PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Corpuz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Paninii
vs
Corpuz

225 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Paninii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jasper Corpuz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paninii swinging wilding here.
Corpuz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paninii.
Corpuz misses with a straight left.
Paninii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corpuz's head backwards.
Paninii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corpuz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corpuz misses with an uppercut.
Corpuz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paninii lands a left and a right that sends Corpuz crashing to the canvas! Paninii dives into mount looking to finish!

Corpuz is rocked!

It looks like Jasper Corpuz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpuz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corpuz is still in real trouble! Can Paninii finish him?
Corpuz looks gassed!
Paninii trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Paninii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corpuz is now in Paninii's guard. A big mistake from Paninii there, giving up the dominant position!
Corpuz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Paninii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corpuz defends well.
Corpuz seems to have recovered his senses.
Paninii keeping moving, preventing Corpuz from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corpuz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paninii looking to control.

Paninii is looking for a triangle but Corpuz pushes his legs off easily.

Paninii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corpuz passes into half guard.
Paninii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paninii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corpuz is working away from the top position though.
Corpuz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Paninii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Corpuz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two 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.

Corpuz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Paninii to get to his feet.
Paninii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paninii avoids the head kick by Corpuz.
Paninii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paninii misses with a few strikes there.
Corpuz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Corpuz scores with a takedown into Paninii's guard.
Corpuz trying to control the position from guard on top but Paninii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paninii trying to keep a closed guard but Corpuz is proving a slippery customer.
Corpuz stopping the sweep attempt from Paninii.
Corpuz trying to control but Paninii is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paninii is looking for a triangle but Corpuz pushes his legs off easily.
Corpuz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paninii is retaining full guard.
Corpuz wants to control from the top but Paninii keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paninii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corpuz's head backwards.
Paninii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Corpuz or perhaps it was just good defense by Paninii which made him look bad.
Paninii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corpuz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paninii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paninii throws a push kick but Corpuz slaps the foot to one side.
Corpuz misses with a body shot.
Corpuz swings for the body but Paninii moves out of range.
Corpuz misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz throws a sloppy head kick and Paninii moves out of range easily.
Paninii lands a body shot.
Corpuz takes one to the chin there.
Paninii stalks Corpuz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corpuz's face. Corpuz staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paninii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paninii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corpuz circles away quickly and effectively.
Corpuz shoots in and drives through. Paninii sprawls well.
Paninii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corpuz. Corpuz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paninii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corpuz's waist but Corpuz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paninii off to one side.
BJ Paninii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paninii scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpuz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BJ Paninii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Corpuz.
Paninii lands a jab.
Paninii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Corpuz to the canvas! Corpuz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Paninii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Paninii!