PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 2566 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 295 p4p, 220 weight class). Tong Panong's entrance music is Tetris Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tong Panong
vs
Nagibatel

183 cm
28
192
12 - 13 - 0

180 cm
37
194
26 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

NARCOS
30th Century Beer Store

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.

It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Tong Panong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagibatel pinned against the cage. Nagibatel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tong Panong feints a jab promting Nagibatel to slip. Tong Panong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagibatel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tong Panong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Nagibatel shrugs off.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick

and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tong Panong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Nagibatel is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Nagibatel blocks it.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.

Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nagibatel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel stalls.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is trying to stall.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel has Tong Panong pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tong Panong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses

and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nagibatel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Nagibatel, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Nagibatel against the cage but Nagibatel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Tong Panong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nagibatel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nagibatel misses with a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tong Panong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagibatel's head.

Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tong Panong up against the cage.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong working Nagibatel over with knees to the body.
Nagibatel is trying to break free.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Nagibatel wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagibatel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel leaning against his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong slips under a jab.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.

Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nagibatel on his heels. He'll look to pass Nagibatel's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoha Nagibatel.
I think Tong Panong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.