PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Pantalajion (ranked 4608 p4p, 4366 weight class) and Larry Lungfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pantalajion
vs
Lungfish

190 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Pantalajion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Lungfish!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Lungfish finds it's target.
Pantalajion moves out of range of the strikes.
Pantalajion tries to counter by clinching up but Lungfish breaks away and moves out of range.
Lungfish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pantalajion slips a jab from Lungfish.
Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Pantalajion feinted with a counter takedown.
Lungfish misses the shot to the body.
Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Lungfish swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Pantalajion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Pantalajion gets control of Lungfish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pantalajion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pantalajion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pantalajion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lungfish defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantalajion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lungfish wanted to stand there but Pantalajion had control of the position.
Pantalajion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungfish is looking to stand up but Pantalajion won't let him.
Pantalajion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Pantalajion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lungfish off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lungfish scores with a jab to the head.
Lungfish tries to bum rush Pantalajion with a series of wild strikes but Pantalajion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lungfish cracks Pantalajion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lungfish swings for the body but Pantalajion moves out of range.
Pantalajion fails with a takedown attempt.
Lungfish feints a jab promting Pantalajion to slip. Lungfish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pantalajion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pantalajion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lungfish but Lungfish pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungfish swings for the body but Pantalajion moves out of range.
Pantalajion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pantalajion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lungfish counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lungfish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pantalajion circles away quickly and effectively.
Lungfish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lungfish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pantalajion defending well as Lungfish loads up on a big left hand.
Pantalajion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Lungfish.

Pantalajion moves into range and clinches up with Lungfish.
Pantalajion lands a hook that snaps the head of Lungfish backwards.

Pantalajion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lungfish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larry Lungfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantalajion darts in looking for a takedown but Lungfish gets double underhooks and turns Pantalajion into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Pantalajion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pantalajion breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lungfish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lungfish misses with a body shot.
Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Pantalajion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Lungfish misses.
Lungfish scores with the left hand. Pantalajion knows he should have avoided that one.

Lungfish tries to keep at a distance but Pantalajion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lungfish blocks an elbow strike.
Pantalajion leaning against his opponent.

Pantalajion manages to break the clinch.

Pantalajion has closed the distance and engaged Lungfish in a clinch.

Pantalajion breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lungfish.
Pantalajion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lungfish throws a right hand that misses
and Pantalajion counters with a left and a right that stings Lungfish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lungfish takes a swing at Pantalajion's ribcage but misses.
Pantalajion tries to counter with a takedown but Lungfish is quick to defend against it.
Lungfish thuds his right hand into Pantalajion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Pantalajion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pantalajion has Lungfish pressed against the cage.
Pantalajion jumps guard but Lungfish stands there with Pantalajion around his waist. Pantalajion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lungfish stops a takedown attempt from Pantalajion.
Pantalajion is trying to pull guard but Lungfish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pantalajion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pantalajion slips a jab and a cross from Lungfish.
Alejandro Pantalajion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lungfish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pantalajion moves away.
Pantalajion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lungfish.
Lungfish lands an overhand right.

Pantalajion closes the distance and pushes Lungfish back into the cage.
Lungfish is looking to break free of the clinch but Pantalajion has double underhooks.
Lungfish prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Pantalajion to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantalajion is looking for a takedown.

Pantalajion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantalajion avoids the body shot from Lungfish.
Lungfish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pantalajion appears to be looking for a big counter.

Pantalajion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lungfish, pushing him back against the cage.

Pantalajion breaks the clinch.
Lungfish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pantalajion shoots in and drives through. Lungfish sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Pantalajion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lungfish connects with a right hand. Pantalajion shakes it off.
Lungfish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pantalajion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Pantalajion is rocked!
Pantalajion drops his hands for a split second and Lungfish immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pantalajion face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lungfish follows up with a right hand that knocks Pantalajion into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Lungfish!