PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feliz Pandango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Todd
vs
Pandango

204 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kieth Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feliz Pandango!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pandango shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Pandango finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pandango tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Todd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pandango in particular looking to stall.
Pandango not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pandango throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Pandango not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Todd is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pandango.
Pandango with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pandango tries to stand and escape but Todd is controlling the position.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pandango on the ground.
Pandango throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd is staying active underneath Pandango, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pandango is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pandango escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pandango gets a takedown into half guard.
Pandango tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pandango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pandango.
Pandango trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pandango postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Todd to stand up.
Pandango connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Kieth Todd has been cut.

Pandango scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Pandango is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Feliz Pandango was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Oooooh!!! Pandango has knocked Todd down with a huge combo! Pandango steps away and waves a wobbly Todd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandango as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feliz Pandango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieth Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pandango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Todd is rocked!

Pandango seems to be looking for submissions.
Pandango is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pandango decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pandango darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Todd trying to control here.

Pandango decides to stand up.
Todd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.

Pandango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Todd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pandango controls the position from side control.
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!

Pandango has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Pandango has knocked Todd down with a huge combo! Pandango steps away and waves a wobbly Todd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Todd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandango should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pandango dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Todd has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Feliz Pandango!