PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 985 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 141 p4p, 158 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Paris
vs
Wanker

183 cm
30
185
22 - 7 - 0

190 cm
36
191
31 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Northern Zombie

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 22 - 7 - 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 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paris throws out the jab.
Wanker defending well as Paris loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker lunges at Paris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paris's hand.
Nice cross by Wanker.
Wanker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Paris.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paris defends it well.
Jab by Paris.
Nice body punch from Wanker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wanker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard.

Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris distracts Wanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wanker is trying to control the position but Paris postures up.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paris preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Wanker is pulling down on Paris's head to control his posture.
Paris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris postures up.
Paris works over Wanker with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Wanker has wrist control.
Paris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wanker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Paris wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paris's guard.

Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Paris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wanker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Wanker pushing down on Paris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Paris defends it.
Paris gets full guard.
Paris can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wanker controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.

Wanker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wanker showed some decent athleticism there.
Wanker is controlling the pace.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Paris won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Paris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris moves into full guard.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paris sneaks back into half guard.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
Wanker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wanker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is continuing to stall.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Paris is squirming around nicely.
Paris tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Wanker.
Paris is looking to improve his position but Wanker isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wanker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wanker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Paris is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris is trying desperately to improve position.
Paris has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wanker's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Paris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Wanker needs to keep his hands up - Paris had a free shot at his head there.
Wanker lands a jab to the head.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Paris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wanker is rocked!

That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Paris shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wanker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Paris sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wanker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.