PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mate Parlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parlov comes to the cage accompanied by Spit it out. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Parlov
vs
Mercer

198 cm
21
224 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mate Parlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Mercer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlov misses with a head kick.
Parlov throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Parlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parlov throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Parlov throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Parlov circles away easily
and Parlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mercer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mercer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mercer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
mate Parlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parlov scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
Parlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but Parlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mate Parlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Mercer.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Parlov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parlov.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Parlov circles away.
Mercer looks gassed!

Mercer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer stops Parlov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parlov wants to stand but Mercer is controlling the position.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Mercer controlling from the top position.
Parlov wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Parlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Mercer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Parlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Mercer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Parlov circles away easily
and Parlov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mercer really felt that one!
Parlov tries a head kick but it misses.

Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mercer has picked Parlov up - he's going for a ride! Mercer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlov tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Mercer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parlov is trying to stand.
Mercer content to control rather than advance.

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.

Billy Mercer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Parlov lands a head kick!
Parlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown but Parlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Parlov. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Parlov throws a lazy head kick

and Mercer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parlov's guard.
Parlov striking off his back but it's not causing Mercer any problems.
Parlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Parlov, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parlov wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mercer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Mercer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parlov, as that shot connected.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Parlov misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Parlov throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parlov's waist but Parlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
Parlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercer will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parlov throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Parlov lands a head kick!
Mercer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mercer shoots in but Parlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
mate Parlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Mercer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parlov throws a head kick that misses

and Mercer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parlov tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Mercer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Parlov circles away easily
enabling Parlov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
mate Parlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Parlov.
Parlov throws a one two combo.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
Parlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Parlov.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Parlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercer takes a step back to recover.
Parlov misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Parlov throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Parlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parlov scores with a kick to the body.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parlov.

Mercer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercer is working away from the top position though.
Billy Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercer slows the pace down in half guard.
Mercer prevents Parlov from improving his position.
Parlov is trying to stand up here but Mercer is controlling him well.
Mercer controlling the action here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parlov leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mercer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mercer wants to control but Parlov is keeping him busy.
Mercer prevents Parlov from escaping the position.
Parlov taking a bit of punishment here - Mercer scoring with strikes.
Mercer staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parlov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Parlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mercer trying to control the action but Parlov is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Billy Mercer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Parlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer throws a head kick that Parlov semi-blocks.
mate Parlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parlov counters with a head kick.
mate Parlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
mate Parlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Mercer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Parlov. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Parlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Parlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billy Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Parlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Parlov.
Parlov delivers a nice body kick.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parlov sprawls well. Parlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mercer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Mercer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parlov trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Parlov pushes Mercer off looking to stand but Mercer dives back in and keeps control.
Mercer lands strikes from half guard.
Parlov is trying to stand up here but Mercer is controlling him well.
Mercer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mercer is looking to advance position but Parlov won't allow it.
mate Parlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Billy Mercer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Parlov circles away.
Mercer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parlov back to the cage. Mercer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Parlov tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Mercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mercer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Mercer!