PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan comes to the cage accompanied by TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Aira Panganiban is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Caraan
vs
Panganiban

182 cm
28
197 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

180 cm
29
198 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caraan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panganiban counters with a right hand to the body.
Panganiban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caraan.
Caraan closes the distance and clinches up with Panganiban, looking for a takedown. Caraan pushes Panganiban against the cage but Panganiban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panganiban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panganiban not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panganiban connects with a nice short shot to Caraan's temple.

It looks like Cedric Caraan has been cut.

Caraan looking for submissions off his back.
Panganiban winds up and cracks Caraan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Panganiban is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Caraan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panganiban lands with a punch from half guard.
Panganiban looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panganiban lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panganiban not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caraan tries to roll over but Panganiban keeps him under control.
Caraan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panganiban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panganiban's back!
Panganiban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Caraan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Caraan looking to break Panganiban's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Panganiban remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Caraan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Caraan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Panganiban looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Caraan has his opponent's back but Panganiban is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Caraan.
Panganiban misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caraan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Panganiban counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caraan won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Caraan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panganiban stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Panganiban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caraan keeping full guard, as Panganiban tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Caraan looking for a guillotine here but Panganiban defends easily.
Panganiban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aira Panganiban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Caraan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Panganiban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Panganiban changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caraan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caraan is looking to reverse the position.
Panganiban connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Caraan some visible discomfort.
Panganiban is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Caraan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Panganiban decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caraan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panganiban pinned against the cage. Panganiban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panganiban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Panganiban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Panganiban lands a big shot there that rocks Caraan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Cedric Caraan's cut is getting worse.
Panganiban punishing his opponent with strikes.

Cedric Caraan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panganiban with a couple of short strikes.

Jeez, Cedric Caraan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cedric Caraan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aira Panganiban!
Post fight, Aira Panganiban took to the microphone: 'Thank you for the fans in attendance and the millions watching at home, do i deserve a title shot? hey champ! be ready cause "danger" is coming for you.'.