PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier has chosen Esaka '96 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Charles
vs
Grenadier

175 cm
22
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panzer Grenadier!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenadier lands a head kick!
Grenadier throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters with a stiff right hand.
Grenadier misses the jab.
Grenadier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panzer Grenadier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grenadier thumps Charles with a low kick.
Grenadier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Charles.
Grenadier scores with a leg kick.
Grenadier ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Grenadier misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grenadier moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses with a series of wild punches.
Grenadier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenadier. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panzer Grenadier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Grenadier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grenadier throws a good cross that connects.
Grenadier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grenadier throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charles, as that shot connected.
Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grenadier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Charles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grenadier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charles somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grenadier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grenadier stuffs the takedown attempt from Charles. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grenadier tests Charles's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier throws a good cross that connects.
Grenadier throws a nice head kick!
Grenadier loads up on a big right hand but Charles slips the punch.
Grenadier tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grenadier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a good cross that connects.
Charles swings for the body but Grenadier moves out of range.
Charles walks into a left hand.
Grenadier throws a lazy uppercut
and Charles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Grenadier misses its intended target.
Charles avoids the body shot from Grenadier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grenadier moves forwards but Charles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grenadier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grenadier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grenadier.
Grenadier connects with a solid leg kick.
Grenadier ducks under a wild hook from Charles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Grenadier moved out of range.
Grenadier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grenadier swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grenadier.
Grenadier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grenadier wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
A slow jab from Grenadier misses its intended target.
Charles checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves away from the strike by Grenadier.
Grenadier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panzer Grenadier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grenadier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grenadier's waist but Grenadier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charles off to one side.

Charles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grenadier did well to prevent Charles getting side control.
Charles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Charles stops Grenadier from getting back to his feet.
Grenadier keeping hold of Charles's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grenadier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charles finds it's way round the side to connect with Grenadier's head.
Grenadier doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grenadier lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Charles throws a jab but it's blocked by Grenadier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panzer Grenadier 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! This is the final round!

Grenadier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles misses with an uppercut.
Grenadier throws a front kick aimed at Charles's knee but Charles avoids it well.
Grenadier looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Grenadier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grenadier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Grenadier ducks down to avoid it.
Grenadier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grenadier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grenadier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Charles looks to land a combination. Grenadier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charles looks to land a right hand but Grenadier moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grenadier misses the target.
Charles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grenadier momentarily.
Charles moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a hook.
Charles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grenadier throws a push kick but Charles slaps the foot to one side.
Grenadier stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Grenadier finds it's way through Charles's defenses.
A big left from Charles misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles moves out of range as Grenadier throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier scores with a shot to the body.
Grenadier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Charles's calf.
Grenadier slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grenadier cracks Charles with an open hand slap.
Charles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grenadier can pounce on him.
Grenadier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henry Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panzer Grenadier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Grenadier misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.

Grenadier rushes Charles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charles stalling in the clinch but Grenadier improves position.
Charles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grenadier prevents a body shot from Charles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Grenadier.
Grenadier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charles's elbow.
Charles blocks an uppercut.
Charles is leaning against Grenadier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panzer Grenadier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grenadier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panzer Grenadier!