PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bruce parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teletubbies. Moni Cvetkov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

parker
vs
Cvetkov

186 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, bruce parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cvetkov shoots for a double leg takedown but parker sprawls well. He's pushed Cvetkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moni Cvetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cvetkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
parker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cvetkov wants to pass the guard but parker is keeping the position.
Cvetkov wants to control from the top but parker keeps moving.

parker is looking for a triangle but Cvetkov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
parker keeping moving, preventing Cvetkov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov stops parker from standing up.
Cvetkov trying to control the position from guard on top but parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

parker looking for a guillotine here but Cvetkov defends easily.
Cvetkov prevents parker from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cvetkov looking to pass the guard.
parker wants to stand but Cvetkov is controlling the position.
parker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
parker keeping full guard, as Cvetkov tries to pass.

parker pushes Cvetkov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt - parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cvetkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
bruce parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown but parker shows good takedown defense.
Cvetkov fails with the takedown.
Cvetkov looks gassed!
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cvetkov is defended easily by parker.
Cvetkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. parker tries to avoid it but Cvetkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag parker to the ground. parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
parker connects with a right hand. Cvetkov shakes it off.
parker throws a wild body kick that Cvetkov sees coming a mile off.
bruce parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cvetkov. Cvetkov gets slowly back to his feet.
parker throws a sloppy head kick and Cvetkov moves out of range easily.

Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that bruce parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Cvetkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in parker's guard.
Cvetkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cvetkov wants to pass the guard but parker is keeping the position.
Cvetkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Cvetkov stops parker from standing up.
Cvetkov trying to control but parker is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov won't allow parker to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov trying to move into half guard but instead parker has managed to sweep!
Cvetkov is breathing heavily.
parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cvetkov trying to control the position.
parker postures up in Cvetkov's guard and throws a big left but Cvetkov blocks it.
parker trying to control but Cvetkov is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov is pulling down on parker's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
parker forces his way into half guard.

parker seems to be working for a kimura but Cvetkov defends the submission attempt.

parker wants to work for an arm triangle but Cvetkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cvetkov keeping control of the position.

parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cvetkov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov wants to improve his position but parker is controlling well.
parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
parker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
parker throwing shots but Cvetkov is blocking nicely.
Cvetkov is trying to stand up here but parker is controlling him well.

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.
parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
parker prevents Cvetkov from improving his position.
Cvetkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from parker.
Cvetkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
parker misses with a head shot. Cvetkov uses the momentum to regain guard.

parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that bruce parker will probably get the nod.
That's time! parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cvetkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cvetkov.
Cvetkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but parker circles away.
bruce parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moni Cvetkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from parker. Cvetkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cvetkov shoots for a takedown but parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from parker.
Cvetkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cvetkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
parker throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cvetkov shoots in for a double leg but parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cvetkov ducks under a wild hook from parker.
parker throws the left hand but Cvetkov avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cvetkov is defended easily by parker.
parker is looking to score with low kicks.

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.

parker gets caught flat footed, as Cvetkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cvetkov thows a big elbow that misses.
parker keeping moving, preventing Cvetkov from controlling successfully.
parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cvetkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. bruce parker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A left lands for parker.

That's four 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.

Cvetkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in parker's half guard.
Cvetkov prevents parker from improving his position.
Cvetkov is looking to take a break and control but parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cvetkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moni Cvetkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cvetkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think parker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bruce parker!