PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Parlma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuck Them All. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Parlma
vs
Kostyrko

160 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

155 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilli Parlma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kostyrko moves into the clinch.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Parlma trying to stall but Kostyrko improves his position.
Kostyrko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parlma.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Parlma blocks it.
Parlma looking for a takedown.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parlma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostyrko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chilli Parlma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
Parlma avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parlma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostyrko can turn it around.
Parlma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko avoiding damage.
Kostyrko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parlma avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Kostyrko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostyrko.
Kostyrko has Parlma pressed against the cage.
Parlma avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parlma has clasped his hands together around Kostyrko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kostyrko is trying to improve his position.

Parlma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kostyrko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kostyrko tries to improve position but can't.
Kostyrko struggling a bit here.
Parlma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Parlma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kostyrko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko struggling a bit here.
Kostyrko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parlma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Parlma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kostyrko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parlma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kostyrko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Parlma is trying to get an arm triangle but Kostyrko is defending well.

Parlma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kostyrko has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kostyrko tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Parlma are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kostyrko tries to buck Parlma off but Parlma is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostyrko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kostyrko wants to improve his position but Parlma is controlling well.
Parlma wants to free his trapped foot but Kostyrko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philipp Kostyrko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kostyrko throws a head kick but Parlma moves out of range.

Kostyrko moves into range and clinches up with Parlma.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko has Parlma pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parlma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parlma tries to circle away but Kostyrko has him pinned against the cage.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Parlma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Parlma avoids the damage to the body.
Parlma avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parlma.
Kostyrko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parlma up against the cage.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parlma is defending well for now.
Philipp Kostyrko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parlma tries to pull guard but Kostyrko won't allow it.
Parlma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostyrko backwards.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Parlma blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Parlma avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parlma is looking for a takedown.
Kostyrko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parlma up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kostyrko to work.
The crowd are getting on Kostyrko's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parlma.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parlma.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kostyrko slows down the pace here.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Parlma blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parlma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chilli Parlma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parlma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Parlma avoids the damage to the body.
Parlma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kostyrko taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Parlma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parlma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parlma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philipp Kostyrko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kostyrko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parlma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kostyrko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parlma tries to pull guard but Kostyrko won't allow it.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Parlma is looking to control Kostyrko's arms but Kostyrko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parlma has his back to the cage.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Parlma trying to control the position but instead, Kostyrko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parlma into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parlma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parlma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostyrko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parlma.
Parlma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parlma managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko crunches a lovely knee into Parlma's ribcage.
Kostyrko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Parlma is blocking nicely.
Parlma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Philipp Kostyrko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko is pressed up against the cage. Parlma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kostyrko down to the mat. Kostyrko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chilli Parlma. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Parlma closes the distance and pushes Kostyrko back into the cage.
Parlma stalling in the clinch.
Parlma has Kostyrko pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chilli Parlma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlma has Kostyrko pressed against the cage.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parlma.

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.
Parlma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kostyrko blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parlma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kostyrko is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philipp Kostyrko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostyrko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philipp Kostyrko!
Our winner, Philipp Kostyrko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.