PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domenik Panayotov (ranked 1979 p4p, 247 weight class) and Aniseto Tuungafasi (ranked 4185 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Panayotov
vs
Tuungafasi

183 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domenik Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aniseto Tuungafasi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuungafasi is looking to clinch.

Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi blocking some punches.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuungafasi taking a breather.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi lands a body shot.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuungafasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tuungafasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Panayotov.

Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Tuungafasi ducks down to avoid it.
Tuungafasi thinks about the counter body kick.
Tuungafasi throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Tuungafasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Tuungafasi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Tuungafasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov can't break the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov wants to break free but Tuungafasi has control.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to circle away but Tuungafasi has him pinned against the cage.
Tuungafasi scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works on Panayotov's body with a couple of short punches.

Tuungafasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Panayotov's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuungafasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tuungafasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuungafasi tries to move into range but Panayotov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuungafasi.
Nice defenses there by Tuungafasi.
Despite the aggression on Tuungafasi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Panayotov clinches up against the cage.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aniseto Tuungafasi 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.

Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Tuungafasi throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi scores with a jab.
Tuungafasi connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi wants to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tuungafasi clinches up with Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov is working Tuungafasi over against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Panayotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuungafasi's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Tuungafasi blocks it.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Tuungafasi presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Domenik Panayotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuungafasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Tuungafasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tuungafasi.
A nice left hand lands by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuungafasi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Panayotov tries to break the clinch but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuungafasi won't allow it.
Tuungafasi tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Panayotov breaks from the clinch.
Tuungafasi slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuungafasi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
letting Tuungafasi counter with a right hand.
Tuungafasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuungafasi works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing.

Panayotov has Tuungafasi up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Domenik Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov works on Tuungafasi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Tuungafasi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuungafasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuungafasi is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tuungafasi as the two fighters clinch.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.

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 Domenik Panayotov.
I think Panayotov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.