PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Caereg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fester Panasonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Caereg
vs
Panasonic

190 cm
20
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

205 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riley Caereg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fester Panasonic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panasonic tries to clinch there but Caereg circles away.
A punch combination from Panasonic misses.

Caereg pushes Panasonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Panasonic prevents Caereg from breaking the clinch.

Caereg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Caereg scores a takedown into full mount!
Panasonic is looking to improve his position but Caereg isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caereg lands a heavy elbow.
Panasonic is squirming around, avoiding Caereg's attempts to control the action.
Panasonic is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Panasonic tries to hold on but Caereg pushes him away.
Caereg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Panasonic is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caereg lands a heavy elbow.
Panasonic is bucking up trying to escape but Caereg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Caereg looking to control but Panasonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panasonic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Caereg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Caereg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Panasonic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caereg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panasonic can't escape the position.
Panasonic regains half guard.
Panasonic looks gassed!
Panasonic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caereg.
Panasonic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caereg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caereg's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caereg trying to control the hands but Panasonic won't let him.
Panasonic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caereg manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Panasonic is now in side control.
Caereg manages to get back to half guard.
Caereg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panasonic.
Panasonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panasonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caereg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Panasonic distracts Caereg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panasonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panasonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caereg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panasonic's guard.
Caereg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panasonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panasonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caereg.
Caereg could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Caereg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panasonic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caereg!
Caereg is looking to improve his position but Panasonic isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Panasonic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panasonic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Caereg hang on?
Panasonic lands a big elbow.
Panasonic landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caereg wants to hold on but Panasonic pushes him away.
Panasonic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Caereg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Caereg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panasonic.

Caereg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Panasonic!
Caereg trying to control but Panasonic is having none of it.
Panasonic tries to lock up and control but Caereg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panasonic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Caereg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Panasonic is on top in guard.
Caereg keeping full guard, as Panasonic tries to pass.
Panasonic trying to control but Caereg is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panasonic postures up in Caereg's guard and throws a big left but Caereg blocks it.
Panasonic forces his way into half guard.
Caereg tries to roll over but Panasonic keeps him under control.
Panasonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panasonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caereg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caereg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panasonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panasonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panasonic is nestled in close to Caereg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panasonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panasonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panasonic controlling the action here.
Panasonic throwing shots but Caereg is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caereg is staying active underneath Panasonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caereg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panasonic thows a huge punch but Caereg dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Caereg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panasonic scores with a nice right hand.
Panasonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Caereg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panasonic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caereg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panasonic.
Panasonic thuds a left hand into Caereg's body.
Caereg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panasonic wants to clinch up but Caereg keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Panasonic finds it's target.
Panasonic takes a swing at Caereg's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panasonic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caereg as he jumps to the side.
Caereg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panasonic's sensitive parts.
Caereg ducks under a wild hook from Panasonic.
Caereg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panasonic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caereg.
Caereg misses with a double jab.
Caereg misses with a two punch combination.
Panasonic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panasonic.
Caereg misses with the combination.
Panasonic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Caereg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panasonic cracks Caereg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panasonic throws a hook but Caereg blocks it.
Jab by Caereg.
Panasonic tries for a takedown but Caereg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caereg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fester Panasonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Panasonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caereg.
Caereg scores with a hook.
Panasonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caereg ducks right into an uppercut from Panasonic.

It looks like Riley Caereg has been cut.
Caereg throws a right hand that Panasonic ducks under and follows up with a left that Panasonic also avoids with ease.
Panasonic misses the jab.
Panasonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panasonic lands with an uppercut that bounces Caereg off the cage and back into rage.
Panasonic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Panasonic clinches up against the cage.
Panasonic prevents Caereg from breaking the clinch.
Panasonic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panasonic tries to land knees in the clinch but Caereg avoids the damage to the body.

Caereg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Caereg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panasonic with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Caereg can't handle though.
Caereg is looking to stand up but Panasonic won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panasonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panasonic wants to pass the guard but Caereg is defending well.
Riley Caereg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panasonic trying to control from half guard but Caereg is working away.
Caereg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panasonic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panasonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caereg is looking to improve his position.
Panasonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Caereg is refusing to be controlled, as Panasonic sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panasonic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caereg finds it's way round the side to connect with Panasonic's head.
A big left from Panasonic misses.
Caereg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panasonic circles away quickly and effectively.
Caereg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panasonic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caereg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panasonic.
Caereg misses with a few strikes there.
Panasonic fails with the takedown.
Caereg blocks a jab.
Caereg throws a nice looking combination but Panasonic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panasonic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Caereg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caereg shoots in for a takedown but Panasonic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caereg throws a series of strikes that have Panasonic backpedaling.
Panasonic looks for a takedown but Caereg sprawls well.
Caereg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caereg misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Panasonic.
Panasonic misses with a body shot.
Panasonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Caereg scores with a three punch combo!
Caereg throws a hook to the side of Panasonic's head but Panasonic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caereg dodges the punch combination from Panasonic.
Caereg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panasonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panasonic tries to clinch there but Caereg circles away.
Panasonic misses the shot to the body.
Caereg tries to bum rush Panasonic with a series of wild strikes but Panasonic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panasonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Caereg sprawls well. He's pushed Panasonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riley Caereg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fester Panasonic.
Caereg moves in looking to clinch but Panasonic pushes him off.
Panasonic misses the jab.
Panasonic moves in looking to clinch but Caereg pushes him off.
Caereg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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.
Caereg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panasonic.
A good leg kick by Caereg.
Panasonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caereg manages to avoid it.

Caereg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panasonic was covering up waiting for the punch and Caereg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Caereg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caereg postures up in Panasonic's guard and throws a big left but Panasonic blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panasonic is on top in guard.
Panasonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panasonic throws and elbow that misses. Caereg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panasonic's guard. Nice move by Caereg!
Panasonic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fester Panasonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panasonic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fester Panasonic!