PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 1186 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 174 p4p, 241 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Vujić

189 cm
29
187
13 - 7 - 0

187 cm
34
191
18 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Carnage
Akuma Wear

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vujić, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Parker.
Vujić throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker is looking to slow Vujić down with leg kicks.
Vujić's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vujić scrambles back to his feet.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Parker.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vujić looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Vujić persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vujić jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Parker tries to bum rush Vujić with a series of wild strikes but Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Vujić.
Vujić fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Vujić takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Vujić.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vujić's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
Vujić misses with a leg kick.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vujić momentarily.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Vujić is out of range.
Parker is looking to wear down Vujić with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vujić fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Vujić fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vujić throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Vujić misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vujić tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Vujić dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Vujić's head and hops out.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Jacob Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krsto Vujić.
Vujić scores with a punch to the head.
Vujić wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Vujić checks a low kick from Parker.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.

Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić lands a couple of digs.
Vujić working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vujić trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vujić postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow.
Vujić controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Vujić with that takedown attempt.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a push kick.
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker avoids the body shot from Vujić.
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Parker slams his shin into Vujić's torso.
Vujić tries to clinch up.
Parker with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Parker throws a leg kick but Vujić moved away.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Vujić paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Vujić misses.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parker avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vujić fails to land the takedown.
Vujić tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there

and Vujić counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vujić postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujić looking to pass the guard.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to sweep here but Vujić controlling him for the moment.
Vujić looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vujić looking for a sweep. Not yet Vujić, not yet.
Vujić has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vujić is adopting a defensive guard.
Vujić is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Vujić is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Vujić tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vujić is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Parker misses.
Vujić is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vujić misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Parker wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Vujić's leg but Vujić calmly moves out of range.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.

Vujić shoots in and gets a takedown into Parker's guard.

Parker wriggles free and stands up.
Parker defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
Vujić rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vujić doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vujić throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Vujić releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vujić. Vujić circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Vujić stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vujić can do to turn this around?
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Vujić now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vujić drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Vujić throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Vujić misses.
Parker throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Vujić counters with a left to the body.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vujić let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Parker tenderised Vujić's leg. Vujić is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a hook. Vujić ducked under it nicely.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vujić drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.
Jacob Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vujić is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vujić connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Vujić wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
Vujić is trying to ground and pound but Parker uses the momentary lack of control by Vujić to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vujić lands a nice short elbow.
Vujić frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker wants to control but Vujić is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić unloads with some shots from mount but Parker bucks and avoids them well.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vujić looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker wants to control but Vujić is having none of it.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Vujić's attempts to control the action.
Vujić lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vujić misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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 Jacob Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!
Jacob Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Krsto Vujić had this to say: 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.