PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Panzerotti (ranked 2565 p4p, 4597 weight class) and Wang Jang Jai (ranked 282 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panzerotti
vs
Jang Jai

192 cm
25
265
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 5 - 1 - 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, Wang Jang Jai!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzerotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panzerotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jang Jai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Panzerotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panzerotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Jang Jai tries to sprawl out of it but Panzerotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jang Jai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panzerotti with a poor takedown
and Jang Jai counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown attempt - Jang Jai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jang Jai lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai throws a good cross that connects.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown but Jang Jai shows good takedown defense.
Jang Jai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panzerotti walks into a stiff left hand from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panzerotti is looking to clinch but Jang Jai is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzerotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jang Jai defends it nicely.
Panzerotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jang Jai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jang Jai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jang Jai being controlled here, momentarily.
Jang Jai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panzerotti stopping the sweep attempt from Jang Jai.
Panzerotti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panzerotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jang Jai swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai controls Panzerotti momentarily but Panzerotti frees himself.
Panzerotti throws a big elbow that misses.
Jang Jai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jang Jai trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Panzerotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panzerotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Panzerotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jang Jai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panzerotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Jang Jai has wrist control.
Panzerotti is stalling in the full guard.
Jang Jai controls Panzerotti momentarily but Panzerotti frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jang Jai throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jang Jai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jang Jai wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panzerotti is defended easily by Jang Jai.
Panzerotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jang Jai counters with a stiff right hand.
Panzerotti dives in and grabs Jang Jai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jang Jai pushes down on Panzerotti's head and hops out.
Panzerotti closes the distance and clinches up with Jang Jai, looking for a takedown. Panzerotti pushes Jang Jai against the cage but Jang Jai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jang Jai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Panzerotti puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Panzerotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jang Jai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jang Jai is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Jang Jai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jang Jai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jang Jai.
Panzerotti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panzerotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panzerotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jang Jai's corner calls for a 1-2. Jang Jai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown attempt - Jang Jai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panzerotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jang Jai counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzerotti shoots in for a double leg but Jang Jai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panzerotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Jang Jai catches Panzerotti right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jang Jai.
Jab from Jang Jai.
Nice cross by Jang Jai.
Panzerotti has his takedown stuffed
and Jang Jai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown
and Jang Jai counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jang Jai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panzerotti doesn't seem phased though.
Wang Jang Jai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jang Jai but Jang Jai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panzerotti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panzerotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown attempt - Jang Jai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panzerotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panzerotti tries for a takedown but Jang Jai circles away easily
and Jang Jai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Jang Jai catches Panzerotti right on the button with a cross.
Jang Jai scores with a body shot.
Panzerotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jang Jai is fending him off so far but Panzerotti persists. Nope, Jang Jai circles away and we're back to standing.
Panzerotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jang Jai avoids it really well and circles away.
Panzerotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jang Jai connects with a body shot that sends Panzerotti's belly button to the back.
Jang Jai scores with a three punch combo!
Panzerotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Panzerotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Jang Jai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panzerotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panzerotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Jang Jai counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jang Jai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Jang Jai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jang Jai throws a one two combo.
Panzerotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jang Jai pinned against the cage. Jang Jai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panzerotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panzerotti tries to clinch
and Jang Jai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panzerotti tries to move into range but Jang Jai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wang Jang Jai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panzerotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jang Jai defends it nicely.
Jang Jai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Jang Jai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Panzerotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jang Jai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panzerotti scrambles back to his feet.
Frankie Panzerotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panzerotti shoots in and drives through. Jang Jai sprawls well.
Jang Jai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jang Jai. That snapped Panzerotti's head back.
Jang Jai scores with a jab to the head.
Frankie Panzerotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jang Jai connects with a body shot that sends Panzerotti's belly button to the back.
Jang Jai lands with a nice body punch.
Jang Jai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jang Jai counter with a right hand.
Jang Jai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panzerotti on the side of the head.
Jang Jai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panzerotti moves forwards but Jang Jai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jang Jai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Panzerotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang Jai with a hook.
Panzerotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Jang Jai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panzerotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panzerotti has a takedown stuffed.
Jang Jai throws out a counter right but Panzerotti avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Jang Jai.
Panzerotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panzerotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panzerotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jang Jai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jang Jai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jang Jai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panzerotti on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jang Jai stuffs the takedown attempt from Panzerotti. Panzerotti gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Jang Jai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jang Jai stuffs the takedown.
Jang Jai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jang Jai cracks Panzerotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jang Jai lands with an uppercut that bounces Panzerotti off the cage and back into range.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panzerotti.
Jang Jai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jang Jai.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panzerotti.
Jang Jai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzerotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jang Jai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jang Jai sizes up Panzerotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panzerotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panzerotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panzerotti misses with a takedown
and Jang Jai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panzerotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jang Jai counter with a right hand.
Jang Jai stuffs the takedown.
Jang Jai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jang Jai scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang Jai dodges the punch combination from Panzerotti.
It seemed like Jang Jai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jang Jai connects with the punch.
Frankie Panzerotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jang Jai cracks Panzerotti with a good jab.
Panzerotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jang Jai as he avoids it easily.
Jang Jai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jang Jai lands a slapping body shot.
Panzerotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jang Jai lands with a nice combination. Panzerotti backs away looking to recover.
Jang Jai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jang Jai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panzerottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Jang Jai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jang Jai 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.