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Event:
IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Beerus's guard.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Beerus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Panda doesn't defend quickly enough and Beerus has managed to lock this one up! Can Panda escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Beerus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lord Beerus!
A victorious Lord Beerus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 4
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
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. #T1#
Abiodun is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.#BC2#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2##TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Abiodun defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
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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Event:
IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto wants to get back to full guard but Panda has mounted him!
Yamamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Panda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yamamoto to regain full guard.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard. #T1#
Panda stands up over Yamamoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB#
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.
Yamamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Panda lying in Yamamoto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yamamoto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Panda taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Yamamoto!
A very excited looking Akio Yamamoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
Michael Levesque swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Panda as Michael Levesque shoots in.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Michael Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michael Levesque to the mat! Michael Levesque manages to get full guard.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michael Levesque punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
Michael Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque trying to control here.
#T1#
Michael Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael Levesque tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control the action but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael Levesque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.#T2#
Michael Levesque goes for a double leg but Panda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Panda continues to drive forward.
Michael Levesque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Levesque swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Levesque shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Michael Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael Levesque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panda tries to avoid it but Michael Levesque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panda to the ground. Panda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Levesque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Panda clinches up with Michael Levesque and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3#
Michael Levesque drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Michael Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda controls Michael Levesque momentarily but Michael Levesque frees himself.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Michael Levesque tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is trying to control. Michael Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Panda prevents Michael Levesque from improving his position.
Michael Levesque is not content to let Panda control the position.
Michael Levesque moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael Levesque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda wants to stand but Michael Levesque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Michael Levesque trying to strike off his back.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dream Panda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Panda looks for a takedown but Michael Levesque sprawls well.#TD#
Panda gets caught flat footed, as Michael Levesque shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Levesque controlling from the top position.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michael Levesque's guard. Nice move by Panda!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Michael Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Michael Levesque is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque striking off his back but it's not causing Panda any problems.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Michael Levesque is keeping the position.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael Levesque throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control but Michael Levesque is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul Michael Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michael Levesque scores with a head kick. Panda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Michael Levesque.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Panda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael Levesque. #T3#
Michael Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Michael Levesque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael Levesque but Michael Levesque pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Michael Levesque gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Michael Levesque is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Levesque looking for a takedown.
Panda tries to land knees in the clinch but Michael Levesque avoids the damage to the body.
Michael Levesque is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Panda lands a takedown into guard.
Michael Levesque keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Michael Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Panda is pushing down on Michael Levesque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Michael Levesque is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Panda blocks the strikes from Michael Levesque.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michael Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michael Levesque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda wants to pass to mount but Michael Levesque is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dream Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michael Levesque.
Michael Levesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Michael Levesque tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Michael Levesque in a clinch.
#TD2#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Michael Levesque to the mat.
Michael Levesque wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael Levesque won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michael Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving. #T1#
Panda won't allow Michael Levesque to sweep him here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Michael Levesque keeps moving.
Michael Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Michael Levesque wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michael Levesque there!
Michael Levesque wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to control but Michael Levesque wriggling away.
Panda avoids the attempt from Michael Levesque to control.#T2#
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
Michael Levesque is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Michael Levesque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
Panda has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Panda blocks Michael Levesque's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Panda looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Michael Levesque is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Michael Levesque throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Michael Levesque looking very determined here, making life difficult for Panda.
#T4##SUB2#
Panda working for the choke.
Panda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Michael Levesque.
Panda controlling well, preventing Michael Levesque from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Levesque trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paul Michael Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dream Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dream Panda!
Dream Panda gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC VI
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Panda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panda wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Panda clinches with his opponent.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Panda tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Panda slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like Panda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Panda clinches. #TD2#
Panda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Panda pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panda controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Johnson is on queer street and Panda is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dream Panda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dream Panda made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 1
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Panda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panda lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda won't allow Irwin to sweep him here.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irwin on the ground.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Irwin trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control here.
#T1#
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Irwin prevents Panda from improving his position.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Irwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.
Irwin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Panda to regain full guard.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Irwin wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Irwin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Panda is trying to escape and Irwin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Panda is forced to tap! Nice work there by Irwin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Irwin!
Chris Irwin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC III
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Esch tries to clinch up.
Esch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esch wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Esch doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away.
#TD#
Panda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Esch is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Panda dives into side control.
#REVB#
Esch wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looking to control but instead Esch has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Panda thows a huge punch but Esch dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Esch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda with the ground and pound but Esch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Panda prevents Esch from getting back to his feet.
Panda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Esch is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esch keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esch wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda wants to stand but Esch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panda.
Panda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda throws a big counter combination but Esch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Esch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panda paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL#
Panda instigates a clinch.
Panda wants to get back to striking at distance but Esch won't allow it.
Esch lands a damaging elbow.
Panda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Esch up against the cage.#TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Panda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Panda.
Panda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Panda has hold of one of Esch's legs. Esch is fighting the takedown attempt but Panda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Esch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Panda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda takes an elbow to the temple.
Esch has Panda pressed against the cage, preventing Panda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Panda has picked Esch up - he's going for a ride! Panda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dream Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
Esch tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esch!
Panda tries to take Esch's back but instead Esch uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to control but Esch is keeping him busy. #T1#
Esch is looking to escape.
Dream Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esch for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esch keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Esch gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. #TD#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
Panda working a defensive guard here.
Panda trying to strike off his back.
Panda wants to stand but Esch is controlling the position.
Esch preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Panda has his hands on Esch's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esch can do to turn this around?#CL#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Panda drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Esch is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dream Panda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Panda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esch lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Esch.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Panda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch working Panda over with knees to the body.
Panda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Esch lands a nice elbow.
Panda takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Panda tries to pull guard but Esch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esch.
Panda tries to circle away but Esch has him pinned against the cage.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esch lands a nice elbow.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch scores with a knee to the head.
Esch lands a good knee to the midsection. Panda won't want to take too many of those.
Panda wants to break free but Esch has control.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Panda has picked Esch up - he's going for a ride! Panda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esch is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panda wants to control but Esch is keeping him busy.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panda stops Esch from getting back to his feet.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esch's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Esch wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Panda gets a clinch.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Esch tries a knee to the head but Panda blocks it.
#TD#
Panda has hold of one of Esch's legs. Esch is fighting the takedown attempt but Panda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Panda trying to control but Esch is working from the bottom.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Panda trying to control but Esch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
En Esch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda wants to control from the top but Esch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
En Esch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dream Panda!
En Esch spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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