PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Disposition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Disposition
vs
Parantainen

188 cm
18
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parantainen throws a push kick but Disposition slaps the foot to one side.
Disposition scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parantainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parantainen avoids the head kick by Disposition.
Disposition throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Parantainen moves into the clinch.
Disposition using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parantainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Disposition.
A short uppercut from Disposition.
Disposition tries a knee to the head but Parantainen blocks it.
Disposition lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parantainen backwards.
Parantainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Disposition pulls his leg out and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Disposition.

It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Disposition lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parantainen looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disposition tries to clinch up but Parantainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Parantainen tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Disposition counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Disposition trying to control but Parantainen is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parantainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Disposition forces his way into half guard.
Disposition not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Disposition thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Disposition working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disposition missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Disposition 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.
Disposition sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parantainen defending well though.
Disposition is looking to advance position but Parantainen won't allow it.
Disposition wants to take a breather but Parantainen is having none of it.
Parantainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Disposition seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parantainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Disposition drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Disposition throwing strikes but missing.
Disposition advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Disposition's best efforts.
Parantainen won't allow Disposition to pass to mount.
Parantainen wants to control but Disposition is keeping busy.
Disposition wants to control but Parantainen is keeping him busy.
Disposition scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Disposition not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parantainen wants to control but Disposition is keeping busy.
Parantainen wants to get back to full guard.
Disposition lands with a punch from half guard.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Disposition.
Disposition is nestled in close to Parantainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Parantainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disposition.
Disposition trying to mount his opponent but Parantainen defends it.
Disposition throwing shots but Parantainen is blocking nicely.
Disposition thows a huge punch but Parantainen dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Disposition connects with a nice short shot to Parantainen's temple.
Disposition lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Disposition looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Disposition seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parantainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parantainen looks like he's trying to stand up.

Disposition is looking for a kimura but Parantainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disposition to get the leverage.
Parantainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Disposition is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Disposition there.
Disposition stops Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Disposition misses with a head shot. Parantainen uses the momentum to regain guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parantainen looks for a takedown but Disposition sprawls well.
Parantainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Disposition 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.
Disposition landing some decent shots from guard.
Parantainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Disposition. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disposition pushing down on Parantainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Disposition stops Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Disposition throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Disposition dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Parantainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Parantainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Disposition tries a head kick but it misses.
Parantainen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Disposition counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parantainen's guard now.
Disposition passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parantainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parantainen regains half guard, as Disposition was trying to land strikes.
Parantainen works his way to full guard. Good work.

Parantainen kicks Disposition off and gets to his feet.
Disposition swats away the attempt to clinch by Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a kick to the body
and Disposition counters with a nice body kick.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parantainen moves in looking to clinch but Disposition pushes him off.
Disposition avoids the head kick by Parantainen.
Disposition dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parantainen. That did some damage!

Disposition darts in and clinches Parantainen up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition tries a knee to the head but Parantainen blocks it.
Parantainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Disposition as the two fighters clinch.
Parantainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Disposition pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sunny Disposition has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Disposition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Disposition gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Disposition lands a knee to the head.
Disposition misses with a knee strike.
Parantainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Disposition pushes off an throws an elbow but Parantainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Disposition with a knee to the head.
Parantainen tries to pull guard but Disposition won't allow it.
Parantainen avoiding damage as Disposition throws knees to the body.
Disposition landing knees to the head.
Parantainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Disposition smiles and moves away.
Parantainen shoots for a takedown but Disposition saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parantainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Disposition scores with a takedown into Parantainen's guard.
Parantainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Disposition!
Disposition throwing hammer fists to the chest of Parantainen. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition can't escape the position.
Disposition wants to control but Parantainen is having none of it.
Disposition really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parantainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Disposition really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Disposition slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition scores with a few weak punches.
Disposition wants to improve his position but Parantainen is controlling well.
Disposition connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Parantainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Disposition keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disposition works his way to full guard. Good work.
Disposition manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parantainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Disposition stopping the sweep attempt from Parantainen.
Disposition lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Disposition passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Parantainen has hold of Disposition's hands but Disposition slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Disposition missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Disposition controlling the pace.
Disposition moves nicely into side control.
Parantainen is looking to regain half guard here but Disposition keeps moving and retains side control.
Parantainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Disposition moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Disposition escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parantainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Disposition dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Parantainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.

Disposition tries to clinch but Parantainen is having none of it.
Disposition will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parantainen shoots in but Disposition avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Disposition lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Disposition shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Disposition breaks from Parantainen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Disposition lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Disposition landing strikes from the mount.
Disposition is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parantainen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sunny Disposition overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parantainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Disposition postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parantainen looks a forlorn figure.
Parantainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Parantainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Disposition lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Parantainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Disposition lands a heavy elbow.
Disposition in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Disposition is landing with some decent strikes but Parantainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Parantainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Disposition has a good base and remains in mount.
Disposition lands a nice shot to the head.
Disposition lands a big elbow.
Parantainen tries to lock up and control but Disposition gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is trying to stand.
Disposition lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parantainen hang on?
Parantainen tries to hold on but Disposition pushes him away.
Disposition prevents Parantainen from getting the reversal.
Disposition landing strikes, looking to finish!
Disposition looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parantainen tries to lock up and control but Disposition gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Disposition putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Disposition working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Parantainen wants to hold on but Disposition pushes him away.
Parantainen can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disposition landing shots from mount.
Disposition misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Parantainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Disposition landing punches.
Parantainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Disposition scoring with strikes but Parantainen is staying in there.
Disposition putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Disposition cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Disposition prevents Parantainen from getting the reversal.
Disposition landing strikes from the mount and Parantainen is in trouble!
Disposition trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Disposition landing strikes from the mount.
Parantainen tries to lock up and control but Disposition gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parantainen hang on?
Disposition is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parantainen can do to turn this around?
Disposition scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Parantainen?
Parantainen regains half guard.
Parantainen trying to control but Disposition postures up.
Parantainen is looking to improve his position.
Parantainen manages to get to full guard.
Parantainen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Disposition throws and elbow that misses. Parantainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Disposition's guard. Nice move by Parantainen!
Disposition throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Disposition showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Disposition 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Disposition!