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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D.D Panda (ranked 2777 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Ngytsj Diesel (ranked 374 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205
9 - 6 - 0 |
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194 cm
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213
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngytsj Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Diesel.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Panda avoids the head kick by Diesel.
A big right from Panda misses.
Panda swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda working away.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda working away.
Panda is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diesel's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diesel!
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panda controlling from mount.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Diesel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngytsj Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Diesel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel clinches up with Panda and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda lands a body shot.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Panda jumps guard and drags Diesel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Panda looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diesel jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diesel's guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diesel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngytsj Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Panda swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
A left lands for Diesel.
Diesel cracks Panda with a good jab.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Panda lands.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Diesel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Panda misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diesel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Panda manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Ngytsj Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngytsj Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngytsj Diesel!
A victorious Ngytsj Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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