PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Paris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paris
vs
Vogh

183 cm
29
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Vogh!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paris drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vogh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vogh is keeping the position for now.

Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Paris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vogh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paris has Vogh in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vogh is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vogh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vogh defends well.

Paris working for a triangle but Vogh defends it easily.

Vogh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vogh has Paris in his guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vogh 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Vogh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Paris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Vogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Paris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris is pushing down on Vogh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vogh is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.

Paris is working for a kimura but Vogh is defending it quite comfortably.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Vogh looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Paris prevents Vogh from improving his position.

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

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

Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Paris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vogh shoots in but Paris avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Paris.
Vogh stops Paris from passing to mount.
Vogh tries to buck Paris off but Paris is having none of it.

Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Paris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vogh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogh is looking for a sweep.

Paris is trying to get an arm triangle but Vogh is defending well.

Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Paris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vogh, who protects the arm well.

Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paris's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

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

Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Paris is looking for a kimura here.

Vogh actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Paris seems to be looking for submissions.

Paris is looking for a kimura here.

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

Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Paris is looking for a kimura here.

Paris is working for a kimura but Vogh is defending it quite comfortably.

Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vogh 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 second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vogh tries to sprawl but Paris drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.

Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vogh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Craig Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogh wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Vogh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Paris seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.

Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Paris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vogh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Paris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Paris!