PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Parsons
vs
Rice

185 cm
28
213 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

190 cm
32
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
FJCP Healthy Nutrition

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Rice!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parsons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice trying to strike off his back.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard.

Rice prevents Parsons from getting back to his feet.
Parsons can't keep his opponent in guard - Rice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rice trying to control from half guard but Parsons is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons is trying to stand back up but Rice is controlling him
Rice wants to free his trapped foot but Parsons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rice trying to control the action but Parsons is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice throws a strike but Parsons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rice slips nicely into half guard.
Parsons wants to get back to his feet.

Parsons is defending against the submission attempts here by Rice.
Rice trying to mount his opponent but Parsons defends it.
Rice prevents Parsons from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parsons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parsons has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Rice looking for the choke but no joy.
Parsons wants to get back to his feet.
Rice connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Parsons to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rice looking for the choke from the back.

Rice is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parsons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parsons for a finish.
Parsons trying to get back to his feet but Rice is in full control for now.
Rice missing with punches from the back.

Parsons manages to stand up with Rice still on his back. Eventually Rice drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Rice shoots in and drives through. Parsons sprawls well.
Parsons is looking to clinch.
Rice shoots in but Parsons avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Parsons rushes Rice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Rice.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Rice is trying to pull guard but Parsons has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rice.
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Rice is trying to pull guard but Parsons has him pressed against the cage.
Rice blocking some punches.
Rice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rice jumps guard.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Parsons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Rice has wrist control.
Parsons trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Rice is trying to keep Parsons in close.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Rice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rice shoots for a double leg takedown but Parsons sprawls well. He's pushed Rice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parsons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rice darts in looking for a takedown but Parsons gets double underhooks and turns Rice into the cage.

Parsons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rice's guard.
Rice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parsons postures up in Rice's guard and throws a big left but Rice blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rice is on top in guard.

Parsons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rice is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parsons has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rice is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rice.
Rice takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rice goes for a takedown attempt but Parsons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Parsons clinches with his opponent.

Rice manages to pull guard.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Rice throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parsons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rice is trying to control the position but Parsons postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rice pulls Parsons in close to prevent any damage.

Rice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parsons defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parsons controls the pace.

Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parsons is aware though and is defending well.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
Parsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parsons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parsons throwing strikes from guard but Rice blocks nicely.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.

Parsons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Cylon Training Academy inform us that Rice has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Parsons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rice is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard.

Parsons keeping full guard, as Rice tries to pass.
Rice prevents Parsons from getting back to his feet.

Parsons has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rice off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but Parsons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Parsons scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parsons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rice tries to get to full guard but Parsons has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parsons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rice tries to roll over but Parsons keeps him under control.
Parsons is looking to take a break and control but Rice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rice wants to improve his position but Parsons is controlling well.
Parsons throwing shots but Rice is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rice keeping hold of Parsons's head, controlling as best he can.
Ground and pound from Parsons.
Rice is not content to let Parsons control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Parsons dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rice shoots in for a double leg but Parsons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rice enables Parsons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rice manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parsons looking to pass the guard.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Rice keeping full guard, as Parsons tries to pass.
Parsons is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parsons manages to get himself to full guard.

Rice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Parsons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rice presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rice fails to pull guard.
Parsons lands with a light punch inside.
Parsons misses with the head strike.
Rice jumps guard but Parsons stands there with Rice around his waist. Rice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rice.

Rice pulls guard effortlessly.

Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parsons is aware though and is defending well.
Parsons is working Rice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parsons is working Rice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rice working for a triangle but Parsons defends it easily.
Parsons cracks Rice with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.

Rice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Parsons postures up in Rice's guard and throws a big left but Rice blocks it.

Parsons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parsons is aware though and is defending well.
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Parsons is proving a slippery customer.
Parsons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Rice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parsons.
Parsons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parsons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parsons cracks Rice with a solid left hand.
Parsons postures up and lands a big shot to Rice's brow.
Parsons throws a big elbow that misses.
Parsons won't allow Rice to sweep him here.
Rice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parsons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parsons works over Rice with some ground and pound from guard.

Rice is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons lands a couple of digs.
Rice is still in real trouble! Can Parsons finish him?

Rice has his foot on Parsons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parsons works his way back into a safe position though.
Rice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parsons postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rice covers up, he's hurt! Parsons keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Parsons and the ref steps in to end the fight! Parsons can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Parsons!
In his post fight interview, Jack Parsons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.