PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Panini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Panini
vs
prevost

190 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Panini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan prevost!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panini misses with a two punch combination.

prevost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panini gets back to half guard.
prevost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from prevost.
prevost prevents Panini from standing back up.
Panini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from prevost.

Panini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
prevost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
prevost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panini wants to improve his position but prevost is controlling well.
Panini is trying to stand back up but prevost is controlling him
Panini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
prevost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panini is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost lands with a punch from half guard.
Panini wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from prevost there.
Panini is trying to get back to full guard.
prevost working Panini over with strikes.
Panini wants to improve his position but prevost is controlling well.
prevost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Panini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
prevost is looking to advance position but Panini won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panini wants to get back to his feet.
prevost is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
prevost swings and misses with a hook to the body.

prevost shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panini's guard.
prevost lands a couple of elbows.
prevost landing some decent shots from guard.
prevost landing some decent shots from guard.
prevost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
prevost scoring with some ground and pound.
prevost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panini is looking to stand up but prevost isn't so interested in that idea.
prevost pushing down on Panini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panini tries to get to full guard but prevost has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
prevost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
prevost is nestled in close to Panini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
prevost is nestled in close to Panini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
prevost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
prevost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panini defending well though.
Panini wants to improve his position but prevost is controlling well.
Panini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panini tries for a takedown but prevost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
prevost thuds his right hand into Panini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

prevost feints and as Panini raises his hands in defense, prevost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Panini looking for a guillotine here but prevost defends easily.
prevost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panini wants to get back to his feet.
prevost landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
prevost cracks Panini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Panini is looking to regain half guard here but prevost keeps moving and retains side control.
Panini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on prevost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
prevost working over Panini with some ground and pound. Panini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panini is looking for a sweep. prevost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Panini is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but prevost pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan prevost dominated that round.
That's time! Panini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A shot to de liver by prevost. Beautiful body shot.
Panini works over prevost's head and body with a nice combination.
Panini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
prevost misses with a low kick.
prevost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
prevost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from prevost. No joy for Panini on that attempt.
prevost wants to clinch.
prevost jabs at Panini's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
prevost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
prevost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
prevost misses with a double jab
and Panini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panini moves out of range as prevost strikes.

prevost drives through and clinches with Panini against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
prevost tries for a takedown. No joy.
prevost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Panini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prevost has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Panini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
prevost looking for a takedown.
prevost stops a takedown attempt from Panini.
prevost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Panini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Panini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts prevost as he jumps to the side.
prevost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

prevost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Panini tries to reverse the position but prevost maintains control.
prevost in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panini is in a horrible position here. prevost smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
prevost lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
prevost with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! prevost connects with a massive shot to the dome!
prevost landing shots from mount.
Panini is desperately trying to improve his position but prevost has a good base and remains in mount.
prevost lands a big shot there that rocks Panini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Panini is looking to improve his position but prevost isn't that keen on the idea.
Panini is trying to stand up.
prevost looking to finish Panini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Panini!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panini is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Panini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
prevost lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Panini hang on?
Panini is trying desperately to improve position.
prevost punishing his opponent with strikes.
prevost raining down shots from the mount!
prevost lands with some strikes.
prevost unloading with bombs!
prevost with shots to the head and body - Panini looks very uncomfortable down there.
prevost postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Panini looks a forlorn figure.
Panini is looking to get to half guard.

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.
prevost punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by prevost.
Panini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Panini gets full guard.
prevost stops Panini from standing up.
prevost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
prevost content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Panini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
prevost lands a couple of elbows.

Panini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan prevost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

prevost just misses with a punch to the body.
Panini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
prevost misses with a jab to the body
and Panini counters with a three punch combo that has prevost backing up. prevost nods at Panini to acknowledge the strikes.
BJ Panini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
prevost walks into a left hand.
prevost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
prevost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Panini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
prevost tries to clinch but Panini moves out of range.
Panini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
prevost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panini. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from prevost lands.
A big left from prevost misses.

prevost moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

prevost has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panini clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Panini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panini breaks prevost's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Panini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
prevost throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

prevost is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

prevost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for prevost.
Panini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but prevost swivels and escapes.

prevost clinches up with Panini and pushes him back against the cage.

Panini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panini slips under a jab.
Panini looks for a takedown but prevost sprawls well.
prevost misses with a combination
and Panini counters with a straight right hand.
Panini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
prevost connects with the punch.
prevost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panini to score with a decent uppercut.
Panini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around prevost's waist but prevost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panini off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Panini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
prevost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
prevost slips a jab and a cross from Panini.
Panini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Panini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has prevost pinned against the cage. prevost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panini shoots in and drives through. prevost sprawls well.
prevost throws a right hand that Panini ducks under and follows up with a left that Panini also avoids with ease.
Panini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says prevost as he avoids it easily.
Panini throws a nice looking combination but prevost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panini misses with a double jab.

prevost bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
prevost working the ground and pound from side control.
prevost working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked prevost off and has taken his back!

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

Panini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. prevost is defending well though. Panini let's go of the attempt for now.
prevost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Panini is working for a submission of some sort.
Panini wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
prevost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panini's back!
prevost is punishing Panini with strikes - can he finish him?!
Panini covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Panini turns into prevost and is now in his guard.
prevost throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
prevost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panini's guard.
prevost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Panini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but prevost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BJ Panini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
prevost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan prevost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well prevost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan prevost!