PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shorty Gonzalez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonzalez
vs
Paris

181 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paris.
Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Paris.
Paris closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Paris pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Paris.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.

Gonzalez instigates a clinch.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Craig Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paris is able to avoid easily.
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paris looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez scores with a spinning back kick!
Paris fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Paris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.

Gonzalez lands a high kick to the side of Paris's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gonzalez dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Craig Paris has been cut.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Paris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Paris!

Paris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzalez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paris, into his guard.
Paris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.

Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.

Paris is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Paris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shorty Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Paris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paris gets a double leg takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Paris stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Paris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paris trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top!

Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paris has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Paris blocks nicely.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Paris has wrist control.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.

Gonzalez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paris to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gonzalez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paris pulls down on the head and he's put Gonzalez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Paris!