PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens has chosen In the Dark as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Ki Park
vs
Stevens

171 cm
32
145 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

175 cm
33
138 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Perkele!

The Dark Side

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hae Ki Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Park.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
Hae Ki Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Park misses with a low kick.

Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Park regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Park defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Park.
Park finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Park closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Park prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Park is working Stevens over against the cage.
Stevens tries to score a body lock takedown but Park shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Park lands a body punch.
Park lands a right hand.
Park pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Park as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Park.
Park pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Park to work.
Park pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens tries a body shot but Park blocks it.
Stevens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Park gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Stevens works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Park working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Park wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
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!
Stevens wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Park, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hae Ki Park dominated that round.
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.

Park closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Hae Ki Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Park stuffs the takedown.
Stevens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Stevens with that takedown attempt.
Stevens goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
A short right from Park on the inside.
Park lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevens avoiding damage as Park throws knees to the body.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Park has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Park.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Park prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Park is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Park forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Park misses with an elbow over the top.
Park prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Park has him pressed against the cage.
Park avoiding damage.
Stevens wants to take the fight to the mat but Park manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Park gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevens avoids the damage to the body.
Park lands with a left to the head.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Park avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Park softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Park - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Park misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevens.
Stevens dodges an elbow strike from Park.
Park throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Park blocks it with crossed arms.
Hae Ki Park has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Park prevents the takedown attempt.

Stevens is trying to trip Park. He has hold of a leg but Park is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevens persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.

Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Park has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Park's legs - danger averted.
Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Park had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.

Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Park preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonny Stevens.
Stevens tries to clinch up
and Park counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Park counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Park, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hae Ki Park dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Park.
Park misses with a wild combination.
Jonny Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Park - the referee stops the clock and Stevens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Park. Stevens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Park throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Park.
That kick from Park tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.

Park clinches.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
Park prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hae Ki Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Stevens.
Stevens can't get the takedown.
Park has Stevens pushed against the cage.
Park gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Park turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Park content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Park lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Park is struggling to control the position.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Park working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Park is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Stevens pulls guard.
Park wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Park slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to get up but he can't break Stevens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Park not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

We're going to have a standup here because Hae Ki Park wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Park.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
Hae Ki Park is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Park.
Hae Ki Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Park there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails with the takedown
and Park counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Park clinches up against the cage.
Come on Park - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Park is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Park scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevens working aggressively here.
Stevens wants a takedown.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Park is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Park avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Park has Stevens pushed against the cage.
Jonny Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens is trying to drag Park to the mat but Park just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Park is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Stevens stalls.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hae Ki Park showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Park, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hae Ki Park!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hae Ki Park waved his t-shirt featuring BeastMode's logo in front of the cameras.