PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacko Parantainen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Monson
vs
Parantainen

178 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monson 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.
Monson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parantainen wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
Monson content to stall in guard here.
Parantainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parantainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Monson throwing strikes from guard but Parantainen blocks nicely.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monson is really struggling to control Parantainen but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Monson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Monson tries to clinch there but Parantainen circles away.
Parantainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a few strikes there.
Parantainen lands with a right hand.
Jacko Parantainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monson slips a jab and a cross from Parantainen.
A jab from Parantainen finds it's way through Monson's defenses.

Monson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.
Monson is keen to just control but Parantainen is a slippery customer.
Parantainen tries to kick Monson off but Monson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parantainen kicks off Monson and gets to his feet.
Parantainen lands with a nice combination. Monson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Monson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parantainen to the mat! Parantainen manages to get full guard.
Parantainen wants to stand up but Monson is controlling him.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monson looking to sit in guard and control but Parantainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monson wants to hit a switch here but Parantainen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Monson there!

Parantainen get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson misses with a head kick.
Monson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parantainen defends it nicely.
Monson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Monson with that takedown attempt.
Parantainen cracks Monson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parantainen looks to land a combination but Monson avoids it well.

Parantainen gets caught flat footed, as Monson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Parantainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parantainen on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen is looking to stand up but Monson isn't so interested in that idea.
Monson working some strikes from top position.
Monson advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monson trying to mount his opponent but Parantainen defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.
Monson thows a huge punch but Parantainen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacko Parantainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Parantainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a double jab.
Monson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parantainen tries to bum rush Monson with a series of wild strikes but Monson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Monson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parantainen pushes Monson off looking to stand but Monson dives back in and keeps control.
Monson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monson wants to take a breather but Parantainen is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Monson there.
Parantainen is staying active underneath Monson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monson lands with a punch from half guard.
Parantainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parantainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monson is trying to control. Parantainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monson content to control rather than advance.
Monson wants to control but Parantainen is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monson working over Parantainen with some ground and pound. Parantainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson lands strikes from half guard.
Parantainen is trying to stand.

Parantainen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Monson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parantainen tries to avoid it but Monson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parantainen to the ground. Parantainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parantainen looks to land a combination but Monson avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Monson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parantainen swinging wildly here.
Parantainen looks to land a combination but Monson avoids it well.

Monson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parantainen to the mat! Parantainen manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monson is controlling him.
Monson thows a big elbow that misses.
Monson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parantainen wants to stand up but Monson is controlling him.
Monson wants to control from the top but Parantainen keeps moving.
Parantainen wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
Monson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Parantainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Parantainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Monson looking for a sweep. Not yet Monson, not yet.
Parantainen wants to get up but he can't break Monson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Monson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Parantainen gets to his feet - Monson follows without any prompting.
Parantainen throws a right hand that Monson ducks under and follows up with a left that Monson also avoids with ease.
Monson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parantainen lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacko Parantainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Parantainen throws a series of punches but Monson avoids them all with ease.
Parantainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Monson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Parantainen kicks Monson off and gets back to his feet.
Parantainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monson.
Jab by Parantainen.
Monson misses with a head kick.
Parantainen looks to land a combination but Monson avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monson.
Parantainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parantainen throws a series of punches but Monson avoids them all with ease.
Parantainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monson.
Monson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parantainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
Parantainen looks to land a combination. Monson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parantainen throws a one two combo.
Parantainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Monson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Monson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parantainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parantainen leaves Monson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parantainen cracks Monson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parantainen misses with a two punch combination.
Monson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parantainen defends it nicely.
Parantainen scores with a punch to the head.
Parantainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacko Parantainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parantainen lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Monson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monson showed some decent athleticism there.
Parantainen is trying to stand.
Monson wants to control but Parantainen is keeping him busy.
Parantainen is trying to stand back up but Monson is controlling him
Monson drops an elbow to the side of Parantainen's head.
Monson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mike Monson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is staying active underneath Monson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Parantainen kicks off Monson and gets to his feet.
Parantainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mike Monson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parantainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Monson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parantainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monson is in Parantainen's guard.
Monson stops Parantainen from standing up.
Monson connects with a couple of short punches.
Monson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Parantainen pushes Monson off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacko Parantainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parantainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacko Parantainen!