PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anders Hansson (ranked 3256 p4p, 350 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 3360 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Parker enters the cage!

Hansson
vs
Parker

185 cm
20
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Parker is taking a breather. Hansson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansson tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.

Hansson actively working from the bottom here.
Hansson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Hansson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hansson looking for submissions off his back.
Parker has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hansson works to full guard.

Hansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansson has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hansson looking to control.
Parker content to stall in guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson throws a shot to the body.
Hansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hansson lands a body shot.
Parker moves forwards but Hansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker prevents Hansson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is not content to let Parker control the position.
Hansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.

Hansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Parker wants to take a breather but Hansson is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker tries to clinch there but Hansson circles away.

Parker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hansson is trying to defend but Parker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Parker manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Parker tries to clinch there but Hansson circles away.
Parker tries for a takedown but Hansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansson throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Hansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Hansson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parker drives through and clinches with Hansson against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansson.
Hansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Hansson lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Hansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Parker is rocked!
Parker looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hansson finish him?
Hansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Hansson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anders Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Hansson lands a nice uppercut.
Hansson working aggressively here.

Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Hansson misses.
Hansson punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansson scores with a nice strike.
Hansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Hansson scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hansson. Beautiful body shot.

Parker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peter Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Parker tries to stand but Hansson is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parker prevents Hansson from improving his position.
Parker drops an elbow to the side of Hansson's head.
Parker is pressing down on Hansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hansson is holding on for now.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker thows a huge punch but Hansson dodges it nicely.
Parker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Parker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Parker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hansson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hansson manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hansson won't allow Parker to pass to mount.

Parker seems to be looking for submissions.
Hansson wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker not doing much here.

Hansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Hansson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Parker is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hansson scores with a four punch combination!
Hansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hansson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Hansson!
A relieved looking Anders Hansson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.