PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Panchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Panchenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marsh
vs
Panchenko

199 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Panchenko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panchenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsh.
Panchenko throws a right hand that misses

and Marsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Panchenko looking for subs from the bottom but Marsh mounts him!
Marsh landing strikes from the mount.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panchenko wants to get back to his feet.
Marsh landing punches.
Marsh prevents Panchenko from getting the reversal.
Marsh cracks Panchenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Panchenko?
You get the feeling that Panchenko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marsh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Panchenko tries to lock up and control but Marsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panchenko tries to reverse the position but Marsh maintains control.
Marsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Panchenko?
Marsh dominating with strikes here.
Marsh lands a couple of good shots and Panchenko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsh is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Panchenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marsh is landing with strikes from the back.
Marsh lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Marsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Marsh.

Panchenko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh scores with punches and elbows.

Marsh is looking for the choke from the back position but Panchenko is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is landing with strikes from the back.

Marsh looking for the choke from the back.

Panchenko manages to stand up with Marsh still on his back. Eventually Marsh drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Panchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily.
Artem Panchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marsh counters with a takedown into side control.
Panchenko looks winded!
Panchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panchenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Marsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marsh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panchenko down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panchenko trying to control but Marsh flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Marsh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Panchenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Panchenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marsh lands with a hammerfist to the side of Panchenko's head.
Panchenko covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Marsh 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.
Marsh lands strikes to the head.

Marsh looking for the RNC.
Marsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Panchenko hold on?!
Marsh scores with punches to the body.
Marsh looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh controls the action.
Marsh has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Panchenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh lands strikes to the head.
Panchenko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Marsh scores with punches from the back.
Marsh not allowing Panchenko to control his hands.
Marsh has the hooks in. Panchenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panchenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Marsh has managed to slip his arm under Panchenko's chin. This could be all over... yep, Panchenko is tapping out! Submission win for Marsh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Marsh!