PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Pancada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pancada
vs
Bullock

187 cm
21
213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Pancada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Bullock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pancada's waist but Pancada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullock off to one side.

Bullock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pancada sprawls well initially but Bullock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bullock in particular looking to stall.
Bullock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bullock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bullock is taking a breather. Pancada says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bullock throwing shots but Pancada is blocking nicely.
Bullock thows a huge punch but Pancada dodges it nicely.
Bullock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pancada wants to get back to his feet.
Bullock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bullock winds up and cracks Pancada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bullock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bullock decides to stand up.
Pancada misses with a wild combination.
Bullock swings away with a body shot that misses

and Pancada moves into the clinch.
Bullock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancada prevents it.
Pancada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bullock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pancada.
Bullock fails to pull guard.
Ricardinho Pancada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bullock.
Bullock tries to score a body lock takedown but Pancada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pancada gets underhooks to prevent Bullock's takedown attempt.
Bullock can't get the takedown.
Pancada prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Pancada.
Pancada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancada prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pancada.
Pancada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancada tries to circle away but Bullock has him pinned against the cage.
Bullock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pancada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bullock has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pancada is trying to keep an underhook but Bullock manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pancada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancada is trying to keep Bullock in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancada doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Bullock stands up from Pancada's guard - Bullock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pancada closes the distance but Bullock moves to the side
enabling Bullock to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullock looks to score with a jab to the body but Pancada is just out of range.
Bullock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancada.
Pancada is looking to clinch.
Bullock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pancada circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pancada.
Bullock throws a poor cross that misses
and Pancada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock misses with the combination.
Pancada wants to clinch.
Bullock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bullock looks gassed!
Bullock throws a lazy uppercut
and Pancada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Pancada rushes Bullock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock keeps control of Pancada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bullock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pancada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pancada walks away with a smile on his face. Bullock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Bullock.
Pancada defending well as Bullock loads up on a big left hand.
Bullock looks to land a left hand but Pancada moved out of range nicely.
Pancada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullock circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Bullock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Bullock does no damage.
Pancada throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock dives in and grabs Pancada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pancada pushes down on Bullock's head and hops out.
Pancada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullock avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pancada pinned against the cage. Pancada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullock swings widly with a right hand
and Pancada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pancada lands a jab.
Pancada misses with a wild combination.
Bullock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pancada throws a head kick that misses.
Bullock throws a nice looking combination but Pancada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pancada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pancada stuffs the takedown attempt from Bullock. Bullock gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardinho Pancada dominated that round.
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.

Bullock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bullock has his takedown stuffed
and Pancada counters with a two punch combo.
Bullock dives in and grabs Pancada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pancada pushes down on Bullock's head and hops out.
Ricardinho Pancada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bullock.
Horrible takedown by Pancada or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullock which made him look bad.
Pancada moves in looking to clinch but Bullock pushes him off.

Pancada closes the distance and clinches.
Bullock prevents Pancada from breaking the clinch.
Pancada fails to pull guard.
Bullock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pancada can't break the clinch.
Bullock jumps guard but Pancada stands there with Bullock around his waist. Bullock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullock is trying to drag Pancada to the mat but Pancada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bullock is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Bullock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pancada trying to stall but Bullock improves his position.
Bullock has Pancada pressed against the cage, preventing Pancada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bullock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pancada smiles and moves away.
Pancada tries to bum rush Bullock with a series of wild strikes but Bullock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullock cracks Pancada with a good jab.
Pancada throws a right hand that misses
and Bullock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Pancada with that takedown attempt.
Bullock throws a right hand that misses

and Pancada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pancada.
Bullock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bullock wants a takedown.
Pancada slows down the pace here.
A short right from Bullock.
Pancada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Bullock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pancada tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Bullock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Bullock lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock throwing strikes but missing.
Bullock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pancada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bullock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pancada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ricardinho Pancada is winning the standup battle so far.

Bullock gets a takedown into half guard.
Pancada wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock wants to take a breather but Pancada is having none of it.
Pancada wants to control but Bullock is keeping busy.
Bullock winds up and cracks Pancada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bullock working Pancada over with strikes.
Bullock throwing shots but Pancada is blocking nicely.
Bullock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Seth Bullock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pancada wants to get back to full guard.
Pancada is not content to let Bullock control the position.
Pancada wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bullock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bullock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pancada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pancada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bullock is working away from the top position though.
Bullock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pancada's head.
Bullock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pancada's head.
Bullock drops an elbow to the side of Pancada's head.
Bullock not doing much here.
Bullock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pancada is trying to stand.

Pancada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Bullock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bullock misses with a right hand
and Pancada counters with a left and a right that stings Bullock.
Bullock dives in and grabs Pancada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pancada pushes down on Bullock's head and hops out.

Bullock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pancada keeping moving, preventing Bullock from controlling successfully.
Pancada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullock is one step ahead there.

Bullock stands and steps away. Pancada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pancada as he avoids it easily.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown but Pancada shows good takedown defense.
Ricardinho Pancada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Bullock.
Pancada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pancada is looking to clinch.
Bullock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pancada counters with a straight right hand.
Bullock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pancada swivels and escapes.
Pancada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullock circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancada scores with a jab to the body.

Pancada clinches up with Bullock and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bullock.
Bullock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancada effectively controlling the action here.
Pancada is trying to break free.
Pancada throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullock.
Pancada tries to break the clinch but Bullock is controlling the position.
Pancada wants to break free but Bullock has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bullock as Pancada tries to tie him up.
Pancada is trying to force a seperation but Bullock has the dominant position.
Pancada jumps guard but Bullock stands there with Pancada around his waist. Pancada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bullock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pancada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bullock lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bullock.
Pancada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pancada looking to stall.
Pancada takes a shot to the head.
Bullock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pancada walks away with a smile on his face. Bullock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pancada lands the left hand.
Pancada tries to clinch up.
Bullock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pancada's waist but Pancada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullock off to one side.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt.
Seth Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pancada tries to clinch there but Bullock circles away.
Bullock throws a poor cross that misses
and Pancada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Pancada. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bullock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pancada thinking.
Ricardinho Pancada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bullock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pancada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullock looks to land a combination but Pancada avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Pancada scores with a four punch combination!
Pancada cracks Bullock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pancada!
Pancada is looking to clinch but Bullock is avoiding it.
Bullock misses with a double jab
and Pancada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pancada 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.

Pancada rushes Bullock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pancada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pancada manages to break the clinch.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown but Pancada shows good takedown defense.
Pancada tries to clinch up but Bullock circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pancada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pancada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bullock shoots in looking for a takedown. Pancada tries to sprawl out of it but Bullock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pancada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Pancada or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullock which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pancada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bullock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Bullock misses
letting Pancada counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardinho Pancada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pancada 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardinho Pancada!