PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaus Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Parker (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.

Koskinen
vs
Parker

192 cm
24
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolaus Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawne Parker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker tries to clinch up.

Koskinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koskinen prevents Parker from improving his position.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.
Koskinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koskinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koskinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koskinen.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.
Koskinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.
Koskinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koskinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Koskinen sits in half guard.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koskinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Koskinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koskinen.
Parker moves into full guard.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koskinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koskinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Koskinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koskinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koskinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker wants to sweep here but Koskinen controlling him for the moment.
Koskinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koskinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker keeping full guard, as Koskinen tries to pass.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Koskinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koskinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koskinen.
Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koskinen.
Koskinen throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koskinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolaus Koskinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koskinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koskinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koskinen somewhat.
Nikolaus Koskinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker leaves Koskinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koskinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Koskinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolaus Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen can't get the takedown.
Koskinen managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koskinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parker obliges.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Koskinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker lands an elbow inside.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Parker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker is looking to control Koskinen's arms but Koskinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Parker.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koskinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parker avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parker.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Koskinen can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker pushes Koskinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position but instead, Koskinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parker into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawne Parker.
Parker shoots and misses

and Koskinen counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koskinen is one step ahead there.
Koskinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koskinen preventing the sweep.
Parker keeping full guard, as Koskinen tries to pass.
Koskinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koskinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koskinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker wants to sweep here but Koskinen controlling him for the moment.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker is pulling down on Koskinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Koskinen, at least for the moment.
Koskinen throws and elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koskinen's guard. Nice move by Parker!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker wants to control from the top but Koskinen keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koskinen wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawne Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Koskinen tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily

and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koskinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parker prevents it.
Koskinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Parker landing knees to the body.
Koskinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parker.
Parker lands a knee to the body.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koskinen's defenses.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Koskinen shrugs off.
Parker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koskinen's face.
Parker lands a knee to the body.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Nice elbow from Parker.
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koskinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker just leaning against Koskinen, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawne Parker.

Parker forces Koskinen back against the cage and clinches.
Parker stalling.
Parker wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parker.
Parker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Parker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker lands a good knee to the midsection. Koskinen won't want to take too many of those.
Koskinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolaus Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Koskinen.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Koskinen's ribcage. Koskinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Parker.
Parker stalling against the cage.
Koskinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker is struggling to control the position.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parker lands an elbow just above Koskinen 's eye.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koskinen's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow inside.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koskinen's face.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker lands an elbow inside.
Koskinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Koskinen shrugs off.
Koskinen takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker stalling the fight.
Koskinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parker pushes Koskinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koskinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Parker.
Koskinen tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koskinen's defenses.
Koskinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parker misses with a knee to the head.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koskinen is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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.
Koskinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koskinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Parker is pushing Koskinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Koskinen shrugs off.
Koskinen managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Koskinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shawne Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koskinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koskinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Parker.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parker.
Koskinen looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Parker.
Koskinen takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawne Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29

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