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Event:
CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Napoleon Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panda defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Panda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sakuraba enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sakuraba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Sakuraba#SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panda has Sakuraba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Sakuraba#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Panda has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda'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.#T2#
Sakuraba controlling the pace. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Sakuraba.#T5##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakuraba with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
Panda wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba controlling the pace. #T7#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakuraba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Sakuraba maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Panda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sakuraba has cracked it and Panda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ishiihara Sakuraba!
A less than humble Ishiihara Sakuraba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Jan back into the cage.#TD2#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jan has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jan stacks Panda 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 Jan! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (3) vs (0) Panda
Jan trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan working away.
Panda is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jan taking a breather here.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda struggling a bit here.#T2#
Panda tries to buck Jan off but Jan is having none of it.
Jan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Panda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panda tries to buck Jan off but Jan is having none of it.
Jan working away.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jan's best efforts.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is looking to get back to full guard here but Jan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (6) vs (0) Panda
Panda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Panda is looking to control Jan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
Jan wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Jan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panda wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well.
Jan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well.
Jan controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jan trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Jan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura here.
Panda is not content to let Jan control the position.
Jan is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jan is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Jan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jan wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Jan not doing much here.
Jan wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Jan seems content to control.
Jan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Jan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (9) vs (0) Panda
Jan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Panda is holding on tight.
Panda is trying desperately to improve position.
Jan controlling from the full mount.
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Panda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jan.
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Jan's attempts to control the action.
Jan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Panda tries to hold on but Jan postures up.
Jan content just to control the position here.
Panda is trying desperately to improve position.
Jan controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda tries to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Panda tries to hold on but Jan postures up.
Jan tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Jan is really struggling to control Panda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jan (12) vs (0) Panda
Panda is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Jan looking for the choke but no joy.
Jan has good solid back control here. #T12#
Jan tries to keep control of the position but Panda is staying busy.#SUB#
Jan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Panda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Panda showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Panda right now.
Jan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Panda.
Panda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Panda turns into Jan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (12) vs (2) Panda
Jan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (16) vs (2) Panda
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
Jan trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Jan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Panda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jan (18) vs (2) Panda
Jan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Panda to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jan (21) vs (2) Panda
Jan doesn't have the hooks in and Panda manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (21) vs (4) Panda
Jan trying to control the position here. #T14#
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Jan is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
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!#SUB#
Jan has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Our winner, Bartlomiej Jan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 44 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pancake sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Panda#SUB#
Pancake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Panda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Panda! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Panda#SUB2#
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Pancake is defending well. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pancake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pancake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pancake has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pancake holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Panda wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Pancake sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.#T5#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Pancake.
Panda wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Pancake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancake manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Pancake's guard.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7##SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Pancake controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (5) Panda#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8##SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake controlling the pace.
Pancake trying to control from Panda's half guard. Panda has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pancake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Panda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pancake uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (5) Panda
Pancake wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Pancake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (5) Panda
Pancake prevents Panda from getting the reversal.#T10#
Pancake avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine from mount but Panda is having none of it.
Panda wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Panda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pancake tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Panda wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake wants to control the pace but Panda is squirming around nicely.
Panda has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (5) Panda
Panda is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Panda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pancake's arms.
Panda is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Pancake has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Panda! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pancake gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Napoleon Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tidd enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Tidd
Tidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Tidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Tidd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Tidd
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Panda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tidd uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (5) Tidd
Tidd controls the position from side control.
Panda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda tries to roll over but Tidd keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Tidd seems content to control.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
Tidd is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tidd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well. #T3##SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tidd has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (8) Tidd
Tidd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Tidd looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda tries to reverse the position but Tidd maintains control.
Panda tries to improve his position but instead Tidd has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Panda (2) vs (11) Tidd
What can Panda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Panda wants to control his opponent's hands but Tidd gets his hands free.
Tidd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Panda can't escape the position.
#T5#
Panda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tidd controlling from mount.
Tidd seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Panda is holding on tight.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda 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.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Tidd not doing much here.
#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda wants to improve his position but Tidd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Panda with the active half guard here but Tidd passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (14) Tidd#SUB2#
Tidd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Panda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Tidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidd content to control rather than advance.
Panda is looking to control Tidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Tidd is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Tidd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (17) Tidd
Panda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Panda is desperately trying to improve his position but Tidd has a good base and remains in mount.
Panda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tidd pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well. #T10#
Tidd content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tidd controlling the action here.#T11#
Tidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tidd slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Tidd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tidd is working away from the top position though.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tidd works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (20) Tidd
Panda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Tidd trying to control but Panda is having none of it.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Tidd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd content just to control the position here. #T14#
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Tidd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Panda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Joe Tidd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 82
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Royster scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Royster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royster keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Royster pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Royster keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Royster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Royster does it's job there.
Royster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royster leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Royster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Royster.
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Royster with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Royster. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Royster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Royster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Royster.
Panda slips under a jab from Royster.
Royster swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Royster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panda just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda is trying to pull guard but Royster has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Royster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Panda gets control of Royster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Royster is stalling in the full guard.
Royster tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Royster content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Royster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Royster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royster controlling from the top position.
Panda is trying to control the position but Royster postures up.
Royster advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Royster keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Royster.
Royster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda prevents a body shot from Royster.
Royster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Royster lands an uppercut.
Royster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Royster to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royster smiles and moves away.
Royster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Royster swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Royster's waist but Royster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Royster misses the target.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster tries to work over Panda's front leg with a kick but Panda checks it.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Royster throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Royster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda trying to control from Royster's half guard. Royster has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Royster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Royster defends it easily.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Royster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.#T3#
Royster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Royster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royster content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Panda with the counter takedown but Royster avoids it easily.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Royster, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster cracks Panda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Laertes Royster is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Royster.
Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Royster looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Panda rushes Royster and presses him up against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Royster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda jumps guard but Royster stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Royster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Royster throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Royster.
A short right from Royster on the inside.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Royster to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royster smiles and moves away.
Royster connects with a looping right hand.
Panda shoots and misses
and Royster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Royster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Royster as Panda shoots in.
Panda dives in and grabs Royster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royster pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Royster.
A jab from Royster finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Royster counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Royster pushes him off.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Good work by Panda as he checks the leg kick.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Royster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Royster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda wants to clinch but Royster slips to the side
and Royster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda looks to clinch
and Royster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panda really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Royster.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Royster lands with a shot to the body.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Royster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Royster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Royster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royster feints and then cracks Panda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panda down.
Royster lands with a nice body kick.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Royster sprawls well.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Royster shows good takedown defense.
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Royster with a nice cross.#TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Royster's guard.
Royster wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard.
Royster desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Royster gets full guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royster has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda trying to control but Royster is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Royster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.#REVR#
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#T4#
Royster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Royster continues to stall.#SUB2#
Panda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Royster escapes and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Panda is trying to control Royster's posture but Royster avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Royster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
An out of breath Laertes Royster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Panda off the cage and back into range.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Panda crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Panda is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Napoleon Panda has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an overhand right that drops Panda like a sack of potatoes! Jackson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jackson!
A less than humble Will Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Napoleon Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Cowan is looking to counter the offense by Panda and move into the clinch.
Cowan stuffs the takedown.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.#CL2#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Cowan.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cowan digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Panda drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cowan defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle here but Cowan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cowan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cowan working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Cowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panda wants to control but Cowan postures up.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda tries to buck Cowan off but Cowan is having none of it.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda tries to buck Cowan off but Cowan is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda tries to clinch but Cowan moves out of range.
Panda fails with the takedown#CL#
and Cowan counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Cowan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowan stalling against the cage.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Cowan holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowan to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowan to keep the fight standing.
Panda jumps guard but Cowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Cowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Panda fails with the takedown.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Cowan sprawls well.
Cowan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panda looks for a takedown but Cowan sprawls well.
We've been told by Cowan's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Cowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Cowan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Panda tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowan.
Panda tries to pull guard but Cowan holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Cowan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowan to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to pull guard but Cowan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cowan walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowan pinned against the cage. Cowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panda wants to clinch
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Cowan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Panda tries to clinch but Cowan is having none of it.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Panda tries for a takedown but Cowan circles away easily#CL#
and Cowan counters by clinching up.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cowan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowan to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Panda pulls guard.
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!
Cowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Cowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cowan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cowan passes into side control.
The referee asks Cowan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cowan prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Cowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Panda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Panda trying to mount his opponent but Cowan defends it.
Panda is keen to just control but Cowan is a slippery customer.#T4#
Cowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
Cowan is trying to control but Panda passes into side control!
Cowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Panda swings around for an armbar but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard.
Cowan postures up.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cowan is aware though and is defending well.
Cowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Panda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cowan tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
Cowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Panda is working for a kimura but Cowan is defending it quite comfortably.
Cowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB2#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cowan defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Cowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda.
#SUB2#
Cowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Cowan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.#SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
Napoleon Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Cowan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowan trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Cowan!
A victorious Mickey Cowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 180 Schrute v Wagner
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Peieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Peieira sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Peieira, which made it look bad.
Caio Peieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Peieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Peieira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Peieira working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Peieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Peieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peieira manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Peieira's guard.
Peieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Peieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Peieira.#SUB#
Peieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peieira keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Panda is pushing down on Peieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Peieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peieira is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Peieira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.#SUB#
Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda stands and throws Peieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Peieira is defending well. #T4#
Peieira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Peieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peieira is trying to improve his position.
Peieira struggling a bit here.
Peieira isn't going anywhere.
Peieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura but Peieira is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caio Peieira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Peieira throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Peieira scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panda looks for a takedown but Peieira sprawls well.
Panda shoots in but Peieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caio Peieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panda's guard.
Peieira is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Peieira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Peieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Peieira is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Peieira pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Peieira defends it easily.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Napoleon Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peieira is aware though and is defending well.
Peieira passes into half guard. #SUB#
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda! #T4#
Panda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Peieira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Peieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peieira.
Peieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Peieira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Peieira.#TD2#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda trying to control the position.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peieira passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
Peieira prevents Panda from improving his position.#SUB#
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Peieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Peieira wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peieira to get the leverage.
Panda wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Panda gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Peieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peieira has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peieira defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Peieira pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well. #SUB#
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.#SUB2#
Peieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peieira has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Peieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panda is trying to control but Peieira passes into side control!
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napoleon Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Peieira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Peieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peieira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Peieira! |
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Event:
CMMA 175 Duvernay v DeMinaur 2
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ernesto rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ernesto struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Panda tries to pull guard but Ernesto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ernesto.
Ernesto lands a body punch.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Ernesto won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ernesto has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Panda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ernesto is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Panda pulls down on the head and he's put Ernesto to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Napoleon Panda!
In defeat, El Pablo Ernesto stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll fuck your girl and your sister later.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fukumitsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Fukumitsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukumitsu manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Fukumitsu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Fukumitsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Panda pushes a forearm under Fukumitsu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fukumitsu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
CMMA 156 Lafayette v Jackson
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
River 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.
River slows down the pace here.
#BC#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
River tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
River defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Panda's arms. #T1##SUB2#
Panda looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. River is controlling Panda 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
River wanted to stand there but Panda had control of the position.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Panda is tightening it up a little... River has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! River reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! River taps out! Nice BJJ there by Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurosaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kurosaki thows a huge punch but Panda dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throwing shots but Panda is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kurosaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Panda has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki works over Panda with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurosaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurosaki defends well.
Kurosaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Kurosaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurosaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kurosaki wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurosaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurosaki trying to strike off his back.
Kurosaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda prevents Kurosaki from improving his position.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosaki defends it well. #SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kurosaki lands with a few short shots to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Napoleon Panda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Panda with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Kurosaki.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Panda ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kurosaki uses from the top position. #SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurosaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurosaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Kurosaki throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kurosaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Panda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurosaki postures up and lands a big shot to Panda's brow. #SUB#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Kurosaki defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurosaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurosaki stands up over Panda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurosaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurosaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurosaki. #T2#
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kurosaki throwing strikes but missing.
Kurosaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda'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.
Kurosaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Kurosaki postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurosaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurosaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kurosaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Panda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurosaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Panda pulls down on the head and he's put Kurosaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
CMMA 136 Skellington v Switzer
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda jumps guard but Baikonurov stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baikonurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baikonurov lands a shoulder strike.
Panda tries to pull guard but Baikonurov holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baikonurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baikonurov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baikonurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Baikonurov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda wants to clinch
and Baikonurov counters with a three punch combo that has Panda backing up. Panda nods at Baikonurov to acknowledge the strikes.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda tries to clinch up.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Panda tries to clinch but Baikonurov is having none of it.
Baikonurov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Panda backs away, Baikonurov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panda lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda stops Baikonurov from standing up.
Baikonurov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baikonurov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baikonurov defends well.
Baikonurov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Baikonurov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Panda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baikonurov has picked Panda up and slammed him! Panda can't keep hold of the triangle and Baikonurov manages to pass to side control!
Panda seems a little lost for a moment, as Baikonurov dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda tries to bench press Baikonurov off him but Baikonurov keeps the position. #T3#
Baikonurov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baikonurov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baikonurov passes to side control.
Panda seems a little lost for a moment, as Baikonurov dominates the positioning.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Baikonurov takes a little break here. Panda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panda struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baikonurov lands with a good body shot.
Baikonurov lands a slapping body shot.
Baikonurov cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Baikonurov gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda is looking to clinch but Baikonurov is avoiding it.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baikonurov tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baikonurov to the ground. Baikonurov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baikonurov jabs at Panda's body.
That kick from Baikonurov tenderised Panda's leg. Panda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baikonurov can pounce on him.
Baikonurov lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Baikonurov lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baikonurov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baikonurov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Baikonurov tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baikonurov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.#T1#
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Baikonurov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters circling a little - Baikonurov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda tries for a takedown but Baikonurov circles away easily
and Baikonurov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Nice body kick from Baikonurov.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Baikonurov keeps Panda at a distance using the push kick.
Baikonurov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baikonurov lands with a shot to the body.
Baikonurov cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baikonurov lands a jab to the head.
Baikonurov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Baikonurov cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Baikonurov finish him?
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Panda! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kosmodrom Baikonurov! |
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Event:
CMMA 127 Rockefeller v Maksud
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by De Sol . De Sol maintains the clinch. #BC2#
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panda tries to clinch up but De Sol circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
De Sol moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
A short uppercut from De Sol . #BC2#
De Sol 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda tries to clinch but De Sol is having none of it. #CL2#
De Sol pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Sol lands with a short shot to the head.
De Sol lands a left hand.
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!
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
#BC2#
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Sol rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
De Sol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
De Sol gets a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
De Sol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda jumps guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Sol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
De Sol manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Sol 's guard.
De Sol wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Sol keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but De Sol defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but De Sol defends the submission attempt.
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!#SUB#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda is keen to just control but De Sol is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Sol has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Panda is working for a kimura but De Sol is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan De Sol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
De Sol leaning against his opponent.
De Sol lands a right hand.
Panda being controlled against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
De Sol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Sol has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Sol pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sol .
De Sol lands a right hand.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC2#
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Sol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
De Sol closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
De Sol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but De Sol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Sol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Sol lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sol lands a left hand.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Sol 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.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Sol to keep the fight standing.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on De Sol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Sol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!#CL2#
De Sol gets a clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but De Sol has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
De Sol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda looks to clinch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Sol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda tries to clinch there but De Sol circles away.
De Sol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Panda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Sol can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Sol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Panda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Sol rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Panda's guard! Nice work there by De Sol ! #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Sol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Sol defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Sol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
De Sol stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Sol is sitting in close to Panda's body. Panda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Sol is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Sol is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Burrows had a free shot at his head there.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.#CL#
Burrows clinches with his opponent.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Burrows. #T1#
Panda fails to pull guard.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands an uppercut.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Burrows scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda jumps guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull guard.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrows.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands a body shot.
Burrows cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands a left hand.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burrows lands a left hand.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows is working Panda over against the cage.
Burrows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burrows leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Burrows.
Burrows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Burrows gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burrows but Burrows pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burrows's guard.#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Napoleon Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
#CL#
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Burrows trying to control 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!
Burrows 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.#T1#
Panda wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.#SUB#
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Panda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burrows is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Panda, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrows defends well.#T2#
Panda keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle here but Burrows uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrows tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Panda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burrows escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burrows!
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda regains half guard.#SUB2#
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.
Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.
Burrows lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burrows lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burrows just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Stuart Burrows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrows lands a left hand.
#ROC#Panda is rocked!#T2#
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Burrows finish him?
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body.
Burrows presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Burrows.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burrows lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Panda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Panda drops to his knees and Burrows pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Burrows! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 C
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Del Geno slaps away a takedown attempt from Panda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Del Geno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Del Geno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Del Geno lands with a right hand.
Del Geno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Del Geno moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Del Geno has him pressed against the cage.
Del Geno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Del Geno manages to break the clinch.
Del Geno punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Del Geno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Geno avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Del Geno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Del Geno looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB#
Panda looking to isolate an arm here. Del Geno doesn't see it coming and as Panda extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Welch to score with a decent uppercut.
Welch stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Panda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Welch on his heels. He'll look to pass Welch's guard now, I'm sure.
Welch keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Panda drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Panda seems to have locked his on tight now - Welch screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Panda, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda is looking to clinch.
Panda with a poor takedown
and Mannheim counters with a left to the body.
Mannheim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mannheim cracks Panda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mannheim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mannheim leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mannheim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mannheim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mannheim punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.
Mannheim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
Mannheim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panda momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mannheim digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Panda shoots and misses
and Mannheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda takes one to the chin there.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Panda moves into the clinch.#TD#
Panda pulls guard successfully.
Mannheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannheim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mannheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mannheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannheim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mannheim has passed into side control.
Panda sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda trying to hold on to Mannheim's head to control him but Mannheim postures up.
Panda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Mannheim advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Mannheim.
Panda tries to roll over but Mannheim keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Mannheim.
#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannheim pulls his head out easily.
Mannheim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mannheim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Mannheim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3##SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannheim is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mannheim is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Panda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mannheim pushes past his half guard into mount!
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Mannheim's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mannheim wants to finish this one by submission but Panda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mannheim.
Panda tries to improve his position but instead Mannheim has taken his back!
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mannheim. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Mannheim. #T4#
Panda tries to roll but Mannheim sticks to his back.
Mannheim lands a shot to the body.
Mannheim gets his hands free as Panda looks to control.
Panda tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mannheim has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Panda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mannheim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Panda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Panda tries to escape but Mannheim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CG Mannheim dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Mannheim.
Mannheim scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mannheim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Mannheim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Mannheim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mannheim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Mannheim had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Panda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mannheim's half guard.
Panda is thwarting Mannheim's attempts to control the position.
Mannheim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Mannheim trying to control but Panda postures up.
#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Mannheim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
Mannheim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Panda is working for an americana but Mannheim has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Panda was thinking about the submission.
Mannheim tries to strike from the bottom.
Mannheim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mannheim looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mannheim looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
#SUB#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
CG Mannheim has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Panda is looking to advance position but Mannheim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mannheim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mannheim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Mannheim is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mannheim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Mannheim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mannheim pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CG Mannheim 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!#R3#
Mannheim scores with a body shot.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mannheim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mannheim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mannheim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
Mannheim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mannheim to score with a decent uppercut.
Mannheim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mannheim scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mannheim thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mannheim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Mannheim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mannheim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Panda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mannheim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Panda's guard! Nice work there by Mannheim!
Mannheim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panda's head.#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Mannheim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mannheim works his way back into a safe position though.
Mannheim lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mannheim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mannheim is in close to Panda's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Mannheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Mannheim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mannheim trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda wants to get back to full guard but Mannheim has mounted him!
Panda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Panda tries to improve his position but instead Mannheim has taken his back!
Mannheim keeps control of the position as Panda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mannheim is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Panda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Panda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mannheim gets his way!
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mannheim working for the choke.
Mannheim is trying to stick to Panda's back but Panda is turning into Mannheim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mannheim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Panda.
Mannheim throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Mannheim 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.
Mannheim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda trying to control but Mannheim is working from the bottom.
Mannheim controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannheim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Napoleon Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CG Mannheim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannheim working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
CG Mannheim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mannheim 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CG Mannheim!
A relieved looking CG Mannheim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Panda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pike just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but Pike stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pike smiles and moves away.
Norman Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Pike lands with a nice body punch.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda moves to clinch but Pike breaks away
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pike moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda tries to pull guard but Pike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Pike has him pressed against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pike to keep the fight standing.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pike walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pike lands with a shot to the body.
Panda wants to clinch but Pike slips to the side
and Pike counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda tries to clinch up
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda closes the distance but Pike moves to the side
letting Pike counter with a right hand. #T2#
Panda darts in trying to clinch
and Pike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pike has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Panda is on him like a limpet, forcing Pike back against the cage.
Pike is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Pike has him pressed against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda tries to pull guard but Pike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Pike breaks the clinch.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Pike circles away.
Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPike.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Pike counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Pike lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pike counters with a crisp right that sends Panda to the canvas! Pike follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Pike! |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Amadaus cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amadaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amadaus to the mat! Amadaus manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Amadaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amadaus manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Amadaus's guard. #SUB2#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amadaus keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Amadaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amadaus manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Amadaus's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Panda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Amadaus screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Panda! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Napoleon Panda! |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials III
Date: Jan 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Three sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Three pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Three breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Three clinches. #TD2#
Three has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panda uses from the top position.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
Panda landing a few strikes. #T1##SUB#
Three is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Panda! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Three has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Napoleon Panda! |
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