PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirilo Galiei is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Panterson
vs
Galiei

165 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
34
136 lbs
4 - 30 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galiei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panterson misses with a low kick.

Galiei clinches up with Panterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Galiei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Panterson jumps guard.
Panterson is controlling Galiei's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cirilo Galiei was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Galiei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panterson keeps Galiei at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson misses with a hook. Galiei ducked under it nicely.
Panterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galiei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Panterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Panterson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Galiei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Galiei is looking to reverse the position.

Panterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Panterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galiei is not content to let Panterson control the position.
Panterson working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson throws a strike aimed at the side of Galiei's head but Galiei avoids it well.
Panterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Galiei is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panterson connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panterson is looking to take a break and control but Galiei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galiei struggling a bit here.
Panterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson trying to control the action but Galiei is working from the bottom.

Panterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Panterson crashes against the mat.

Panterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panterson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Panterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galiei is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Panterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galiei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Panterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Galiei is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galiei parries the strikes from Panterson easily there. Panterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Galiei to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bread Panterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galiei avoids the body shot from Panterson.

Galiei closes the distance and pushes Panterson back into the cage.
Panterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panterson has Galiei pushed against the cage.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Panterson controls the action.
Panterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galiei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Galiei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panterson tries for a takedown but Galiei manages to get underhooks.
Galiei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bread Panterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panterson tightens his grip and picks Galiei up, before dumping him to the ground. Galiei manages to land in guard.
Panterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galiei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panterson throwing strikes but missing.
Panterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galiei is keeping the position for now.
Panterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panterson working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panterson stopping the sweep attempt from Galiei.

Panterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galiei keeping moving, preventing Panterson from controlling successfully.
Galiei wants to stand up but Panterson is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panterson passes Galiei's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panterson tries to control but Galiei wriggling away.
Panterson throwing strikes here but Galiei is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Panterson unloading with bombs!
Panterson thowing shots but they're missing.

Panterson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galiei manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Panterson scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galiei is not content to let Panterson control the position.

Panterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bread Panterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Panterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Panterson throws a series of punches but Galiei moves out of range.

Galiei moves into the clinch.
Galiei swings wildly with an uppercut but Panterson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Panterson jumps into guard, dragging Galiei to the mat.
Panterson pulls Galiei in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Panterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galiei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galiei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galiei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galiei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Panterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galiei can do to turn this around?

Panterson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Panterson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Galiei screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Panterson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bread Panterson!