PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alfredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Alfredo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alfredo
vs
Parkinson

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Alfredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trey Parkinson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfredo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Parkinson rushes Alfredo and presses him up against the cage.
Parkinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alfredo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parkinson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Parkinson gets a clinch.
Parkinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Parkinson pulls Alfredo into guard.
Parkinson wants to sweep here but Alfredo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parkinson working for a triangle but Alfredo defends it easily.
Alfredo won't allow Parkinson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alfredo wants to pass the guard but Parkinson is keeping the position.
Alfredo is breathing heavily.
Alfredo is fighting to break Parkinson's control of his arms but Parkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alfredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alfredo manages to get himself to full guard.

Parkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Parkinson stands up and waves to Alfredo to follow him.
Parkinson shoots in for a double leg but Alfredo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Parkinson. No joy for Alfredo on that attempt.
Parkinson shoots in and drives through. Alfredo sprawls well.
Alfredo is looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for Alfredo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alfredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfredo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parkinson.
Alfredo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parkinson fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alfredo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alfredo throws a body punch but Parkinson moves out of range.
Parkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alfredo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parkinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Parkinson has a takedown stuffed.
Alfredo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Parkinson. No joy for Alfredo on that attempt.
Alfredo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParkinson.

Parkinson forces Alfredo back against the cage and clinches.

Parkinson manages to pull guard.
Parkinson controls Alfredo momentarily but Alfredo frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredo is stalling in the full guard.
Parkinson is trying to keep Alfredo in close.
Alfredo controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alfredo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Parkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parkinson closes the distance and pushes Alfredo back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Parkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alfredo preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkinson keeping moving, preventing Alfredo from controlling successfully.
Parkinson managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Parkinson stays in close to Alfredo's body and controls the position.
Alfredo keeping moving, preventing Parkinson from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.

Parkinson stands up from Alfredo's guard - Parkinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alfredo lands with a kick to the temple. Parkinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parkinson shoots in and drives through. Alfredo sprawls well.

Parkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Alfredo tries for a takedown but Parkinson manages to get underhooks.

Parkinson manages to break the clinch.
Parkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Alfredo moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alfredo feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Alfredo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alfredo.
Alfredo tries to clinch up but Parkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Parkinson with the counter takedown but Alfredo avoids it easily.

Parkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alfredo to the mat! Alfredo manages to get full guard.
Alfredo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Parkinson dives into side control.
Parkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Parkinson taking a breather here.
Parkinson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfredo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parkinson.
Parkinson trying to control the position but Alfredo is working away.
Parkinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alfredo struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alfredo prevents Parkinson from moving into mount.

Parkinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Parkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alfredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Parkinson has managed to clinch.
Parkinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Alfredo breaks from the clinch.

Parkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parkinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Alfredo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parkinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Parkinson has Alfredo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alfredo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parkinson manages to pull guard.
Parkinson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alfredo is one step ahead there.
Parkinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfredo trying to move into half guard but instead Parkinson has managed to sweep!

Parkinson stays in close to Alfredo's body and controls the position.
Parkinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alfredo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking 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.

Alfredo is working an open guard so Parkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parkinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alfredo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose Alfredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Parkinson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parkinson is defended easily by Alfredo.
Jose Alfredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alfredo slaps away a takedown attempt from Parkinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alfredo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson dodges the punch combination from Alfredo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parkinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Alfredo as Parkinson shoots in.
Alfredo throws a big counter combination but Parkinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alfredo dives in and grabs Parkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parkinson pushes down on Alfredo's head and hops out.
Alfredo closes the distance and clinches up with Parkinson, looking for a takedown. Alfredo pushes Parkinson against the cage but Parkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Parkinson clinches with his opponent.
Alfredo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parkinson has Alfredo pressed against the cage, preventing Alfredo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parkinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parkinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alfredo up against the cage.
Alfredo tries to score a body lock takedown but Parkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parkinson is pushing Alfredo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parkinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alfredo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Parkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parkinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Parkinson!