PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Nobriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobriga has chosen Queen's We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Max Nobriga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Panzram
vs
Nobriga

190 cm
25
180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

183 cm
29
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Panzram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Nobriga!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nobriga. Nobriga obviously looking to wear him down.

Panzram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panzram lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Nobriga kicks Panzram off and gets to his feet.

Panzram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nobriga's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobriga trying to control the position here.
Panzram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nobriga is keeping the position for now.
Panzram stays in close to Nobriga's body and controls the position.
Panzram scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobriga pulls Panzram in to control the position.
Panzram loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panzram working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panzram trying to control but Nobriga is working from the bottom.
Nobriga tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga trying to control the position.
Panzram loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panzram missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panzram postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Nobriga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nobriga works Panzram's body with a nice hook.
Nobriga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panzram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panzram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nobriga.

Panzram shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panzram sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nobriga defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nobriga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panzram.

Panzram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nobriga defends it well.
Panzram missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panzram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobriga keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nobriga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panzram is working away from the top position though.

Panzram is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nobriga sees it coming and defends easily.
Nobriga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panzram trying to pass the guard but Nobriga defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nobriga.
Nobriga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzram.
Nobriga wants to sweep here but Panzram controlling him for the moment.
Panzram trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobriga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nobriga has his hands on Panzram's head, controlling the position.
Panzram postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panzram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panzram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nobriga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nobriga is looking to stand up but Panzram isn't so interested in that idea.
Panzram working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nobriga's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzram tries to free his leg and advance position but Nobriga is retaining full guard.
Panzram wants to control from the top but Nobriga keeps moving.
Panzram passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Panzram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobriga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panzram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobriga keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panzram lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panzram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nobriga tries to roll over but Panzram keeps him under control.
Panzram is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nobriga!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Panzram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nobriga sprawls well. Nobriga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panzram gets slowly back to his feet.
Nobriga lands a nice shot to the body.
Panzram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nobriga pinned against the cage. Nobriga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panzram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nobriga takes a swing at Panzram's ribcage but misses.
Nobriga tries a head kick but it misses.
Panzram misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with a wild body shot.
Nobriga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nobriga throws the left hand but Panzram avoids the punch easily.
Nobriga throws an off balance right hand

and Panzram counters with a single leg into guard. Nobriga didn't expect that.
Panzram passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Panzram is trying to get an arm triangle but Nobriga is defending well.
Nobriga is looking to regain half guard here but Panzram keeps moving and retains side control.
Panzram working the ground and pound.

Panzram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobriga keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobriga wants to control but Panzram postures up.
Nobriga holds on to Panzram's head and controls the position momentarily.
Panzram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobriga keeps working.
Panzram lands some shots froms side control.
Nobriga is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panzram is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nobriga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Panzram thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nobriga manages to get back to half guard.
Panzram prevents Nobriga from improving his position.
Nobriga is refusing to be controlled, as Panzram sits in half guard.
Nobriga trying to hold on to Panzram's head to control him but Panzram postures up.
Panzram not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panzram throwing shots but Nobriga is blocking nicely.
Panzram is looking to advance position but Nobriga won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga wants to get back to his feet.
Nobriga is trying to get back to full guard.

Panzram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nobriga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nobriga is not content to let Panzram control the position.

Panzram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nobriga is trying to maintain the position but Panzram is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panzram is pressing down on Nobriga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nobriga is holding on for now.
Nobriga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Panzram dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Panzram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nobriga. Nobriga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nobriga moves away from the strike by Panzram.
Nobriga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobriga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobriga lands a nice hook to Panzram's body. Panzram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nobriga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panzram was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobriga.
Nobriga misses with a wild combination.
Panzram moves out of range of the strikes.
Max Nobriga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga connects with a crisp jab.

Panzram scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nobriga tries to roll over but Panzram keeps him under control.

Panzram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nobriga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carl Panzram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nobriga is trying is best to control the position here.

Panzram is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nobriga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panzram.

Panzram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Panzram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga controlling the position well.
Nobriga trying to control but Panzram postures up.
Panzram throwing shots but Nobriga is blocking nicely.
Nobriga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panzram working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Panzram throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panzram scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nobriga manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram passes into half guard.
Nobriga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobriga is trying to control but can't.
Max Nobriga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobriga wants to get back to full guard.

Panzram is trying to work for a kimura but Nobriga is defending well.
Panzram trying to pass the guard but Nobriga defending well.
Nobriga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nobriga.
Panzram trying to move into half guard but instead Nobriga has managed to sweep!
Nobriga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panzram looking for subs off his back but Nobriga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nobriga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Panzram is trying to get back to full guard.
Nobriga is trying to control the action in half guard but Panzram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Panzram actively working from the bottom here.
Panzram 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobriga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panzram wants to improve his position but Nobriga is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nobriga is trying to work for a kimura but Panzram is defending well.
Panzram wants to improve his position but Nobriga is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Panzram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panzram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Carl Panzram!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Carl Panzram!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Carl Panzram!

Carl Panzram wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Carl Panzram thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.