PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 242 p4p, 34 weight class) and Maui Built (ranked 450 p4p, 55 weight class). Panikov comes into the arena with Fighters blaring out of the sound system. Built comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skills kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panikov
vs
Built

160 cm
40
145 lbs
37 - 20 - 0

167 cm
29
143 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 37 - 20 - 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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maui Built!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Panikov swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built slips under a jab.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.

Built closes the distance and clinches.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Panikov missing with knees to the body.
Panikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Built.

Panikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built misses the jab.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panikov. Panikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Built's sensitive parts.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Built walks into a jab.
Built misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Panikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panikov connects with a body shot.

Built gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Panikov is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panikov has his back to the cage.
Built working aggressively here.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
Built leaning his opponent against the cage.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Panikov on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.

Built drags the fight down to the ground.
Built not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Built working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Built managing to control the position.
Built is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.
Built is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built slips under a jab.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panikov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Built cracks a nice hook into Panikov's ribs.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Built looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely.

Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Built lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Panikov is trying to break the clinch but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Panikov.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with a body punch.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Built as Panikov tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Panikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Built looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov slips a jab from Built.
Built throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Panikov slips under a jab from Built.
Panikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Built with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Panikov.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Built looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
Donk. Built catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Built lands with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Built slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Panikov is looking to chop away at Built's legs.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Built dips to his left and cracks Panikov with an uppercut!
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built checks a leg kick nicely.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Built tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Panikov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Panikov misses.
And Built responds with a good body kick, but Panikov manages to step out the way in time.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Good standup being displayed there by Built as he connects with a hook.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Built darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Built slips a jab from Panikov.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov wants to slow Built down by chopping away at his legs.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Built sizes up Panikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Panikov down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Built.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov with a nice cross.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
Good exchange - Built coming out on top.
Built throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Built eats them both and turns towards Panikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Built throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panikov.
Built checks a low kick from Panikov.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Panikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Built misses with a low kick.
Panikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Panikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
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!

Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Built thuds his shin into the meat of Panikov's side.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Built.
A bone on bone clash there as Built blocks the leg kick.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panikov throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Panikov only half commits.
Built lands a nice shot that snaps Panikov's head back.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Built jabs at Panikov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Built lands.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Panikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
A jab from Built finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Panikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Built has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Maui Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Built avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Built wants to counter the offense by Panikov and move into the clinch position.
Panikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Built. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Built.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Built knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Built checks a leg kick.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Built misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Panikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Built shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Built misses.
Panikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Built's head but Built sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Built has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Built looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Built.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built scores with a shot to the body.

Built pushes Panikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with some punches.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Built jumps guard but Panikov stands there with Built around his waist. Built gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov dodges an elbow strike from Built.
Built misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Panikov dodges an elbow strike from Built.
A short left from Built.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Built.
Built creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Built lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panikov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!
Post fight, Sergey Panikov took to the microphone: 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.