PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar Parker 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!

Garcia
vs
Parker

171 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Full Metal Gear (Top Quality, Low Price)

Elite Golden Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistar Parker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker checks a low kick from Garcia.

Parker feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.

Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garcia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Parker passes into side control!
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Parker blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.

Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Parker mounts him!
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parker!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Parker is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Garcia has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.

Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia jabs at Parker's body.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!

Parker gets a clinch.
Parker is looking to control Garcia's arms but Garcia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcelo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Parker.

Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia is striking from the bottom but Parker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Garcia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Parker prevents Garcia from standing back up.

Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Parker is breathing heavily.

Parker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcelo Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Garcia has an active guard here but Parker has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia landing small, sideways elbows.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Garcia working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.

Garcia is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.

Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Garcia gets to his feet - Parker follows without any prompting.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.
Garcia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Garcia looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.

Garcia has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Parker. Oh but Garcia has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Parker goes limp - he's gone! Garcia jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Garcia!