Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda staying out of range there.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov scores with a nice head shot.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Menshikov sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov drops Panda with a big left hand! Panda is injured, injured bad! Menshikov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#KD#
Menshikov lands a big right hand that sends Panda crashing to the mat! Menshikov stays standing though and waves Panda back to his feet!
Menshikov pounces like a tiger and cracks Panda with a vicious hook! Panda is down but not out! Menshikov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kapisi and move into the clinch position.
Kapisi lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda cracks Kapisi with a good jab.
Panda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi thuds a left hand into Panda's body.#CL#
Kapisi closes the distance and clinches.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kapisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapisi takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Panda misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Kapisi takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Jab by Panda.#T1#
Kapisi wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Kapisi is looking to wear down Panda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kapisi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Kapisi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Kapisi's belly button to the back.
Keone Kapisi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kapisi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda thuds a left hand into Kapisi's body.
Kapisi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda's coach down at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panda looks to throw the jab but Kapisi is out of range.
Kapisi lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Panda misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kapisi with a jab.
Kapisi throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Kapisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
Panda throws a right hand that Kapisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kapisi also avoids with ease.
Kapisi is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kapisi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A big right from Panda misses. #KD#
Kapisi drops Panda with a beautiful combination! Panda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kapisi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapisi finish him?
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Kapisi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapisi's head.
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!
Kapisi throws a right hand that Panda ducks under and follows up with a left that Panda also avoids with ease.
Kapisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Kapisi throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Kapisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapisi doesn't seem bothered though.
Panda lands a jab to the nose.
Panda misses with a hook. Kapisi ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Panda lands a big uppercut and Kapisi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kapisi looks OK. Panda waves Kapisi back to his feet!#ROC2#Kapisi is rocked!#T4#
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Panda misses.
Kapisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapisi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapisi.#BC#
Kapisi breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Panda cracks Kapisi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kapisi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Panda finish him?
Kapisi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Full Time Panda's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panda works Kapisi's body with a nice hook.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Panda cracks Kapisi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kapisi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Panda finish him?
Panda takes a swing at Kapisi's ribcage but misses.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
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.#R2#
Kapisi thows a leg kick but Panda checks it
and Panda counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Kapisi walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kapisi limp body while Panda jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Full Time Panda!
After the fight, Full Time Panda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Wilson
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Face sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Face's guard.

Face manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Panda working aggressively here.
Face lands a nice uppercut.
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda blocking some punches. #BC2#
Panda manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Face as Panda shoots in.
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Face to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda looks for a takedown but Face sprawls well.
Puncher Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Nice takedown defense from Face. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda slips under a jab from Face.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Face lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Face connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Panda covering up! Face comes in with a big uppercut and Panda goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Puncher Face!
After winning the bout, Puncher Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Machado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panda's guard.
Machado stands up out of Panda's guard for a moment - Panda manages to land a nice upkick.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda wants to get back to full guard but Machado has mounted him!
Panda is trying desperately to improve position.
Panda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machado is looking to pass Panda's guard but actually Panda recovers to full guard. #T1#
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Panda tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Panda's coach down at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ ($50/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panda.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Machado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panda defends well and Machado ends up having to push Panda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Panda breaks the clinch.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado moves away from the strike by Panda.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Full Time Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado slips a straight right by Panda.
Machado defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado moves away from the strike by Panda. #T4#
Panda misses with a body shot.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Panda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Machado misses with a combination
and Panda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Some wild striking there from Panda.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panda lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panda as he jumps to the side. #CUT2#It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Heitor Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panda to the mat! Panda manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Machado has gone for a leg lock! Panda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado's guard.#REVB#
Panda stops Machado from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Machado wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #SU2#
Panda stands and steps away. Machado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Machado is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Panda is striking off his back. Machado thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Panda gets back to full guard.
Panda looking for a sweep. Not yet Panda, not yet.
Panda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Panda is looking to sweep but instead, Machado has passed into half guard.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado working Panda over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heitor Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heitor Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Panda cracks Machado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Panda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machado to stand back up!
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado. #TD#
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Panda!
Panda is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Panda has a hand on Machado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Panda is in a horrible position here. Machado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Panda throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Panda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Panda wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panda wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.#T4#
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.
Panda keeps trying to improve his position.
Panda is trying to control but Machado manages to pass to mount!
Panda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machado looking for a guillotine from mount but Panda is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Full Time Panda.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Full Time Panda!
Full Time Panda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Menshikov.#CUT2#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panda doesn't seem bothered though.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menshikov has time to react.
Panda with a nice cross.
Panda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Panda throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda. #KD2#
Menshikov sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Menshikov is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with the combination.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#KD2#
Menshikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Menshikov finish him?!
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Panda out cold! Panda corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:25
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kapisi to the mat! Kapisi manages to get full guard. #ES#
Kapisi pushes Panda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.
Kapisi throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda avoids the body shot from Kapisi.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Panda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Kapisi misses.
A little jabbing left from Panda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kapisi tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kapisi drives through and clinches with Panda against the cage.
Kapisi has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Kapisi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kapisi's elbow.
Kapisi tries to circle away but Panda has him pinned against the cage.
Kapisi is trying to break free.
Panda blocking some punches.
Kapisi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda can't get the takedown.
Keone Kapisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda looking for a takedown. #T1##BC#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Kapisi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kapisi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kapisi clinches with his opponent.
Kapisi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panda tries to score a body lock takedown but Kapisi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Panda lands a body shot.
Kapisi tries to break free but Panda pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda tests Kapisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keone Kapisi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kapisi sprawls well. Kapisi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Kapisi misses.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.#CL#
Kapisi clinches.
Kapisi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panda tries for a takedown but Kapisi manages to get underhooks.
Kapisi is trying to break the clinch but Panda has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapisi wants to land a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Kapisi connects with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Full Time Panda's cut even more.
Kapisi punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panda looks winded!
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda misses with a straight left.
Kapisi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapisi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapisi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Panda takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kapisi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Panda bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keone Kapisi waved his t-shirt featuring Hardcore Alchemy's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Floyd does no damage.
Floyd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Floyd's head.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Panda is working Floyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Floyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Floyd blocks nicely.
Floyd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda postures up in Floyd's guard and throws a big left but Floyd blocks it. #T1#
Floyd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floyd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.
Floyd wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panda unloading with bombs!
Floyd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Panda.#ROC2#Floyd is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bunkechukwu Floyd has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Floyd is out cold! Panda jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Southall moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Southall misses with a wild combination.
Panda works Southall's body with a nice hook.
Panda digs a good body shot into Southall's ribs.
Southall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda lands with an overhand left.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
A little feinted left hand from Southall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Southall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panda slips a straight right by Southall.#T1#
Southall shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall shoots in looking for a takedown but Panda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Southall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda with the counter takedown but Southall avoids it easily.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Southall slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
Southall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Southall has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Panda.
Southall throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Southall moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Southall rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda swinging wildly here.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panda blocks a jab.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Southall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Southall misses with a head shot. Panda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.#T3#
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Panda prevents Southall from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Southall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panda stands up over Southall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Southall is rocked!#CUT2#Neville Southall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Neville Southall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menshikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Menshikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Menshikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Menshikov's guard.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menshikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Panda trying to control here.
Menshikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menshikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menshikov wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menshikov controlling the action here.
Menshikov'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.
Further stalling from Menshikov.#T3#
Panda is controlling Menshikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda lands a head shot.
Menshikov stalks Panda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panda's face. Panda staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Menshikov as Panda shoots in.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Menshikov drops Panda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Panda looks back up at him and smiles so Menshikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Menshikov throws a pinpoint strike between Panda's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Panda crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Menshikov scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
Our winner, Maxim Menshikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Panda swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Panda blocks the low kick.
Delsarte lands a nice shot that snaps Panda's head back.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panda lands a jab to Delsarte's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda punishes Delsarte's body with a nice straight punch.
Panda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Panda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Delsarte.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Delsarte wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control.
Delsarte tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Delsarte is working hard here to advance position.
Panda tries to score with some ground and pound. Delsarte controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Delsarte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
Delsarte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Delsarte is trying to improve his position.
Delsarte can't do much from the bottom here.
Delsarte dodges the ground and pound from Panda.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Panda sees coming a mile off.
Delsarte lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Delsarte throws out a leg kick but Panda moves out of range and Delsarte only half commits.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Delsarte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Delsarte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Panda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Panda is chipping away with strikes.
Panda looks up at the clock and then as Delsarte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gauthier Delsarte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Floyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#KD#
Floyd lands a big right hand that sends Panda crashing to the mat! Floyd stays standing though and waves Panda back to his feet!#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Floyd sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Panda's defenses. It connects perfectly with Panda's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GIMME MY TITLE SHOT! ALL KO WINS, MOSTLY ALL FIRST ROUND..REDEEMED MY ONLY SMASH LOSS AND I TOOK THIS FIGHT ON SHORT NOTICE. IM COMING FOR YOU ...CHAMP.'.

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rawse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Rawse avoids it well and moves away.
Panda misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawse duly obliges.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Rawse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Rawse.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawse is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda slips a straight right by Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
Panda moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Rawse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Panda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rawse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawse desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rawse is trying to control but can't.
Rawse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!
Rawse controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Rawse gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Rawse slips a straight right by Panda.
Rawse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse lands a head shot.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Rawse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda lands a jab to Rawse's midsection.
Panda moves forwards but Rawse connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Rawse digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Rawse misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawse misses with a double jab #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rawse won't be happy with that.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawse gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Panda takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rawse is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse 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.
Panda throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Rawse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rawse pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda cracks Rawse with a good jab.
Panda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawse blocks a jab.
Rawse slips a jab from Panda.#CL#
Panda pushes Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rawse avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Panda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Rawse is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position.
Rawse tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Rawse breaks from the clinch.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Panda slips under a jab.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda lands with a nice body punch.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse works over Panda's head and body with a nice combination.
Rawse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Rawse's guard.
Rawse looking to control.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda preventing the sweep. #T4#
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse struggling a bit here.
Panda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawse is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Rawse tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawse throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rawse's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rawse wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panda is now in half guard.
Rawse wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Panda avoids the attempt from Rawse to control.
Rawse is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rawse regains half guard.
Rawse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawse trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Rawse is doing well to control the position and prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
Rawse trying to control but Panda postures up.
Rawse is controlling Panda's trapped leg to prevent Panda from advancing to side control.#T3#
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Rawse pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Rawse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rawse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Rawse lands.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse. #T4#
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a nice strike.
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda 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.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Full Time Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1##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.

Reem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Reem.
Panda misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Panda avoids the body shot from Reem.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Reem.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.#T1#
Reem wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem throws a leg kick #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reem's guard.
Reem wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard. #REVB#
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reem wants to get back to full guard.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reem to regain full guard. #T2#
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda 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.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Reem wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Reem won't allow Panda to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reem wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Reem stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Panda.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem 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#
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Panda down.
Reem tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.#TD#
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Reem 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.
Reem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda is working Reem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda passes Reem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda throwing shots but Reem is blocking nicely.
Reem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Reem's head.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reem trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panda lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Reem! Panda sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Reem and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH: End Of An Era
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Panda lands with a straight right. Winger didn't see that one coming.
Winger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panda swivels and escapes.
Panda feints the counter takedown.
Winger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Winger.
Winger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Winger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Panda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winger's half guard.
Winger wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Winger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Winger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winger is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Winger.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Winger blocks nicely.
Panda won't allow Winger to sweep him here. #T2#
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#
Winger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winger is trying to keep Panda in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for #1 Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winger's guard.
Winger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winger is trying to keep Panda in close. #T3#
Panda is working Winger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winger controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panda cracks Winger with a solid left hand.
Winger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winger manages to avoid it.
Winger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winger manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winger to the ground. Panda is now in Winger's guard.
Winger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Panda manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Winger wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Panda throws a nice looking combination but Winger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panda swings for the body but Winger moves out of range.
Winger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda lands a jab to Winger's midsection.
Winger fails to land the takedown.
Panda misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for #1 Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winger to the mat! Winger manages to get full guard. #T1#
Winger trying to strike off his back.
Winger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winger is trying to hold Panda in close to prevent damage but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winger.
Winger is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda won't allow Winger to sweep him here. #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.
Winger wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
Winger is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winger avoid being mounted?
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Winger has hold of Panda's hands but Panda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#It looks like #1 Winger has been cut.
Panda lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Winger is rocked!#T3#
Winger trying to control here.
Winger is trying to control but Panda manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oooh a big shot lands for Panda! Winger is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH: Alela vs Pawlik
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda defending well as Giant loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Giant counters with a crisp one two that drops Panda! Giant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Panda to his feet! Panda is in big trouble!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Giant.
It looked like Giant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Giant gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Panda prevents Giant from getting back to his feet.
Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Panda stops Giant from standing up.
Panda throws a strike but Giant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Giant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Giant misses.
Panda throws a body punch but Giant moves out of range.
Panda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giant is looking to counter punch.
Giant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Giant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda shoots for a takedown but Giant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giant throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Giant defends it well.#T2#
Giant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Giant counters with a big left hand that crumples Panda! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
Our winner, Yhorm Giant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Orochi
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Diddlybottom misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diddlybottom defending well though.
Panda prevents Diddlybottom from improving his position.
Diddlybottom keeping control of the position.
Diddlybottom is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda. #T1#
Panda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diddlybottom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panda.
Panda throws a strike but Diddlybottom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panda is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diddlybottom pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Panda landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom is breathing heavily.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Panda working some strikes from top position.
Diddlybottom is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Diddlybottom has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diddlybottom moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Milktoast Diddlybottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diddlybottom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda moves out of range of the leg kick from Diddlybottom.
Panda with the counter takedown but Diddlybottom avoids it easily.
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda throws a body punch but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
Diddlybottom cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Diddlybottom looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Diddlybottom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diddlybottom was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
As Panda backs away, Diddlybottom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Diddlybottom throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diddlybottom was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Diddlybottom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Diddlybottom!#REVR#
Diddlybottom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diddlybottom looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panda loads up on a big left hand. Diddlybottom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Panda looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Diddlybottom can't hide his disappointment, as Panda celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!
Milktoast Diddlybottom was interviewed post fight and said 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Beornegar tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beornegar tries to clinch up.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Beornegar tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beornegar.#TD#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beornegar!
Beornegar is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beornegar is still trying to improve position.
Beornegar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beornegar throwing shots but Panda is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Beornegar seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.
Beornegar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Beornegar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beornegar is controlling the pace.
Beornegar is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beornegar.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beornegar.
Beornegar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beornegar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beornegar trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Beornegar is looking for a kimura here.
Beornegar is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beornegar.
Beornegar trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beornegar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beornegar. #CL2#
Beornegar closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
Beornegar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Panda.
A short left from Panda.
Beornegar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
Panda is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Panda is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beornegar can't fight it off and eventually Panda manages to take the fight to the floor. Beornegar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beornegar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beornegar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
Beornegar sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda prevents Beornegar from improving his position.#SUB2#
Beornegar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Beornegar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beornegar.
Beornegar wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Beornegar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Panda cracks Beornegar with a good jab.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beornegar.#TD#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beornegar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Beornegar's guard.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Beornegar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Beornegar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beornegar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Beornegar regains half guard.#T1#
Beornegar wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beornegar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beornegar.#SUB2#
Beornegar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panda has picked Beornegar up and slammed him! Beornegar can't keep hold of the triangle and Panda manages to pass to side control!
Beornegar is trying to get back to half guard.
Beornegar can't do much from the bottom here.
Beornegar tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
Beornegar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beornegar trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Beornegar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beornegar can do to turn this around?
Beornegar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Full Time Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beornegar manages to get to full guard.
Beornegar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Beornegar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beornegar scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Beornegar is striking off his back. Panda thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Beornegar taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Panda moves into full mount! Beornegar won't be happy about that!
Beornegar is desperately trying to improve his position but Panda has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Panda working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#It looks like Wulfgar Beornegar has been cut.
Beornegar is breathing heavily.
Beornegar can't escape the position.
Panda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Beornegar goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: FARTMMA 124
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beornegar misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Beornegar misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Beornegar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda digs a good body shot into Beornegar's ribs.#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Beornegar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda distracts Beornegar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beornegar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Beornegar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Panda has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beornegar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Beornegar is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Beornegar wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Beornegar is looking to improve his position.
Beornegar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beornegar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#It looks like Wulfgar Beornegar has been cut.
Beornegar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beornegar has his hands clasped together around Panda's back. He's all about the action.
Panda working over Beornegar with some ground and pound. Beornegar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#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.
Beornegar gets full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Beornegar.
Panda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Beornegar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Beornegar looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Beornegar's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Panda working Beornegar over with strikes.
Beornegar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Panda jumps into side control!
Beornegar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beornegar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Beornegar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Beornegar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Panda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beornegar.
Panda is chipping away with strikes. #CUT2#Wulfgar Beornegar's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Beornegar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Panda working over Beornegar with some ground and pound. Beornegar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Jeez, Wulfgar Beornegar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wulfgar Beornegar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!

Event: FARTMMA 119
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Turturro has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Turturro prevents the takedown attempt.
Turturro stalling.
Panda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turturro's efforts to push away.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda stalling the fight.
Turturro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Panda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turturro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Umberto Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a left hand.
Turturro effectively controlling the action here.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Panda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Turturro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
Turturro won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Turturro pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro passes to full mount!
Turturro wants to control the pace but Panda is squirming around nicely.
Turturro controlling from mount. #T3#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panda is looking to escape. #SUB#
Turturro is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Turturro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Umberto Turturro!
Umberto Turturro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 113
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts throws out a powerful jab.
Panda takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Watts misses.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watts defends it well.
Panda thuds a left hand into Watts's body.
Nice shot by Panda.
Watts slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Watts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watts misses with an uppercut.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Watts misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Watts has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watts controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Watts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Watts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watts has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Watts trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda throws the left hand but Watts avoids the punch easily.
Watts throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda moves out of range of the leg kick from Watts.
Watts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.
Watts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Watts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda avoids the head kick by Watts.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watts.
Watts misses with a straight left.
Panda slips under a jab from Watts.
Panda checks a low kick from Watts.
Watts throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it.
Watts wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Panda with the counter takedown but Watts avoids it easily.
Panda moves out of range of the leg kick from Watts.
Panda blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda throws a body punch but Watts moves out of range.
A punch combination from Panda misses.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Watts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watts.
Panda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panda swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts throws a leg kick but Panda moved away.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Watts lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watts lands an overhand right.
Cole Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts is looking to chop away at Panda's legs.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watts swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Panda.#T4#
Panda misses with a body shot.
Watts misses with a looping left.
Watts jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watts connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Watts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panda off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Watts is looking for the choke from the back position but Panda is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Watts looking for the RNC.
Watts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Watts throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Watts misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
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 Cole Watts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panda misses with a looping right.
Watts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Watts throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watts throws a leg kick but Panda checks it.
Watts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Watts finds it's way through Panda's defenses. #TD2#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Watts's guard.
Panda landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Panda!#REVB#
Panda won't allow Watts to sweep him here.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Watts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Watts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda lands a nice forearm strike.
Watts is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda landing strikes. #T2#
Watts trying his best to control but Panda has mounted him.
Panda looking to finish Watts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Watts!
Panda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Watts badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Panda around the waist but Panda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Panda is the winner by TKO! Panda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: FARTMMA 105
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Simmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Simmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda slips under a jab.
Simmons connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda misses with a hook.#T1#
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Simmons misses the jab.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panda tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it. #TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Panda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
Simmons wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control.
Panda is putting a hurting on Simmons here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but Panda is dominant here and he's now got Simmons's back!
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but Panda has full control of the position and if anything, Simmons has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Simmons's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#ES#
Simmons manages to escape to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Simmons.
Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Nice body punch from Simmons.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Panda slips under a jab from Simmons.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons motions for Panda to come forward. Simmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda throws a one two combo.
Simmons swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Jab by Panda.#T4#
Simmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Jab from Panda.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simmons swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Jab from Simmons.
Simmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Panda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ben Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Simmons lands a big uppercut and Panda crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panda looks OK. Simmons waves Panda back to his feet!
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Panda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Simmons swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Panda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Simmons!

Event: FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Panda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steve's half guard.
Steve pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steve regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panda.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panda is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Panda throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Panda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve avoids the body shot from Panda.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Panda steps away.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panda doesn't seem phased though.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Panda lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses the body punch
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panda swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panda slips under a jab from Steve.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
A big left from Panda misses.

Panda looking to score a takedown here. Steve is defending well but Panda drives through and ends up in Steve's guard.

Steve manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Panda is looking for a takedown.
Steve is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steve down to the mat. Steve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Steve gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steve is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panda stops Steve from getting back to his feet.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Steve's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda throwing shots but Steve is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Steve tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steve to regain full guard.
Panda postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steve is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Steve.
Steve throws a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Panda shoots in and bounces Steve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steve's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve's head.
Steve is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steve.
Panda throws a strike but Steve avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Panda prevents Steve from getting back to his feet.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panda 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.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
Yago Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Panda misses.

Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Full Time Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda prevents Steve from standing back up.
Steve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Steve has one foot on Panda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yago Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A jab from Panda misses.
Steve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Panda.
Panda lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steve enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda lands a couple of elbows.
Panda postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Steve has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Panda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Panda breaks from the clinch.
Panda slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda with a nice cross.

Panda scores with a takedown into Steve's guard.
Panda postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Steve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.

Panda gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.

Steve 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.
Panda tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Yago Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Panda is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Panda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Panda misses with a hook.
Full Time Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panda misses with a hook.
Steve scores with a one two! Panda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve throws out a powerful jab.
Panda with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steve.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Steve!
Yago Steve spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Murhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Murhapuro misses.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Panda's leg but Panda calmly moves out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Panda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhapuro enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhapuro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Murhapuro looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Murhapuro wants to hit a switch here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murhapuro there!
Murhapuro regains half guard.#T1#
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Murhapuro is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro's coaches at Gymi have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Murhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
Panda winds up and cracks Murhapuro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murhapuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murhapuro.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhapuro looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
Murhapuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!#SUB#
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Murhapuro.
Panda tries to roll but Murhapuro sticks to his back. #T4##SUB#
Panda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Murhapuro gets his way!
Murhapuro has the hooks in. Panda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Panda wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Panda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Panda for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Murhapuro looking for the RNC.
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 Pauke Murhapuro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murhapuro throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Murhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro throws a leg kick but Panda moved away.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panda slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhapuro to the ground. Panda is now in Murhapuro's guard.#SUB#
Murhapuro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Murhapuro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Murhapuro regains half guard.
Panda working over Murhapuro with some ground and pound. Murhapuro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for subs from the bottom but Panda mounts him!
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhapuro is looking to get to half guard.
Murhapuro gets back to half guard.#T2#
Murhapuro has a hand on Panda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Panda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but Murhapuro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Murhapuro is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda avoids the attempt from Murhapuro to control.
Panda postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Murhapuro out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Panda goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Khadartsev as Panda shoots in.
Khadartsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Panda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khadartsev somewhat.
Khadartsev misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good shot there by Khadartsev.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khadartsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadartsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Khadartsev is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda pulls Khadartsev in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Khadartsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadartsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadartsev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khadartsev wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
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.
Khadartsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khadartsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khadartsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khadartsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadartsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Khadartsev from controlling successfully.
Khadartsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadartsev scores with a hook.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadartsev connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Khadartsev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khadartsev trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Khadartsev actively working from the bottom here.
Khadartsev moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Khadartsev pushes a forearm under Panda's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Panda is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sasha Khadartsev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sasha Khadartsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kapisi tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kapisi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Kapisi is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
Kapisi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapisi defending well though. #ES2#
Kapisi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Kapisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by Kapisi. Kapisi maintains the clinch. #T1#
Panda can't get the takedown.
Kapisi gets underhooks to prevent Panda's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapisi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Panda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kapisi lands an elbow inside that Panda shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kapisi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kapisi slips under a jab.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.#CL2#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by Kapisi. Kapisi maintains the clinch.
Kapisi tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Kapisi back against the cage.
Panda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kapisi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Panda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kapisi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kapisi lands an uppercut.
Panda wants a takedown. #BC#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Kapisi tries to clinch up but Panda circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kapisi enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kapisi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##ES2#
Kapisi pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Kapisi 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.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Kapisi drops Panda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Panda looks back up at him and smiles so Kapisi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Panda is rocked!
Panda gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kapisi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Panda wakes up just in time to hear Kapisi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Babyara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Babyara counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babyara was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Babyara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panda.#TD2#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Babyara tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Babyara. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Panda connects with a couple of big shots that have Babyara covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Babyara! Panda fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: EFC Izmir vs Pulu
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda with a poor takedown
enabling Beecher to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with a two punch combination.
Beecher jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher throws a nice looking combination but Panda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beecher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Beecher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Beecher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Beecher lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Panda is rocked!
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beecher scores with a counter punch that sends Panda to the canvas! Beecher smells blood - he's punishing Panda with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Panda has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Beecher!
Our winner, Paul Beecher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Panda goes for a double leg but Takeishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeishi continues to drive forward.
Takeishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Takeishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Takeishi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Takeishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Takeishi rushes Panda and presses him up against the cage.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Takeishi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda has Takeishi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takeishi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.
Takeishi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Panda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeishi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeishi pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Takeishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeishi effectively controlling the action here.
Takeishi is working Panda over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Takeishi avoiding damage.
Takeishi lands a body punch.
Takeishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Takeishi pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeishi lands a big right hand that drops Panda! The killer instinct kicks in and Takeishi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Takeishi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT22 Coco v Fortune
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foot is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it. #CL#
Foot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Foot trying to land knees to the body.
Panda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panda's efforts to push away.
Foot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chief Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda has Foot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Foot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Panda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panda blocking some punches.
Foot scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Panda has hold of one of Foot's legs. Foot is fighting the takedown attempt but Panda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foot is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Panda dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Panda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Foot is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Foot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Panda is controlling him well.
Foot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda just content to control the position.
Foot wants to get back to his feet but Panda is dominant here and he's now got Foot's back!
Panda punches Foot on the ear.
Panda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Foot is trapped and Panda is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Foot trying to get back to his feet but Panda is in full control for now.
Foot grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Panda controls the action.
Foot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Panda lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Panda scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foot trying to get back to his feet but Panda is in full control for now. #T3#
Panda cracks Foot with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Foot from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Foot covers up after that shot from Panda.
Panda is looking to control Foot but Foot is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Panda controlling from the back.
Foot is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Panda. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Foot takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Panda lands with a hammerfist to the side of Foot's head.
Panda lands shots from the back.
Foot is trying to get back to his feet but Panda has full control of the position and if anything, Foot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Foot right now.
Foot wants to get back to his feet.
Foot covers up after that shot from Panda.
Foot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Panda lands a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Foot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Panda cracks Foot with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot being controlled for a moment.
Foot tries to escape but Panda is in control. #T1#
Panda taking a breather here.
Foot wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.
Panda wants to control but Foot is keeping him busy.
Panda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foot down.
Foot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Foot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#
Chief Foot's cut is getting worse.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foot keeps working.
Panda landing strikes.
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
Panda lands an elbow.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foot keeps working.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Foot trying to remain calm as Panda controls from the top position.
Foot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foot tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foot keeps working.
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Panda cracks Foot with a big right hand but Foot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Foot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Panda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Foot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Chief Foot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda grinds an elbow into Foot's temple. #T4#
Panda controlling from side mount.
Panda is continuing to stall.
Foot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panda connects with a decent elbow. #ES#
Foot explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Foot tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it. #CL#
Foot moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Panda manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Panda lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chief Foot's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Foot clinches with his opponent.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Foot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Foot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda has Foot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chief Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Foot lands with a right to the head.
Panda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foot after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Panda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Foot.
Foot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Foot's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Foot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Panda prevents Foot from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Foot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda stands up over Foot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda prevents Foot from getting back to his feet.
Full Time Panda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Foot leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Panda dives in and grabs Foot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foot pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Foot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch but Panda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foot is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Foot wants to get back to his feet.
Foot is looking to get back to is feet but Panda passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Foot's face as Panda controls the position.
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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foot 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.#TD2#
Foot gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Foot manages to retain guard.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The adventures of Panda the control monster continue. Boring.
Chief Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Full Time Panda.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McPherson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McPherson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McPherson has an active guard here but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from McPherson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPherson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McPherson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McPherson tries to get out of the position.
Panda prevents McPherson from improving his position.#T1#
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPherson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McPherson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McPherson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
McPherson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.
McPherson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
McPherson is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
McPherson taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McPherson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Panda controlling the pace.
McPherson wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
McPherson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
McPherson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Panda pushes past his half guard into mount!
McPherson wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda landing punches.
Panda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Panda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McPherson is looking to escape.
Panda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McPherson looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Panda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McPherson can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
McPherson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda looking to finish McPherson with some ground and pound. This is bad for McPherson!
Oh McPherson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda connects with a bit shot that sees McPherson covering up! More strikes from Panda and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Panda is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: EFC Fujiwara vs Ladd
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##KD#
Sandman cracks Panda with a big right hand and Panda goes down!#CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#SUB#
Sandman drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Sandman off! Sandman jumps back into Panda's guard.
Panda managing to control the position.
Panda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Panda wants to get back to his feet but Sandman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sandman stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sandman trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Sandman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sandman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Sandman's guard.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda is working Sandman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda works over Sandman with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Sandman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Panda trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Panda content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Panda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda passes Sandman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandman is not content to let Panda control the position.#T3#
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sandman tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Sandman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is taking a breather. Sandman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Panda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panda wants to take a breather but Sandman is having none of it.
Panda stalling. #T4#
Sandman is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda is trying to control. Sandman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sandman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is nestled in close to Sandman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sandman did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Sandman wants to get back to full guard.
Sandman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!#SUB#
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Sandman.
Panda breaks Sandman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sandman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sandman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Panda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Sandman is trying to keep Panda in close. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panda wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman punching from the bottom.
Panda is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Panda is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Sandman is looking for a triangle here but Panda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Panda trying to control the position but Sandman is working away.
Sandman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda trying to control the position but Sandman is working away. #T3#
Panda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sandman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Sandman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Panda trying to control the position here.
Panda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Panda looking to control.
Panda wants to stand but Sandman is controlling the position.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Full Time Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sandman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panda's waist but Panda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sandman off to one side.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sandman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Sandman's guard.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Sandman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.#SUB#
Sandman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda cracks Sandman with a solid left hand.#T1#
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sandman's head.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sandman trying to strike off his back.
Panda trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandman has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet. #SUB#
Sandman working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily. #SUB#
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Full Time Panda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sandman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Sandman 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.
Sandman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandman doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away. #TD2#
Panda feints and as Sandman raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sandman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Sandman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Panda controls the position from side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandman is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mr Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Full Time 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Panda is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda cracks Knox with a big elbow.
Panda working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn!
Knox is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Knox wants to control but Panda is having none of it.#T1#
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda scoring with strikes but Knox is staying in there.
Panda lands a couple of good shots and Knox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knox can't escape the position.
Panda lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Knox.
Knox trying to control the hands but Panda breaks the grip.
What can Knox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Panda gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Panda. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Knox can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda biding his time, controlling Knox.
Panda 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.
Panda misses with a punch to the head.
Knox tries to escape but Panda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panda controls the position.
Panda struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Knox tries to escape the position.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panda's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda is trying to keep Knox in close.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda trying to strike off his back. #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.
Knox trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Panda toppling to the canvas! Panda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#
Panda is rocked!
Knox lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Panda - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox 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.

Event: EFC Williams vs Page
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chippewa 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 working the ground and pound.
Chippewa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chippewa down.
Panda is staying tight to Chippewa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chippewa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panda connects with a decent elbow.
Chippewa tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Chippewa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda gets to mount! Chippewa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panda with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
It looks like Chief Chippewa has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Panda! Chippewa is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gacy but Gacy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Gacy counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Gacy scores with a decent looking hook.
Panda walks straight into a right hand from Gacy - that's dropped him! Gacy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Panda from any more punishment! Panda complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Gacy!
John Gacy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He never had a chance, I took his heart, he should retire after that ass whoopin.'.

Event: IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snapp to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snapp leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Snapp.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Snapp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Snapp finish him?! #ROC2#
Panda is rocked!
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!
Panda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snapp sprawls well. Snapp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Snapp counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
Tennant slaps away a takedown attempt from Panda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tennant to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Tennant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Tennant gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Tennant manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda trying to control but Tennant is working from the bottom.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is working Tennant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tennant is pulling down on Panda's head to control his posture.
Tennant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tennant wants to stand but Panda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tennant trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda controlling Tennant's posture.
Tennant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tennant stops Panda from standing up.
Panda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Panda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Panda wants to sweep here but Tennant controlling him for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
Tennant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda striking off his back but it's not causing Tennant any problems.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tennant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennant as he avoids it easily.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tennant defends it nicely.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Tennant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennant as he jumps to the side.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tennant scores with a jab. Panda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tennant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tennant did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Panda working over Tennant with some ground and pound. Tennant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panda thows a huge punch but Tennant dodges it nicely.
Tennant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tennant tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Tennant is not content to let Panda control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Tennant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tennant's head.
Tennant taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennant wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Tennant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tennant is trying to get back to full guard.
Tennant wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tennant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is trying to control. Tennant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tennant tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doctor Tennant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tennant scores with a punch to the head.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tennant.
Tennant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda dives in and grabs Tennant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tennant pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda trying to control the action but Tennant is working from the bottom.
Tennant struggling a bit here.
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Panda is staying tight to Tennant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Panda 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.
Panda scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Panda.#T1#
Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Tennant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda scoring with punches from side control.
Tennant tries to bench press Panda off him but Panda keeps the position.
Panda working the body and head with strikes.
Tennant tries to improve position but can't.
Panda working away.
Tennant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tennant down.
Panda trying to control the position but Tennant is working away.
The strikes coming from Panda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tennant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tennant is not content to let Panda control the position.#T2#
Tennant is looking to improve his position.
Tennant controlling the position well.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda is thwarting Tennant's attempts to control the position.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Tennant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is thwarting Tennant's attempts to control the position.
Panda throwing shots but Tennant is blocking nicely. #T3#
Tennant is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tennant avoid being mounted?
Tennant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda prevents Tennant from standing back up.
Panda is thwarting Tennant's attempts to control the position.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Tennant is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda lands strikes from half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Tennant defending well.
Tennant is trying is best to control the position here.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Tennant taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Tennant is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panda connects with a nice short shot to Tennant's temple.
Tennant tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Tennant is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him
Tennant wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
Tennant is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda wants to take a breather but Tennant is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tennant trying to control here.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tennant's head.
Panda is keen to just control but Tennant is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tennant. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Tennant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tennant is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.
Tennant is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tennant is controlling Panda's posture.
Tennant trying to control the position. #T1#
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Full Time Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda'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.
Tennant looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tennant keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda stays in close to Tennant's body and controls the position.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennant can do to turn this around?
Tennant has his hands on Panda's head, controlling the position.
Doctor Tennant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Full Time Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tennant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking. #KD2#
Tennant drops Panda with a beautiful combination! Panda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tennant is looking for the KO!#TD#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tennant is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tennant avoid being mounted?
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tennant keeping control of the position.
Tennant is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Tennant is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tennant avoid being mounted?
Tennant is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tennant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tennant is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tennant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panda is nestled in close to Tennant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panda is keen to just control but Tennant is a slippery customer.#T4#
Panda thows a huge punch but Tennant dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Tennant looking for submissions off his back.
Tennant is trying to control but can't.
Tennant is looking to improve his position.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tennant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tennant actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panda connects with a nice short shot to Tennant's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tennant keeps working.
Tennant tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Panda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Full Time Panda.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Full Time Panda!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Full Time Panda!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Full Time Panda!

Full Time Panda wins by unanimous decision!

Event: IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin's coaches at 805 Beast's House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Griffin wants to control but Panda postures up.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda is working Griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Panda is putting a hurting on Griffin here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffin is trying to work for a sweep but Panda has mounted him!
Panda landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda cracks Griffin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Rasputin lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Rasputin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasputin but Rasputin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasputin works the jab nicely.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasputin.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasputin cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rasputin looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.#SUB2#
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Rasputin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Rasputin's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Panda working the ground and pound from side control.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda controls the position.
Panda cracks Rasputin with a big elbow.
Panda controlling the position.
Panda wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Panda lands a few punches from side control.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Rasputin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rasputin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rasputin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Rasputin's face as Panda controls the position.
Panda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rasputin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panda connects with a decent elbow.
Panda takes a little break here. Rasputin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasputin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasputin looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda landing strikes from the mount and Rasputin is in trouble!
Rasputin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasputin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasputin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panda prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasputin taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. #SUB2#
Rasputin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Panda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Panda!
Rasputin is trying to escape the position but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda 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.
Rasputin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
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#
Rasputin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rasputin scores with a jab.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda shoots and misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking. #TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rasputin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rasputin is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn!
Full Time Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rasputin is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panda landing shots from mount.
Panda breaks from Rasputin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Panda landing punches.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rasputin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Panda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rasputin hang on?
Panda controlling his opponent.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Panda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Panda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rasputin is bucking up trying to escape but Panda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Panda with shots to the head and body - Rasputin looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Panda lands a big elbow.
Panda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rasputin is rocked!
Rasputin can't escape the position.
The referee warns Rasputin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rasputin is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?
Panda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rasputin's face.
Panda dominating with strikes here.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Rasputin taking shots to the head.
Panda scoring with strikes but Rasputin is staying in there.
Panda looking to finish Rasputin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasputin!
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!
Panda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rasputin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Panda around the waist but Panda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Panda is the winner by TKO! Panda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Hippo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Hippo's guard.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hippo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda stands up over Hippo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hippo's head.
Panda preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hippo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Panda is working Hippo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Panda is working Hippo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda is working Hippo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Hippo has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda trying to control but Hippo is working from the bottom.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda trying to control but Hippo 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.
Hippo tries for a takedown but Panda circles away easily#TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hippo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Panda working over Hippo with some ground and pound. Hippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Panda there. #T3#
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panda is thwarting Hippo's attempts to control the position.
Panda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hippo tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hippo wants to control but Panda is keeping busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda with the ground and pound but Hippo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hippo 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 trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hippo passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
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#
Hippo looks for a takedown but Panda sprawls well.#TD#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Hippo's guard.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda distracts Hippo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hippo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hippo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hippo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hippo being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda 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.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Hippo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Hippo!#REVB#
Hippo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hippo looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda trying to control but Hippo is working from the bottom.
Hippo trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda stays in close to Hippo's body and controls the position.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hippo can do to turn this around?
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Hippo's brow. #T3#
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hippo for as long as he can get away with.
Panda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Hippo has wrist control.
Hippo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda distracts Hippo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hippo being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hippo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Panda postures up in Hippo's guard and throws a big left but Hippo blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hippo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panda pinned against the cage. Panda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Full Time Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hippo.
Hippo tries for a takedown but Panda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hippo is breathing heavily.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hippo doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Panda lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Hippo wants to control but Panda postures up.
Panda lands a nice forearm strike.
Panda tries to score with some ground and pound. Hippo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hippo parries the strikes from Panda easily there. Panda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hippo to escape.
Hippo is letting Panda control him for a moment.
Panda in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Hippo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda in side control, throwing shots but Hippo defends. #T1#
Panda takes a little break here. Hippo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Panda cracks Hippo with a big right hand but Hippo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Panda trying to control the action but Hippo is working from the bottom.
Panda landing strikes.
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Full Time Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda staying calm.
Hippo is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hippo is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Hippo gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda continues to stall.#T4#
Panda'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.
The Hippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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!
Full Time Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panda 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Panda drives through with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Panda won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Panda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily. #T1#
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle here but Panda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda taking a breather here.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Panda working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Panda landing a few strikes.
Hanma manages to get back to half guard.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda is nestled in close to Hanma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanma is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Panda controlling the action here.#T3#
Hanma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Panda manages to pass to mount!
Panda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Panda working Hanma over with strikes.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda not doing much here. #T4##SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hanma actively working from the bottom here.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Panda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is nestled in close to Hanma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
Panda lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hanma! More strikes land and this one is all over! Panda jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neves is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda is taking a breather. Neves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Neves is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throwing shots but Neves is blocking nicely.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda throwing shots but Neves is blocking nicely.
Neves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neves tries to get out of the position.
Neves wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Panda looks to land a body kick but Neves moved away.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neves did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Neves is looking to escape.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Panda working over Neves with some ground and pound. Neves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda working over Neves with some ground and pound. Neves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neves looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neves defending well though. #T4#
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Neves leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neves is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Joao Neves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and Neves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Neves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neves to the mat! Neves manages to get full guard.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Full Time Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panda working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda postures up in Neves's guard and throws a big left but Neves blocks it.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neves wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position. #T1#
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neves taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Neves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda thows a huge punch but Neves dodges it nicely.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Neves's head.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Panda is nestled in close to Neves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Full Time Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Neves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joao Neves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Full Time Panda.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Neves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Neves lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Panda #KD#
and Neves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panda! Neves lets Panda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Panda is rocked!
Panda walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Neves! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves!
A victorious Joao Neves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1A
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
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.
Johnson wants to control but Panda postures up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Panda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panda is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda controlling the position from side mount.
Panda working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Panda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Panda cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
A big shot lands for Panda! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

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