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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heiko Pander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Pakyaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money Pakyaw told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 cm
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150 lbs
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170 cm
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147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heiko Pander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Money Pakyaw! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pander misses with a few strikes there.
Pakyaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Pander shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pander was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Pander putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pakyaw looks a forlorn figure.
Pander with shots to the head and body - Pakyaw looks very uncomfortable down there. Pander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pakyaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pander lands with some strikes. Pander is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pakyaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Pander lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Pakyaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pander lands with some strikes. Pander lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Pander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pander has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pakyaw's face.
Pander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pakyaw looks a forlorn figure.
Pander scoring with strikes but Pakyaw is staying in there. Pakyaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Pander connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pander landing strikes from the mount and Pakyaw is in trouble! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pander lands with some strikes. 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! Pander looking to finish Pakyaw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pakyaw! Pander controlling the pace for now. Pander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pakyaw hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pander putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pander controlling the pace for now. Pander with shots to the head and body - Pakyaw looks very uncomfortable down there. Pander working Pakyaw over with strikes here. Pander fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pakyaw is bucking up trying to escape but Pander cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pander is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pakyaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pander putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice elbow there by Pander. A nice elbow there by Pander. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pander landing strikes from the mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pander connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pander has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pakyaw's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heiko Pander dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pander throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pakyaw slips a jab and a cross from Pander.
Pander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pakyaw's half guard. Pakyaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pander. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pander lands a nice short elbow. Pander trying to pass the guard but Pakyaw defending well. Pander not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pakyaw is breathing heavily. Pander lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Pander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pander lands strikes from half guard. Pakyaw has hold of Pander's hands but Pander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Pakyaw taking some punishment here, with Pander in his half guard. Pakyaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pander scores with a couple of nice shots. Pander passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pander cracks Pakyaw with a big elbow. Pander creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Pander creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Pakyaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Pander works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Pander landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pander taking a breather here. Heiko Pander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pander working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pander just content to control the position. Pander lands some shots froms side control.
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. Pander working the head and body with strikes. Pakyaw takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Pander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pakyaw can do to turn this around? Pander is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Pander lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Pander grinds an elbow into Pakyaw's temple. Pander working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heiko Pander dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pander cracks Pakyaw with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pander lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pakyaw down.
Pander scoring with punches from side control. Pander scores with punches from side control. Pander passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pakyaw! Pakyaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pander lands a big elbow. Pakyaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pander working away from the top, dropping strikes. Pander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pakyaw?
Pander lands a nice shot to the head. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Pander connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pakyaw for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pander with good strikes from the mount here! Pander working the ground and pound effectively.
Pakyaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Pakyaw really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pander working the ground and pound effectively.
Pander unloading with bombs! Pander lands a heavy elbow. Pander raining down shots from the mount! Pander with shots to the head and body - Pakyaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pander unloading with bombs! Pander controlling his opponent. Pander lands a big elbow. Pander lands a big elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pander scoring with strikes but Pakyaw is staying in there. Money Pakyaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heiko Pander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pander pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Heiko Pander showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pander 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heiko Pander!
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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
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