PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hicks Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bread Panterson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Panterson
vs
Carlin

165 cm
21
135 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

165 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hicks Carlin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Panterson dives in and scores a takedown into Carlin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panterson.
Carlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panterson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlin is trying to control the position but Panterson postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carlin.
Panterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlin but Carlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panterson shoots in for a double leg but Carlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Carlin clinches.

Carlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panterson counters with an outside leg kick.

Carlin gets caught napping as Panterson dives in and scores a takedown. Carlin manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlin, not yet.
Panterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panterson throwing strikes from guard but Carlin blocks nicely.
Panterson distracts Carlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panterson postures up in Carlin's guard and throws a big left but Carlin blocks it.
Carlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panterson advances to half guard.
Carlin is refusing to be controlled, as Panterson sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panterson is thwarting Carlin's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlin missing with punches from the bottom.
Carlin wants to control but Panterson is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Panterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carlin scores with a head kick.
Carlin jabs Panterson right on the nose. Panterson blinks but takes it well.
Carlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panterson closes the distance and clinches up with Carlin, looking for a takedown. Panterson pushes Carlin against the cage but Carlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bread Panterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin throws a head kick that misses.

Carlin has managed to clinch.

Carlin manages to pull guard.
Carlin keeping moving, preventing Panterson from controlling successfully.
Carlin working a defensive guard here.
Panterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panterson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bread Panterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlin.

Panterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlin tries to roll over but Panterson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin wants to improve his position but Panterson is controlling well.
Panterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Panterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlin sees it coming and defends easily.
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.

Panterson is trying to work for a kimura but Carlin is defending well.
Panterson trying to control the action but Carlin is working from the bottom.
Carlin is trying to stand up here but Panterson is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Panterson.
Panterson is trying to control. Carlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panterson throwing shots but Carlin is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panterson lands a nice short elbow.
Panterson throwing shots but Carlin is blocking nicely.

Panterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlin defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Panterson seems content to control.
Panterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlin's head.
Panterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlin wants to improve his position but Panterson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is staying active underneath Panterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Panterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carlin to the ground. Panterson is now in Carlin's guard.
Carlin is trying to control the position but Panterson postures up.
Panterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Panterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin can't do much from the bottom here.

Panterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlin wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panterson is looking to take a break and control but Carlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bread Panterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Panterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panterson wants it to stay on the feet.

Carlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Panterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carlin after a bit of a struggle.

Carlin breaks the clinch.

Panterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlin's guard.
Panterson pushes down on Carlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carlin trying to control but Panterson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlin wants to improve his position but Panterson is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin is not content to let Panterson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Carlin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Panterson as Carlin shoots in.
Bread Panterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hicks Carlin.
Carlin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panterson's head.
Panterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Panterson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlin scores with a jab to the head.
Panterson throws a leg kick
and Carlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carlin closes the distance and clinches.
Carlin tries to stall but Panterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Panterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Bread Panterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panterson keeping moving, preventing Carlin from controlling successfully.
Carlin looking to sit in guard and control but Panterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bread Panterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson content to stall in guard here.
Carlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Carlin closes the distance and clinches.
Carlin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panterson is keeping busy.

Carlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlin lands a really nice looking cross but Panterson seems unphased.
Hicks Carlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Carlin has closed the distance and engaged Panterson in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hicks Carlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Carlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hicks Carlin.
I think Panterson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bread Panterson!