PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov comes to the cage accompanied by Fighters. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Panikov
vs
Paquette

160 cm
30
145 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
143 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Max Octane Fight Wear
Voodoo Nutrition

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov misses the jab.
Paquette lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paquette.
Paquette moves out of range of the strikes.
Paquette misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Paquette throws a right hand that Panikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panikov also avoids with ease.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquette.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Paquette works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquette scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Paquette.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquette. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquette throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paquette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Paquette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
Paquette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Paquette slips the punch.
Paquette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paquette scrambles back to his feet.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paquette is out of range.
Paquette lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paquette.
Paquette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Paquette has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paquette slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Paquette misses.
A good leg kick by Paquette.
Paquette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paquette.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Paquette.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paquette.
Paquette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquette slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Paquette's legs.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov lands a head shot.
Paquette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panikov eats them both and turns towards Paquette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paquette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov slips a straight right by Paquette.
Paquette slips under a jab from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paquette! But no joy.
Panikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paquette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Paquette settles back down.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
Panikov checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov counters with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a right hand that Paquette ducks under and follows up with a left that Paquette also avoids with ease.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Paquette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
Paquette throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquette manages to avoid it.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Paquette misses its intended target.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paquette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquette.
Paquette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Paquette misses with a double jab
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette slips a straight right by Panikov.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Panikov moves out of range.
Paquette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paquette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paquette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
Panikov slips a jab from Paquette.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Paquette swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Paquette misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Paquette catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paquette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paquette lands a nice hook to Panikov's body. Panikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paquette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panikov throws a jab when Paquette was well out of range.
Paquette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paquette checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
That's time! Panikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paquette moves out of range of the body kick.
Paquette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paquette throws a shot to the body.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Paquette is predictable there
letting Panikov counter with a right hand.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paquette momentarily.
Nice body punch from Paquette.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Paquette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paquette.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Paquette scores with a kick to the midsection.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquette.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paquette in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Panikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Paquette ducks down to avoid it.
Paquette blocks a jab.
Paquette slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Paquette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Paquette finds it's target.
Paquette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paquette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paquette, as that shot connected.
Panikov slips a straight right by Paquette.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paquette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paquette slips under a jab from Panikov.
Paquette scores with a jab.
Panikov throws a push kick but Paquette slaps the foot to one side.
Paquette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paquette is out of range.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paquette tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paquette.
Paquette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Panikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paquette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette throws a lazy uppercut
and Panikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paquette moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Panikov digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Paquette moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Paquette finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette feints a jab promting Panikov to slip. Paquette then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Paquette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov throws a leg kick which misses Paquette's front leg but catches the back leg as Paquette tries to avoid it.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Paquette avoids it.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Paquette.
Paquette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov dodges the punch combination from Paquette.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Paquette throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Paquette's head back.
Paquette tries to bum rush Panikov with a series of wild strikes but Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Panikov.
Paquette throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
It looked like Panikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Paquette misses.
Paquette misses with a lunging right hand
and Panikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Panikov catches Paquette right on the button with a cross.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Paquette is rocked!
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Paquette is still on wobbly legs! Can Panikov finish him?
Paquette takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Panikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Paquette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Paquette seems to have recovered his senses.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov slips a jab from Paquette.
Paquette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paquette throws a leg kick but Panikov moved away.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panikov, as that shot connected.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Panikov knocks Paquette out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergey Panikov!
As Sergey Panikov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.