PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paneda
vs
Spider

180 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

188 cm
29
205 lbs
7 - 13 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paneda digs a good hook to Spider's body.
Paneda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spider thows a leg kick but Paneda checks it

and Paneda counters with a shoot takedown. Spider fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spider has a closed guard, preventing Paneda from standing up.
Paneda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paneda trying to control but Spider is working from the bottom.
Paneda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paneda trying to move into half guard but instead Spider has managed to sweep!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider prevents Paneda from getting back to his feet.
Spider wants to get up but he can't break Paneda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spider is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Paneda has control of Spider's left arm, preventing Spider from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Paneda shoots in and bounces Spider off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paneda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paneda looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spider plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Paneda shoots in and gets a takedown into Spider's guard.
Paneda is breathing heavily.

Spider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paneda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paneda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paneda connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spider is trying to control the position but Paneda postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paneda's guard.
Paneda is pulling down on Spider's head to control his posture.
Paneda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spider on the ground.
Spider tries to stand but Paneda is controlling from the bottom.

Paneda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spider is looking to stand up but Paneda won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tabachoy Paneda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spider swinging wildly here.
Paneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Spider blocks a head kick by Paneda.
Spider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spider misses with a body shot.
Spider throws a right hand that Paneda ducks under and follows up with a left that Paneda also avoids with ease.
Tabachoy Paneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paneda scores with a nice strike.
Spider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Paneda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paneda is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spider tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spider will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spider tries to strike from the bottom.
Spider keeping full guard, as Paneda tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Spider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paneda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paneda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda trying to move into half guard but instead Spider has managed to sweep!
Paneda has a closed guard, preventing Spider from standing up.

Paneda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider tries to stand but Paneda is controlling from the bottom.
Paneda pulls Spider in close to his closed guard and prevents Spider from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paneda is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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 really struggling to control Spider but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Spider tries to stand but Paneda is controlling from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tabachoy Paneda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spider misses with a double jab.
Spider throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown but Spider shows good takedown defense.
Spider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Spider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spider tries a head kick but it misses.

Paneda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paneda seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spider is pressing down on Paneda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spider keeping moving, preventing Paneda from controlling successfully.

Spider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paneda is aware though and is defending well.
Paneda throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spider controls Paneda momentarily but Paneda frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Paneda!

Spider stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Spider moves forwards but Paneda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spider misses with a wild combination.
Paneda throws a nice looking combination but Spider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paneda circles away quickly and effectively.

Paneda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider is looking to control Paneda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spider avoid being mounted?

Paneda is working for a kimura but Spider is defending it quite comfortably.
Spider is staying active underneath Paneda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Paneda seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paneda trying to control the position from guard on top but Spider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spider wants to stand up but Paneda is controlling him.
Paneda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Tabachoy Paneda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Spider lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spider.
Spider looks to throw the jab but Paneda is out of range.
Spider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paneda manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paneda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paneda taking a breather here.
Paneda trying to control the action but Spider is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spider manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paneda's best efforts.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spider works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tabachoy Paneda.
I think Paneda 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anderson Spider!