PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money McMillion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Parker
vs
McMillion

170 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Money McMillion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to clinch but McMillion is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.

McMillion scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker keeping full guard, as McMillion tries to pass.
Parker 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.
Parker is trying to control the position but McMillion postures up.
McMillion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McMillion stalling.
McMillion works his way into full mount!
Parker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

McMillion seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McMillion in particular looking to stall.
McMillion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McMillion is controlling the pace.
McMillion is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker trying to control but McMillion postures up.

McMillion seems to be looking for submissions.
Parker tries to roll over but McMillion keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parker won't allow McMillion to pass to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McMillion counters with a takedown into side control.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
McMillion working away.

McMillion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McMillion has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McMillion takes Parker's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Parker is in trouble.

McMillion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker turns into McMillion and is now in his guard.
Parker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMillion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker works over McMillion with some ground and pound from guard.

McMillion had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McMillion Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parker's back instead.

Parker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McMillion looks gassed!
McMillion gets his hands free as Parker looks to control.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker is looking to improve his position but McMillion isn't that keen on the idea.
McMillion punishing his opponent with strikes.
McMillion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
McMillion lands a nice shot to the head.
Parker tries to reverse the position but McMillion maintains control.
McMillion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Parker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

McMillion working for a guillotine from mount but Parker is in no mood to give up.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McMillion is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but McMillion has a good base and remains in mount.
McMillion manages to capitalize on a mistake by Parker to take his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Parker trying to control the action but McMillion just sinks the hooks in.

McMillion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Parker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Parker tries to escape but McMillion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMillion is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Parker up.

McMillion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Parker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McMillion lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Parker fending off the submission attempt from McMillion.
Parker prevents McMillion from getting a body triangle.
Parker trying to get back to his feet but McMillion is in full control for now.

McMillion has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Parker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Parker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

McMillion tightening his grip on Parker, looking for the choke.
Parker is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Parker turns into McMillion and is now in his guard.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Parker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McMillion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McMillion has escaped and now he's on top!
McMillion trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMillion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMillion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McMillion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McMillion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker fails with the takedown

and McMillion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McMillion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McMillion drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick McMillion off! McMillion jumps back into Parker's guard.

Parker throws his legs up looking for a submission but McMillion uses it to pass to side control.

McMillion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money McMillion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McMillion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.

McMillion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McMillion is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMillion wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.

McMillion wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McMillion is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to stand back up but McMillion is controlling him
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
McMillion is breathing heavily.
McMillion trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker shoots and misses

and McMillion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Money McMillion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to keep McMillion in close.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMillion wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
McMillion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMillion wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
McMillion works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McMillion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parker has hold of McMillion's hands but McMillion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McMillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
McMillion is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McMillion is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
McMillion works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McMillion wants to finish this one by submission but Parker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McMillion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker really wants to buck McMillion off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! McMillion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McMillion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker can't escape the position.

McMillion stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Parker tries for a takedown but McMillion circles away easily

and McMillion counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMillion passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parker is looking for a sweep. McMillion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillion passes the guard and advances to mount!
McMillion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMillion trying to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
McMillion manages to capitalize on a mistake by Parker to take his back!
McMillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

McMillion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Parker fending off the submission attempt from McMillion.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMillion tries to keep control of the position but Parker is staying busy.
Parker is trying to break free.

McMillion has got his arm under Parker's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Parker has spun round into McMillion's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Parker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McMillion's head.
McMillion is trying to keep Parker in close.
Parker looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker is pushing down on McMillion's leg trying to pass to half guard. McMillion is fighting to maintain full guard but Parker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Parker is trying to control the action in half guard but McMillion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McMillion tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMillion keeps working.
McMillion pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.
McMillion tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McMillion counters with a shoot takedown. Parker fights it but they end up in guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
McMillion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMillion trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
McMillion works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker trying to strike off his back.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - McMillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker trying to control here.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McMillion takes the fight into the clinch.

That's eight 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.
McMillion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMillion lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
McMillion lands a left hand.
Parker tries to pull guard but McMillion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Parker is trying to drag McMillion to the mat but McMillion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McMillion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMillion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McMillion breaks from the clinch.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker misses with a takedown

and McMillion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McMillion with a knee to the head.
McMillion avoiding damage.
Parker jumps guard but McMillion stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McMillion manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McMillion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent McMillion getting side control.

McMillion is working for a submission of some sort.
McMillion trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
McMillion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money McMillion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parker shoots and misses

and McMillion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMillion.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - McMillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McMillion is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
McMillion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McMillion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
McMillion wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMillion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

McMillion takes the fight into the clinch.
McMillion looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.

McMillion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker throws a right hand that McMillion ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillion also avoids with ease.
McMillion moves out of range of the leg kick from Parker.
Parker with a poor takedown

and McMillion counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - McMillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McMillion is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMillion seems to be looking for submissions.
Parker wants to improve his position but McMillion is controlling well.
McMillion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker wants to get back to full guard but McMillion has passed into side control.
Parker has given up his back.

McMillion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Parker is defending well though. McMillion let's go of the attempt for now.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding McMillion's attempts to control the action.
McMillion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McMillion fails to take his opponent's back.

Parker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McMillion.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMillion tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
McMillion scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMillion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McMillion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.

McMillion is working for a guillotine from mount but Parker frees his head quite easily.
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but McMillion has a good base and remains in mount.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

McMillion working for a guillotine from mount but Parker is in no mood to give up.
Parker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Parker can't escape the position.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding McMillion's attempts to control the action.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
McMillion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parker looks a forlorn figure.
Parker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's six 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.
McMillion throwing damaging strikes from the back! Parker could be in trouble here!

McMillion is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Parker taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from McMillion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Money McMillion! Money McMillion retains his featherweight title!