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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bai Yu (ranked 4714 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Panado (ranked 5807 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado has chosen Lorde - Team as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bai Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu misses with a body kick.
Panado dives in and grabs Yu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yu pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
As Panado backs away, Yu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown but Yu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yu connects with a leg kick. Panado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panado somewhat.
Bai Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Yu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Yu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a low kick, right behind Panado 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yu lands a head kick!
Yu slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Yu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bai Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu.
Panado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yu stalling.
Panado wants to improve his position but Yu is controlling well.
Panado is looking to get back to full guard here but Yu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Panado tries to bench press Yu off him but Yu keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado is letting Yu control him for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panado is looking to improve his position.
Panado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yu defends well.
Panado looking for a guillotine here but Yu defends easily.
Yu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yu is looking to stand up but Panado won't let him.
Panado has his foot on Yu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yu works his way back into a safe position though.
Yu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yu continues to stall.
Panado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yu manages to get himself to full guard.
Panado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yu is keeping the position for now.
Panado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panado has Yu in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Panado's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu content to stall in guard here.
Panado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bai Yu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panado shoots in for a double leg but Yu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yu looks to land a body kick but Panado moved away.
Yu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yu is looking to slow Panado down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panado is defended easily by Yu.
Bai Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panado's head.
Yu is looking to slow Panado down with leg kicks.
Panado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yu has one foot on Panado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Good exchange - Yu coming out on top.
Yu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Panado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ernesto Panado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yu tries to work over Panado's front leg with a kick but Panado checks it.
Yu leaves Panado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Yu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Panado dives in for a single leg takedown but Yu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu.
Yu throws a head kick but Panado moves out of range.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Panado moves out of range easily.
Panado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yu defends it well.
Yu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yu catches Panado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yu circles away.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yu's waist but Yu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
Yu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Yu. No joy for Panado on that attempt.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panado can do to turn this around?
Yu feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panado tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with a low kick, right behind Panado 's knee.
Yu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panado tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with a straight right hand.
Yu lands with a kick to the temple. Panado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yu lands a front kick.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a solid body kick.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Panado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado tries for a takedown but Yu circles away easily
and Yu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
Yu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panado. That did some damage!
Yu lands a head kick!
Yu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yu throws a head kick that Panado semi-blocks.
Yu connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yu counters with an inside leg kick.
Panado moves forwards but Yu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bai Yu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Panado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Panado with a poor takedown
and Yu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yu stuffs the takedown.
Yu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panado in his tracks.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bai Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Yu tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Bai Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
Panado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu lands a leg kick that knocks Panado off balance momentarily.
Yu throws a leg kick which misses Panado's front leg but catches the back leg as Panado tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
Yu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panado throws a combination that misses
and Yu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panado's knee momentarily.
Panado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Yu counters with a quick kick to the body but Panado blocks it.
Panado looking to score a takedown here. Yu is defending well but Panado drives through and ends up in Yu's guard.
Yu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panado is one step ahead there.
Panado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yu defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yu controlling from the top position.
Yu wants to get up but he can't break Panado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panado wants to sweep here but Yu controlling him for the moment.
Yu is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yu stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Yu controlling from the top position.
Yu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bai Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yu defends well.
Yu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Panado's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yu feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
You can see that Panado has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Panado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu.
Yu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panado's sensitive parts.
Yu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Panado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ernesto Panado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bai Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yu 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bai Yu!
Ernesto Panado was interviewed post fight and said 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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