PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Some Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Paniccia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dude
vs
Paniccia

185 cm
20
168 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Some Dude!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piero Paniccia!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniccia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.
And Paniccia tries to counter it with a takedown but Dude pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Paniccia.
Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paniccia.
Dude is looking to counter punch.
Paniccia misses the shot to the body.
Dude takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dude clinches up against the cage.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude working aggressively here.

Dude breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Paniccia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Dude has closed the distance and engaged Paniccia in a clinch.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Paniccia.
Dude tries to work over Paniccia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniccia stalling.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia has Dude pressed against the cage.
Dude lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paniccia looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Dude.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paniccia.
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniccia lunges at Dude with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dude's hand.
Paniccia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude looks to throw the jab but Paniccia is out of range.
Dude wants to clinch up but Paniccia keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Dude's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paniccia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Dude is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paniccia paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dude clinches up with Paniccia and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dude.

Dude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paniccia blocks the body kick.
Paniccia throws a body kick that misses.
Dude throws a big counter combination but Paniccia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paniccia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paniccia with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.

Dude has managed to clinch.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as Dude controls the action.
Paniccia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but Dude forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paniccia trying to stall but Dude improves his position.

Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Dude.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude tries to clinch up.
Paniccia looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Some Dude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dude scores with a three punch combo!
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
Dude finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paniccia with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.
Paniccia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paniccia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paniccia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dude throws a big counter combination but Paniccia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paniccia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paniccia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paniccia cracks Dude with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniccia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude avoids the body shot from Paniccia.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Paniccia pushes him off.
Paniccia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.

Dude clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dude lands a body shot.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Paniccia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
Paniccia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dude breaks the clinch.
Dude tries to clinch up but Paniccia circles away and keeps his distance.

Dude instigates a clinch.
Paniccia takes a shot to the head.
Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia takes a shot to the head.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paniccia's elbow.

Dude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Paniccia pushes him off.
Paniccia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dude is looking to clinch but Paniccia is avoiding it.
Paniccia scores with a hook.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.
Paniccia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paniccia cracks Dude with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude wants to clinch up but Paniccia keeps it at a distance.
Dude moves to clinch but Paniccia breaks away
and Paniccia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude moves away from the strike by Paniccia.
Piero Paniccia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paniccia misses with a hook
and Dude counters with a good, hard body kick but Paniccia shrugs it off.
Paniccia swings widly with a right hand
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
Dude tries to clinch

and Paniccia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
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!
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dude is retaining full guard.
Dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paniccia wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.

Dude escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paniccia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Some Dude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dude takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paniccia misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.

Dude has Paniccia up against the cage in a clinch.

Dude manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paniccia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dude doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Paniccia misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniccia connects with a jab.
Paniccia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paniccia misses with a looping right.
Dude is looking for a counter combo.
Paniccia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Dude rushes Paniccia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dude lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dude gets underhooks to prevent Paniccia's takedown attempt.

Dude breaks the clinch.
Paniccia fails with the takedown
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paniccia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dude sends Paniccia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dude is motioning to the referee to let Paniccia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Paniccia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Dude is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia seems to have recovered his senses.
Paniccia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dude counters with a nice right hand that sends Paniccia toppling to the canvas! Paniccia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dude finish him?!
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
Dude moves out of range as Paniccia strikes.
Paniccia scores with a hook.

Dude has closed the distance and engaged Paniccia in a clinch.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
Paniccia blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniccia fails to pull guard.
Dude lands a right hand.
Some Dude has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paniccia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dude swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paniccia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Paniccia dives in and scores a takedown into Dude's guard.
Paniccia is pushing down on Dude's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dude is fighting to maintain full guard but Paniccia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dude is trying to maintain the position but Paniccia is very close to passing his half guard.
Paniccia wants to pass to mount but Dude is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude is trying to control but can't.
Dude is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniccia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniccia's back!
Paniccia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dude tries to control but Paniccia wriggling away.
Paniccia tries to reverse the position but Dude maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Paniccia because Dude loaded up on that one.
Paniccia tries to reverse the position but Dude maintains control.
Piero Paniccia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dude scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paniccia?
Dude lands a couple of good shots and Paniccia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paniccia wants to escape the position.

Paniccia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dude.
Dude trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dude controlling well, preventing Paniccia from escaping the position.
Dude missing with strikes from the back.
Dude is hanging on to Paniccia's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Some Dude clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paniccia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.
Paniccia connects with a body shot.
Paniccia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Dude misses its target.
Dude's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paniccia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dude scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia throws a solid leg kick but Dude takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paniccia.
Dude is looking to counter the offense by Paniccia and move into the clinch.

Paniccia gets tackled into the cage by Dude. Dude maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dude.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniccia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude lands a shoulder strike.
Dude lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Dude.
Dude creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paniccia with a big uppercut! Paniccia tries to clinch up but Dude pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paniccia to the mat! Paniccia covers up and Dude unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!