PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 81 p4p, 9 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 200 p4p, 27 weight class). Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. Jolly Leg Byrd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Leg Byrd
vs
Panikov

172 cm
34
153 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

160 cm
39
145 lbs
35 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd motions for Panikov to come forward. Byrd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Panikov both land. Nice combination.
Byrd throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Panikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd blocks a jab.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byrd pushes Panikov away with a front kick.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a high kick!
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byrd.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.

Byrd drives through with a takedown into Panikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Byrd slips nicely into half guard.
Byrd sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panikov moves into full guard.
Byrd 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd slips under a jab from Panikov.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panikov. Panikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Byrd scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a hook.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Byrd scores with a jab. Panikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a low kick, looking for Panikov's leg but Panikov calmly moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Panikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Panikov as he checks the leg kick.
Panikov throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Byrd slips a jab from Panikov.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Byrd.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panikov misses with a double jab
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Panikov.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd is looking to chop away at Panikov's legs.
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panikov throws a one two combo.
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!
Byrd looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a three punch combo that has Byrd backing up. Byrd nods at Panikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Donk. Byrd catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Byrd lands with an overhand left.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick.
Panikov wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.

Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov looking to stall.
Byrd digs a right hand into Panikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panikov's gas tank.
Panikov is trying to stall.
Byrd cracks Panikov with a nice body shot.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov stalling in the clinch but Byrd improves position.
Byrd effectively controlling the action here.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov lands a right hand.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Sergey Panikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrd blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikovs head.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Panikov won't allow it.
Panikov trying to stall but Byrd improves his position.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Byrd.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Byrd tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Panikov misses with a looping right.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Panikov.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Byrd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Panikov.
Byrd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byrd tries to clinch but Panikov is having none of it.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byrd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Byrd scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Byrd looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Panikov.
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byrd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Byrd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Byrd throws a lazy body kick
and Panikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panikov throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byrd takes one to the chin there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the head.
Byrd wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov thumps Byrd with a low kick.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov stalks Byrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Byrd's face. Byrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Byrd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Byrd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov lunges at Byrd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byrd's hand.
Byrd works Panikov's body with a nice hook.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Panikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Byrd tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing.
Byrd lands with a hook. Panikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byrd tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Byrd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I've got Panikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!
As Sergey Panikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.