PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Hiebknecht

170 cm
26
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vikai Gear

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Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiebknecht thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
Hiebknecht jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiebknecht scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hiebknecht counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiebknecht lands a right hook to the body.
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!

Parker looking to score a takedown here. Hiebknecht is defending well but Parker drives through and ends up in Hiebknecht's guard.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Hiebknecht's brow.
Hiebknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiebknecht gets full guard.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control from the top but Hiebknecht keeps moving.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parker postures up in Hiebknecht's guard and throws a big left but Hiebknecht blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hiebknecht wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiebknecht's guard.

Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Hiebknecht's brow.
Hiebknecht avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Hiebknecht gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Parker keeping full guard, as Hiebknecht tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hiebknecht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiebknecht has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
Hiebknecht looking to pass the guard.

Parker working for a triangle but Hiebknecht defends it easily.
Parker is trying to control the position but Hiebknecht 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.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Hiebknecht from controlling successfully.
Hiebknecht must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiebknecht won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiebknecht with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Parker scores with a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
Hiebknecht is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hiebknecht looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gottlieb Hiebknecht will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hiebknecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiebknecht to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiebknecht is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Hiebknecht goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Hiebknecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiebknecht.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hiebknecht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiebknecht lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiebknecht lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Hiebknecht saw that one coming.

Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peter Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht wants to get back to full guard.
Hiebknecht regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiebknecht, not yet.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Hiebknecht has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.

Hiebknecht throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hiebknecht is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Hiebknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker wants to control from the top but Hiebknecht keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hiebknecht cracks Parker with a good jab.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiebknecht is able to avoid easily.
Hiebknecht looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiebknecht misses with a shot to the body

and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hiebknecht's guard.
Parker trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gottlieb Hiebknecht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hiebknecht counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiebknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
Hiebknecht displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiebknecht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiebknecht throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiebknecht connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiebknecht makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiebknecht digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Hiebknecht scores with a punch to the head.

Parker is rocked!
Hiebknecht throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker throws out a loose jab but Hiebknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hiebknecht.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiebknecht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiebknecht throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Parker's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hiebknecht dives in looking to finish as Parker flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hiebknecht's strikes! Hiebknecht is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Parker's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Parker was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is the new lightweight champion!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Peter Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'That fuckin' hurt!'.