PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kel Parkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Bilkington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Parkes
vs
Bilkington

157 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kel Parkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parkes as he avoids it easily.
Parkes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bilkington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Parkes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parkes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parkes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilkington has him pressed against the cage.
Bilkington is trying to drag Parkes to the mat but Parkes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bilkington is trying to force a seperation but Parkes has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parkes manages to pull guard.
Parkes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parkes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parkes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bilkington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parkes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkes is trying to control the position but Bilkington postures up.
Bilkington advances to half guard.
Bilkington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bilkington is thwarting Parkes's attempts to control the position.
Parkes tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Bilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Parkes is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parkes tries to roll over but Bilkington keeps him under control.
Bilkington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parkes looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bilkington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parkes sprawls well initially but Bilkington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bilkington not doing much here.

Bilkington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parkes is just riding it out for now. Bilkington eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bilkington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bilkington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parkes trying to control but Bilkington postures up.
Bilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Parkes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Parkes is looking to control Bilkington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parkes avoid being mounted?

That's four 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.
Parkes wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilkington is controlling the pace.
Bilkington is pressing down on Parkes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parkes is holding on for now.
Bilkington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Parkes!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parkes tries to lock up and control but Bilkington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bilkington content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bilkington wants to clinch.

Bilkington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Parkes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parkes seems a little lost for a moment, as Bilkington dominates the positioning.
Bobby Bilkington has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Bilkington.
Bilkington landing strikes.
Parkes struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parkes is trying to escape the position but Bilkington is controlling the position.
Parkes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bilkington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bilkington working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Bilkington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bilkington prefers to stall for the moment though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bilkington tries to clinch up but Parkes circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilkington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkes fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bilkington feints and as Parkes raises his hands in defense, Bilkington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parkes looking to control.

Parkes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bilkington advances position into side control!
Bilkington takes a little break here. Parkes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Parkes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bilkington slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkes is looking for a sweep.
Bilkington staying calm.
Bilkington scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parkes is looking for a sweep.
Bilkington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Parkes!
Bilkington controlling the pace for now.
Parkes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilkington controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Parkes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Parkes tries to clinch up but Bilkington circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilkington throws a right hand that Parkes ducks under and follows up with a left that Parkes also avoids with ease.
Bobby Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilkington misses with a jab, cross combination.

Parkes darts in and clinches Bilkington up against the cage.
Parkes tries to break free but Bilkington pushes him back against the cage.

Parkes successfully pulls guard.
Bilkington stops Parkes from standing up.
Bilkington wants to pass the guard but Parkes is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Bilkington seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parkes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bilkington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parkes controls Bilkington momentarily but Bilkington frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parkes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington stuffs the takedown attempt from Parkes. Parkes gets slowly back to his feet.
Parkes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bilkington tries to avoid it but Parkes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bilkington to the ground. Bilkington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Parkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bilkington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parkes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parkes wants it to stay on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Parkes enables Bilkington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parkes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bilkington is stalling in the full guard.

Parkes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bilkington is pushing down on Parkes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parkes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bilkington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bilkington is taking a breather. Parkes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Bilkington is trying for a kimura here. Parkes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bilkington wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bilkington!
A relieved looking Bobby Bilkington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.