PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstanty Pankowski (ranked 4344 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Matheus Cardoso (ranked 431 p4p, 435 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.

Pankowski
vs
Cardoso

194 cm
25
194
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstanty Pankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matheus Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardoso is looking to clinch.
Pankowski swinging wildly here.
Pankowski misses the shot to the body.
Pankowski scores with a jab.
Pankowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pankowski throws a hook but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Pankowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pankowski gets caught flat footed, as Cardoso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardoso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pankowski wants to get back to his feet but Cardoso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Pankowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pankowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pankowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardoso with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardoso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pankowski wants to stand but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Cardoso forces Pankowski back against the cage and clinches.
Cardoso blocks a body shot from Pankowski.
Cardoso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cardoso is trying to drag Pankowski to the mat but Pankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cardoso is looking to control Pankowski's arms but Pankowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cardoso has his back to the cage.
Pankowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardoso is trying to pull guard but Pankowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cardoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pankowski backwards.
Pankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pankowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardoso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pankowski's elbow.
Cardoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pankowski tries to throw a body punch but Cardoso avoids it by throwing Pankowski back against the cage.
Pankowski stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position.
A short right from Pankowski on the inside.
Pankowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardoso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Konstanty Pankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cardoso.
Cardoso tries to throw a body punch but Pankowski avoids it by throwing Cardoso back against the cage.
Pankowski has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Pankowski finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pankowski throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pankowski lands with a shot to the body.

Pankowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pankowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pankowski tries to throw a body punch but Cardoso avoids it by throwing Pankowski back against the cage.
Pankowski effectively controlling the action here.
Cardoso goes for a takedown attempt but Pankowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pankowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cardoso moves into the clinch.

Pankowski breaks from the clinch.
Cardoso misses the jab.
Pankowski cracks Cardoso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pankowski throws a body punch but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Pankowski avoids it easily.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Pankowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cardoso.
Pankowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pankowski staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstanty Pankowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Donk. Pankowski catches Cardoso right on the button with a cross.
Pankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Pankowski. Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pankowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardoso moves away.
Cardoso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pankowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Pankowski misses its target.
Cardoso ducks under a wild hook from Pankowski.
Pankowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardoso with the counter takedown but Pankowski avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Pankowski.
Konstanty Pankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pankowski throws a jab when Cardoso was well out of range.
Pankowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardoso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cardoso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pankowski is looking to wear down Cardoso with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardoso doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Pankowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cardoso.
Pankowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pankowski tries to get out of the position.
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!
Cardoso prevents Pankowski from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to score with some ground and pound. Pankowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cardoso scoring with punches and elbows.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cardoso lands some shots froms side control.
Pankowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pankowski is not content to let Cardoso control the position.
Pankowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso working the head and body with strikes.
Pankowski taking a bit of punishment here - Cardoso scoring with strikes.
Cardoso cracks Pankowski with a big elbow.
Pankowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pankowski is trying to escape the position but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cardoso throws a strike aimed at the side of Pankowski's head but Pankowski avoids it well.
Cardoso scores with punches from side control.
Cardoso trying to control the action but Pankowski is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cardoso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is working Pankowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cardoso misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cardoso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cardoso on the ground.
Cardoso is looking to take a break and control but Pankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardoso working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso controls the position from side control.
Cardoso is continuing to stall.
Cardoso working the body and head with strikes.
Pankowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardoso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pankowski down.
Cardoso landing a few strikes.
Cardoso working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Cardoso 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!

Cardoso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pankowski.

Cardoso works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cardoso connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso works over Pankowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardoso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Pankowski is rocked!
Cardoso is working Pankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Pankowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cardoso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso stays in close to Pankowski's body and controls the position.
Cardoso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pankowski's guard.
Pankowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Cardoso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pankowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cardoso trying to control from Pankowski's half guard. Pankowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso stays in close to Pankowski's body and controls the position.
Pankowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cardoso is controlling him.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardoso is in close to Pankowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardoso working some strikes from top position.
Cardoso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardoso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cardoso trying to control but Pankowski is working from the bottom.
Cardoso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pankowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cardoso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Pankowski keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pankowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardoso sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Cardoso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pankowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pankowski tries a body shot but Cardoso blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardoso.
Cardoso effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pankowski trying to control the position but instead, Cardoso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pankowski into the cage.

Cardoso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cardoso works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pankowski hang on?
Cardoso in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pankowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cardoso with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardoso connects with a bit shot that sees Pankowski covering up! More strikes from Cardoso and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cardoso is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso!