PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 678 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Voltsz Diesel (ranked 107 p4p, 185 weight class). Diesel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Outerspass - Frosty kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Voltsz Diesel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paris
vs
Diesel

183 cm
27
178
16 - 4 - 0

189 cm
26
195
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Voltsz Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paris.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paris.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Paris keeps it at a distance.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Paris pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Paris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.

Paris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diesel can't fight it off and eventually Paris manages to take the fight to the floor. Diesel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris 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.
Paris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Diesel blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Diesel has Paris pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.

Paris tightens his grip and picks Diesel up, before dumping him to the ground. Diesel manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Diesel's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris postures up.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris distracts Diesel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris stands up over Diesel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves out of range.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel moves out of range as Paris strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves away
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab.

Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Paris in a clinch.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.

Paris jumps guard.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris trying to control here.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paris is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Paris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there!
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Paris throwing punches despite being mounted.
Paris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Diesel throws a shot to the body.

Paris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paris throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Paris is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Paris is nestled in close to Diesel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diesel to regain full guard.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diesel controls Paris momentarily but Paris frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Paris drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Paris off! Paris jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel tries to clinch up.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches.

Paris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Paris scores with a punch to the head.
Paris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Paris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel closes the distance but Paris moves to the side

and Paris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marco Paris!

Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).