PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang (ranked 4396 p4p, 5341 weight class) and Delightful Panda (ranked 506 p4p, 551 weight class). Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Delightful Panda's chin.

Aubeaumeyang
vs
Panda

176 cm
19
155
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
155
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delightful Panda!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice body shot.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.

Panda gets tackled into the cage by Aubeaumeyang. Aubeaumeyang maintains the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Aubeaumeyang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Panda jumps guard but Aubeaumeyang stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Aubeaumeyang.
Panda jumps guard but Aubeaumeyang stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Aubeaumeyang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang just leaning against Panda, taking a breather.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage.
Aubeaumeyang is working Panda over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aubeaumeyang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aubeaumeyang digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
Aubeaumeyang pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang stalling in the clinch.

Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aubeaumeyang controls the pace.

Aubeaumeyang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aubeaumeyang has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aubeaumeyang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Panda is looking for a triangle but Aubeaumeyang pushes his legs off easily.

Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Panda looking for a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aubeaumeyang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aubeaumeyang throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Aubeaumeyang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aubeaumeyang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aubeaumeyang is aware though and is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Panda has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.

Panda is looking for a triangle but Aubeaumeyang pushes his legs off easily.

Panda has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.

Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aubeaumeyang passes into half guard.
Aubeaumeyang is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Panda actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Panda actively working from the bottom here.

Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Panda gets a double leg takedown into Aubeaumeyang's guard.
Panda trying to control but Aubeaumeyang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aubeaumeyang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aubeaumeyang pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Aubeaumeyang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Panda wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Delightful Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Aubeaumeyang.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a right hand to the body.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice looking body shot.

Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Panda tries for a kimura but Aubeaumeyang is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Aubeaumeyang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Panda swings around for an armbar but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang pulls his head out easily.
Panda wants to improve his position but Aubeaumeyang is controlling well.
Panda trying to control here.
Aubeaumeyang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.

Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang pulls his head out easily.
Panda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aubeaumeyang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aubeaumeyang's back!
Delightful Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda tries to get the hooks in deep but Aubeaumeyang pushed the leg off.

Aubeaumeyang fending off the submission attempt from Panda.

Aubeaumeyang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda.

Aubeaumeyang showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Panda trying to control.

Panda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aubeaumeyang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Panda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aubeaumeyang has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delightful Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Panda goes for a double leg but Aubeaumeyang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aubeaumeyang continues to drive forward.

Aubeaumeyang pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Panda up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aubeaumeyang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aubeaumeyang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Aubeaumeyang on the inside.
Aubeaumeyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?

Aubeaumeyang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Aubeaumeyang. Those never looked like landing.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Aubeaumeyang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aubeaumeyang tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aubeaumeyang to the ground. Aubeaumeyang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Jab by Aubeaumeyang.

Panda is rocked!
Aubeaumeyang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Aubeaumeyang finish him?
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Panda covering up! Aubeaumeyang comes in with a big uppercut and Panda goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!