PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parta has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music. Kakka Parta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thompson
vs
Parta

195 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hardcore Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakka Parta!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parta thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Juan Thompson has been cut.
Parta lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Parta's leg but Parta calmly moves out of range.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Parta.
Parta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parta.
Parta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Parta had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a low kick but Parta moves out of range easily.
Parta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Parta is controlling the position.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Parta is controlling the position.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Parta has double underhooks.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parta tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Parta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parta defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.

A big head kick from Parta and Thompson is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Thompson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parta wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parta controlling from the top position.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juan Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parta connects with a jab.

Juan Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Parta checks a leg kick.
Parta misses with a series of wild punches.
Parta misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick but Parta moves out of range.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Parta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parta thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parta scores with a three punch combo!
Parta keeps the fight on the outside.
Parta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Juan Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Parta moves his leg out of the way.
Parta avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Parta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Parta lands with a right hand.
Parta closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thompson! Parta dives in looking to finish! Thompson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakka Parta!
In his post fight interview, Kakka Parta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.