PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denjat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: U.S.A. National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Panzram
vs
Denjat

190 cm
28
180 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

182 cm
31
175 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Panzram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahmoud Denjat!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denjat misses with a few strikes there.
Panzram blocks the body kick.
Panzram blocks the body kick.
Panzram checks the leg kick.
Denjat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panzram's waist but Panzram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denjat off to one side.

Panzram gets caught napping as Denjat dives in and scores a takedown. Panzram manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Panzram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denjat.

Panzram working for a triangle but Denjat defends it easily.
Denjat trying to control but Panzram is working from the bottom.
Panzram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denjat is one step ahead there.
Denjat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat throwing strikes but missing.
Denjat cracks Panzram with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Panzram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denjat defends well.
Denjat stands and throws Panzram's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panzram is looking to reverse the position.
Panzram is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panzram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denjat wants to control but Panzram is keeping him busy.
Panzram is trying to get back to full guard.
Denjat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panzram is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Panzram actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denjat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denjat passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Panzram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panzram sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panzram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panzram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denjat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denjat's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Panzram's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Panzram manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Denjat trying to control the action but Panzram just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Panzram. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Denjat trying to control the position but Panzram manages to sink in the hooks.
Denjat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Denjat trying to control here.
Panzram throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panzram missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Denjat is looking to control Panzram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denjat avoid being mounted?
Denjat gets back to full guard.
Panzram trying to move into half guard but instead Denjat has managed to sweep!
Denjat trying to control but Panzram is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat preventing the sweep.
Denjat wants to pass the guard but Panzram is keeping the position.
Panzram looking for a sweep. Not yet Panzram, not yet.

Panzram isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Denjat stacks Panzram on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Denjat!
Panzram takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denjat cracks Panzram with a big right hand but Panzram just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Panzram tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Denjat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Panzram slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denjat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panzram is looking for a sweep. Denjat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denjat trying to control from half guard but Panzram is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mahmoud Denjat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Denjat misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Panzram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panzram.
The fighters circling - Panzram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denjat thows a leg kick but Panzram checks it

and Panzram decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Denjat's guard.
Denjat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panzram is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denjat lands a nice short elbow.
Denjat wants to control but Panzram is keeping him busy.
Panzram is looking to improve his position.
Denjat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panzram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Panzram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panzram tries to roll over but Denjat keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat passes to full mount!
Denjat with shots to the head and body - Panzram looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Denjat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panzram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panzram is working hard here to advance position.
Denjat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panzram wants to hold on but Denjat pushes him away.
Panzram regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denjat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mahmoud Denjat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denjat prevents Panzram from improving his position.
Denjat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panzram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panzram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Denjat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panzram taking some punishment here, with Denjat in his half guard.
Panzram is looking for a sweep. Denjat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denjat is looking to take a break and control but Panzram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denjat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Panzram is trying to get back to full guard.
Panzram wants to control but Denjat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panzram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denjat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Panzram is looking for a triangle but Denjat pushes his legs off easily.
Panzram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denjat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panzram swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Panzram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denjat defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denjat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Panzram is looking for a triangle but Denjat pushes his legs off easily.
Panzram has momentary wrist control but Denjat slips an elbow through the middle.
Panzram wants to sweep here but Denjat controlling him for the moment.
Denjat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Denjat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denjat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panzram's head.
Denjat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denjat throws a big elbow that misses.
Panzram keeping moving, preventing Denjat from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denjat working some strikes from top position.
Denjat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denjat won't allow Panzram to sweep him here.
Panzram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denjat's guard.
Panzram stopping the sweep attempt from Denjat.
Panzram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denjat is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denjat is trying to control the position but Panzram postures up.
Panzram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panzram looking to sit in guard and control but Denjat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Denjat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Denjat connects with a solid leg kick.
Denjat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Denjat throws a leg kick but Panzram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denjat just misses with a punch to the body.
Panzram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud Denjat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Panzram misses

and Denjat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Denjat.
Denjat postures up.
Panzram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denjat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panzram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denjat is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denjat.
Denjat lands a couple of digs.
Denjat stopping the sweep attempt from Panzram.
Denjat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Panzram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denjat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Denjat wants to control from the top but Panzram keeps moving.

Panzram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denjat trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denjat stopping the sweep attempt from Panzram.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat distracts Panzram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denjat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denjat postures up and lands a big shot to Panzram's brow.

Panzram is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denjat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panzram's head.
Denjat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denjat trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panzram wants to sweep but no luck.
Denjat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panzram 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denjat postures up and lands a big shot to Panzram's brow.
Panzram wants to sweep here but Denjat controlling him for the moment.

Panzram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denjat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denjat wants to pass the guard but Panzram is keeping the position.
Denjat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Denjat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panzram is keeping the position for now.
Denjat trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Panzram has his feet on Denjat's thighs here. He's pushed Denjat off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Denjat screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Panzram!
Carl Panzram decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.