PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto El Parton (ranked 4862 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Holik (ranked 6705 p4p, 0 weight class). El Parton comes into the arena with Licensed Tequila blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

El Parton
vs
Holik

196 cm
25
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto El Parton!
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, Bobby Holik!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Parton throwing a counter right hand but Holik manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holik. That's going to slow El Parton down.

El Parton feints and as Holik raises his hands in defense, El Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holik working for a triangle but El Parton defends it easily.
El Parton stays in close to Holik's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holik is pulling down on El Parton's head. It's preventing any offense from El Parton, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holik is trying to keep El Parton in close.
El Parton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
El Parton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

El Parton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Parton staying calm.
Holik can't do much from the bottom here.

El Parton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holik tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Parton working away.
Holik taking a bit of punishment here - El Parton scoring with strikes.
Holik is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but El Parton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
El Parton lands a nice shot to the head.
Holik is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holik is still trying to improve position.
El Parton controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Parton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
El Parton is landing with some decent strikes but Holik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Holik tries to lock up and control but El Parton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
El Parton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holik hang on?
El Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holik tries to reverse the position but El Parton maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

El Parton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Holik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holik shoots in but El Parton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Parton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Holik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. El Parton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
El Parton is looking for a sweep.

Holik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Parton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on El Parton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Parton keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton sneaks back into half guard.
El Parton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holik can do to turn this around?

El Parton pushes Holik off and gets back to his feet.

El Parton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Parton trying to control but Holik is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Parton stays in close to Holik's body and controls the position.
Holik working a defensive guard here.
Holik keeping moving, preventing El Parton from controlling successfully.
El Parton advances position into side control!
Holik is looking to regain half guard here but El Parton keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

El Parton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holik, who protects the arm well.
El Parton tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Holik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

El Parton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holik to his feet.

El Parton shoots in and bounces Holik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Parton stopping the sweep attempt from Holik.
El Parton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holik's head.
Holik working a defensive guard but El Parton passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, El Parton seems content to control.
El Parton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holik for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Parton lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto El Parton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

El Parton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holik sprawls well initially but El Parton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
El Parton prevents Holik from improving his position.
Holik looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Parton is working away from the top position though.
Holik is staying active underneath El Parton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Parton controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
El Parton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holik moves in looking to clinch but El Parton pushes him off.
El Parton shoots in for a double leg but Holik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holik goes for a double leg but El Parton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as El Parton continues to drive forward.
Holik tries to clinch up.
Holik throws a lazy head kick

and El Parton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holik is trying to maintain the position but El Parton is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Parton passes the guard and advances to mount!
El Parton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Holik tries to improve his position but El Parton has taken his back! El Parton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Holik tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! El Parton pushes Holik away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alberto El Parton!
Alberto El Parton thanked the fans post fight for their support.