PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Supachai Panya (ranked 5065 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Constanzo (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Panya
vs
Constanzo

181 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Supachai Panya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dion Constanzo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Constanzo gets tackled into the cage by Panya. Panya maintains the clinch.
Panya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Panya stalling against the cage.
Constanzo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panya's efforts to push away.
Constanzo misses with the head strike.

Panya pulls Constanzo into guard.
Constanzo is looking to stand up but Panya won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanzo landing with the ground and pound.
Constanzo wants to control from the top but Panya keeps moving.
Constanzo controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanzo pushes down on Panya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panya trying to control but Constanzo postures up.
Panya is looking for a sweep. Constanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panya keeps control of the position for the meantime.

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.
Constanzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Constanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panya keeps working.
Constanzo is controlling the pace.
Panya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panya tries to get out of the position.
Panya wants to improve his position but Constanzo is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panya is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanzo tries for a takedown but Panya circles away easily

and Panya counters by moving into the clinch.
Constanzo is trying to break the clinch but Panya is controlling him.
Come on Panya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Constanzo can't find room to land a body shot as Panya controls the action.
Constanzo is trying to drag Panya to the mat but Panya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Panya manages to pull guard.
Panya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Constanzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panya has an active guard here but Constanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Panya has a hand on Constanzo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Constanzo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Constanzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Constanzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panya's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Supachai Panya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Constanzo is looking to clinch but Panya is avoiding it.

Constanzo gets tackled into the cage by Panya. Panya maintains the clinch.
Panya can't break the clinch.
Constanzo looking to stall.
Panya tries to score a body lock takedown but Constanzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Constanzo tries to pull guard but Panya holds him up against the cage and eventually Constanzo drops back down to his feet.
Constanzo jumps guard but Panya stands there with Constanzo around his waist. Constanzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Constanzo trying to control the position but instead, Panya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constanzo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanzo wants to break free but Panya has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Constanzo.
Supachai Panya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Constanzo.
Constanzo is trying to force a seperation but Panya has the dominant position.
Constanzo has Panya pressed against the cage, preventing Panya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Panya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Constanzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Constanzo can't get the takedown.
Constanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Constanzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panya jumps guard but Constanzo stands there with Panya around his waist. Panya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Constanzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Panya has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Panya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Panya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Constanzo.
Panya throws a big counter combination but Constanzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Constanzo tries to clinch up.
Panya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constanzo is fending him off so far but Panya persists. Nope, Constanzo circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Panya.
Constanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Constanzo gets tackled into the cage by Panya. Panya maintains the clinch.

Panya drags the fight down to the ground.
Panya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panya wants to sweep here but Constanzo controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panya keeping moving, preventing Constanzo from controlling successfully.
Constanzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Constanzo passes into half guard.
Constanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Constanzo is thwarting Panya's attempts to control the position.

Constanzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panya has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panya is trying to stand up here but Constanzo is controlling him well.
Panya is looking to improve his position.
Panya is trying to control but can't.
Panya misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Panya is looking for a sweep. Constanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panya is trying to stand up here but Constanzo is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Supachai Panya dominated that second round.
That's time! Panya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck for Panya with that takedown attempt.
Constanzo shoots in for a takedown but Panya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Constanzo darts in and clinches Panya up against the cage.
Constanzo has had enough of the clinch but Panya keeps him there for the moment.
Constanzo has had enough of the clinch but Panya keeps him there for the moment.
Panya wants to break free but Constanzo has control.
Panya can't break the clinch.

Constanzo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panya uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanzo keeping moving, preventing Panya from controlling successfully.
Constanzo keeping full guard, as Panya tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanzo being controlled here, momentarily.
Panya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Constanzo on the ground.
Panya prevents Constanzo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Constanzo is looking for a triangle but Panya pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Constanzo looking to control.
Panya prevents Constanzo from getting back to his feet.
Panya wants to control from the top but Constanzo keeps moving.
Constanzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Constanzo's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Constanzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panya circles away.
Panya throws a head kick that misses.
Panya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanzo blocks a head kick by Panya.
Panya closes the distance and clinches up with Constanzo, looking for a takedown. Panya pushes Constanzo against the cage but Constanzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Supachai Panya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Panya circles away.
Panya throws a quick counter head kick but Constanzo was just out of range.
Constanzo misses with a takedown attempt - Panya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Constanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panya lands with a shot to the body.
Constanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Constanzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Panya closes the distance and clinches up with Constanzo, looking for a takedown. Panya pushes Constanzo against the cage but Constanzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panya lands with a right hand.

Panya has Constanzo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constanzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Panya managing to block the knees to the body from Constanzo.
Constanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panya avoids it.

Panya gets control of Constanzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panya wants to sweep here but Constanzo controlling him for the moment.

Constanzo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constanzo tries to clinch up but Panya circles away and keeps his distance.
Constanzo stuffs the takedown.
Dion Constanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supachai Panya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Constanzo as Panya shoots in.
As Panya backs off Constanzo throws a huge counter combo but Panya manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Supachai Panya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supachai Panya!