PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ledfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Parkinson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ledfoot
vs
Parkinson

183 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ledfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parkinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Ledfoot with that takedown attempt.
Parkinson lands a jab.
Ledfoot slips a straight right by Parkinson.
Horrible takedown by Ledfoot or perhaps it was just good defense by Parkinson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parkinson works Ledfoot's body with a nice hook.
Ledfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parkinson.
Ledfoot takes one to the side of the head.
Ledfoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ledfoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson lands a jab.
Parkinson throws a hook but Ledfoot avoids it easily.
Parkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Ledfoot's shoulder, as Ledfoot tries to avoid the shot.
Parkinson misses with a straight left.
Parkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Parkinson.
Parkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parkinson throws a nice looking combination but Ledfoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ledfoot moves out of range as Parkinson strikes.
Ledfoot dodges the punch combination from Parkinson.
Parkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parkinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ledfoot fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ledfoot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ledfoot stops Parkinson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledfoot stalling.
Parkinson is trying to stand back up but Ledfoot is controlling him
Ledfoot content to control rather than advance.
Ledfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ledfoot manages to move to mount!
Parkinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parkinson regains half guard.

Parkinson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ledfoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ledfoot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parkinson circles away.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parkinson as he avoids it easily.
Ledfoot fails to land the takedown.
Ledfoot fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson takes a swing at Ledfoot's ribcage but misses.
Parkinson throws a right and a left that Ledfoot avoids nicely.
Parkinson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Parkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ledfoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ledfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Parkinson, looking for a takedown. Ledfoot pushes Parkinson against the cage but Parkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ledfoot ducks under a wild hook from Parkinson.
Parkinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parkinson misses with a hook.
No luck for Ledfoot with that takedown attempt.
Parkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Parkinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Parkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Parkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Parkinson misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ledfoot.
Parkinson looks to land a combination but Ledfoot avoids it well.
Parkinson throws out a loose jab but Ledfoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Parkinson.
Parkinson tries to bum rush Ledfoot with a series of wild strikes but Ledfoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ledfoot shoots in for a double leg but Parkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Parkinson.
Parkinson throws a shot from downtown. Ledfoot moves away and avoids it.
Parkinson misses with a hook. Ledfoot ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledfoot avoids the body shot from Parkinson.
Ledfoot slips under a jab.
Parkinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parkinson missing with a left hand there. Ledfoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Parkinson.
Ledfoot misses with a wild body shot.
Ledfoot swings for the body but Parkinson moves out of range.
Parkinson scores with a one two! Ledfoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ledfoot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ledfoot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Parkinson working a defensive guard here.
Ledfoot wants to pass the guard but Parkinson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot 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.
Parkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ledfoot won't allow Parkinson to get back to his feet.
Parkinson keeping full guard, as Ledfoot tries to pass.

Parkinson pushes Ledfoot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ledfoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson avoids the body shot from Ledfoot.

Ledfoot gets a takedown into half guard.
Parkinson is controlling Ledfoot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Parkinson pushes Ledfoot off looking to stand but Ledfoot dives back in and keeps control.
Parkinson pushes Ledfoot off but Ledfoot dives into side control.
Parkinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Parkinson is breathing heavily.
Ledfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parkinson keeps working.
Parkinson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ledfoot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Parkinson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Parkinson is trying to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ledfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parkinson throws a chopping leg kick but Ledfoot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Parkinson misses.

Ledfoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parkinson is trying to defend but Ledfoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ledfoot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Ledfoot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Parkinson throws a shot from downtown. Ledfoot moves away and avoids it.
Parkinson lands a jab to the nose.
Teddy Parkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parkinson throws a series of punches but Ledfoot avoids them all with ease.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parkinson but Parkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ledfoot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ledfoot somewhat.
Ledfoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parkinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ledfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Parkinson, looking for a takedown. Ledfoot pushes Parkinson against the cage but Parkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ledfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ledfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Ledfoot slips under a jab.
Parkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ledfoot manages to avoid it.
Ledfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parkinson.
Joe Ledfoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parkinson pinned against the cage. Parkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ledfoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parkinson.
Ledfoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parkinson.
Parkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ledfoot circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Parkinson misses the target.
Parkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledfoot.

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.
The fighters circling - Parkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parkinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parkinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Parkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Parkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parkinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ledfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Parkinson misses its intended target.
Ledfoot dives in and grabs Parkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parkinson pushes down on Ledfoot's head and hops out.
Parkinson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parkinson throws a predictable looking body shot

so Ledfoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ledfoot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ledfoot won't allow Parkinson to get back to his feet.
Ledfoot controlling from the top position.
Parkinson wants to get back to his feet but Ledfoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ledfoot is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Parkinson misses its intended target.
Ledfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parkinson is fending him off so far but Ledfoot persists. Nope, Parkinson circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parkinson. Ledfoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parkinson misses with a combination

and Ledfoot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parkinson's guard.
Ledfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ledfoot wants to control from the top but Parkinson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ledfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ledfoot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ledfoot!