PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Paradoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Robinson
vs
Paradoski

183 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Paradoski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.

Paradoski tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Paradoski is controlling the position.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Paradoski.
Paradoski tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paradoski has him pressed against the cage.
Paradoski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Paradoski.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Paradoski keeps him there for the moment.
Paradoski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paradoski up against the cage.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Paradoski can't get the takedown.
Paradoski prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Paradoski has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Paradoski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paradoski.
Paradoski looks gassed!
Paradoski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robinson prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradoski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paradoski has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paradoski.
Paradoski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paradoski prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Paradoski has double underhooks.
Paradoski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paradoski.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paradoski fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradoski is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paradoski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Robinson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Paradoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paradoski shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Robinson.
Robinson cracks Paradoski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paradoski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paradoski looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paradoski is surviving well by controlling Robinson's body position as best he can.
Paradoski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Robinson.
Paradoski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paradoski trying to control but Robinson postures up.

Paradoski actively working from the bottom here.
Paradoski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paradoski is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Paradoski has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.

Paradoski looking for a triangle here. Robinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Paradoski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Robinson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Paradoski!