PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petia Chetkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chetkiy comes to the cage accompanied by Маечка. On his way into the cage it seems that Petia Chetkiy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Petia Chetkiy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chetkiy
vs
Paris

183 cm
21
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

183 cm
31
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petia Chetkiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chetkiy throws a jab when Paris was well out of range.
Paris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chetkiy is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Chetkiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paris's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chetkiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chetkiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chetkiy cracks Paris with a solid left hand.
Chetkiy wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Chetkiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chetkiy won't allow Paris to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chetkiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paris looking for a guillotine here but Chetkiy defends easily.

Paris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Paris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chetkiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chetkiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chetkiy postures up in Paris's guard and throws a big left but Paris blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chetkiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chetkiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chetkiy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chetkiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chetkiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chetkiy distracts Paris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chetkiy lands a couple of digs.
Chetkiy won't allow Paris to sweep him here.
Chetkiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

It looks like Craig Paris has been cut.
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.
Chetkiy has his hands clasped together around Paris's back. He's all about the action.

Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Chetkiy defends it.

Paris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Paris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chetkiy is just riding it out for now. Paris eventually gives up the hold.

Paris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy wants to control but Paris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chetkiy is pressing down on Paris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paris trying to control but Chetkiy is working from the bottom.

Chetkiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paris defends well.
Paris being controlled here momentarily.
Chetkiy wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Paris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chetkiy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paris has Chetkiy in his guard.

Paris is looking for a triangle but Chetkiy pushes his legs off easily.
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 Petia Chetkiy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Paris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Paris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chetkiy defends it well.
Chetkiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paris is working away from the top position though.

Paris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chetkiy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paris blocks the strikes from Chetkiy.
Chetkiy wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
Chetkiy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Paris wants to work for an arm triangle but Chetkiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetkiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paris is working away from the top position though.
Chetkiy gets back to full guard.
Chetkiy controlling Paris's posture.

Paris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chetkiy dives on top into guard.

Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chetkiy is aware though and is defending well.

Paris has his foot on Chetkiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chetkiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Chetkiy with a nice head shot there.

Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chetkiy is aware though and is defending well.
Chetkiy wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chetkiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paris is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chetkiy wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Chetkiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Chetkiy trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Chetkiy landing with the ground and pound.
Chetkiy is in close to Paris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chetkiy chips away with some ground and pound.
Chetkiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chetkiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chetkiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Chetkiy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy distracts Paris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Paris is looking for a triangle but Chetkiy pushes his legs off easily.

Paris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chetkiy stands up over Paris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chetkiy content to stall in guard here.
Chetkiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chetkiy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chetkiy stands up over Paris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petia Chetkiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Paris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chetkiy defends it easily.

Paris working for a triangle but Chetkiy defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chetkiy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chetkiy with a nice head shot there.
Chetkiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Paris is rocked!
Chetkiy wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.

Chetkiy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paris has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chetkiy is looking to defend but Paris has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chetkiy! Paris pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chetkiy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Paris!