PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 520 p4p, 65 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 560 p4p, 71 weight class). Sturd Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sturd Jr
vs
Parker

181 cm
36
191 lbs
33 - 13 - 2

185 cm
38
187 lbs
35 - 20 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Parker.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr misses with a body kick.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr prevents Parker from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sturd Jr postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturd Jr won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Sturd Jr is controlling him well.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker is trying to control but can't.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sturd Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturd Jr.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Parker defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Parker throws a big counter head kick but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Parker feints and then cracks Sturd Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturd Jr down.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sturd Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sturd Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sturd Jr is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Sturd Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Sturd Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Sturd Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker trying to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sturd Jr trying to control from Parker's half guard. Parker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sturd Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sturd Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturd Jr tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Sturd Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Sturd Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Parker looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.

Sturd Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker motions for Sturd Jr to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Parker.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Parker misses

and Sturd Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Sturd Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker is trying to control the position but Sturd Jr postures up.
Sturd Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sturd Jr controls the pace.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr walks into a jab.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturd Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturd Jr has time to react.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Sturd Jr misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Sturd Jr shoots in.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Parker!
A very excited looking Peter Parker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.