PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Andersson (ranked 1777 p4p, 1542 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 265 p4p, 231 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Andersson
vs
Panda

185 cm
29
216
14 - 15 - 0

150 cm
28
205
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda stalling.
Andersson trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.

Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panda off and has taken his back!
Andersson wants to control but Panda manages to buck him off and is now in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Panda passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson trying to control here.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda just content to control the position.
Andersson prevents Panda from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Panda is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda 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.

Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.

Andersson gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.

Andersson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Andersson 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 Panda!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Panda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Panda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Panda working away.
Panda slows the pace down.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range.

Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Andersson trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Andersson looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson pulls Panda in to control the position.

Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda passes to full mount!
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Panda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Panda is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Andersson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Panda off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D.D Panda!