PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes into the arena with Manu Chao-Bongo Bong blaring out of the sound system. Parker has chosen Sin7sins - Rape & Take as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Awang Bang
vs
Parker

185 cm
29
203 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

186 cm
25
218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Parker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Awang Bang somewhat.
Awang Bang tries to clinch up.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Awang Bang.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
That kick from Parker tenderised Awang Bang's leg. Awang Bang is trying to keep his angry face on.

Awang Bang has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Awang Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Awang Bang wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Parker slows down the pace here.
Parker gets through Awang Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker lands a left hand.
Awang Bang blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Awang Bang avoids it by throwing Parker back against the ropes.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Awang Bang takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Maykel Awang Bang has been cut.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Awang Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Awang Bang controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awang Bang's elbow.
Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Awang Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Awang Bang.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Awang Bang blocks an uppercut.
Parker tries to work over Awang Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Awang Bang's takedown attempt.
Awang Bang blocks an elbow strike from Parker.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Awang Bang wants the takedown. Parker is fighting it off but Awang Bang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Parker's guard against the ropes.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Awang Bang is one step ahead there.
Awang Bang pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is pressing down on Awang Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Awang Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Awang Bang.
Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Awang Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maykel Awang Bang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Awang Bang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.

Awang Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Awang Bang, into his guard.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Awang Bang is keeping the position for now.
Parker is working Awang Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Awang Bang is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker advances to half guard.
Parker is keen to just control but Awang Bang is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Awang Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Parker stands up and waves to Awang Bang to follow him.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Awang Bang's head but Awang Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Awang Bang has a takedown stuffed.
Maykel Awang Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Awang Bang wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Awang Bang moved away.

Awang Bang gets tackled into the ropes by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker is looking to control Awang Bang's arms but Awang Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the ropes.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Awang Bang controls his hands.
Parker can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
Awang Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker is working Awang Bang over against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jason Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Awang Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
Parker working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Parker obliges.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awang Bang.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Awang Bang is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws an elbow but it misses.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker stalling in the clinch but Awang Bang improves position.
Awang Bang has Parker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awang Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awang Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maykel Awang Bang'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from Parker misses.
Awang Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Awang Bang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Awang Bang is defending well for now.
Parker looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Parker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Awang Bang's brow.
Awang Bang is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker has Awang Bang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Awang Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Parker tries a body shot but Awang Bang blocks it.
Parker stalling against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Awang Bang is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Awang Bang's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Awang Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang.
Awang Bang blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Awang Bang tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Parker, against the ropes.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Awang Bang wants a takedown.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Awang Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Awang Bang backwards.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Awang Bangs head.
Parker is trying to stall.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Awang Bang.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Awang Bang blocking some punches.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Parker throws an elbow but misses.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang blocks the elbow strike.
Awang Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parker trying to stall but Awang Bang improves his position.
Jason Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maykel Awang Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Awang Bang's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Awang Bang.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker throws an elbow but it misses.
Awang Bang tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Awang Bang back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parker 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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