PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxamud Sulub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Parasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Sulub
vs
Parasta

179 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxamud Sulub !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pillu Parasta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulub shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parasta sprawls well. Parasta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulub gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulub fails with a takedown attempt.
Parasta shoots in and drives through. Sulub sprawls well.
Parasta darts in looking for a takedown but Sulub gets double underhooks and turns Parasta into the cage.
Parasta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sulub gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maxamud Sulub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pillu Parasta.
Sulub is working for takedown but Parasta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sulub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parasta is defending well.
Sulub trying to land knees to the body.
Parasta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Parasta holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sulub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sulub looks for a takedown but Parasta sprawls well.
Parasta shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulub tries to sprawl out of it but Parasta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sulub manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulub shoots in for a takedown but Parasta shows good takedown defense.
Sulub misses with a combination
and Parasta counters with a three punch combo that has Sulub backing up. Sulub nods at Parasta to acknowledge the strikes.
Parasta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulub .
Parasta fails to land the takedown.
Parasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Sulub circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parasta forces Sulub back against the cage and clinches.
Sulub misses with a punch to the body.
Sulub looking for a takedown.
Parasta fails to pull guard.
Parasta letting Sulub take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Sulub .
Sulub looking for a takedown.

Parasta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sulub is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parasta to the mat. Parasta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parasta looking for a sweep. Not yet Parasta, not yet.
Parasta is trying to control the position but Sulub postures up.

Parasta working for a triangle but Sulub defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sulub gets to his feet - Parasta follows without any prompting.
Parasta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sulub as he jumps to the side.
Sulub is looking to clinch but Parasta is avoiding it.
Parasta has a takedown stuffed.
Sulub fails with a takedown attempt.
Sulub connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parasta. Parasta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulub throws a leg kick but Parasta moved away.

Sulub has closed the distance and engaged Parasta in a clinch.
Parasta lands a shot to the body.

Parasta manages to break the clinch.

Sulub moves into range and clinches up with Parasta.
Parasta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sulub walks away with a smile on his face. Parasta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parasta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parasta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sulub manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sulub dives in for a single leg takedown but Parasta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parasta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sulub after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parasta is trying to force a seperation but Sulub has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxamud Sulub will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parasta lands an overhand right.
Parasta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Sulub as Parasta shoots in.
Sulub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parasta as he avoids it easily.
Sulub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parasta circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sulub . No joy for Parasta on that attempt.
Sulub shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parasta defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxamud Sulub . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parasta has a takedown stuffed.
Sulub looks to land a body kick but Parasta moved away.
Parasta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sulub sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasta fails with a takedown attempt.
Parasta is breathing heavily.
Sulub connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parasta's hands.
Parasta misses with a low kick.
Parasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sulub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sulub moves out of range of the leg kick from Parasta.
Sulub tries to clinch there but Parasta circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulub or perhaps it was just good defense by Parasta, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulub .
Horrible takedown attempt by Parasta or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulub , which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulub avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parasta or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulub , which made it look bad.
Sulub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sulub shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parasta defends it nicely.
Parasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sulub throws a head kick that misses.
Sulub wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasta shoots in but Sulub avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sulub throws the kick towards the body but Parasta avoids it.
Parasta shoots for a double leg takedown but Sulub sprawls well. He's pushed Parasta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sulub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parasta moves in looking to clinch but Sulub pushes him off.
Sulub lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sulub . Parasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parasta shoots in for a takedown but Sulub shows good takedown defense.
Maxamud Sulub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulub or perhaps it was just good defense by Parasta, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parasta throws a right and a left that Sulub avoids nicely.
Parasta throws a right and a left that Sulub avoids nicely.
Sulub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parasta avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxamud Sulub is winning the standup battle so far.
Sulub shoots for a double leg takedown but Parasta sprawls well. He's pushed Sulub 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parasta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parasta fails to land the takedown.
Parasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Sulub circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxamud Sulub will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sulub shoots in for a takedown but Parasta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sulub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parasta circles away.
Sulub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parasta fails with the takedown.

Parasta forces Sulub back against the cage and clinches.
Sulub drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parasta pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxamud Sulub . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parasta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sulub .
Sulub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasta darts in looking for a takedown but Sulub gets double underhooks and turns Parasta into the cage.

Sulub breaks from the clinch.
Parasta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parasta throws a head kick but Sulub moves out of range.
Sulub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parasta circles away.
Sulub pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sulub keeps the fight on the outside.
Sulub tries to clinch but Parasta moves away

and Parasta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parasta.
Parasta tries to pull guard but Sulub forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sulub tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parasta tries to circle away but Sulub has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulub jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parasta walks away with a smile on his face. Sulub gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parasta misses with a low kick.
Parasta shoots in for a takedown but Sulub shows good takedown defense.
Sulub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parasta but Parasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parasta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sulub swivels and escapes.
Sulub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parasta swivels and escapes.
Sulub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parasta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulub circles away.
Sulub throws a sloppy head kick and Parasta moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sulub throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parasta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Sulub circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sulub as Parasta shoots in.
Sulub tries to clinch up but Parasta circles away and keeps his distance.
Parasta shoots in but no luck this time.
Sulub throws a nice looking combination but Parasta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sulub .
Nice sprawl there from Sulub as Parasta shoots in.
Sulub tries to clinch there but Parasta circles away.
Sulub takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulub misses with a low kick.
Sulub looks for the body kick but Parasta saw that one coming.
Parasta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Sulub rushes Parasta and presses him up against the cage.
Sulub is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parasta to keep the fight standing.

Sulub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parasta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sulub shoots in for a double leg but Parasta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parasta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulub but Sulub pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pillu Parasta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxamud Sulub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sulub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parasta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxamud Sulub .
Well Sulub has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxamud Sulub !