PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dent Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panda Floor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Core's entrance music is FedUp. A fine choice. Floor has chosen Fed Up as his entrance music. Core has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Panda Floor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dent Core looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Core
vs
Floor

198 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

200 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dent Core!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panda Floor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Core.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core throws a sloppy head kick and Floor moves out of range easily.
Floor misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor tries to bum rush Core with a series of wild strikes but Core uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Floor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two 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.
Floor throws a right hand that Core ducks under and follows up with a left that Core also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Floor or perhaps it was just good defense by Core which made him look bad.
Dent Core has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Floor.

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.
Floor throws a right and a left that Core avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dent Core dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Core shoots and misses

and Floor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Core looking for subs from the bottom but Floor mounts him!
Floor controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Floor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Core working to try and regain half guard.
Floor looking to control but Core is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Floor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Core slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Core really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Floor controlling the action here.

Core actively working from the bottom here.
Core regains full guard. Nicely done.
Core utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Core is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Floor is controlling him.
Core keeping moving, preventing Floor from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Core is on top in guard.
Floor striking off his back but it's not causing Core any problems.
Core postures up.
Floor wants to stand but Core is controlling the position.
Core landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Floor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Core doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Core manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Core postures up in Floor's guard and throws a big left but Floor blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Floor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Core off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Core is defended easily by Floor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panda Floor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Floor wants to clinch up but Core keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Core with a lazy takedown attempt
and Floor counters with a good low kick that Core was not able to check.
Floor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Core avoids it really well and circles away.
Dent Core is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Core avoids the body shot from Floor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Core slips a jab and a cross from Floor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Panda Floor just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Core drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Core wants to lay and pray for a moment but Floor keeps working.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Core is really struggling to control Floor but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Core wants to control for a moment but Floor uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Core is staying active underneath Floor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Floor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Core is just riding it out for now. Floor eventually gives up the hold.
Floor wants to take a breather but Core is having none of it.

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.
Core wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Core tries for a takedown but Floor circles away easily
and Floor counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Core shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Core throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Core tries to pass to full mount but Floor defends it.
Ground and pound from Core.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Core prevents Floor from standing back up.
Core seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Floor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dent Core had his way with Panda Floor in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Floor is looking to clinch.
Core throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Floor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Floor is trying to trip Core. He has hold of a leg but Core is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Floor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Core keeping full guard, as Floor tries to pass.
Core is looking to sweep but instead, Floor has passed into half guard.
Core trying to hold on to Floor's head to control him but Floor postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Floor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Floor's back!
Core has the hooks in. Floor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Core has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Floor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Core is nestled in close to Floor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Floor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Core's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Core's back!
Core has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Floor looking for the choke but no joy.
Core holding both Floor 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Core tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Floor controlling from mount.
Core is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Core is working to get back to half guard.
Floor avoids the attempt from Core to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panda Floor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Floor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda Floor!
Panda Floor is the new lightweight champion!