PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Armin Van Buren - Sail. Arealius has chosen Ministry Rock as his entrance music. Anthony Arealius told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Parker
vs
Arealius

175 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
190 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Arealius!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arealius is looking to clinch.
Arealius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arealius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arealius pinned against the cage. Arealius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arealius's waist but Arealius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Arealius throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Arealius tries to clinch up.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arealius.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arealius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Arealius.
A punch combination from Arealius misses.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arealius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Arealius enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arealius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arealius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Parker is now in half guard.
Arealius wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to control. Arealius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arealius is trying to stand.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arealius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

We're going to have a standup here because Kelvin Parker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Arealius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arealius moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arealius tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Arealius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arealius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker throws a series of punches but Arealius avoids them all with ease.
Arealius wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Arealius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arealius throws a body kick that misses.
Arealius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arealius throws a one two combo.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Arealius throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arealius. Arealius obviously looking to wear him down.
Arealius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arealius misses with a wild body shot.
Arealius is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Arealius cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arealius loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker takes one on the button.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Arealius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arealius's waist but Arealius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arealius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker defending well as Arealius loads up on a big left hand.
Arealius is looking to clinch.
Arealius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker staying out of range there.
Arealius is looking to clinch.
Parker shoots in but Arealius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arealius misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Arealius.
Arealius misses with a wild body shot.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arealius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arealius throws a combination that misses

and Parker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arealius's guard now.

Arealius looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Arealius 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.
Parker trying to control but Arealius is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius 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.
Arealius is looking to stand up but Parker isn't so interested in that idea.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Arealius is keeping the position.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Arealius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arealius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arealius wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kelvin Parker just wasn't active enough.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Arealius.
Anthony Arealius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arealius tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelvin Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Arealius.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arealius counters with a body kick.
Arealius closes the distance but Parker moves to the side
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Arealius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arealius is looking to land body kicks.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Arealius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Parker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arealius working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Parker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Arealius misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a series of strikes. Arealius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arealius throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well.
Arealius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
A jab from Arealius misses.
A slow jab from Arealius misses its intended target.
Arealius tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Arealius fights it but they end up in guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arealius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Arealius keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Arealius is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parker is keen to just control but Arealius is a slippery customer.
Parker trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to take a breather but Arealius is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Parker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parker cracks Arealius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Arealius moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Arealius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.

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.
Arealius tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arealius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Parker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arealius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Arealius misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arealius is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Arealius circles away and we're back to standing.

Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arealius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arealius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arealius is not content to let Parker control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Parker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parker avoids the body shot from Arealius.
Arealius tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Arealius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arealius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arealius throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Parker clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Parker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Arealius.
Arealius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Arealius closes the distance but Parker moves to the side
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Arealius looks to clinch

and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arealius's guard.
Arealius wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arealius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arealius controlling Parker's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arealius wants to clinch
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Arealius misses with a body shot.
Arealius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arealius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arealius thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker slips under a jab from Arealius.
Arealius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arealius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arealius tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arealius is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Arealius 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.
Arealius being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arealius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arealius clinches but Parker breaks the clinch

and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Arealius fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker trying to control but Arealius is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arealius looking for a sweep. Not yet Arealius, not yet.
Parker trying to control but Arealius is working from the bottom.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kelvin Parker just wasn't active enough.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Arealius's shoulder, as Arealius tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arealius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arealius as he avoids it easily.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arealius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Parker had his way with Anthony Arealius in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arealius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a three punch combo that has Arealius backing up. Arealius nods at Parker to acknowledge the strikes.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arealius.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt

and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arealius won't be happy with that.
Parker trying to control the action but Arealius is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Arealius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Arealius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arealius trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Arealius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kelvin Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parker is trying to control. Arealius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Parker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arealius moves away.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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.
Arealius throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Parker throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Arealius misses the target.
Anthony Arealius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Arealius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arealius wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Arealius looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Arealius misses the target.
Arealius misses with a looping right.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Arealius counters with a straight right hand.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Arealius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelvin Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves away from the strike by Arealius.
Arealius misses with a looping right.
Arealius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Arealius looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Arealius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Arealius leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arealius connects with a body shot.
Arealius tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker looks for a takedown but Arealius sprawls well.
Arealius wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arealius closes the distance looking to clinch

and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arealius won't be happy with that.
Parker slows the pace down.
Arealius struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Parker trying to control the position but Arealius is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
Kelvin Parker retains his middleweight title!