PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Parantainen's choice of entrance music: Eminem - White America . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kulakov
vs
Parantainen

184 cm
34
186 lbs
23 - 22 - 1

194 cm
30
290 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

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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 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kulakov. Those never looked like landing.

Parantainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up but Parantainen is controlling him

Parantainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Parantainen is looking to advance position but Kulakov won't allow it.
Parantainen trying to control from Kulakov's half guard. Kulakov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parantainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulakov's head.
Kulakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parantainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Parantainen postures up in Kulakov's guard and throws a big left but Kulakov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parantainen trying to control but Kulakov is working from the bottom.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaakko Parantainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kulakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Parantainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kulakov!
Kulakov tries to escape but Parantainen is in control.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Kulakov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Kulakov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kulakov is not content to let Parantainen control the position.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
Parantainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parantainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Kulakov is rocked!
Parantainen misses with the ground and pound.
Parantainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kulakov is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parantainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Parantainen drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen is looking to take a break and control but Kulakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Parantainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Parantainen working the body and head with strikes.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
Oh Kulakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parantainen lands a strong strike to the head of Kulakov. That's dazed him! Parantainen looking to finish here. Kulakov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Parantainen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Parantainen!
A less than humble Jaakko Parantainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.