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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Panda (ranked 3109 p4p, 1855 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 180 p4p, 107 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurosaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda moves into full guard.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurosaki defends it easily.
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.
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Panda working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Kurosaki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurosaki wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda prevents Kurosaki from improving his position.
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.
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosaki defends it well.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands a couple of digs.
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
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!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
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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