PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paskalev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Paskalev
vs
Deems

173 cm
22
153 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
151 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnost Paskalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deems is looking to clinch but Paskalev is avoiding it.
Paskalev slips a straight right by Deems.
Paskalev blocks a head kick by Deems.

Paskalev gets a takedown into half guard.
Paskalev uses his free foot to push down on Deems's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deems.
We've been hearing that Paskalev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paskalev landing strikes from the mount and Deems is in trouble!
Paskalev looking to ground and pound but Deems is blocking nicely.
Paskalev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paskalev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deems is looking to escape.
Deems really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paskalev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deems has given up his back here. Will Paskalev look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems looking very determined here, making life difficult for Paskalev.

Paskalev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deems defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Paskalev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deems is defending well though. Paskalev let's go of the attempt for now.

Paskalev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev misses with an elbow to the head.
Paskalev lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paskalev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deems is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Paskalev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deems defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Deems showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deems showing good submission defense here.

Deems fending off the submission attempt from Paskalev.

Deems preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paskalev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paskalev looking for the RNC.

Paskalev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deems defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Paskalev is looking for the choke from the back position but Deems is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deems prevents Paskalev from getting a body triangle.

Deems defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnost Paskalev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Deems clobbers Paskalev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paskalev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deems throws a lazy uppercut

and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control.
Deems wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Deems prevents Paskalev from moving into mount.
Paskalev working the body and head with strikes.
Deems is not content to let Paskalev control the position.
Deems is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to move to mount but Deems blocks the move with his legs.
Paskalev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Paskalev dominating with strikes here.
Deems is trying to stand but he's just given Paskalev his back.
Paskalev punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems trying to get back to his feet but Paskalev is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Paskalev manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Paskalev has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Deems! Can he survive? No! He's out! Paskalev gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnost Paskalev!
Our winner, Arnost Paskalev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.