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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 686 p4p, 2916 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 90 p4p, 355 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Panda is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zimmerman is holding on tight.
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Panda is looking to work his way around to Zimmerman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panda's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Panda's guard.
Panda has control of Zimmerman's left arm, preventing Zimmerman from doing any damage.
Zimmerman postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
Zimmerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Zimmerman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zimmerman's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Panda has managed to clinch.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Panda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Panda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zimmerman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zimmerman is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda works to advance to full mount. Zimmerman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda working for a submission but Zimmerman is keeping him at bay.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panda is looking to work his way around to Zimmerman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
Zimmerman is keeping busy.
Zimmerman tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zimmerman turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
Zimmerman stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zimmerman's best efforts.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Panda takes the fight into the clinch.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda lands a body punch.
Panda jumps guard.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Panda's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Panda has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zimmerman manages to get his head free but now Panda has transitioned to an armbar! Zimmerman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Panda! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). D.D Panda!
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