PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zawistowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Zawistowski
vs
Parks

171 cm
24
154 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

173 cm
27
159 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Zawistowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zawistowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zawistowski. Zawistowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Zawistowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parks throws a poor cross that misses
and Zawistowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zawistowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parks thows a body shot but no joy.
Zawistowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
Zawistowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Parks closes the distance and pushes Zawistowski back into the cage.
Zawistowski blocking some punches.
Zawistowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zawistowski lands an uppercut.
Parks tries to throw a body punch but Zawistowski avoids it by throwing Parks back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zawistowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zawistowski backwards.
Parks blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski misses with some punches.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zawistowski fails to land.
Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Zawistowski is trying to push Parks away but Parks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zawistowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zawistowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Zawistowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Zawistowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zawistowski blocking some punches.
Zawistowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zawistowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Parks.

Parks wants the takedown. Zawistowski is fighting it off but Parks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zawistowski's guard against the cage.
Parks trying to control the position from guard on top but Zawistowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zawistowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parks is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski looking to control.
Parks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zawistowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parks throwing strikes but missing.
Zawistowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zawistowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parks's guard.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jan Zawistowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zawistowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks wants to clinch.

Parks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zawistowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parks.
Parks thows a huge punch but Zawistowski dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zawistowski's head.
Parks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zawistowski's head.
Parks is trying to control. Zawistowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zawistowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Parks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parks drops an elbow to the side of Zawistowski's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks is trying to control. Zawistowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zawistowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parks.
Parks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zawistowski defending well though.
Parks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zawistowski has hold of Parks's hands but Parks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parks trying to control from half guard but Zawistowski is working away.
Parks wants to free his trapped foot but Zawistowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parks throwing shots but Zawistowski is blocking nicely.
Parks is stalling here. Zawistowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zawistowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Parks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parks shoots in and bounces Zawistowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zawistowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parks postures up and lands a big shot to Zawistowski's brow.
Parks stands up over Zawistowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parks throws an elbow that misses. Zawistowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Parks's guard. Nice move by Zawistowski!
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski is looking to pass into half guard but Parks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Parks is in guard.
Parks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parks is looking to work some ground and pound but Zawistowski has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zawistowski is trying to keep Parks in close.
Zawistowski has momentary wrist control but Parks slips an elbow through the middle.
Parks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zawistowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zawistowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks distracts Zawistowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parks throws a big right hand that misses.
Parks lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks postures up in Zawistowski's guard and throws a big left but Zawistowski blocks it.
Zawistowski keeping moving, preventing Parks from controlling successfully.
Parks cracks Zawistowski with a solid left hand.
Parks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parks postures up in Zawistowski's guard and throws a big left but Zawistowski blocks it.
Parks landing with the ground and pound.
Parks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zawistowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zawistowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parks has his hands clasped together around Zawistowski's back. He's all about the action.
Parks wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, if Zawistowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Zawistowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zawistowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawistowski slips a jab from Parks.
Zawistowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parks ducks right into an uppercut from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Zawistowski cracks the inside of Parks's front leg.
A punch combination from Parks misses.
Parks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up.
Parks misses with a left hand
and Zawistowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zawistowski misses with a right hand
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zawistowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Zawistowski tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zawistowski manages to avoid it.
Zawistowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parks.
Parks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parks misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zawistowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parks throws a right hand that Zawistowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zawistowski also avoids with ease.
Parks is looking to clinch.
Zawistowski throws a head kick but Parks moves out of range.
Zawistowski defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Zawistowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zawistowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parks throws a right hand that Zawistowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zawistowski also avoids with ease.
Lyoto Parks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Parks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zawistowski counters with a straight right hand.
Jan Zawistowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zawistowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parks.
Zawistowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zawistowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parks lands a head shot.
Zawistowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parks.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Parks tries to clinch there but Zawistowski circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zawistowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jan Zawistowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parks tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Zawistowski.
Parks throws a series of punches but Zawistowski moves out of range.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zawistowski.
Parks takes a swing at Zawistowski's ribcage but misses.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zawistowski. Zawistowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zawistowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Parks.
Zawistowski slips a jab and a cross from Parks.
Zawistowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks throws a nice looking combination but Zawistowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyoto Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zawistowski thuds his shin into the meat of Parks's side.
Lyoto Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zawistowski.
Parks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Parks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zawistowski!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zawistowski tries to buck Parks off but Parks is having none of it.
Zawistowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Parks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zawistowski is not content to let Parks control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawistowski misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Parks!
A relieved looking Lyoto Parks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.