PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army has chosen Vagina Coastguard as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Army

185 cm
30
180 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

189 cm
27
200 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Army has him pressed against the cage.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Army misses with an elbow strike.

Parker decides to pull guard.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Army looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Army trying to control the position here.
Parker preventing the sweep.

That's two 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Army is retaining full guard.
Parker trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Army swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Army steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Parker.
Army wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Army's side.
Parker moves out of range as Army strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Army saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Army sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Army throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.

Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army scores with a nice strike.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Army paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Army!
Army throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker walks into a jab.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Parker clinches with his opponent.
Army has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Army can turn it around.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parker rushes Army and presses him up against the cage.
Army blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Army looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker is working Army over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.

Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Parker forces Army back against the cage and clinches.
Army misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army blocking some punches.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Army throws an elbow but it misses.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Army's ribcage. Army let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Army.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker digs a right hand into Army's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army's gas tank.
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 misses with a body punch.

Army pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army tries to counter with a clinch but Parker shakes him off and moves away.
Army circles away from the clinch attempt.

Parker darts in and clinches Army up against the cage.
Army blocking some punches.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Parker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Army uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Army throws out the jab.
Army misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Army.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
Army wants to counter with a clinch but Parker pushes him away.
Army thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
Parker with a hook.

Parker moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Army looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Army working aggressively here.
Army throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Army.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Army blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker blocking some punches.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Army trying to control the position but instead, Parker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Army into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker jabs at Army's body.
Army lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker wants to clinch up but Army keeps it at a distance.
Army tries to counter by closing the distance.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Army lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army lands a shoulder strike.
Parker gets through Army's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Army presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Army misses with the head strike.
Parker tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Army throws an elbow that misses.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Army's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Army.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Parker working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker presses Army against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Army takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Army can do to turn this around?
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Parker clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a body shot from Army.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Army blocks an uppercut.
Army prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Army back against the cage.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Army throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Army.
Army takes a shot to the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Army avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Army misses with an elbow strike.
Army throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from Army.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.