PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 2684 p4p, 297 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 2779 p4p, 305 weight class). Peter Parker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Parker
vs
Skallagrimsson

173 cm
21
139 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker prevents a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.

Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker keeping full guard, as Skallagrimsson tries to pass.
Skallagrimsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Specialist Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skallagrimsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skallagrimsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.

Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skallagrimsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker wants to stand but Skallagrimsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skallagrimsson looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skallagrimsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Skallagrimsson is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Skallagrimsson is trying to keep Parker in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skallagrimsson somewhat.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Parker gets the takedown into side control.

Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker staying calm.
Parker wants to stand but Skallagrimsson has his arm trapped.
Parker controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker gets to mount! Skallagrimsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skallagrimsson!
Skallagrimsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skallagrimsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skallagrimsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Skallagrimsson moves out of range easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skallagrimsson as he avoids it easily.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skallagrimsson tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skallagrimsson to the ground. Skallagrimsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skallagrimsson works Parker's body with a nice hook.

Skallagrimsson has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skallagrimsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skallagrimsson stalls.
Skallagrimsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.

Parker working a defensive guard but Skallagrimsson passes into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Skallagrimsson has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson uses his free foot to push down on Parker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parker.
Skallagrimsson wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parker wants to control but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Skallagrimsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Poor strikes thrown by Skallagrimsson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Parker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skallagrimsson pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skallagrimsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Parker tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egill Skallagrimsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Skallagrimsson. Beautiful body shot.

Parker drives through and clinches with Skallagrimsson against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker wants a takedown.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Parker blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Skallagrimsson is controlling the position.
Skallagrimsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Skallagrimsson leaning his opponent against the cage.

Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Parker is looking to stand up but Skallagrimsson won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skallagrimsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Skallagrimsson's legs - danger averted.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Skallagrimsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Skallagrimsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Skallagrimsson shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Skallagrimsson. Beautiful body shot.
Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Skallagrimsson swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.

Parker gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Skallagrimsson tightens his grip and picks Parker up, before dumping him to the ground. Parker manages to land in guard.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parker working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard.
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker dives in and grabs Skallagrimsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Parker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egill Skallagrimsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skallagrimsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egill Skallagrimsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Egill Skallagrimsson waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.