PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Michael Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dream Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Michael Levesque
vs
Panda

193 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
254 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Michael Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dream Panda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michael Levesque to the mat! Michael Levesque manages to get full guard.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michael Levesque punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
Michael Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control the action but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque goes for a double leg but Panda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Panda continues to drive forward.
Michael Levesque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panda tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panda to the ground. Panda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Levesque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Panda clinches up with Michael Levesque and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Panda successfully pulls guard.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda controls Michael Levesque momentarily but Michael Levesque frees himself.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is trying to control. Michael Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda prevents Michael Levesque from improving his position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Panda control the position.
Michael Levesque moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael Levesque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michael Levesque trying to strike off his back.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dream Panda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Panda looks for a takedown but Michael Levesque sprawls well.

Panda gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Levesque controlling from the top position.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Panda!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.

Michael Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Levesque is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Michael Levesque is keeping the position.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.

Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.

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.
Michael Levesque throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael Levesque scores with a head kick. Panda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Panda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Michael Levesque gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Michael Levesque is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
Panda tries to land knees in the clinch but Michael Levesque avoids the damage to the body.
Michael Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.

Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.

Michael Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is pushing down on Michael Levesque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael Levesque is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda blocks the strikes from Michael Levesque.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michael Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda wants to pass to mount but Michael Levesque is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dream Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Michael Levesque tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.

Panda has closed the distance and engaged Michael Levesque in a clinch.

Panda jumps into guard, dragging Michael Levesque to the mat.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michael Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.

Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Michael Levesque wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michael Levesque there!
Michael Levesque wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to control but Michael Levesque wriggling away.
Panda avoids the attempt from Michael Levesque to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Levesque is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Levesque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
Panda has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Panda blocks Michael Levesque's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Michael Levesque throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Michael Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Panda working for the choke.
Panda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Michael Levesque.
Panda controlling well, preventing Michael Levesque from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dream Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dream Panda!
Dream Panda gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).