PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Spider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paneda
vs
Spider

179 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Paneda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spider won't be happy with that.
Spider struggling a bit here.
Spider is trying to get back to his feet.

Paneda is trying to get an arm triangle but Spider is defending well.
Paneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spider on the ground.
Paneda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spider is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paneda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spider won't allow Paneda to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paneda is pressing down on Spider's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spider is holding on for now.
Paneda controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paneda is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Spider manages to get to full guard.
Spider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paneda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paneda works over Spider with some ground and pound from guard.
Paneda is looking to advance position but Spider has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Paneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Spider looks gassed!
Paneda tries to lock up and control but Spider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paneda working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paneda is trying desperately to improve position.
Spider avoids the attempt from Paneda to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paneda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paneda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spider wants to get back to his feet but Paneda is holding on tight.
Paneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paneda controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paneda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paneda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spider tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Paneda is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babsie Paneda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spider tries to keep at a distance but Paneda has taken the fight into the clinch.

Spider pulls guard effortlessly.
Spider controls Paneda momentarily but Paneda frees himself.
Spider might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paneda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paneda wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
Paneda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider is trying to control the position but Paneda postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Spider was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Paneda drives through with a takedown into Spider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paneda stays in close to Spider's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spider manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paneda wants to control but Spider passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Paneda is trying to stand up here but Spider is controlling him well.
Paneda wants to control but Spider is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paneda is trying to stand up here but Spider is controlling him well.
Spider is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Paneda trying to hold on to Spider's head to control him but Spider postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babsie Paneda just wasn't active enough.
Spider tries to land a front kick but Paneda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spider looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Paneda moves into the clinch.
Spider is trying to drag Paneda to the mat but Paneda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spider trying to stall but Paneda improves his position.
Paneda tries to pull guard but Spider won't allow it.
Paneda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spider's efforts to push away.
Paneda stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spider is trying to break the clinch but Paneda is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Paneda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paneda misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paneda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spider landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Paneda.
Paneda stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paneda tries to break the clinch but Spider is controlling the position.
Paneda tries to land knees in the clinch but Spider avoids the damage to the body.
Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paneda smiles and moves away.
Spider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paneda was well out of range. Poor timing from Spider.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babsie Paneda dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Spider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Paneda clinches.
Spider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paneda's efforts to push away.
Spider jumps guard but Paneda stands there with Spider around his waist. Spider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paneda pushes Spider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spider tries for a takedown but Paneda manages to get underhooks.

Paneda manages to pull guard.
Paneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paneda has a closed guard, preventing Spider from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Paneda is looking for a triangle but Spider pushes his legs off easily.
Paneda wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spider tries to stand but Paneda is controlling from the bottom.
Paneda trying to control the position here.
Spider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Babsie Paneda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Paneda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paneda checks a leg kick nicely.
Paneda avoids the head kick by Spider.
Spider throws a sloppy head kick and Paneda moves out of range easily.

Paneda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spider is looking for a sweep.
Paneda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paneda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider struggling a bit here.
Paneda tries to advance to mount but Spider instead regains half guard.
Paneda wants to get back to his feet.
Spider wants to control but Paneda is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paneda is taking a breather. Spider 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.
Paneda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paneda is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Spider reverses the position - he's now on top in Paneda's guard.

Paneda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babsie Paneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Babsie Paneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paneda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babsie Paneda!