PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paakku
vs
Parker

180 cm
22
176 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

183 cm
24
170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paakku did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker stops Paakku from getting back to his feet.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paakku is trying to stand up here but Parker is controlling him well.

Paakku manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Parker clinches up with Paakku and pushes him back against the cage.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
Paakku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Paakku.
Paakku gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paakku down to the mat. Paakku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Paakku counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Alistar Parker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Paakku counters with a leg kick.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Parker looks gassed!
Paakku lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Paakku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Paakku clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Paakku lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Paakku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paakku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paakku pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
A short right from Paakku.
A short left from Paakku.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
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!
Paakku lands a damaging elbow.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Paakku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Parker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paakku lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Paakku lands with a light punch inside.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku missing with knees to the body.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paakku lands a body shot.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paakku prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paakku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Paakku moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Paakku tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Paakku wants to clinch.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paakku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands a good knee to the midsection. Parker won't want to take too many of those.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Paakku.
Nice body punch from Paakku.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku lands an elbow inside.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku blocks a body shot from Parker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has Paakku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paakku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armas Paakku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku working Parker over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paakku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Paakku fails in his attempt to clinch.

Parker clinches.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Parker wants a takedown.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.

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.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
A short uppercut from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.

Paakku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Parker has Paakku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paakku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Paakku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistar Parker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Paakku moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paakku obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paakku obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
Paakku swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker looking to stall.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paakku is working Parker over against the cage.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two 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.
Paakku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Paakku gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Paakku.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paakku's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Paakku avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku throws a head punch that misses.
Parker is trying to stall.
Paakku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paakku lands with a short shot to the head.
Paakku is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Alistar Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paakku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakku.
Paakku pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands a nice elbow.
Paakku prevents a body shot from Parker.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker prevents a body shot from Paakku.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.
Paakku avoiding damage as Parker throws knees to the body.
Armas Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paakku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alistar Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Paakku has managed to clinch.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paakku!