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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 1242 p4p, 1488 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 156 p4p, 191 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes into the arena with Rags2Riches blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
Panda lands a jab.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Panda tries to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. is having none of it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux Jr.. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux Jr., looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Panda misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. defends it well.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds a left hand into Panda's body.
Thibodeaux Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux Jr. - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Panda with a good jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda manages to pull guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thibodeaux Jr. is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking for a triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux Jr. defends it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
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.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux Jr. as Panda shoots in.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head kick!
It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux Jr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panda walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand
and Panda counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux Jr. on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. tries to get out of the position.
Panda advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda trying to control the action but Thibodeaux Jr. is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to control for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thibodeaux Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda stalling.
Panda uses his free foot to push down on Thibodeaux Jr.'s thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. is controlling an arm, preventing Panda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thibodeaux Jr. knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thibodeaux Jr. is holding on tight.
Panda wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Panda prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from getting the reversal.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Panda tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Panda misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panda scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux Jr. had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Thibodeaux Jr..
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panda's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panda throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux Jr. to the ground. Panda is now in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Panda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
A short left from Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux Jr., 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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