PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius's entrance music is Here we are Juggernaut by Coheed and Cambria. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcius
vs
Parker

183 cm
34
184 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

181 cm
23
172 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LeRoy Parker!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Garcius scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker throws a series of punches but Garcius avoids them all with ease.
Parker throws a right hand that Garcius ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcius also avoids with ease.

Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcius's coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcius has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parker stops Garcius from standing up.
Garcius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Garcius keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcius is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to control from the top but Garcius keeps moving.
Garcius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Garcius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcius lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcius's back!
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcius is trapped and Parker is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Garcius. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Garcius avoids the strikes from Parker.
Garcius tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcius is looking to get to half guard.
Parker with good strikes from the mount here!
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Garcius is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garcius is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcius wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garcius because Parker loaded up on that one.
Parker landing punches.
Garcius is working to get back to half guard.
Garcius wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker punching from mount but Garcius doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Garcius tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
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!
Parker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garcius because Parker loaded up on that one.
Garcius is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Garcius holds on, trying desperately to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcius hang on?
The referee warns Garcius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcius tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Parker lands a couple of good shots and Garcius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Parker misses with punches from the back.
Garcius controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Parker throwing damaging strikes from the back! Garcius could be in trouble here!
Garcius looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Parker keeps control of the position as Garcius tries to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Even with his hooks in, Parker manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Garcius is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Garcius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parker to the ground. Garcius is now in Parker's guard.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcius manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker stops Garcius from standing up.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcius keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcius has wrist control.
Parker distracts Garcius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcius is keeping the position for now.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcius wants to stand and escape but Parker is having none of it.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcius has his hands on Parker's head, controlling the position.
Garcius keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Garcius is controlling Parker's posture.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker works over Garcius with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Garcius.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Parker seems keen to control Garcius's posture.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcius is one step ahead there.
Garcius passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcius controls the pace.
Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcius passes Parker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
LeRoy Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Garcius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. LeRoy Parker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Garcius throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Parker lands with a hook. Garcius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcius checks a low kick from Parker.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcius.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcius.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Garcius's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcius tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker takes a swing at Garcius's ribcage but misses.

Garcius clinches up against the cage.
Parker has Garcius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcius.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcius controls his hands.
Garcius blocks a body shot from Parker.

Parker wants the takedown. Garcius is fighting it off but Parker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garcius's guard against the cage.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker prevents Garcius from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Garcius blocks nicely.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker postures up in Garcius's guard and throws a big left but Garcius blocks it.
Garcius pulls Parker in to control the position.

Garcius manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcius tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LeRoy Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Garcius controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcius.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcius prevents it.
Jaius Garcius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeRoy Parker.

Garcius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcius.

Garcius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Parker is defending well.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Garcius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcius is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it.
Parker wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Garcius has control of the leg.
Garcius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Garcius has control of the leg.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Parker wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius wants to stand up but Parker is controlling the position.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Parker is defending well.
Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcius thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.

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 Jaius Garcius.
I think Parker 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy Parker!
LeRoy Parker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.