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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dream Panda (ranked 9786 p4p, 128 weight class) and Efan Abiodun (ranked 10084 p4p, 793 weight class). Dream Panda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 cm
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254 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
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256 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dream Panda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Efan Abiodun! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abiodun, pushing him back against the cage. Abiodun blocks an uppercut.
Abiodun is trying to push Panda away but Panda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Abiodun.
Panda tries a knee to the head but Abiodun blocks it.
Abiodun tries to circle away but Panda has him pinned against the cage. Abiodun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Abiodun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards. Abiodun lands a left hand.
Abiodun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Panda working aggressively here.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abiodun just stands there and leans against the cage. Abiodun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Abiodun controls the action.
Abiodun lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards. Abiodun keeps control of Panda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Panda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abiodun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abiodun can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Abiodun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abiodun is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him. Abiodun breaks from the clinch.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Abiodun wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance. Panda shoots in for a double leg but Abiodun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Panda fails to land the takedown. Abiodun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dream Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Panda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Panda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Abiodun struggling a bit here. Abiodun tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abiodun struggling a bit here. Abiodun is letting Panda control him for a moment. Abiodun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Abiodun is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it. Panda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Panda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Abiodun is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Panda controlling the position. Abiodun is trying to get back to half guard. Abiodun taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes. Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Panda looks up at the clock and then as Abiodun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abiodun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Panda staying calm. Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abiodun can't do much from the bottom here. Panda takes a little break here. Abiodun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Abiodun can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abiodun is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. Panda in side control, just content to control the action for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Panda lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dream Panda will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abiodun napping and manages to drive through into side control! Panda grinds an elbow into Abiodun's temple. Abiodun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dream Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Abiodun trying to remain calm as Panda controls from the top position. Abiodun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts. Well, if Panda 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abiodun's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Panda controlling the action here. Abiodun wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda controlling the action here. Abiodun pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Abiodun tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Panda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Abiodun defends the submission attempt. Panda seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Abiodun is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dream Panda! Jumping up and down and very excited, Dream Panda waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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