PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mukesh Paneer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elkir Delfino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Paneer
vs
Delfino

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mukesh Paneer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elkir Delfino!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delfino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delfino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delfino throws a combination. Paneer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Mukesh Paneer has been cut.
Paneer throws a right and a left that Delfino avoids nicely.
Delfino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneer counters with a series of strikes. Delfino will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Delfino.
Delfino needs to keep his hands up - Paneer had a free shot at his head there.
Paneer lands with an overhand left.
Delfino throws a combination that misses

and Paneer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paneer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delfino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paneer manages to get himself to full guard.
Paneer pulls Delfino in close to prevent any damage.
Paneer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delfino on the ground.
Delfino trying to control but Paneer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Paneer can't keep his opponent in guard - Delfino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Delfino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paneer defending well though.
Delfino passes to full mount!
Delfino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Delfino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Paneer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delfino trying to control but Paneer is having none of it.

Delfino has control of Paneer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paneer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Delfino looks gassed!
Paneer wants to control but Delfino is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delfino goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paneer turns into him and now he's in Delfino's guard.
Delfino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paneer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delfino trying to control here.

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.
Paneer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delfino moves into full guard.
Paneer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paneer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delfino wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elkir Delfino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mukesh Paneer's cut.
That's time! Paneer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Delfino throws a head kick but Paneer moves out of range.
Paneer connects with a single shot there.
Paneer lands a jab.
Delfino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paneer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delfino's head backwards.
Delfino misses with a double jab

so Paneer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paneer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paneer wants to control from the top but Delfino keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneer preventing the sweep.

Delfino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delfino is breathing heavily.

Delfino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paneer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delfino keeping full guard, as Paneer tries to pass.
Paneer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Delfino's head.

That's two 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.
Paneer trying to control the position from guard on top but Delfino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delfino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delfino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paneer!
Paneer tries to hold on but Delfino postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneer is squirming around, avoiding Delfino's attempts to control the action.

Delfino jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paneer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Delfino moves into full mount!

That's four 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.
Paneer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Delfino wants to control the pace but Paneer is squirming around nicely.
Paneer is trying to escape the mount.
Delfino misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Paneer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paneer tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delfino is going olschool here, as he tries to force Paneer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paneer shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mukesh Paneer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mukesh Paneer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Paneer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delfino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneer counters with a stiff right hand.
Delfino misses with a combination
and Paneer counters with a nice uppercut.
Paneer tries a low kick but Delfino avoids it.
Delfino tries a head kick but it misses.
Elkir Delfino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delfino throws a combination that misses

and Paneer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delfino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paneer is in close to Delfino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paneer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delfino controls Paneer momentarily but Paneer frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delfino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Delfino looking for a guillotine from mount but Paneer is having none of it.
Delfino trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paneer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Delfino wants to control the pace but Paneer is squirming around nicely.

Delfino working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Delfino looking for a guillotine from mount but Paneer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delfino is working for a guillotine from mount but Paneer frees his head quite easily.

Delfino has control of Paneer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paneer regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Delfino working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four 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.
Delfino trying to control but Paneer is having none of it.

Delfino looking to secure an arm triangle but Paneer defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mukesh Paneer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paneer 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mukesh Paneer!