PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Parker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Casey
vs
Parker

152 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Parker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Casey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to stand but Casey is controlling his posture from full guard.

Casey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Casey swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casey is on top in guard.

Parker is trying to keep Casey in close.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Casey is stalling in the full guard.

Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Casey defends it easily.
Casey sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two 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.

Casey stands up and waves to Parker to follow him.

Parker scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.

Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Parker has hold of one of Casey's legs. Casey is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Parker won't allow Casey to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Casey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
Parker throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey pulls Parker in close to prevent any damage.
Parker prevents Casey from getting back to his feet.
Parker trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Casey's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Casey takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Parker dives in and scores a takedown into Casey's guard.
Parker wants to stand but Casey is controlling his posture from full guard.

Casey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Casey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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 Alvaro Casey 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 head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Parker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Casey to the ground. Parker is now in Casey's guard.

Casey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Casey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Casey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Parker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Casey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Casey sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casey did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Parker is looking to stall here but Casey recovers full guard.
Casey wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Casey holds on and takes a little breather.
Casey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Casey's half guard.

Casey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Parker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Casey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Casey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Parker trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Casey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casey in particular looking to stall.
Casey tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Casey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Casey.

Casey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Casey controlling the pace.

That's four 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.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Parker tries to roll over but Casey keeps him under control.
Casey controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Casey wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Casey tries to sprawl but Parker drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Casey kicks Parker off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Casey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Parker dives in and scores a takedown into Casey's guard.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Casey blocks nicely.

Casey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Casey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Casey is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Casey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Parker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Casey's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casey controlling the position.
Casey continues to hold on tight.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Casey is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Casey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?

Parker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Casey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Parker swings around for an armbar but Casey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Parker's guard.
Casey wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casey is looking to stand up but Parker won't let him.
Casey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Casey controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddie Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Casey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Casey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Casey!