PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Condemned 84 - Face the agression. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Paris
vs
Mies

183 cm
38
185 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

173 cm
34
186 lbs
18 - 21 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pit Mies!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mies's half guard.
Mies is trying to stand up here but Paris is controlling him well.
Mies is staying active underneath Paris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Mies's temple.

Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mies keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mies is looking to control Paris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mies avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris is looking to stand up but Mies won't let him.

Mies working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
Paris pushes down on Mies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mies wants to get back to full guard.

Mies looking for submissions off his back.

Paris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mies sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mies is defending against the submission attempts here by Paris.
Paris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paris seems to be looking for submissions.

Mies is defending against the submission attempts here by Paris.
Mies is refusing to be controlled, as Paris sits in half guard.
Mies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mies 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.

Paris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mies defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Paris seems to be working for a kimura but Mies defends the submission attempt.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paris is nestled in close to Mies, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris is looking to advance position but Mies won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mies looking for submissions off his back.

Mies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Paris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paris circles away.
Paris looks to land a combination but Mies avoids it well.

Paris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Mies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Craig Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris trying to control the pace.

Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Mies wants to control but Paris is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mies looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mies can do to turn this around?

Paris escapes and gets back to his feet.
Paris misses with a head kick.

Paris feints and as Mies raises his hands in defense, Paris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paris wants to control from the top but Mies keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris passes into half guard.
Mies wants to control but Paris is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mies is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Paris is looking for a kimura but Mies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paris to get the leverage.
Paris wants to take a breather but Mies is having none of it.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.

Paris is working for a submission of some sort.
Paris is thwarting Mies's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mies is defending against the submission attempts here by Paris.
Paris tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mies moves into full guard.
Paris pushing down on Mies's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mies tries to roll over but Paris keeps him under control.

Paris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mies is just riding it out for now. Paris eventually gives up the hold.
Mies manages to get to full guard.
Paris passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris trying to pass the guard but Mies defending well.
Paris prevents Mies from improving his position.
Mies on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Paris dominated that second round.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Paris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Mies looking for submissions off his back.
Paris throwing shots but Mies is blocking nicely.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is looking to advance position but Mies won't allow it.
Mies has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paris is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paris maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mies could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Paris has cracked it and Mies is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Paris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Paris!
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.