PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babsie Paneda will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Roberts
vs
Paneda

168 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paneda counters with a straight right hand.
Paneda looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.

Paneda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paneda showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts is pressing down on Paneda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roberts managing to control the position.
Roberts really is a fat lump.
Paneda prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paneda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts is trying to keep Paneda in close.
Roberts controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Roberts.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paneda counters with a two punch combo.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

Paneda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paneda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paneda trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Babsie Paneda.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick

and Paneda moves into the clinch.

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

Paneda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paneda throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Paneda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paneda is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Paneda seems content to control.
Paneda moves into full mount! Roberts won't be happy about that!

Paneda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roberts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paneda cracks Roberts with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paneda controlling from mount.
Paneda breaks from Roberts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paneda content just to control the position here.
Roberts tries to hold on but Paneda postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paneda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babsie Paneda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Paneda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts takes a swing at Paneda's ribcage but misses.
Paneda looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Paneda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paneda blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Paneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Paneda feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Paneda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Paneda stands up from Roberts's guard - Paneda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paneda throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.

Paneda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roberts trying to strike off his back.
Paneda is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paneda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Paneda stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws a sloppy body shot

and Paneda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body.
Paneda tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Paneda drops back down to his feet.

Roberts gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paneda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Babsie Paneda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paneda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paneda working a defensive guard here.
Paneda wants to control the position but Roberts says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Paneda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paneda has control of Roberts's left arm, preventing Roberts from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Paneda is working from the bottom.
Paneda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
Paneda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts trying to control but Paneda is working from the bottom.

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.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Babsie Paneda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paneda counters with an inside leg kick.
Roberts wants to land a leg kick but Paneda is out of range.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Paneda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roberts's guard.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paneda is one step ahead there.
Paneda wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babsie Paneda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Paneda clinches with his opponent.
Paneda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Paneda misses with a wild body shot.
Paneda throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks.
Paneda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Babsie Paneda has been cut.
Paneda connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts is looking to control Paneda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paneda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paneda's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paneda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paneda for a finish.
Roberts connects with a big shot to the side of Paneda's head.

Roberts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paneda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Roberts's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Paneda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roberts gets his way!

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.
Roberts punches the canvas rather than the man.
Paneda is really stuck here.
Paneda trying to control the action but Roberts just sinks the hooks in.
Roberts landing with strikes.
Paneda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.
Paneda preventing the sweep.
Paneda slips nicely into half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Paneda trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.

Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Roberts trying to hold on to Paneda's head to control him but Paneda postures up.
Roberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paneda passes to side control.
Roberts is trying to control Paneda's posture but Paneda avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Babsie Paneda.
Well Paneda 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babsie Paneda!