PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Panday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panday
vs
Sanders

180 cm
28
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flavio Panday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders blocks a jab.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Panday circles away.
Panday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanders. That one must have hurt.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Panday avoids nicely.
Panday avoids the body shot from Sanders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panday.

It looks like Joe Sanders has been cut.
Panday connects with the punch.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Panday tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown. Panday fights it but they end up in guard.
Panday wants to stand and escape but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Panday has wrist control.
Sanders passes Panday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanders winds up and cracks Panday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panday defending well though.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Panday dodges it nicely.

Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Panday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panday tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panday is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Panday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panday controlling the position well.
Sanders stops Panday from getting back to his feet.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Panday's hands, connecting with Panday's forehead.
Ground and pound from Sanders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panday defending well though.
Panday regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanders.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Panday blocks nicely.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders preventing the sweep.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Panday has wrist control.
Sanders prevents Panday from getting back to his feet.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders advances to half guard.
Sanders is just content to waste time from the top position. Panday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Panday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sanders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Panday circles away.
Good shot there by Panday.
A cross from Panday lands.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Panday as he avoids it easily.
Panday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanders misses with the ground and pound.
Sanders postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sanders misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panday can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanders trying to control the position but Panday is working away.
Sanders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Panday works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Panday manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Panday misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders is looking to clinch but Panday is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Sanders defending well as Panday loads up on a big left hand.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Panday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panday lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panday.
Panday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Panday blocks the leg kick.
Panday lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.

Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to ground and pound but Panday uses the momentary lack of control by Sanders to regain half guard.
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panday defending well though.
Sanders throws a strike but Panday avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanders postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Panday has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanders off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Panday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Sanders's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sanders swinging wildly here.
Panday throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Panday throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Flavio Panday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Flavio Panday is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panday.
Flavio Panday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Panday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panday loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Panday misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panday.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panday. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panday misses with a straight left.
Flavio Panday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panday just misses with a punch to the body.
Panday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanders counters with a head kick.

Panday gets caught napping as Sanders dives in and scores a takedown. Panday manages to retain guard.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panday's head.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
Panday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Panday wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to clinch but Panday is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panday. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Panday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanders is looking to chop away at Panday's legs.
Panday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Panday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joe Sanders 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.

Sanders feints and as Panday raises his hands in defense, Sanders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanders prevents Panday from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanders controls the pace.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Panday has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders content to stall in guard here.
Panday keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Sanders.
I've got Sanders 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Sanders!