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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mon Pandamari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 cm
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130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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144 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mon Pandamari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Tiernan! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiernan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pandamari sprawls well. He's pushed Tiernan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. No luck for Tiernan with that takedown attempt. Tiernan is looking to land body kicks. Pandamari swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan. Tiernan has a takedown stuffed. Mon Pandamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiernan. Pandamari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiernan. Pandamari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tiernan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pandamari swivels and escapes. Tiernan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tiernan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Pandamari trying to remain calm as Tiernan controls from the top position. Tiernan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tiernan looks gassed! Tiernan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pandamari keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pandamari manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Pandamari manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Pandamari wants to improve his position but instead Tiernan has moved into half guard.
Pandamari wants to get back to his feet.
Pandamari tries to get to full guard but Tiernan has control of the leg. Pandamari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiernan scores with a couple of nice shots. Pandamari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiernan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiernan's back! Tiernan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Pandamari lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Tiernan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pandamari loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tiernan hold on?
Pandamari somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Tiernan is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pandamari loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tiernan hold on?
Pandamari connects with a big shot to the side of Tiernan's head.
Pandamari lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Can Tiernan hold on?! Pandamari is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pandamari loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tiernan hold on?
Tiernan is really stuck here.
Pandamari looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pandamari has the hooks in. Tiernan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Tiernan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Tiernan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pandamari!
Pandamari punishes Tiernan with strikes from the back mount. Tiernan holding both Pandamari 's hands and preventing any damage. Pandamari tries to get the hooks in deep but Tiernan pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Can Tiernan hold on?! Pandamari is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pandamari lands shots from the back. Pandamari scores with punches to the body. Tiernan is covering up but some of the strikes from Pandamari are getting through and doing damage.
Tiernan is in bad spot here.
Pandamari has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tiernan. Pandamari scores with punches to the body. Tiernan is trying to break free.
Tiernan just trying to survive but Pandamari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Pandamari scores with punches and elbows. Tiernan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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. Pandamari lands punches and elbows. Pandamari somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Tiernan turns into Pandamari and is now in his guard.
Tiernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tiernan slips nicely into half guard. Pandamari wants to get back to full guard but Tiernan has mounted him! Tiernan scoring with strikes but Pandamari is staying in there. Pandamari is squirming around, avoiding Tiernan's attempts to control the action. Pandamari is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Pandamari 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.
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt. Dave Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tiernan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiernan looks for a takedown but Pandamari sprawls well. Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiernan defending well as Pandamari loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Pandamari misses. A jab from Pandamari does it's job there. Tiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tiernan tries for a takedown but Pandamari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mon Pandamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiernan. Tiernan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pandamari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pandamari pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab from Pandamari does it's job there. Pandamari scores with a hook to the body. Tiernan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pandamari swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tiernan looks for a takedown but Pandamari sprawls well. A swing and a miss from Tiernan. Tiernan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pandamari.
Pandamari lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head. Pandamari scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pandamari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiernan. Tiernan takes one to the chin there. Pandamari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiernan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandamari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiernan somewhat. Tiernan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pandamari lands with a straight right. Tiernan didn't see that one coming. Pandamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan. Dave Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tiernan tries to clinch up. Pandamari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice straight punches there by Pandamari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandamari. Mon Pandamari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pandamari with a nice cross. Tiernan walks into a jab. Pandamari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tiernan misses with a takedown attempt - Pandamari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tiernan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pandamari lands a jab to Tiernan's midsection. Tiernan moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandamari. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiernan. A lazy left from Pandamari finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Tiernan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiernan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiernan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tiernan walks into a jab. Pandamari lands a body shot.
Pandamari thuds his right hand into Tiernan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pandamari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pandamari getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tiernan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Tiernan wants to clinch up but Pandamari keeps it at a distance. Tiernan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tiernan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pandamari but Pandamari pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mon Pandamari dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pandamari with a hook. Pandamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan. Pandamari getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tiernan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pandamari throws a series of strikes that have Tiernan backpedaling.
Tiernan throws a hook but Pandamari blocks it. Tiernan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pandamari sprawls well. He's pushed Tiernan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pandamari scores with a hook. Pandamari keeps the fight on the outside. Tiernan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tiernan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandamari finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiernan's head. Tiernan misses with a takedown attempt - Pandamari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mon Pandamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiernan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pandamari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Tiernan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pandamari scores with a sloppy right hand. Tiernan should have avoided that one. Pandamari cracks a nice hook into Tiernan's ribs. Pandamari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tiernan tries to clinch but Pandamari moves out of range. Pandamari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Pandamari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan. Tiernan takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiernan. Pandamari's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandamari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiernan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pandamari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiernan. Tiernan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pandamari lands a jab to the head.
Tiernan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandamari. Pandamari moves out of range of the body kick from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pandamari's waist but Pandamari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiernan off to one side. Tiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pandamari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandamari lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiernan moves forwards but Pandamari connects with a nice, crisp jab. Pandamari lands with a hook. Tiernan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pandamari lunges at Tiernan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiernan's hand. Nice body punch from Pandamari. Tiernan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandamari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandamari stuffs the takedown. Tiernan ducks right into an uppercut from Pandamari. Jab from Pandamari. Mon Pandamari is winning the standup battle so far. Pandamari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pandamari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pandamari scores with a decent looking hook. Pandamari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiernan's head. Pandamari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan. Pandamari lands the left hand. Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and Pandamari moves out of range easily. Tiernan takes one to the chin there. A jab from Pandamari misses. Tiernan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandamari thuds his right hand into Tiernan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pandamari misses with a straight left. Tiernan closes the distance and clinches up with Pandamari, looking for a takedown. Tiernan pushes Pandamari against the cage but Pandamari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dave Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab lands there for Pandamari.
And that's the end of the fight! Mon Pandamari showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pandamari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Mon Pandamari! Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mon Pandamari! Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Mon Pandamari!
Mon Pandamari wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
22% |
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