PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Panzerotti (ranked 2898 p4p, 4307 weight class) and Dave Rave (ranked 316 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panzerotti
vs
Rave

192 cm
25
265
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
250
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Island clothing lite

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Panzerotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Rave!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzerotti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rave defends well and Panzerotti ends up having to push Rave into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rave lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panzerotti.
Panzerotti tries to pull guard but Rave won't allow it.
Rave prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panzerotti wants a takedown.
Panzerotti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rave lands a right hand.
Panzerotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Rave as the two fighters clinch.
Rave is struggling to control the position.
Rave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rave scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rave presses Panzerotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rave lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rave creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rave pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rave is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Rave's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzerotti wants a takedown but no success here.
Rave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Panzerotti.
Panzerotti tries to score a body lock takedown but Rave shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Rave.
Rave working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panzerotti looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Rave.
Rave stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rave.
Rave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rave.
A shot in the inside from Rave.
Good body shot from Rave.
Rave stalling.
Rave lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rave has him pressed against the cage.
Rave stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Panzerotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Panzerotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rave lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panzerotti wants a takedown.
Rave lands a nice shot to the body.
Rave is struggling to control the position.
Panzerotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rave lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rave is leaning against Panzerotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rave scores with a shot to the side of Panzerotti's head.
Nice body punch from Rave - that landed with a thud.
Panzerotti is looking for a takedown.
Panzerotti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rave lands with a right to the head.
Rave is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panzerotti goes for a takedown attempt but Rave pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Panzerotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panzerotti is breathing heavily.
Rave scores with a hook to the body. Panzerotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rave throws a series of strikes that have Panzerotti backpedaling.
Rave lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rave dips to his left and cracks Panzerotti with an uppercut!
Rave leaves Panzerotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dave Rave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rave with a jab.
Rave connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panzerotti. Panzerotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rave sizes up Panzerotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panzerotti is defended easily by Rave.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti shoots in but no luck this time.

Panzerotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rave trying to control here.
Rave is trying to get back to full guard.
Rave keeps trying to improve his position.
Panzerotti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rave is staying active underneath Panzerotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rave dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rave as he jumps to the side.
Panzerotti tries to clinch
and Rave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panzerotti closes the distance and clinches up with Rave, looking for a takedown. Panzerotti pushes Rave against the cage but Rave circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rave lands a jab-cross combination.
Rave scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panzerotti in his tracks.
Rave smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panzerotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panzerotti thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rave forces Panzerotti back against the cage and clinches.
Rave pushes Panzerotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rave.
Rave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rave lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rave pushes Panzerotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panzerotti wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rave as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Rave - that landed with a thud.
Dave Rave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rave working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rave is working Panzerotti over against the cage.
Panzerotti is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rave.
Rave lands with a right to the head.
Rave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Panzerotti.
Rave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Panzerotti.
A short uppercut from Rave.
Rave taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rave.
Rave lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rave lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rave lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rave makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rave slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rave creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rave digs a right hand into Panzerotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panzerotti's gas tank.
Panzerotti wants a takedown but no success here.
Rave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
Nice body punch from Rave - that landed with a thud.
Panzerotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Panzerotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rave avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Panzerotti is trying to drag Rave to the mat but Rave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Rave.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rave takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Panzerotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rave.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rave is defending well.
Panzerotti fails to pull guard.
Panzerotti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rave just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rave lands a hook that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
Rave makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rave is working Panzerotti over against the cage.
Rave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rave working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rave stalling.
A right hand to the body from Rave.
Rave lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rave.
A hook to the body from Rave.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rave stalling in the clinch.
Rave stops a takedown attempt from Panzerotti.
Rave lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Rave scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panzerotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rave is keeping busy.
Rave lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rave lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
Rave lands a right hand.
Panzerotti has Rave pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rave manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rave scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rave lands a body shot.
Rave working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rave lands a hook that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
Rave stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rave lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rave takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Panzerotti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panzerotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panzerotti ducks right into an uppercut from Rave.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown
and Rave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panzerotti darts in looking for a takedown but Rave gets double underhooks and turns Panzerotti into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rave pushes Panzerotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rave lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panzerotti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rave avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rave lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rave stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rave lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rave.
Rave is pushing Panzerotti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rave displaying some good clinch control by pressing Panzerotti up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rave works on Panzerotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Rave lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panzerotti backwards.
Come on Rave - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panzerotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Rave as the two fighters clinch.
Rave lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panzerotti or not.
Panzerotti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rave just leaning against Panzerotti, taking a breather.
Rave lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rave throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panzerottis head.
Panzerotti wants a takedown.
Panzerotti is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rave.
Rave softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rave lands a right hand.
Rave lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Rave.
Rave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rave is pressed up against the cage. Panzerotti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rave down to the mat. Rave avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rave connects with a body shot that sends Panzerotti's belly button to the back.
Rave fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panzerotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rave scores with a hook to the body. Panzerotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panzerotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rave is fending him off so far but Panzerotti persists. Nope, Rave circles away and we're back to standing.
Rave with a nice cross.
Rave lands with a good body shot.
Panzerotti fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave throws a shot to the body.
Panzerotti fails with the takedown.
Panzerotti tries for a takedown but Rave sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rave lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panzerotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rave counters with a nice uppercut.
Rave's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rave duly obliges.
Rave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dave Rave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panzerotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rave pinned against the cage. Rave gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frankie Panzerotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Rave is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panzerotti shoots and misses
and Rave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panzerotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rave feints a jab promting Panzerotti to slip. Rave then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panzerotti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Panzerotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rave stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rave wants it to stay on the feet.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown
and Rave counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Rave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rave 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Rave!
Dave Rave thanked the fans post fight for their support.