PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Michaels
vs
Parslow

186 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Russian Tech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parslow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parslow looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.

Parslow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parslow showed some decent athleticism there.

Parslow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parslow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
Parslow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels trying to control here.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parslow looks to land a strike but Michaels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michaels looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Parslow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parslow off to one side.
Parslow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parslow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parslow misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Parslow ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.

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.

Parslow shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Parslow is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels has his hands on Parslow's head, controlling the position.
Parslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parslow stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Parslow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Parslow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parslow throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parslow tries a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Scott Parslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with a hook. Parslow ducked under it nicely.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
Parslow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Michaels sends Parslow down but not out. Michaels dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Scott Parslow has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels controlling from side mount.
Parslow is trying to work for a sweep but Michaels has mounted him!
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parslow on the ground.
Michaels with shots to the head and body - Parslow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parslow regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Parslow actively working from the bottom here.
Michaels wants to control but Parslow is keeping him busy.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michaels trying to control the action but Parslow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Michaels misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Michaels misses with a double jab

and Parslow counters with a single leg into guard. Michaels didn't expect that.
Parslow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parslow passes Michaels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parslow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michaels is defending against the submission attempts here by Parslow.
Parslow trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to control but can't.
Parslow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michaels trying to hold on to Parslow's head to control him but Parslow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parslow is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parslow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parslow misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Parslow on that attempt.
Parslow tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parslow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Parslow.
Brock Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parslow tries to work over Michaels's front leg with a kick but Michaels checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parslow moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Parslow looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Parslow's corner calls for a 1-2. Parslow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parslow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Parslow looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Parslow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Michaels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Parslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Parslow is controlling well.
Parslow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Parslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Michaels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michaels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parslow.
Parslow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Parslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Parslow throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parslow.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Parslow throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Parslow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parslow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Parslow.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parslow scores a takedown into full mount!
Parslow punching from mount but Michaels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Parslow punching from mount but Michaels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Parslow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Michaels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Parslow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parslow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Michaels because Parslow loaded up on that one.
Parslow lands a big elbow.
Michaels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Parslow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parslow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to control Parslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?

Parslow is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.

Parslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Michaels keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott Parslow has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but Parslow postures up.
Parslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Parslow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Michaels tries to hold on but Parslow postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Parslow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parslow looking to finish with strikes here!
Parslow trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels wants to control but Parslow is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Parslow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parslow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels tries to clinch but Parslow moves away
and Parslow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parslow staying out of range there.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Parslow looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Parslow fails to land the takedown.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Parslow's shoulder, as Parslow tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parslow fails with the takedown.
Michaels darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Parslow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Parslow slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michaels, as that shot connected.
Parslow slips under a jab.
Parslow shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parslow defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels throws a right hand that Parslow ducks under and follows up with a left that Parslow also avoids with ease.

Parslow gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parslow.
Parslow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Michaels working a defensive guard here.
Michaels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parslow is one step ahead there.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parslow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parslow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parslow slips a jab from Michaels.
Parslow is looking to score with low kicks.
Parslow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Michaels misses.

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.
Parslow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Parslow persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Parslow avoids it well.
Parslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Parslow throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Parslow avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parslow avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Parslow avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parslow. That's going to slow Michaels down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Michaels had his way with Scott Parslow in that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parslow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parslow has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Parslow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parslow throws out a leg kick but Michaels moves out of range and Parslow only half commits.
Parslow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michaels with a hook.
Parslow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Parslow misses with a takedown
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Parslow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Parslow blocks the body kick.
Parslow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parslow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Parslow moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Parslow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parslow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michaels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels is trying to maintain a safe position but Parslow gets an underhook and turns Michaels into the cage.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Parslow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parslow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parslow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parslow trying to stall but Michaels improves his position.
Parslow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parslow tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parslow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parslow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parslows head.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Parslow.
Michaels lands an uppercut.
Parslow jumps guard but Michaels stands there with Parslow around his waist. Parslow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parslow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Parslow wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Parslow.
Michaels tries to stall but Parslow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Parslow jumps guard.
Parslow wants to sweep but no luck.
Parslow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Parslow postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Parslow tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Brock Michaels!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brock Michaels!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Brock Michaels!

Brock Michaels wins by unanimous decision!
Brock Michaels retains his middleweight title!