PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Skarsgard
vs
Parantainen

200 cm
33
270 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

194 cm
32
290 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Parantainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parantainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Parantainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skarsgard pinned against the cage. Skarsgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skarsgard staying out of range there.
Skarsgard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parantainen is out of range.
Parantainen scores with a shot to the body.
Parantainen misses with a wild body shot.
Parantainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen swings for the body but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick that is checked

and Parantainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skarsgard won't be happy with that.
Skarsgard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parantainen off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parantainen is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen is still trying to improve position.
Skarsgard has good solid back control here.
Parantainen rolls, trying to escape but Skarsgard keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skarsgard gets his hands free as Parantainen looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skarsgard controlling well, preventing Parantainen from escaping the position.
Parantainen wants to control his opponent's hands but Skarsgard gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parantainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Parantainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Parantainen wants to sweep here but Skarsgard controlling him for the moment.
Skarsgard trying to control but Parantainen is working from the bottom.

Parantainen has his foot on Skarsgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skarsgard works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parantainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skarsgard has passed into half guard!
Parantainen is trying is best to control the position here.
Parantainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parantainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Parantainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skarsgard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skarsgard prevents Parantainen from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skarsgard controlling the action here.
Skarsgard is trying to control the action in half guard but Parantainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parantainen lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but Parantainen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skarsgard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parantainen.
Skarsgard tried to score with a low kick but Parantainen checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaakko Parantainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skarsgard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Parantainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Skarsgard tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Parantainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Parantainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Skarsgard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parantainen working away.
Parantainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Parantainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parantainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skarsgard keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parantainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen working away.
Parantainen advances nicely into full mount.
Parantainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Parantainen tries to push Skarsgard's head away but Skarsgard is holding on tight.
Skarsgard can't escape the position.
Parantainen tries to control but Skarsgard wriggling away.
Parantainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Parantainen lands a couple of good shots and Skarsgard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Skarsgard covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Parantainen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Skarsgard!

Parantainen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Parantainen trying to control momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parantainen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Skarsgard wants to control his opponent's hands but Parantainen gets his hands free.
Skarsgard is trying to remain composed but Parantainen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Parantainen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard avoids the strikes from Parantainen.

Parantainen tightening his grip on Skarsgard, looking for the choke.
Skarsgard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Stockton Cardio , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parantainen misses with punches from the back.

Parantainen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skarsgard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Skarsgard wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Parantainen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Skarsgard hold on?!
Skarsgard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Parantainen missing with strikes.
Parantainen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Skarsgard could be in trouble here!
Parantainen missing with strikes.
Skarsgard covering up well under a series of strikes from Parantainen.
Parantainen has the hooks in. Skarsgard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parantainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Parantainen is looking for the choke from the back position but Skarsgard is controlling his hands well.
Parantainen missing with punches from the back.

Parantainen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Parantainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Skarsgard misses with a low kick.
Parantainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skarsgard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parantainen's knee momentarily.
Skarsgard misses with a low kick.
Skarsgard blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skarsgard. That's going to slow Parantainen down.
Parantainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skarsgard rather than just go for the knockout.

Skarsgard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parantainen can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen blocks an uppercut.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skarsgard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skarsgard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Parantainen is trying to break free.
Parantainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Skarsgard.

Parantainen jumps guard and drags Skarsgard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Parantainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skarsgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skarsgard tries to stand but Parantainen is controlling from the bottom.

Parantainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parantainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skarsgard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skarsgard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parantainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Parantainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parantainen has a closed guard, preventing Skarsgard from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a body shot.
Parantainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skarsgard scoring well with a low kick there.

Skarsgard has Parantainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Parantainen has Skarsgard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skarsgard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skarsgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Skarsgard pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skarsgard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skarsgard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Skarsgard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Parantainen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skarsgard regains guard.
Parantainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Skarsgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Skarsgard clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parantainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skarsgard misses with a low kick.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Parantainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up.
Parantainen moves out of range as Skarsgard strikes.
Skarsgard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thor Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skarsgard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard punishes Parantainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Parantainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Parantainen blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard connects with a leg kick. Parantainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Skarsgard.

Skarsgard closes the distance and pushes Parantainen back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parantainen.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown.
Skarsgard cracks Parantainen with a nice body shot.
Parantainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Skarsgard has a couple of punches blocked by Parantainen.
Skarsgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skarsgard gets underhooks to prevent Parantainen's takedown attempt.
Parantainen prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skarsgard pushes Parantainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skarsgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Skarsgard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skarsgard effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard looking to stall.
Skarsgard effectively controlling the action here.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard misses with a body punch.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skarsgard lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skarsgard.
Parantainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skarsgard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skarsgard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parantainens head.
Skarsgard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the side of Parantainen's head.
Parantainen tries for a takedown but Skarsgard manages to get underhooks.
Skarsgard looking to slow down the pace here.
Parantainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skarsgard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Skarsgard had his way with Jaakko Parantainen in 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! This is the final round!

Skarsgard clinches with his opponent.
Skarsgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skarsgard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skarsgard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skarsgard trying to stall but Parantainen improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parantainen.
Skarsgard tries to work over Parantainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parantainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skarsgard after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Parantainen tries to pull guard but Skarsgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Parantainen drops back down to his feet.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Skarsgard is pushing Parantainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen blocking some punches.
A short right from Skarsgard on the inside.
Skarsgard is struggling to control the position.
Skarsgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard is stalling here.
Parantainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thor Skarsgard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skarsgard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Skarsgard.
Parantainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skarsgard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skarsgard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parantainen backwards.
Parantainen is looking for a takedown.
Skarsgard tries a body shot but Parantainen blocks it.
Skarsgard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard can't find room to land a body shot as Parantainen controls the action.
Skarsgard tries to throw a body punch but Parantainen avoids it by throwing Skarsgard back against the cage.
Skarsgard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Parantainen.
Parantainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skarsgard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skarsgard checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parantainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skarsgard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarsgard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skarsgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parantainen moves away.
Parantainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skarsgard doesn't seem bothered though.
Skarsgard scores with a nice strike.
Skarsgard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses

and Parantainen counters with a single leg into guard. Skarsgard didn't expect that.
Parantainen trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parantainen wants to pass the guard but Skarsgard is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Skarsgard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skarsgard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Thor Skarsgard retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!