PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bahamut Parkkinen (ranked 24757 p4p, 24706 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 556 p4p, 553 weight class). Bahamut Parkkinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Parkkinen
vs
Vayrynen

204 cm
20
248
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
242
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Solid chin

FF Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bahamut Parkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
and Parkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Parkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Parkkinen misses with a leg kick

and Vayrynen counters with a takedown into side control.
Vayrynen is looking to take a break and control but Parkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parkkinen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Parkkinen gets back to half guard.

Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
Parkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vayrynen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Parkkinen's thigh. Parkkinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vayrynen looking to pass the guard.
Vayrynen sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vayrynen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parkkinen dives on top into guard.

Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parkkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parkkinen has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Parkkinen manages to pass to side control!
Parkkinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vayrynen on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen controls the position from side control.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen struggling a bit here.
Parkkinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parkkinen takes a little break here. Vayrynen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vayrynen is trying to improve his position.
Vayrynen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parkkinen off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Vayrynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Vayrynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vayrynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parkkinen defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vayrynen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away.
Bahamut Parkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Parkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen lands a jab.
Parkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Parkkinen cracks a nice hook into Vayrynen's ribs.
Bahamut Parkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Vayrynen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vayrynen tries for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away easily
and Parkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Parkkinen finds it's target.
Parkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Parkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Parkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkkinen stuffs the takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkkinen thuds a left hand into Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Parkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parkkinen. Vayrynen does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen misses with a shot to the body
and Parkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Parkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vayrynen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parkkinen swivels and escapes.
Vayrynen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vayrynen at a distance.
Vayrynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Parkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parkkinen.

Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vayrynen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Vayrynen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bahamut Parkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's time! Parkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Parkkinen throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vayrynen digs a good body shot into Parkkinen's ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot
and Parkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen has his takedown stuffed
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vayrynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parkkinen!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bahamut Parkkinen!
An out of breath Bahamut Parkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.