PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Gomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crimson King (Demons & Wizards). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomas
vs
Parsons

180 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Gomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parsons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomas somewhat.
Gomas misses with a takedown attempt - Parsons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomas misses with a double jab.
Gomas wants to clinch

and Parsons counters by moving into the clinch.

Parsons pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parsons can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parsons wants to sweep here but Gomas controlling him for the moment.
Gomas trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Vincent Gomas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parsons stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Gomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Parsons as Gomas shoots in.
Gomas shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomas.
Gomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parsons pinned against the cage. Parsons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomas defends well and Parsons ends up having to push Gomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parsons is defending well for now.
Gomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Parsons has double underhooks.
Gomas is trying to push Parsons away but Parsons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Parsons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomas misses with a punch to the body.
Gomas is trying to break free.
Parsons blocking some punches.
Parsons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomas controls his hands.
Parsons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomas jumps guard but Parsons stands there with Gomas around his waist. Gomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomas looking to stall.
Gomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Parsons.

Parsons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parsons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomas trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Gomas content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vincent Gomas.
Parsons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomas tries to avoid it but Parsons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomas to the ground. Gomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomas tries for a takedown but Parsons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parsons is fending him off so far but Gomas persists. Nope, Parsons circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parsons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomas.

Parsons has closed the distance and engaged Gomas in a clinch.
Parsons is pressed up against the cage. Gomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parsons down to the mat. Parsons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomas misses with a takedown attempt

and Parsons counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons.
Gomas is trying to force a seperation but Parsons has the dominant position.
Gomas tries to pull guard but Parsons holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomas drops back down to his feet.
Gomas is trying to pull guard but Parsons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Gomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomas tries to pull guard but Parsons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parsons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomas working hard to break the clinch.
Parsons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parsons is keeping busy.
Gomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Parsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parsons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomas smiles and moves away.
Gomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parsons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parsons darts in looking for a takedown but Gomas gets double underhooks and turns Parsons into the cage.
Gomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parsons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parsons.

Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Gomas looks for a takedown but Parsons sprawls well.
Gomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomas misses with a takedown attempt - Parsons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parsons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomas lands with a nice body punch.
Vincent Gomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomas dives in and grabs Parsons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parsons pushes down on Gomas's head and hops out.
Gomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parsons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parsons defends well and Gomas ends up having to push Parsons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomas can't find room to land a body shot as Parsons controls the action.
Gomas wants to stall.
Parsons tries to pull guard but Gomas won't allow it.

Parsons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomas throws a head kick that misses.
Gomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomas wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomas shoots in for a double leg but Parsons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomas.
Parsons shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parsons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parsons is breathing heavily.
Gomas with a nice cross.
Gomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parsons pinned against the cage. Parsons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomas throws a sloppy head kick and Parsons moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parsons dives in and grabs Gomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomas pushes down on Parsons's head and hops out.
No luck for Gomas with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Gomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Parsons tries to sprawl out of it but Gomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parsons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parsons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomas moves in looking to clinch but Parsons pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons blocks a head kick by Gomas.
Gomas closes the distance and clinches up with Parsons, looking for a takedown. Gomas pushes Parsons against the cage but Parsons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Gomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons darts in looking for a takedown but Gomas gets double underhooks and turns Parsons into the cage.
Gomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parsons has Gomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Parsons gets control of Gomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parsons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Parsons controls Gomas momentarily but Gomas frees himself.
Parsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Parsons has wrist control.
Gomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parsons tries to control but Gomas manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomas tries to keep control of the position but Parsons is staying busy.

Gomas looking for the choke from the back.
Parsons trying to control the hands but Gomas breaks the grip.

Gomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Gomas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Parsons is defending well though. Gomas let's go of the attempt for now.
Parsons looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parsons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parsons for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomas struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Parsons is in bad spot here.
Parsons wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Parsons right now.
Billy Parsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Gomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parsons can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Gomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Gomas!
The defeated Billy Parsons had this to say: 'I will learn from this and I will return stronger than ever.'.