PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Grandmasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grandmasion
vs
Parker

175 cm
26
163 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Grandmasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker slips under a jab.
Grandmasion throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Grandmasion only half commits.
Grandmasion just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Parker defending well as Grandmasion loads up on a big left hand.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Grandmasion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Grandmasion misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Grandmasion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grandmasion misses with a few strikes there.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Grandmasion.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Grandmasion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Grandmasion.
Parker jabs at Grandmasion's body.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grandmasion just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grandmasion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandmasion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grandmasion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grandmasion rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Grandmasion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandmasion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Grandmasion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandmasion on the side of the head.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Grandmasion misses
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Grandmasion throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Grandmasion connects with a looping right hand.
Francois Grandmasion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grandmasion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandmasion.
Grandmasion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grandmasion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grandmasion blocks a body shot from Parker.
A short left from Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandmasion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grandmasion misses with some punches.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Grandmasion avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Grandmasion wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grandmasion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandmasion tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grandmasion wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Grandmasion is breathing heavily.

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

Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.
Parker won't allow Grandmasion to get back to his feet.
Grandmasion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Grandmasion wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker wanted to stand there but Grandmasion had control of the position.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandmasion is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grandmasion dives on top into guard.
Grandmasion preventing the sweep.
Grandmasion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandmasion wants to stand and escape but instead Parker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grandmasion pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grandmasion wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grandmasion looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandmasion, not yet.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandmasion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandmasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Grandmasion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker connects with a jab.
Grandmasion lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Grandmasion takes one to the side of the head.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandmasion manages to avoid it.
Francois Grandmasion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandmasion takes one to the chin there.
Parker punishes Grandmasion's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandmasion.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandmasion manages to avoid it.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grandmasion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker cracks Grandmasion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grandmasion lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Grandmasion blocks the leg kick.
Grandmasion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Grandmasion is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grandmasion has time to react.
Grandmasion throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Grandmasion swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Grandmasion off the cage and back into rage.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Grandmasion scores with a nice strike.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Grandmasion is out of range.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Grandmasion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grandmasion jabs at Parker's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips a straight right by Grandmasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker scores with a body shot.
Parker tries to clinch there but Grandmasion circles away.
Parker throws a head kick but Grandmasion moves out of range.
Grandmasion swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grandmasion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Grandmasion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker works Grandmasion's body with a nice hook.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grandmasion tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Grandmasion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grandmasion defends it nicely.
Grandmasion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grandmasion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Grandmasion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
Grandmasion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandmasion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parker staying out of range there.
Francois Grandmasion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grandmasion checks a leg kick.
Grandmasion avoids the body shot from Parker.
Grandmasion lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into rage.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandmasion.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Grandmasion's head back.
Grandmasion thows a body shot but no joy.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grandmasion has time to react.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grandmasion looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grandmasion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Grandmasion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker works Grandmasion's body with a nice hook.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Grandmasion, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Grandmasion against the cage but Grandmasion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Grandmasion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Parker.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grandmasion circles away quickly and effectively.
Grandmasion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandmasion misses with a body shot.
Grandmasion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grandmasion misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Parker.
Grandmasion tries a head kick but it misses.
Grandmasion misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Nice shot by Parker.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker stuns Grandmasion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker jabs Grandmasion right on the nose. Grandmasion blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Parker.
Grandmasion slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Darius Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grandmasion misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Grandmasion misses.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Grandmasion slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Grandmasion does no damage.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grandmasion's hands.
Grandmasion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Grandmasion.
Parker with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Grandmasion tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker stalls.
The crowd are getting on Parker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Parker cracks Grandmasion with a nice body shot.
Parker digs a right hand into Grandmasion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grandmasion's gas tank.
Good body shot from Parker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker is leaning against Grandmasion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Grandmasion is out of range.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grandmasion drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker lands a nice hook to Grandmasion's body. Grandmasion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker tries to bum rush Grandmasion with a series of wild strikes but Grandmasion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grandmasion takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker blocks a body shot from Grandmasion.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker digs a right hand underneath Grandmasion's ribcage. Grandmasion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker pushes Grandmasion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grandmasion did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Parker is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandmasion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grandmasion sees it coming and defends easily.
Parker is nestled in close to Grandmasion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Parker is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
Grandmasion is refusing to be controlled, as Parker sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker slips under a jab from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Grandmasion does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Grandmasion's ribs.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darius Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Parker throws a jab when Grandmasion was well out of range.
A big left from Grandmasion misses.
Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grandmasion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to de liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Grandmasion takes one on the button.
Grandmasion tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grandmasion ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Grandmasion's head but Grandmasion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandmasion throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Francois Grandmasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grandmasion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Grandmasion throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Grandmasion throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grandmasion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Grandmasion tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Grandmasion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Grandmasion's head.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Darius Parker!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Darius Parker!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Darius Parker!

Darius Parker wins by unanimous decision!