PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Parks has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Andrews
vs
Parks

153 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

205 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Parks!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Parks. No joy for Andrews on that attempt.
Parks dives in and grabs Andrews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes down on Parks's head and hops out.
Andrews really is a fat lump.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parks.
Parks misses with a takedown attempt - Andrews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ron Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Parks.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parks misses with a low kick.
Parks wants to slow Andrews down by chopping away at his legs.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Parks doesn't manage to clinch there - Andrews circles away.
Andrews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrews wants it to stay on the feet.

Parks clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews looking to slow down the pace here.
Parks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parks working hard to break the clinch.
Andrews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parks's efforts to push away.

Andrews breaks the clinch.

Parks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrews fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks is trying to pull guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrews misses with a hook to the ribs.

Andrews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parks uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parks trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

Parks stands and steps away. Andrews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parks tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parks thows a body shot but no joy.
Parks shoots in but Andrews avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
A low kick from Parks misses
and Andrews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Parks. Parks gets slowly back to his feet.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks looks winded!
Andrews blocks a head kick by Parks.
Parks shoots in but Andrews avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Andrews pushes Parks up against the cage in a clinch.
Parks goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Parks gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews prevents a takedown attempt there.

Andrews jumps into guard, dragging Parks to the mat.

Andrews pushes Parks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Parks which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parks but Parks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Parks rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Parks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrews connects with a solid leg kick.
Ron Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Parks moves into the clinch.

Andrews gets control of Parks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andrews will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Parks tries to pass.
Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Parks wasn't active enough on the ground.

Andrews forces Parks back against the cage and clinches.
Parks tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Parks drops back down to his feet.

Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews leaves Parks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Andrews backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.

Andrews pushes Parks up against the cage in a clinch.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ron Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Parks.
Parks is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews keeps the fight on the outside.
Parks is looking to land body kicks.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrews goes for a double leg but Parks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parks continues to drive forward.
Andrews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrews lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parks is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Parks persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews dives in for a single leg takedown but Parks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parks smiles and moves away.
Parks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrews counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Andrews keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Parks. Parks gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Parks on that attempt.
Parks wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Parks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ron Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Parks.
Parks has a takedown stuffed.
Parks tries to clinch but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews lands a leg kick that knocks Parks off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Parks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews lands with a nice combination. Parks backs away looking to recover.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. Parks tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parks swivels and escapes.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Parks clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Andrews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Parks decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks looking for a sweep. Not yet Parks, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Parks working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
Parks being controlled here, momentarily.
Andrews passes Parks's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Parks works his way to full guard. Good work.

Parks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.

Andrews drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andrews has Parks in his guard.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andrews throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks looking to pass the guard.

Andrews pushes Parks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Parks shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks darts in looking for a takedown but Andrews gets double underhooks and turns Parks into the cage.
Ron Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrews lands a good knee to the midsection. Parks won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Andrews.
I think Parks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ron Andrews!