PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka has chosen as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Stoker
vs
Parka

220 cm
33
304 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

210 cm
35
310 lbs
31 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wade Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piru Parka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parka closes the distance and pushes Stoker back into the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parka is working for takedown but Stoker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parka tries to pull guard but Stoker won't allow it.
Parka blocks a body shot from Stoker.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Parka 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.

Parka jumps into guard, dragging Stoker to the mat.
Stoker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parka has a closed guard, preventing Stoker from standing up.
Stoker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wade Stoker just wasn't active enough.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Parka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Parka down.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Parka down.
Parka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoker pinned against the cage. Stoker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piru Parka.
Parka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stoker clinches.
Stoker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parka is defending well for now.
Parka is looking for a takedown.
Stoker lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoker walks away with a smile on his face. Parka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stoker's waist but Stoker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parka off to one side.
Parka avoids the head kick by Stoker.
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parka was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Parka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stoker's waist but Stoker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parka off to one side.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parka if he has to take too many more of those.
Parka looks winded!
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Piru Parka has been cut.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Parka is just out of range.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parka throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parka doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parka back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Parka moved out of range.
Parka shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Stoker tenderised Parka's leg. Parka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parka takes an elbow to the temple.
Stoker lands a right hand.

Parka lands a takedown into guard.
Parka throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parka wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Parka is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoker has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Stoker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piru Parka'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.

Stoker cracks the inside of Parka's front leg.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Parka shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parka can do to turn this around?
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wade Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parka throws a right hand that misses

and Stoker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parka has Stoker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stoker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stoker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stoker lands a knee to the head.
Parka is breathing heavily.
Stoker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parka is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker landing knees to the body.
Stoker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stoker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker lands a left hand.
Stoker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stoker.
Stoker lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands a good knee to the midsection. Parka won't want to take too many of those.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parka backwards.
Stoker stalls.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
Parka wants a takedown.
Wade Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piru Parka.
Parka avoiding damage as Stoker throws knees to the body.
Parka fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands an elbow inside.
Parka tries to pull guard but Stoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Parka drops back down to his feet.
Parka avoiding damage as Stoker throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
Stoker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stoker lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stoker lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parka.
Stoker trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parka.
Stoker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parka tries to pull guard but Stoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Parka drops back down to his feet.
Parka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stoker prevents it.
Parka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stoker prevents it.
Parka being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Stoker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piru Parka's cut.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.

Parka rushes Stoker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stoker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parka jumps guard but Stoker stands there with Parka around his waist. Parka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoker struggles to land a body shot inside as Parka controls his hands.
The referee calls for Stoker to work.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parka tries to pull guard but Stoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Parka drops back down to his feet.
Parka blocks an elbow strike from Stoker.
A bit of stalling here from Stoker.
Parka can't get the takedown.
Wade Stoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piru Parka.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parka.
Parka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stoker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wade Stoker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parka blocks an elbow strike from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parka tries to pull guard but Stoker won't allow it.
Parka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parka backwards.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoker leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parka jumps guard but Stoker stands there with Parka around his waist. Parka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker misses with a knee strike.
Parka has Stoker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stoker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parka managing to block the knees to the body from Stoker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parka.
Stoker lands an elbow inside that Parka shrugs off.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands a nice elbow.
Parka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Piru Parka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker looking to throw knees to the head but Parka is blocking nicely.
Wade Stoker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parka avoids the elbow strike from Stoker, against the cage.
Stoker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parka's defenses.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
Parka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parka is trying to drag Stoker to the mat but Stoker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries a knee to the head but Parka blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoker, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Stoker!
Wade Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.