Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 127 Rockefeller v Maksud
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Connolly takes one on the button.
Penn works over Connolly's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Connolly moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn. #BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Connolly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Connolly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Connolly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn cracks Connolly with a good jab.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Connolly on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Connolly down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Connolly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Connolly is rocked!
Connolly tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Connolly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn cracks Connolly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Connolly falls backwards against the cage. Penn follows up with more strikes that drop Connolly to his knees. Penn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Connolly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Penn!
Colin Penn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Coconut Supplement Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CMMA 115 Lafayette v Barkley
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Connolly throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Connolly shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Connolly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Connolly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connolly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connolly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Connolly.
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!
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnes is looking to slow Connolly down with leg kicks. #T1#
Connolly throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes jabs Connolly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Connolly's head.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Connolly misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connolly moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Connolly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Connolly misses
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Connolly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connolly misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body. #T2##KD2#
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Connolly tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Connolly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Connolly is rocked!
Barnes cracks Connolly with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vic Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vic Barnes thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CMMA 104
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Connolly throws a combination that misses
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Connolly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Connolly down.
Connolly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Connolly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen cracks Connolly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connolly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olsen pinned against the cage. Olsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Olsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Connolly throws a head kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen lands with a straight right. Connolly didn't see that one coming.
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!
Connolly throws a body kick that misses
and Olsen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Connolly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kjetil Olsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 96 Connolly vs Longchain
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Connolly misses with a wild body shot.
North Connolly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Connolly.
Longchain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connolly.
Connolly looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Connolly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longchain counters with a straight right hand.
Connolly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longchain was well out of range. Poor timing from Connolly.
Connolly takes a swing at Longchain's ribcage but misses.
Connolly misses with a low kick.
Longchain lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
A left lands for Longchain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connolly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longchain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Longchain finds it's way through Connolly's defenses.
A head kick by Connolly misses
and Longchain counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longchain dodges the punch combination from Connolly. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Connolly #KD2#
and Longchain counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Connolly down! Longchain is looking to finish but Connolly is intelligently defending himself.
Longchain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Connolly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Connolly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longchain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Connolly is tightening it up a little... Longchain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Longchain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Longchain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Connolly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). North Connolly!
A less than humble North Connolly misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 70 Connolly vs Nycz
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Connolly moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Connolly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nycz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Connolly to the mat. Connolly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nycz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Connolly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nycz rolls with it to try and escape but Connolly cranks on the arm and Nycz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). North Connolly!
North Connolly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Connolly takes one to the side of the head.
Connolly looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like North Connolly has been cut.
Connolly tries to clinch up
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Connolly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connolly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Connolly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connolly on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connolly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Connolly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns dodges the ground and pound from Connolly.#T1#
Connolly throws an elbow but Burns slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Connolly working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Burns is doing well to defend. Connolly seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Burns is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). North Connolly!
North Connolly 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: CFN5: Lydon vs. Bailey
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a head kick.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Sergeev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panda's knee momentarily.
Sergeev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Sergeev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sergeev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sergeev moves away.
A shot to the liver by Sergeev. Beautiful body shot.
Sergeev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Panda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Sergeev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeev is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Sergeev is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sergeev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
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.#T2#
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Sergeev is rocked!
Sergeev trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sergeev is hurt! He's hurt bad - Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sergeev from any more punishment! Congratulations to Panda! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Panda!
King Panda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Hermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panda pinned against the cage. Panda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hermann gets a double leg takedown into Panda's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda keeping full guard, as Hermann tries to pass. #SUB#
Hermann drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Hermann off! Hermann jumps back into Panda's guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Hermann pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Hermann tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Hermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Panda tries to roll over but Hermann keeps him under control.#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann. #SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda wants to improve his position but Hermann is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Hermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Hermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Hermann is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermann has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hermann prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well. #SUB#
Hermann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hermann prevents Panda from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Hermann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hermann shoots in for a double leg but Panda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hermann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panda did well to prevent Hermann getting side control.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermann.
Panda manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura here.
Panda has a hand on Hermann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hermann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Panda can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hermann working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hermann is working for a guillotine from mount but Panda frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Hermann working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hermann seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda with the active half guard here but Hermann passes nicely into side control.
Panda sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermann to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda is pressing down on Hermann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermann pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann. #SUB#
Hermann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rutger Hermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hermann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Hermann has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hermann is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermann to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Hermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hermann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panda's half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Hermann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Panda is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hermann has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hermann pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Panda is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hermann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rutger Hermann!

Event: The Island Season 11, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Panda enables Ehlers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Panda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Ehlers defends easily. #SUB2#
Panda looking for subs off his back but Ehlers has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ehlers is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Ehlers has control of the leg. #T1#
Ehlers wants to advance to full mount but Panda doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Panda has an active guard here but Ehlers has managed to pass into half guard.
Ehlers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panda gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Ehlers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ehlers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ehlers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ehlers advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda is staying active underneath Ehlers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ehlers pulls his head out easily.
Ehlers tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ehlers passes into side control!#SUB#
Ehlers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ehlers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ehlers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Ehlers tries to move to mount but Panda blocks the move with his legs.
Panda tries to bench press Ehlers off him but Ehlers keeps the position. #SUB#
Ehlers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ehlers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ehlers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ehlers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ehlers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ehlers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ehlers's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Panda wants to pass the guard but Ehlers is keeping the position.
Panda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ehlers defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ehlers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Ehlers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ehlers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ehlers!
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.
Ehlers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Ehlers's temple.
Ehlers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Ehlers manages to get to full guard.
Panda working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehlers wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda throws a strike but Ehlers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Ehlers defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ehlers passes into side control.
Ehlers advances to mount.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda keeps trying to improve his position.
Panda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Ehlers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ehlers prevents Panda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Panda looking for subs from the bottom but Ehlers mounts him!
Panda is looking to improve his position but Ehlers isn't that keen on the idea.
Ehlers trying to control but Panda is having none of it.
Ehlers fails to take his opponent's back.
Ehlers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ehlers fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Ehlers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panda is looking to escape.
Panda tries to improve his position but instead Ehlers has taken his back! #SUB#
Ehlers looking for the choke from the back.
Panda is in bad spot here.
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ehlers's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda pushes down on Ehlers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ehlers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Ehlers trying to control here.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 is nestled in close to Ehlers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ehlers tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda working over Ehlers with some ground and pound. Ehlers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but King Panda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Ehlers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Ehlers tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the body from Panda misses #TD#
and Ehlers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panda!
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Ehlers works to advance to full mount. Panda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Panda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ehlers pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Panda tries to improve his position but Ehlers has taken his back! Ehlers has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Panda tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ehlers pushes Panda away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Ehlers!

Event: The Island Season 11, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda misses with a body shot
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Panda swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Panda scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Curtis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Panda in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Curtis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Panda!
After the fight, King 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: Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soul thuds a left hand into Panda's body.#CL#
Soul rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda has Soul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Soul ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soul no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panda stands up over Soul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Soul blocks nicely.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Soul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soul looking to control.
Panda postures up in Soul's guard and throws a big left but Soul blocks it.
Panda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prosper Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Soul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soul manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Soul's guard.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Soul blocks nicely.
Soul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soul tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soul's head.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda throws a strike but Soul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Panda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Soul has his hands clasped together but Panda extends and breaks Soul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Panda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Panda!

Event: Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aketu scores with a hook.
Aketu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aketu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.
A right-left combo lands from Aketu.
Aketu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Aketu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aketu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aketu digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Aketu sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aketu tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Aketu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aketu thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aketu cracks Panda with a good jab.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda's coach down at Prosper Training 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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aketu's corner calls for a 1-2. Aketu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Aketu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Panda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Panda cracks Aketu with a big right hand but Aketu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aketu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Panda scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Aketu is defending well.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Panda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aketu taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Panda lands some shots froms side control.
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 connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aketu some visible discomfort.
Panda cracks Aketu with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aketu's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda landing a few strikes.
Panda works to advance to full mount. Aketu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Panda landing punches.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Panda has isolated one of Aketu's arms. Aketu looking to fight him off but Panda twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Panda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Uroway counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panda!
Uroway working the head and body with strikes.
Panda is not content to let Uroway control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uroway works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uroway working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Panda regains half guard.
Uroway 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 has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Panda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uroway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uroway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Uroway pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Uroway from controlling successfully. #T1#
Uroway is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Panda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uroway rolls with it to try and escape but Panda cranks on the arm and Uroway is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Panda!
In defeat, Zion Uroway stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. Also, thank you to my opponent for teaching me some of my flaws. I can only get better from here and they let me know where I need to improve. I hope, even in defeat, that I perhaps showed them what to work on as well.'.

Event: Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Puro.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Puro moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
Good body shot from Puro.
Panda looks winded!
Puro lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Panda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Panda drops to his knees and Puro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!

Event: Kings 10: Zhao vs Patsy
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1##CL#
Farley closes the distance and clinches.
Farley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda has Farley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farley pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farley.
Farley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Farley connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Farley.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Farley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Panda is working for takedown but Farley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keith Farley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Panda.
Farley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Farley on the inside.
Panda looks winded!
Farley is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farley down to the mat. Farley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Farley pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Farley.
Panda tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farley scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Farley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Farley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Farley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Farley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farley.
Farley is working Panda over against the cage.
Farley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
Farley digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farley with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Farley.
Farley lands an uppercut.
Farley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farley landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farley.
Farley lands an elbow inside that Panda shrugs off.
Farley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Panda tries to score a body lock takedown but Farley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farley lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Farley - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Farley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farley digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Farley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Farley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Farley lands a knee to the body.
Farley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
Farley pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Farley.
Farley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farley lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Farley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Farley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Farley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farley.
A hook to the body from Farley.
Farley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Farley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Panda is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Farley.
Farley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Farley finish him?
A hook to the body from Farley.
Farley pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
Farley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Panda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Farley as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Farley.
Farley landing knees to the body.
Farley lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up King Panda's cut even more.
Panda has Farley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farley cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Farley lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Farley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farley presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farley lands a body punch.
A short right from Farley on the inside.
Farley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farley lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Farley is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farley lands with a right to the head.
Farley presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Farley.
A shot in the inside from Farley.
Farley crunches a lovely knee into Panda's ribcage.
Farley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Farley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Panda to his knees! Farley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Farley!

Event: Kings 4: Canyon vs Mongrel
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Panda tries for a takedown but Ben circles away easily
and Ben counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Ben appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ben enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ben can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ben looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ben sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda winds up and cracks Ben with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Panda working Ben over with strikes. #T1#
Panda working over Ben with some ground and pound. Ben looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ben on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda winds up and cracks Ben with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ben pushes Panda off but Panda dives into side control.
Panda lands some shots froms side control.
Ben is trying to buck Panda off.
Panda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ben has escaped the position, nice work there.
Panda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Panda is working Ben over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ben, who protects the arm well.
Ben is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ben tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Panda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ben wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Panda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ben looks a forlorn figure.
Ben tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda breaks from Ben's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panda looking to secure an arm triangle but Ben defends it well.
Panda with a couple of short strikes.
Panda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ben goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Panda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Eternal shoots in and drives through. Panda sprawls well.#CL2#
Eternal pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Eternal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Eternal drives through and clinches with Panda against the cage. #TD2#
Eternal lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for a triangle here. Eternal is fighting it but it looks tight! Panda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Eternal is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). King Panda!

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