PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Paradise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Volkov
vs
Paradise

177 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domingo Paradise!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dmitry Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Paradise, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Paradise against the cage but Paradise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Paradise lands a high kick!
Paradise misses with a body kick.
Volkov throws a series of strikes that have Paradise backpedaling.
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!
Paradise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paradise on the side of the head.

Paradise lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Paradise takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Volkov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paradise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Paradise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Paradise sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Paradise, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Paradise against the cage but Paradise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Domingo Paradise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paradise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Paradise takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paradise defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Paradise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Paradise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paradise.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paradise as he avoids it easily.
Paradise pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Paradise. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Paradise.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Paradise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paradise thuds his shin into the meat of Volkov's side.
Volkov throws a jab when Paradise was well out of range.
Paradise takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paradise throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paradise lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paradise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paradise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Paradise fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Paradise.
Paradise plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Paradise delivers a nice body kick.
Paradise moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Paradise tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Volkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That kick from Paradise tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paradise throws a head kick that half lands.
Paradise scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paradise lands a big head kick that sends Volkov to the canvas! Paradise follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domingo Paradise!