Statham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Statham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Statham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Statham throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
Statham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Statham's shoulder, as Statham tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Statham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Statham. Statham obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Statham. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Statham.
Paul Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Statham throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Statham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker scores with a three punch combo!
Parker with a hook.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jason Statham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Statham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

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