Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 368
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a wild combination.
Panda lands a jab.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Panda tries to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. is having none of it.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux Jr.. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux Jr., looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Thibodeaux Jr. against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Panda misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. defends it well.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds a left hand into Panda's body.
Thibodeaux Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux Jr. - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Panda with a good jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. misses the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.#CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard.
Thibodeaux Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thibodeaux Jr. is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Thibodeaux Jr. pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thibodeaux Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux Jr. defends it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux Jr. as Panda shoots in.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux Jr. is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panda walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux Jr. on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux Jr. tries to get out of the position.
Panda advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda trying to control the action but Thibodeaux Jr. is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to control for a moment but Thibodeaux Jr. uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thibodeaux Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda stalling.
Panda uses his free foot to push down on Thibodeaux Jr.'s thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape. #T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. is controlling an arm, preventing Panda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thibodeaux Jr. knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thibodeaux Jr. is holding on tight.
Panda wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Panda prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from getting the reversal.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux Jr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Thibodeaux Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Panda lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Panda misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux Jr. stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panda scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux Jr. had a free shot at his head there.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. is just out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a jab.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Thibodeaux Jr..
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panda's head backwards.
Thibodeaux Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panda throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands the left hand.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux Jr. to the ground. Panda is now in Thibodeaux Jr.'s guard.

Thibodeaux Jr. has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Panda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
A short left from Thibodeaux Jr..
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux Jr., winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. 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: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Panda lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Jarvinen against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Jarvinen tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Panda.
Panda blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Panda misses with some punches.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvinen to keep the fight standing.
Jarvinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarvinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A short uppercut from Jarvinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvinen controls the action.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen working aggressively here. #T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Panda looks winded!
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jarvinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Panda tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
Panda just leaning against Jarvinen, taking a breather. #T2#
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jarvinen as the two fighters clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch.
Panda blocking some punches.
Jarvinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen lands with a right to the head.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Jarvinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Jarvinen scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away. #KD#
Jarvinen cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jarvinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!#ROC#Panda is rocked!#T3#
Panda walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jarvinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arto Jarvinen!
After winning the bout, Arto Jarvinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panda shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Evans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Evans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Panda slips a jab from Evans.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panda under the eye.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Panda clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans. #TD#
Panda pulls Evans into 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.#SU2#
Evans stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Panda's front leg but catches the back leg as Panda tries to avoid it. #T2#
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans thumps Panda with a low kick.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Panda is looking to clinch.
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!
Evans takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fails with the takedown
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Panda avoids it.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
Evans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him. #T3##CL#
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Panda's guard.#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans is continuing to stall.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans wanted to stand there but Panda had control of the position. #T4##SU2#
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Panda tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Evans wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evans.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Evans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panda's sensitive parts.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Evans is looking to stand back up but Panda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Evans.
Evans controlling the position well.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Evans 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.
Panda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Panda tries to pull guard but Evans holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Panda is proving hard to escape from.
Evans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans is looking to stand up but Panda won't let him.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Evans gets to his feet - Panda follows without any prompting.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Evans settles back down.
A big left from Evans misses.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a low kick, right behind Panda 's knee.
Evans lands a jab to the head.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
A nice side step and Evans releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panda.
A lazy body kick from Evans #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.

Evans has his feet on Panda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda wants to clinch but Evans slips to the side
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
Evans avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Evans leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Evans blocks a jab.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans misses with a body shot.
Panda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans blocks a jab.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Panda fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Panda into the cage.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panda.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans lands with a good body shot.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with an outside leg kick.
Panda cracks Evans with a good jab.
Panda tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans throws a shot to the body.
Evans jabs at Panda's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans throws a front kick that sends Panda stumbling back into the cage.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Panda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans scores with a shot to the body.
Evans throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Panda darts in trying to clinch
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panda doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.#T4#
Panda misses with a hook
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans feints and then cracks Panda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panda down.
Evans has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Evans!
Panda fails with the takedown.
Panda closes the distance but Evans moves to the side
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans is looking to slow Panda down with leg kicks.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Evans misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 348 King v Caruga
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Panda is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zimmerman is holding on tight.
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Panda is looking to work his way around to Zimmerman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Zimmerman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panda's head.#T3#
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Panda's guard.
Panda has control of Zimmerman's left arm, preventing Zimmerman from doing any damage.
Zimmerman postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it. #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
Zimmerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Zimmerman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zimmerman's guard! Nice work there by Panda! #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.#SUB#
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##CL2#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Panda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Panda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Panda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zimmerman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zimmerman is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Panda works to advance to full mount. Zimmerman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Panda working for a submission but Zimmerman is keeping him at bay.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panda is looking to work his way around to Zimmerman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Zimmerman is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
Zimmerman is keeping busy.
Zimmerman tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zimmerman turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
Zimmerman stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zimmerman's best efforts.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda lands a body punch. #TD2#
Panda jumps guard.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass. #SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Panda's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Zimmerman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Panda has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zimmerman manages to get his head free but now Panda has transitioned to an armbar! Zimmerman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Panda! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). D.D Panda!

Event: AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hidaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda defending well as Hidaka loads up on a big left hand.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Hidaka misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Hidaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hidaka.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hidaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hidaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panda momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda scores with a shot to the body.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Hidaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hidaka sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hidaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Hidaka settles back down.
Hidaka misses the jab.#T1#
Hidaka thows a leg kick but Panda checks it #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda working away.
Hidaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hidaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Panda dominates the positioning.
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.
Hidaka prevents Panda from improving position.
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hidaka's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panda controls the position from side control.
Panda trying to control the position but Hidaka is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takehiko Hidaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hidaka cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hidaka throws a big shot that misses.
Hidaka lands a head kick. Panda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hidaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hidaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Panda tries to clinch but Hidaka is having none of it.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hidaka circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hidaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Hidaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Hidaka stuffs the takedown.
Hidaka throws a nice head kick!
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hidaka defends it nicely.#T4#
Panda throws a hook but Hidaka blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hidaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hidaka won't be happy with that.
Hidaka is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda controlling the position from side mount.
Hidaka tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takehiko Hidaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D 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.#R2#
Hidaka connects with a single shot there.
Panda lands a slapping body shot.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hidaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Hidaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hidaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panda misses with a hook.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hidaka.
Panda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hidaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Panda checks a leg kick.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Hidaka avoids it well and moves away.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hidaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hidaka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Panda avoids the body shot from Hidaka.
Panda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hidaka circles away.
Hidaka scores with a nice right hand.
Hidaka connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Hidaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda lands a glancing blow to the side of Hidaka's head.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hidaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hidaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda checks a leg kick.
Hidaka scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Hidaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hidaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hidaka misses with an uppercut.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Hidaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panda tries to clinch up but Hidaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Hidaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda goes for a double leg but Hidaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hidaka continues to drive forward.
Hidaka is working Panda over against the cage.
Hidaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hidaka scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head. #T3#
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hidaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda leaning against his opponent.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Hidaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Hidaka improves position.
Hidaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Hidaka misses with a body punch.
Hidaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hidaka as Panda tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Panda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panda taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Hidaka, which made it look bad.
Hidaka jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Hidaka dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Sloppy strikes from Hidaka. Those never looked like landing.
Hidaka misses with a right hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg 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!
Hidaka wants to get back to full guard.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Hidaka is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hidaka tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takehiko Hidaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hidaka lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Hidaka, which made it look bad.
Hidaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hidaka throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hidaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.
Some wild striking there from Panda. #T1#
Panda misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Hidaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a slapping body shot.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Hidaka throws a nice looking combination but Panda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hidaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hidaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hidaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hidaka walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hidaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka thuds his shin into the meat of Panda's side.
Hidaka looks to land a combination. Panda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hidaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hidaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hidaka throws a low kick, looking for Panda's leg but Panda calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda shoots and misses
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hidaka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hidaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hidaka sprawls and moves away.
Hidaka wants to land a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hidaka misses with a head kick.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hidaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
D.D Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hidaka wants to sweep but no luck.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Hidaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hidaka 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Hidaka!
Takehiko Hidaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
Panda with the counter takedown but Highwind avoids it easily.
Panda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Panda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Highwind in his tracks.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Panda rushes Highwind and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Highwind swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda slowing the pace effectively.
Highwind wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Highwind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Highwind manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Highwind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control the pace.
Highwind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Highwind is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panda trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Highwind is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Highwind wants to control but Panda postures up.
Highwind is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Highwind is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Highwind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highwind circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Highwind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Panda misses. #T4#
Panda lands a jab.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Highwind gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Panda gets control of Highwind's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Highwind is stalling in the full guard.
Highwind postures up.
Highwind wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Highwind controls from within his opponent's guard.
Highwind wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Highwind is looking to score with low kicks.
Highwind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highwind swivels and escapes.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Highwind lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Highwind scores with a four punch combination!
Highwind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highwind throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Vadius Highwind is winning the standup battle so far.
Highwind swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Highwind misses the jab.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highwind. Highwind obviously looking to wear him down.
Highwind slips a straight right by Panda.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Panda looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highwind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.#T1#
Highwind throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Highwind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Panda is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Highwind was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Highwind throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Panda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Panda advances to half guard.
Highwind tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Highwind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Highwind is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Highwind is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highwind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Highwind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Highwind wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Highwind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Panda gets to mount! Highwind was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Highwind is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda looking to control but Highwind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda avoids the attempt from Highwind to control.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Highwind is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwind can't escape the position. #T3#
Panda biding his time, controlling Highwind.
Panda avoiding Highwind 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Highwind do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Highwind right now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I would not like to be Highwind right now.
Panda not allowing Highwind to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Highwind's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Highwind 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadius Highwind!
Vadius Highwind bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Panda misses with a takedown
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Takala's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Takala's guard.
Panda looking to pass the 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.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Takala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Panda rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Takala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Panda is wise to it.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Takala sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala blocks a jab.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to pull guard but Takala won't allow it. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Panda tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Takala slips a jab from Panda.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.#T3#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takala circles away.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Panda misses.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda wants to clinch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takala defends well and Panda ends up having to push Takala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Takala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.#BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Panda backing up. Panda nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Takala drops his hands momentarily and Panda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panda, as that shot connected.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala avoids the body shot from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Panda.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Panda is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Panda steps away.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda is trying to stall.
Panda has Takala pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tino Takala!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Saitoh.
Panda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panda cracks Saitoh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Panda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Panda's head back.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saitoh sprawls and moves away.
Saitoh 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh 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.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saitoh did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Saitoh wants to get back to full guard.
Saitoh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saitoh keeping hold of Panda's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saitoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Saitoh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Saitoh tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Saitoh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saitoh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda prevents Saitoh from improving his position.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Panda lands.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panda slips a jab from Saitoh.
Good exchange - Saitoh coming out on top.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Saitoh sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Panda shoots in but Saitoh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Who's going to make the next move?
Panda working away.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
D.D Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Saitoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saitoh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Panda happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Panda catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
Saitoh works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
A victorious Masa Saitoh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Panda shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda lands a lovely overhand right.
Panda tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Panda rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hopkins wants to break free but Panda has control. #T1##BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Panda works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is controlling Panda's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.#T1##TD#
Panda feints and as Hopkins raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Hopkins wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopkins there!
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but Hopkins doesn't allow it.
Panda prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Panda controlling from mount.
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.#T3#
Hopkins reaches up to try and control the position but Panda seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hopkins rolls and tries to escape and now Panda has his back!
Panda gets his hands free as Hopkins looks to control.
Panda has good solid back control here.
Hopkins tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
Panda controls the action.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Panda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Panda lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Panda clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Panda catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panda blocks it well.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Panda shrugs it off. #T1##CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Panda misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Panda content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
St. Gough tries to sprawl but Panda drives through with a takedown into half guard.

St. Gough has one foot on Panda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Panda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Gough 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 tries for a takedown but St. Gough circles away easily
letting St. Gough counter with a right hand.
St. Gough loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.#TD#
Panda dives in and scores a takedown into St. Gough's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Gough bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
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 has a closed guard, preventing St. Gough from standing up. #T1##SU2#
St. Gough decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Panda circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but St. Gough sprawls and moves away.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St. Gough swivels and escapes.
St. Gough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Panda pushes St. Gough up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda leaning his opponent against the cage.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
Panda looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Panda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
St. Gough manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Panda lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Panda rushes St. Gough and presses him up against the cage.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St. Gough smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St. Gough wants to clinch.
Panda wants to clinch up but St. Gough keeps it at a distance.
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!
St. Gough misses with a body shot #TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. St. Gough fights it but they end up in guard.
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. #T3#
Panda won't allow St. Gough to sweep him here.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St. Gough wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Gough managing to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St. Gough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
St. Gough stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St. Gough was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
St. Gough wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
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#
St. Gough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
St. Gough gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panda to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
St. Gough uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No joy there for St. Gough, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Panda shoots in and bounces St. Gough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Gough is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES2#
St. Gough pushes Panda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Panda throws the left hand but St. Gough avoids the punch easily.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Panda pushes him off.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
St. Gough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St. Gough throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
St. Gough trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda looking to control but St. Gough is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St. Gough is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
St. Gough tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but St. Gough doesn't allow it.
Panda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
St. Gough manages to regain half guard. Good work. #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.
St. Gough is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Gough pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
St. Gough tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Gough stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
St. Gough missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
St. Gough rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
St. Gough throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St. Gough!
Panda taking a breather here.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St. Gough for as long as he can get away with.
Panda trying to control the position but St. Gough is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough seems a little lost for a moment, as Panda dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB#
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St. Gough 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.
Some wild striking there from St. Gough.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St. Gough swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Gough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
St. Gough has managed to clinch.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action. #BC#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda moves away from the strike by St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a nice strike.
Panda swings for the body but St. Gough moves out of range.
St. Gough 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.
St. Gough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Gough.
St. Gough wants to clinch#TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. St. Gough fights it but they end up in guard.
St. Gough looking to control.
Panda is pushing down on St. Gough's leg trying to pass to half guard. St. Gough is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
St. Gough is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
St. Gough 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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
Tristan St. Gough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St. Gough is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Panda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
St. Gough stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St. Gough seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Gough lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St. Gough 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda walks into a jab.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Haden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Haden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panda to the mat! Panda manages to get full guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Haden is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
Haden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Haden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haden chips away with some ground and pound.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden 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.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haden tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.#T2#
Panda is controlling the pace.
Haden trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Haden is positioning himself well to prevent Panda advancing to mount.
Panda moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Panda moves into full mount!
Haden wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda looking to control but Haden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden. #TD2#
Haden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Panda to the ground. Haden is now in Panda's guard.
Haden wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haden trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda trying to control the position.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Haden forces his way into half guard.
Haden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haden is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Haden's guard.
Panda trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Haden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Haden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panda misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panda's guard.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haden advances position into side control!
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda is not content to let Haden control the position.
Panda prevents Haden from improving position.
Haden wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T4#
Panda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Haden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haden wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Haden, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Haden against the cage but Haden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Haden circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Haden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden 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. #T1#
Panda gets back to full guard.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.
Haden passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haden trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Haden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panda's head. #T2#
Haden trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Haden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Panda tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it. #CL#
Haden tries to keep at a distance but Panda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Haden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Haden wants the takedown. Panda is fighting it off but Haden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Panda's guard against the cage.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haden wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Haden is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Panda has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haden cracks Panda with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haden 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Panda tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panda looking to stall.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've been informed that St. Gough 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.
Panda tries to pull guard but St. Gough won't allow it.
St. Gough tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda jumps guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda is looking to control St. Gough's arms but St. Gough gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panda has his back to the cage.
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.
St. Gough scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Panda. #TD#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
St. Gough stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Gough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
St. Gough trying to stand up but can't free himself from Panda's guard.
St. Gough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St. Gough passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
St. Gough decides to stand back up. #CL2#
St. Gough clinches. #T2#
Panda prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
St. Gough breaks from the clinch.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda connects with a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from St. Gough enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St. Gough manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St. Gough wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda controlling from the top position. #T3#
St. Gough is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
St. Gough is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Panda dives into side control.
Panda controls the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St. Gough is looking to reverse the position.
St. Gough pushes Panda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Panda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Gough tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
St. Gough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St. Gough swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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#
No joy there for St. Gough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Panda tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Panda pulls guard successfully.
St. Gough has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Panda is proving hard to escape from.
St. Gough passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough is controlling the pace.
St. Gough wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position. #T1#
Panda wants to control but St. Gough is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St. Gough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
St. Gough wants to stand up but Panda has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
St. Gough tries to clinch up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Panda circles away and keeps his distance.
St. Gough with a jab.#CL2#
St. Gough takes the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.
St. Gough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda tries to pull guard but St. Gough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda trying to stall but St. Gough improves his position.
Panda blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
St. Gough gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow. #T3#
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St. Gough throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
St. Gough is working Panda over against the cage.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St. Gough sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Gough tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
St. Gough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St. Gough is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Gough wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! 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#
St. Gough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but St. Gough is quick to defend against it.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Gough.
Panda works St. Gough's body with a nice hook.
St. Gough lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for St. Gough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but St. Gough avoids it well and moves away.
Nice jab there from St. Gough.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St. Gough moves away from the strike by Panda.
Panda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Gough throws out the jab.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but St. Gough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St. Gough lands with an overhand left.
St. Gough throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
A left lands for Panda.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on St. Gough's shoulder, as St. Gough tries to avoid the shot.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Gough is looking to clinch but Panda is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Gough.#T1#
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda slips under a jab from St. Gough.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
St. Gough throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Gough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Panda.
Panda tries for a takedown but St. Gough sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
St. Gough drives through and clinches with Panda against the cage.
Panda pressing his opponent against the cage.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Panda. #T2#
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St. Gough up against the cage.
Panda fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from St. Gough.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St. Gough postures up.
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.
St. Gough is looking to stand up but Panda won't let him. #SU2#
St. Gough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Panda, up you get!
A jab from Panda does it's job there.#T3#
St. Gough lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
St. Gough tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St. Gough, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Gough.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, St. Gough has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.#BC2#
St. Gough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St. Gough to score with a decent uppercut.
Panda slips a jab from St. Gough.#CL#
Panda clinches.
The referee calls for Panda to work.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on St. Gough - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from St. Gough.
Tristan St. Gough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Panda just leaning against St. Gough, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Panda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Panda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan St. Gough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St. Gough 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough 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: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Panda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda pulls Higgins in close to his closed guard and prevents Higgins from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Higgins wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Higgins to the ground. Panda is now in Higgins's guard.
Higgins 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#
Higgins tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda controlling the pace. #T3##ES#
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins. #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet. #T4#
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda won't allow Higgins 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.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda connects with the punch.
Panda throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range. #TD2#
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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#
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panda moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panda lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panda stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Panda pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Higgins.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda. #T1#
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda leaning against his opponent.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Higgins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda tries to pull guard but Higgins holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Panda manages to break the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Higgins gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Panda breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Higgins as Panda shoots in.
Lou Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Higgins manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Higgins has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda trying to stall but Higgins improves his position. #T4##BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panda.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Panda moves to clinch but Higgins breaks away
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Lou Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Higgins won't be happy with that.

Higgins sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Higgins defends well and Panda ends up having to push Higgins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Panda blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panda connects with a nice looking jab.
Higgins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Higgins leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panda digs a good body shot into Higgins's ribs.#TD2#
Panda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Higgins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Higgins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Panda wants to control the pace but Higgins is squirming around nicely.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Higgins has given up his back here. Will Panda look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Panda is riding his opponent, not letting Higgins buck him off.
Panda trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Panda has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Panda has got his arm under Higgins's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Higgins has spun round into Panda's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Higgins defends easily. #T4#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Higgins passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Higgins decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgins 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
A victorious Lou Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest misses with a hook.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Priest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priest slips a straight right by Panda.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priest. #TD2#
Priest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Priest controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Priest throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Priest misses with a wild body shot.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Priest 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 Priest off to one side.
Priest cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.#CL#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda. #T3#
Priest tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Priest back against the cage.
Panda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Priest is working for takedown but Panda is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Priest is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judas Priest dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panda takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Priest shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panda's guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest 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.
Panda tries to clinch up but Priest circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda takes one to the chin there.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Panda with that takedown attempt.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
Priest can't break the clinch. #T2#
Panda stops a takedown attempt from Priest.
Priest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Priest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Panda pulls Priest into guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#T3#
Priest wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Panda shoots in and bounces Priest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Priest 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.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Priest controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Panda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Priest frees his head nicely. Oh but Panda has switched to an armbar! Priest is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). D.D Panda!

Event: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Skabetti.
Skabetti misses with a looping left.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skabetti manages to avoid it.
Skabetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skabetti is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Skabetti circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skabetti.
Skabetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Skabetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skabetti.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Skabetti has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skabetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Skabetti lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skabetti walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skabetti backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Skabetti's shoulder, as Skabetti tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda stalling. #T2#
Panda works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Skabetti can't escape the position.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda moves to take his opponent's back.
Skabetti rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skabetti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skabetti.#CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Skabetti up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skabetti. #TD#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skabetti defends it easily.
Skabetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skabetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full 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.#T1#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Skabetti is proving a slippery customer.
Skabetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Panda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Skabetti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Panda has tightened it up now! Skabetti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). D.D Panda!

Event: DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Panda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Panda misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Orel as he connects with a hook.
Orel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda slips a jab from Orel.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Orel pushes Panda off, looking to escape but Panda dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Orel is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). D.D Panda!

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Panda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
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.#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.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardman's guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.#T3#
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardman has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
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 top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardman leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Hardman is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D 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##TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda taking a breather here. #SUB#
Hardman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Panda has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hardman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hardman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). D.D Panda!

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Omegon misses the jab.
A big right from Omegon misses. #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 Omegon !
Omegon is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Panda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Panda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Omegon is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Omegon is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omegon regains half guard.
Omegon wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Omegon can't escape the position.
Omegon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Omegon is looking to improve his position.
Omegon is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Omegon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Panda wants to control from the top but Omegon keeps moving.
Omegon 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 wants to control from the top but Omegon keeps moving.
Omegon keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Omegon wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omegon there!
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omegon is looking to escape. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omegon can't escape the position.
Panda trying to control but Omegon is having none of it.
Panda prevents Omegon from getting the reversal.
Omegon is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Omegon tries to improve his position but instead Panda has taken his back! #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.
Omegon is really stuck here.
Panda trying to control momentarily.
Omegon is really stuck here.
Omegon wants to control his opponent's hands but Panda gets his hands free.
Omegon can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda is not going to allow Omegon to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Panda is persistently looking for the submission but Omegon is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D 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#
Panda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Omegon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands with a hook. Omegon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Omegon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda passes Omegon 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda is keen to just control but Omegon is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda prevents Omegon from improving his position.
Panda uses his free foot to push down on Omegon 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omegon . #T1#
Panda works his way to his opponent's back.
Omegon is trying to break free.
Omegon breaks Panda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Omegon trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Omegon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Omegon postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Omegon is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Omegon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Omegon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda! #T2#
Omegon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Panda tries to reverse the position but Omegon maintains control.
Omegon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Omegon lands a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
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!
Omegon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Omegon tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Omegon with a couple of short strikes.
Omegon lands a big elbow.
Omegon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Omegon connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alpharuis Omegon !

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Maeda throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Maeda misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Maeda's coaches at Zombie MMA 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.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maeda wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Panda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Panda looking to stall.
Maeda misses with some punches.
Panda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Panda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda blocking some punches. #T4#
Maeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda looking to stall.
Panda has Maeda pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maeda fails to land.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maeda as Panda tries to tie him up.
Panda pushes Maeda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maeda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Maeda working aggressively here.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Maeda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maeda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Maeda fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Panda pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Maeda, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Maeda against the cage but Maeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maeda won't be happy with that.
What's Maeda going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Panda slows the pace down.
Panda trying to control the position but Maeda is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maeda tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maeda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maeda stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda lands with a good body shot.
Panda defending well as Maeda loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#T2#
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Maeda throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maeda's guard.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
Panda feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Akira Maeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maeda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akira Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Maeda scores with a hook.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Panda slips under a jab.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Maeda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Akira Maeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maeda throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maeda's guard.
Maeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maeda 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.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
Maeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda advances to mount.
Maeda misses with a head shot.
Panda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maeda looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maeda lands a couple of good shots and Panda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Maeda wants to control the position but Panda frees himself and scrambles - Maeda manages to regain control in side control.
Maeda working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Dharris moves away from the strike by Panda.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range.#TD#
Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Dharris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda passes to side control. #T1#
Dharris tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Panda controls the position from side control.
Panda tries to advance to mount but Dharris denies him.
Panda controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Panda tries to advance to mount but Dharris denies him. #T3#
Dharris is not content to let Panda control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Dharris misses its intended target.
Dharris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dharris there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Panda does no damage.
Dharris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dharris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dharris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Panda closes the distance but Dharris moves to the side
and Dharris counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Dharris gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Dharris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda tries to pull guard but Dharris holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda effectively controlling the action here.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Dharris has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Dharris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dharris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dharris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda cracks Dharris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Panda dives in and scores a takedown into Dharris 's guard.
Panda is standing up over Dharris . Dharris looks to escape but Panda dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Dharris prevents Panda from improving position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dharris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Panda coming out on top.
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .#TD#
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dharris is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dharris pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda walks into a stiff left hand from Dharris .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Dharris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dharris 's head backwards.
Dharris punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dharris ! But no joy.
Panda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Dharris .
Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dharris needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Dharris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda avoids the body shot from Dharris .
D.D Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
Dharris scores with a jab.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Dharris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dharris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda controlling the action here. #T3#
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dharris for as long as he can get away with.
Dharris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dharris lands a nice looking body shot.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Panda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dharris 's half guard.
Dharris is trying to control but can't.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda lands a lovely overhand right.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range.
Dharris throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Dharris misses.
Dharris lands an overhand right.#TD#
Panda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dharris on his heels. He'll look to pass Dharris 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dharris wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it.
Dharris pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Dharris .#T1#
Dharris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Dharris wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dharris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dharris avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda tries to clinch up but Dharris circles away and keeps his distance.
Dharris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dharris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Dharris saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Dharris .#TD#
Panda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dharris quickly recovers to half guard.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dharris is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Dharris desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda prevents Dharris from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda is pressing down on Dharris 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dharris is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dharris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dharris keeps the fight on the outside.
Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dharris 's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda moves out of range as Dharris strikes.
Panda connects with a jab.#TD#
Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Panda lands a jab.
Diesel scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Panda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Diesel 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.
Panda looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diesel 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. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Diesel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Diesel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda!
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel tries to control but Panda manages to take his back.
Panda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Panda just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Panda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Panda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel gets back to half guard.#T4#
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Panda controlling from the top position.
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 D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Panda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel wants to break free but Panda has control. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Panda misses with a hook.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Panda blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diesel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diesel lands a knee to the head.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panda misses with a combination
letting Diesel counter with a right hand. #T2#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Diesel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Panda circles away.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Diesel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel throws a push kick but Panda slaps the foot to one side.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda staying out of range there.
Diesel swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range. #T4##CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Panda pulls Diesel into guard.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diesel 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.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngytsj Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Panda stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Diesel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Panda presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diesel 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.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel 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!
Our spies down at at Sydney Top Team inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a rear naked choke here but Panda reverses the position brilliantly into Diesel's guard!
Diesel is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #SUB2#
Diesel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panda has picked Diesel up and slammed him! Diesel can't keep hold of the triangle and Panda manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel stops Panda from passing to mount.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda taking a breather here.
Diesel is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it. #T3#
Diesel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Panda presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Panda controlling from mount. #T4#
Panda trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panda's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Panda wants to stall.
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gora walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to circle away but Gora has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Nice jab there from Panda.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gora enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda stays in close to Gora's body and controls the position. #ES#
Gora 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.#T2##TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Gora stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Panda looks for a takedown but Gora sprawls well.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Panda won't allow Gora to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
A big right from Panda misses.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Panda defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.#T1#
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.

Gora sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Gora counters with a head kick that wobbles Panda - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gora sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda stalling.
Andersson trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Panda controlling the pace.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panda off and has taken his back!
Andersson wants to control but Panda manages to buck him off and is now in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
Panda passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
Andersson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Panda wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson trying to control here.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda just content to control the position.
Andersson prevents Panda from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Panda is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D 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#
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Andersson gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Andersson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Andersson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Panda!#T1#
The referee asks Panda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Panda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Panda working away.
Panda slows the pace down.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range. #TD2#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersson did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Andersson trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda controlling the action here.#T3#
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Andersson's guard.
Andersson pulls Panda in to control the position. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Panda pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well. #T2#
Andersson wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda passes to full mount!
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefan Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Panda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Andersson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Panda is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Andersson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Panda off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D.D Panda!

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Dharris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
A jab from Dharris misses.
Panda blocks a jab.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dharris manages to avoid it.#TD#
Panda shoots in and bounces Dharris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panda forces his way into half guard.
Panda is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is pressing down on Dharris 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dharris is holding on for now. #T1#
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dharris has his hands clasped together around Panda's back. He's all about the action.
Dharris trying to control here.
Panda controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda trying to mount his opponent but Dharris defends it.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dharris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panda moves out of range as Dharris strikes.
Panda throws a hook but Dharris avoids it easily.#T3#
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Panda throws a series of punches but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dharris lunges at Panda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panda's hand.
Dharris with a hook.
A combination from Panda does no damage.
A big right from Dharris misses.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Dharris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dharris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dharris scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hafir Dharris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dharris .
Dharris misses with a looping right.
Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dharris throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Panda pushes Dharris up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dharris gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Panda regains guard.
Dharris trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Dharris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Dharris trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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.#R2#
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.
Panda wants to stall.
Dharris tries to score a body lock takedown but Panda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dharris is trying to trip Panda. He has hold of a leg but Panda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dharris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Panda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dharris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Panda's body to avoid the submission. Panda has instead reached around Dharris 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Panda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). D.D Panda!

Event: DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orel, pushing him back against the cage.
Orel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panda blocks it with crossed arms.
Orel misses with the head strike.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Orel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda tries to pull guard but Orel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Orel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
A knee to the head by Orel.
Orel misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Panda avoiding damage.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Panda effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Panda jumps guard but Orel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda slows down the pace here.
Panda stalling the fight.
Panda continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orel defends it well.
Panda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Orel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orel tries to bum rush Panda with a series of wild strikes but Panda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orel looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orel misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Panda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Panda.
Panda working aggressively here. #T2#
Panda blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Orel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Orel has him pressed against the cage.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Orel lands with a left to the head.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda tries to stall but Orel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda just leaning against Orel, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda stalling the fight.
Panda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orel up against the cage.
Orel working aggressively here.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Orel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orel scores with a nice strike.
Orel misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Orel is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
Orel wants to get back to his feet but Panda is dominant here and he's now got Orel's back!
Orel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Panda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Orel's body. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orel is trying to get back to his feet but Panda has full control of the position and if anything, Orel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda keeps control of the position easily here as Orel tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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##CL2#
Panda darts in and clinches Orel up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orel lands a body shot.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Orel has him pressed against the cage.
Orel scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Panda.
The referee calls for Panda to work.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Orel misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panda slows down the pace here. #T1#
Orel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda stalls.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panda slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard.
Panda is trying to keep Orel in close.
Orel wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Orel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Orel misses.
Orel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orel throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
Orel misses with a double jab. #T3##CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panda's face.
Orel gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda avoiding damage.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda wants to stall.
Orel looking to throw knees to the head but Panda is blocking nicely.
Adam Orel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panda stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Panda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda wants to stall.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Panda gets control of Orel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing Orel from standing up. #SUB2#
Panda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Orel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Panda has tightened it up now! Orel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). D.D Panda!

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Panda tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Diesel.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Panda avoids the head kick by Diesel.
A big right from Panda misses.
Panda swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diesel misses with a left hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda working away.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T2#
Panda working away.
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 Diesel's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diesel!
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panda controlling from mount.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.#T3#
Panda looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Diesel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape. #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.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngytsj Diesel dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Diesel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Panda and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda lands a body shot.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Panda is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Panda jumps guard and drags Diesel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Panda looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard. #T1##SU2#
Diesel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diesel jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngytsj Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with a head kick.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diesel's guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Panda trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diesel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diesel gets back to full guard. #T4#
Panda wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngytsj Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
A left lands for Diesel.
Diesel cracks Panda with a good jab.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Panda lands.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel 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.
Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngytsj Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Diesel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Panda misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel. #TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diesel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Panda manages to mount him! #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Panda can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Ngytsj Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ngytsj Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngytsj Diesel!
A victorious Ngytsj Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 7: Turgeon vs Thorn
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Knox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Panda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Knox wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Knox keeping control of the position.
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda passes the guard and advances to mount!
Panda controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knox wants to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knox is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Panda is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Panda controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox cracks Panda with an open hand slap.#TD#
Panda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panda advances nicely into full mount.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Knox throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knox trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controlling the pace.
Panda is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox trying to control but Panda postures up. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Knox pulls guard effortlessly.
Panda won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knox trying to control here.
Panda is taking a breather. Knox 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.
Knox wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Knox tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?#T3#
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
Knox tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
Panda controlling his opponent.
Knox holds on for dear life.
Panda trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knox is still trying to improve position.
Knox slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panda in particular looking to stall.
Knox tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knox did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Panda trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox trying to control but Panda postures up. #T1#
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Brubeck Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda controls the position.
What's Knox going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.#T3#
Knox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panda off and has taken his back!
Panda tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Knox looking for the choke from the back.
Knox is hanging on to Panda's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Knox looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for a choke. Panda gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Panda manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.#T4#
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Thrawn connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Thrawn's guard.
Thrawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrawn is retaining full guard.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrawn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panda is controlling him. #T1#
Panda stays in close to Thrawn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Thrawn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thrawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panda taking a breather here. #T2#
Thrawn wants to get back to his feet but Panda is dominant here and he's now got Thrawn's back!
Thrawn is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thrawn is trying to break free. #T3#
Panda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thrawn doesn't escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda not allowing Thrawn to control his hands.
Panda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thrawn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrawn tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D 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##CL#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Thrawn back into the cage.
Panda avoiding damage.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Thrawn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panda avoids it.
Thrawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda taking a breather.
Panda pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thrawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is trying to stall.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Thrawn wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away. #T1#
Thrawn scores with a nice right hand.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Thrawn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panda avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Thrawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrawn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panda blocks it with crossed arms.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panda is defending well for now.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Panda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Panda managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn has a couple of punches blocked by Panda. #T2#
Panda trying to stall but Thrawn improves his position.
Thrawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Thrawn wanted to stand there but Panda had control of the position. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thrawn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Panda is working an open guard so Thrawn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Thrawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrawn's hands.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrawn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Panda trying to stall but Thrawn improves his position.
Grand Admiral Thrawn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panda tries to pull guard but Thrawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.
Thrawn lands a body punch.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but Panda blocks it.
Thrawn misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Panda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thrawn up against the cage.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrawn walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrawn.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Thrawn's guard.
Panda advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thrawn trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grand Admiral Thrawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thrawn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrawn is looking to clinch.
Thrawn walks into a stiff left hand from Panda.#CL#
Panda pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Panda pulls Thrawn into guard.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Thrawn from controlling successfully.
Thrawn wants to stand but Panda is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Thrawn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Thrawn is looking to get back to his feet here but Panda is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thrawn's back.
Thrawn trying to get back to his feet but Panda is in full control for now. #T2#
Thrawn trying to control the hands but Panda won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #ES2#
Thrawn is trying to shake Panda off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Panda won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrawn throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Thrawn avoids it well and moves away.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Panda.
The referee calls for Panda to work.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Panda avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Thrawn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Panda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrawn is keeping busy.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Thrawn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrawn as Panda tries to tie him up.
Panda tries to pull guard but Thrawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn. #T4#
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Panda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Thrawn looking to throw knees to the head but Panda is blocking nicely.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panda avoiding damage as Thrawn throws knees to the body.
Thrawn lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Panda pulls Thrawn into guard.
Thrawn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thrawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Panda is working an open guard so Thrawn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrawn slaps away a takedown attempt from Panda, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
I think Thrawn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DMMA 137 Account vs Nicu 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Panda throws out a loose jab but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Dodgers just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Dodgers has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Panda.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Dodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Panda. #BC#
Dodgers manages to break the clinch.
Dodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Dodgers moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda moves forwards but Dodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Panda wants to clinch but Dodgers slips to the side
and Dodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda checks a leg kick.
A big right from Panda misses.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Dodgers tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dodgers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duck Dodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodgers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Dodgers controlling the position.#T2#
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda passes into half 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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Dodgers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodgers cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.
Dodgers tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Dodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Dodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dodgers tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dodgers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dodgers - that will leave a mark!
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Dodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda connects with a right hand. Dodgers shakes it off.#CL#
Dodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodgers.
Panda looks winded!
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Dodgers lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers. #CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda being controlled against the cage.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers is pushing Panda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dodgers lands with an overhand left.
Dodgers is looking to slow Panda down with leg kicks.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Dodgers sprawls well.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Dodgers.#CL#
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dodgers being controlled against the cage.#T1#
A short left from Dodgers.
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Panda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Panda as Dodgers tries to tie him up.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Dodgers has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dodgers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dodgers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Panda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dodgers has picked Panda up and slammed him! Panda can't keep hold of the triangle and Dodgers manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodgers controlling from side mount.
Dodgers'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.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Panda as he checks the leg kick.
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dodgers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dodgers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
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.
Dodgers wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dodgers to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
Dodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda taking a breather.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Panda.
Dodgers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda jumps guard but Dodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
Panda is trying to stall.
Panda stalling.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Panda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#D.D Panda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dodgers has Panda pushed against the cage.
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
Dodgers lands with a left to the head.
Panda effectively controlling the action here.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Dodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panda jumps guard but Dodgers stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Duck Dodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Good body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
P Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
P Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a single leg into guard. P Cruz didn't expect that.
P Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard. #REVR#
P Cruz is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can P Cruz avoid being mounted?
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but P Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz punching from the bottom.
P Cruz is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but P Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
P Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
P Cruz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Panda has latched onto it... Big trouble! Panda pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it P Cruz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). D.D Panda!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Panda rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.
Panda leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Panda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bennett wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bennett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely. #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.#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bennett tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Panda slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #T3#
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bennett is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bennett has his hands on Panda's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D 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.#R2#
Bennett tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.
Panda tries to clinch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda with a poor takedown
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards. #T1#
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda stalls.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Bennett won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing Bennett from standing up.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Panda rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennett as Panda tries to tie him up.
Panda taking a breather.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Panda pushes Bennett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Panda lands a body punch. #T4#
Panda just leaning against Bennett, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennett misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda blocking some punches.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bennett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Bennett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Bennett tenderised Panda's leg. Panda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Some wild striking there from Panda.
Panda lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
Panda looks to clinch
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Panda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Bennett forces Panda back against the cage and clinches.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bennett.
Panda stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Panda pulls Bennett into guard.
Bennett wanted to stand there but Panda had control of the position.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Bennett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Bennett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Bennett rushes Panda and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Panda prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Panda prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett. #CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bennett lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bennett is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Bennett working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Bennett.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennett 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Bennett!

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Panda connects with a looping right hand.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Panda forces Pawlikowski back against the cage and clinches.
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.
Pawlikowski has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Panda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pawlikowski working hard to break the clinch.
Pawlikowski can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action. #TD#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pawlikowski wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Pawlikowski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Panda seems keen to control Pawlikowski's posture.#SU2#
Pawlikowski stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Pawlikowski scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Pawlikowski moves into the clinch.
Pawlikowski letting Panda take a breather here.#TD#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Pawlikowski to the mat.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Pawlikowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Pawlikowski wants to stand but Panda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pawlikowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panda's thigh. Panda counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SU2#
Pawlikowski gets to his feet - Panda follows without any prompting.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pawlikowski's guard.
Panda slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlikowski trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up. #T3#
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlikowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlikowski trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Panda is taking a breather. Pawlikowski 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.
Pawlikowski trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pawlikowski wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Panda content just to control the position here.
Pawlikowski 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.
Pawlikowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Panda looks to land a combination. Pawlikowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel Pawlikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Pawlikowski. Those never looked like landing.
Panda moves away from the strike by Pawlikowski.
Panda scores with a nice strike.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Pawlikowski.#TD#
Pawlikowski tries to sprawl but Panda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pawlikowski is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Pawlikowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is keeping the position.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlikowski can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Pawlikowski 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.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlikowski is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pawlikowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Pawlikowski back into the cage.
Pawlikowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Pawlikowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pawlikowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlikowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Panda is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pawlikowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pawlikowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Pawlikowski is quick to defend against it.
Pawlikowski wants to clinch but Panda slips to the side#TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Pawlikowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Pawlikowski is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlikowski is keeping the position for now.
Pawlikowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that second round.
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#
Panda rushes Pawlikowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda slowing the pace effectively.
Panda stops a takedown attempt from Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Panda gets an underhook and turns Pawlikowski into the cage.
Pawlikowski wants a takedown.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Panda holds him up against the cage and eventually Pawlikowski drops back down to his feet.
D.D Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlikowski.#TD#
Panda decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Pawlikowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Panda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pawlikowski is looking to defend but Panda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pawlikowski! Panda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pawlikowski taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). D.D Panda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lummer to the mat! Lummer manages to get full guard.
Panda pushing down on Lummer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lummer tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lummer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda works his way into side control.
Lummer's coaches at Milkys Cave 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.
You can see the frustration on Lummer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Panda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Panda prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lummer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Lummer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lummer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Lummer fights it but they end up in guard.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Lummer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda advances to half guard.
Panda passes to full mount! #T3#
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Lummer really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Lummer is just holding on here. Panda manages to take his back.
Panda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lummer's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Lummer against the cage.
Panda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Panda stalling in the clinch.
Panda leaning against his opponent.
Lummer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Panda's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by D.D Panda.
Lummer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Lummer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lummer's guard.
Panda is standing up over Lummer. Lummer looks to escape but Panda dives into side control. #REVR#
Panda working away.
Panda taking a breather here.
Lummer looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Panda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Panda takes Lummer's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lummer is in trouble. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Panda scores with a shot to the body.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Lummer moved out of range.
It looked like Lummer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda passes to full mount!
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.#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 avoids the attempt from Lummer to control.
Panda controlling the pace for now. #T3#
D.D Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lummer to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Panda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lummer is defending well but eventually Panda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lummer has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). D.D Panda!

Event: CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022

150 cm
24 yrs
205 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
220 lbs

Panda

Rabbitte

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Rabbitte is looking to clinch. #CL#
Panda has managed to clinch. #TD#
Panda pulls guard. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbitte is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabbitte is one step ahead there.
Rabbitte showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rabbitte is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rabbitte stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Rabbitte#T2#
Panda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Rabbitte thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabbitte trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #T3#
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rabbitte tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's trapped leg to prevent Rabbitte from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabbitte to get the leverage. #T4#
Panda is controlling Rabbitte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panda wants to control but Rabbitte is keeping busy.
Panda is positioning himself well to prevent Rabbitte advancing to mount.
Rabbitte is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #T5##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Rabbitte is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabbitte 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 Rabbitte. #T6#
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Rabbitte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rabbitte is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda keeping hold of Rabbitte's head, controlling as best he can.
Rabbitte trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Rabbitte wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rabbitte 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Rabbitte tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbitte. #T8#
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Rabbitte is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rabbitte wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position.
Rabbitte working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panda's thigh. Panda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. #T9#
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling the position.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda looking to control.
Panda controlling Rabbitte's posture.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rabbitte tries to pass. #T10#
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Panda continues to stall.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rabbitte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rabbitte looking to pass the guard.
Panda trying to control the position.
Rabbitte being controlled here momentarily.
Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T12#
Panda managing to control the position.
Rabbitte wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda controls Rabbitte momentarily but Rabbitte frees himself. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (3) Rabbitte
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rabbitte is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (5) Rabbitte#T13#
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Rabbitte is proving a slippery customer.
Rabbitte 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.
Rabbitte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T14##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda pulls Rabbitte in to control the position.
Rabbitte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rabbitte is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rabbitte wins on points by 5 to 2.
Paul Rabbitte 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: CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022

150 cm
24 yrs
205 lbs

193 cm
24 yrs
205 lbs

Panda

Dodgers

Event: CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022

193 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

150 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Dodgers

Panda

Event: CWC 290 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 10, 2022

150 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
220 lbs

Panda

Dalton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Panda leaves Dalton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt.
Panda slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D.D Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.#TD#
Dalton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Dalton controlling the position.#T1#
Dalton keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there. #SUB#
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
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.
Dalton pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Panda wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton pulls Panda in to control the position. #SUB#
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.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Dalton#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton 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.
It looks like Dalton 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.#T4#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.#SUB#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily. #T5##SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton 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.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton advances to half guard. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (2) vs (5) Dalton
Panda is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Panda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton tries to control but Panda wriggling away. #T8#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Panda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton fails to advance to Panda's back.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Panda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Panda tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panda is looking to escape.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton takes Panda's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (2) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Panda tries to buck him off.
Panda is trying to break free.
Dalton controls the position.#T10#
Panda is in bad spot here.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Panda rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (4) vs (8) Dalton#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T11#
Panda wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton pulls Panda in to control the position.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (4) vs (10) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda looking for a sweep. Not yet Panda, not yet.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily. #SUB#
Panda has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalton prevents Panda from improving his position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 10 to 4.
Pacer Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021

182 cm
50 yrs
208 lbs

150 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Germano

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Germano forces Panda back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is trying to keep Germano in close. #SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germano defends well.
Germano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Germano forces his way into half guard.
Panda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Germano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Germano is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Germano preventing the sweep.
Germano is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #T2#
Germano is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Panda gets full guard.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
Germano stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Germano passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panda moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (3) vs (0) Panda
Germano works to advance to full mount. Panda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Germano (5) vs (0) Panda
Panda working to try and regain half guard. #T5##SUB#
Germano working for a guillotine from mount but Panda is in no mood to give up.
Germano is looking to work his way around to Panda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Panda has given up his back here. Will Germano look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Germano (8) vs (0) Panda
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Germano's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (8) vs (2) Panda
Panda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (5) Panda
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Germano regains half guard.
Germano tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Germano controlling the position for now.#T6##SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Germano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germano is trying to control but can't.
Germano tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB2#
Germano is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda. #T7#
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Germano is defending well.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Germano trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Germano gets full guard.#T8#
Panda won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Germano looking to control but Panda passes into half guard.
Germano is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #T9##SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda prevents Germano from improving his position.#SUB2#
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.
Germano trying to control but Panda postures up. #T10#
Germano works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Germano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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 preventing the sweep.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda passes Germano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (8) vs (8) Panda#T12#
Panda mounts Germano! Really nice guard pass there!
Germano is controlling an arm, preventing Panda from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Panda working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Panda working for a submission but Germano is keeping him at bay.
Well,Germano is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Panda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Germano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Germano shrugs it off.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Germano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (10) vs (8) Panda#T13#
Germano advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda gets back to full guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Germano escapes and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (13) vs (8) Panda
Germano happy to just control the position for now.
Panda tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Panda stops Germano from passing to mount.
Panda is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panda wants to control but Germano postures up.
Panda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda tries to buck Germano off but Germano is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
After winning the bout, Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
Good body shot from White.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away. #TD#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Panda trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but White 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.#T1#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Good shot there by White.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Panda looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Panda drives through and ends up in White's guard.
Panda stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Panda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like White is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Panda wants to improve his position but White is controlling well. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White 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.
Panda tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SU2#
White stands up from half guard.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Panda dodges the punch combination from White.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Panda ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White lands a left hand. #TD#
Panda manages to pull guard.
White wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Panda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
White told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda. #SUB#
Panda is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
White is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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#
Panda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.#CL2#
White darts in and clinches Panda up against the cage.
Panda jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull guard.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
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.
Panda is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White lands with a left to the 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!
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White pushes Panda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Panda decides to pull guard. #SU2#
White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Panda, up you get!
White cracks Panda with a good jab.
White looks to land a combination. Panda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buster White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panda doesn't seem bothered though.
White connects with the punch.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and White moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster White!
After winning the bout, Buster White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lucroy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lucroy trying to control momentarily.
Lucroy has the hooks in. Panda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucroy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Panda. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Panda turns into Lucroy and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucroy looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Lucroy pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Panda won't allow Lucroy to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control but Lucroy is working from the bottom.
Lucroy keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucroy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucroy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucroy! #REVR#
Panda struggling a bit here.#T2#
Lucroy just content to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucroy'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.
Lucroy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lucroy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Panda wants to control but Lucroy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucroy pulls his head out easily.
Lucroy winds up and cracks Panda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panda taking some punishment here, with Lucroy in his half guard.
Lucroy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Panda wants to get back to full guard.
Lucroy is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Lucroy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Lucroy tries to stand and escape but Panda is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lucroy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Panda.#T4#
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Lucroy keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda looking for a sweep but Lucroy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Panda wants to control but Lucroy is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucroy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucroy's back!
Lucroy rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on Lucroy, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D 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.#R2#
Panda wants to clinch but Lucroy slips to the side
and Lucroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucroy tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Lucroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Panda tries to keep at a distance but Lucroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucroy to keep the fight standing.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Lucroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lucroy manages to break the clinch.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucroy throws a big counter combination but Panda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda wants to clinch up but Lucroy keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Panda wants to clinch up but Lucroy keeps it at a distance.
Lucroy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucroy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panda defends well and Lucroy ends up having to push Panda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucroy to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to pull guard but Lucroy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda jumps guard but Lucroy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lucroy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Lucroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucroy stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lucroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucroy looking to pass the guard.
Lucroy wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucroy controls the pace.
Lucroy wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucroy defends it easily.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucroy passes into half guard. #T3#
Panda is trying to control but Lucroy manages to pass to mount!
Lucroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Lucroy wants to stand but Panda is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lucroy avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda regains half guard.
Lucroy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda tries to roll over but Lucroy keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Lucroy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Panda.
Lucroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Lucroy lands some shots froms side control.
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucroy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lucroy's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Panda is looking to clinch but Lucroy is avoiding it.
Lucroy attempts a counter takedown but Panda avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucroy was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucroy working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Panda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lucroy dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Lucroy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucroy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucroy is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucroy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Panda looking for subs from the bottom but Lucroy mounts him!
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Lucroy's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Panda working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Lucroy working for a submission but Panda is keeping him at bay.
Lucroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panda working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Lucroy is working for a guillotine from mount but Panda frees his head quite easily.
A nice elbow there by Lucroy.#CUT#The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lucroy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Panda has an active guard here but Lucroy has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda trying to hold on to Lucroy's head to control him but Lucroy postures up. #T3#
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Lucroy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Lucroy seems content to control.#SUB#
Lucroy 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 Lucroy.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucroy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Lucroy tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jean Lucroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Lucroy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucroy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
D.D Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Lucroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Lucroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucroy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Lucroy!
Our winner, Jean Lucroy, 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: CWC 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021

189 cm
43 yrs
212 lbs

150 cm
21 yrs
205 lbs

Bangsit

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Panda shoots and misses #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bangsit (4) vs (0) Panda
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Panda is looking for a sweep.
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Bangsit tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit controls the position.
Panda is looking to reverse the position.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bangsit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda tries to buck Bangsit off but Bangsit is having none of it.#T2#
Panda regains half guard.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bangsit is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda is looking to control Bangsit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
Panda is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bangsit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bangsit controls the pace.#SUB2#
Panda looking for a guillotine here but Bangsit defends easily.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Panda is not content to let Bangsit control the position.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda wants to control but Bangsit passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (7) vs (0) Panda#SUB#
Panda wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bangsit has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Panda's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Panda is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andy Bangsit!

Event: CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021

190 cm
35 yrs
196 lbs

150 cm
21 yrs
205 lbs

Beast

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dave Beast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Beast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Beast moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but Beast forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Beast forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dave Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.#TD#
Beast has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Panda is trying to keep an underhook but Beast manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beast (2) vs (0) Panda#SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda!
Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (5) vs (0) Panda#SUB#
Beast has hold of Panda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Beast wants to finish this one by submission but Panda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beast.
Beast controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda gets back to half guard.
Beast is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (8) vs (0) Panda
Panda wants to control but Beast is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Beast wants to finish this one by submission but Panda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Beast.
Panda regains half guard.
Panda trying to control but Beast postures up. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beast pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
Beast not doing much here.
Panda gets full guard.#T3#
Beast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.
Beast 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. #SUB#
Beast wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Beast slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Panda is defending well.
Beast seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beast frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (11) vs (0) Panda#T5#
Beast controlling the pace for now.
Panda tries to reverse the position but Beast maintains control.
Panda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Beast wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Beast defends it easily.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Beast wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Panda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beast has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Panda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Panda is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Panda wants to control but Beast is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Panda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panda keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Beast is really struggling to control Panda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Panda wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast forces his way into half guard.#T11##SUB#
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Beast prevents Panda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast. #T12#
Beast controlling the action here.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beast 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. #T13##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Panda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panda manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Panda's guard.
Panda keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14##SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Panda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Beast jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (14) vs (0) Panda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beast has hold of Panda's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Panda seems comfortable defending it but Beast has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Panda is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Panda is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beast couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Beast!
A victorious Dave Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021

150 cm
21 yrs
205 lbs

150 cm
22 yrs
195 lbs

Panda

Breaker

Event: CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021

185 cm
27 yrs
208 lbs

150 cm
21 yrs
205 lbs

Doom

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vitaly Doom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doom smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Doom's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doom (0) vs (2) Panda
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doom (2) vs (2) Panda
Doom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily.
Doom controlling the pace. #T1#
Panda tries to roll over but Doom keeps him under control.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.
Doom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Panda trying to get back to full guard but Doom takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doom (5) vs (2) Panda
Doom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Doom (8) vs (2) Panda
Panda is in bad spot here. #T2#
Panda trying to control the action but Doom just sinks the hooks in.
What can Panda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Doom keeps control of the position as Panda tries to break free.
Doom is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Doom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Panda for as long as he can get away with.
Panda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doom's guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doom (8) vs (4) Panda
Panda trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom. #T3#
Doom wants to sweep but no luck.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Doom is adopting a defensive guard.
Doom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda wants to control from the top but Doom keeps moving.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Doom.#SUB2#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doom!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doom (12) vs (4) Panda
Doom in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Doom trying to control the position but Panda is working away. #T5#
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doom is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily.
Doom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Doom moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Panda.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doom (15) vs (4) Panda#T6#
Panda is trying to improve his position.
Panda wants to control but Doom postures up.
Doom is staying tight to Panda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Panda wants to control but Doom postures up.
Panda tries to bench press Doom off him but Doom keeps the position. #T7#
Panda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doom not doing much here.
Doom prevents Panda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom not doing much here. #T8##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Doom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Panda wants to control but Doom is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Panda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doom pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doom (18) vs (4) Panda
Panda wants to hold on but Doom pushes him away.
Panda is looking to improve his position but Doom isn't that keen on the idea.
Doom controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Panda tries to reverse the position but Doom maintains control.
Doom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doom wants to take Panda's back but he can't do it this time.
Panda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doom (21) vs (4) Panda
Doom 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.
Doom gets his hands free as Panda looks to control.
Doom controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position.
Panda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Doom is hanging on to Panda's back as he tries to escape. #T12#
Doom is riding his opponent, not letting Panda buck him off.
Panda rolls, trying to escape but Doom keeps control of the position.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Doom controlling from the back.
Panda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doom controls the position.
Doom avoiding Panda 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Doom has good solid back control here.
Panda trying to control the action but Doom just sinks the hooks in.
Doom controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position.
Doom 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. #T14#
Panda trying to control the hands but Doom won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doom controlling the positon.
Doom is hanging on to Panda's back as he tries to escape.
Doom controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda trying to control but not successfully.
Panda wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doom takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.

Event: CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021

150 cm
21 yrs
205 lbs

189 cm
33 yrs
208 lbs

Panda

Segbo

Event: CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021

195 cm
34 yrs
220 lbs

150 cm
20 yrs
205 lbs

Moore

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Panda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Moore has Panda pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Moore pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Panda tumbling to the mat - Moore dives into Panda's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moore (2) vs (0) Panda
Panda keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.#SUB2#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Panda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Panda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Panda!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moore (2) vs (4) Panda
Panda working away.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
Moore sneaks back into half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moore is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Moore manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Moore is trying to keep Panda in close.
Moore wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
Moore is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Panda. #T4#
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Moore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Panda trying to work for an americana but Moore has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Moore 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. #SUB2#
Panda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moore has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (4) vs (4) Panda
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Moore is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Moore is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moore to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Panda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Moore pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moore (7) vs (4) Panda
Moore content just to control the position here. #T7#
Panda working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Moore is working for a guillotine from mount but Panda frees his head quite easily.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Moore jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Panda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Panda is not content to let Moore control the position.
Moore is really struggling to control Panda but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Moore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Panda tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is staying tight to Panda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Panda is not content to let Moore control the position.
Panda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Panda tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Moore trying to control the position but Panda is working away. #SUB#
Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Moore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well. #T10##SUB#
Moore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Moore goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moore but great work by Panda.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moore (7) vs (8) Panda#SUB2#
Panda swings around for an armbar but Moore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (9) vs (8) Panda
Moore trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.#SUB2#
Moore is posturing up here but Panda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Moore tries to roll out but it's too tight and Moore has to tap! Slick submission there by Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). D.D Panda!

Event: CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021

150 cm
20 yrs
205 lbs

190 cm
29 yrs
205 lbs

Panda

Perez

Event: CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021

150 cm
20 yrs
205 lbs

190 cm
35 yrs
226 lbs

Panda

Gustafson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; D.D Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafson dives in and grabs Panda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes down on Gustafson's head and hops out.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Gustafson gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the ropes. #TD2#
Gustafson successfully pulls guard.
Gustafson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Panda trying to control but Gustafson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gustafson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gustafson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.#SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gustafson 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. #SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Panda wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustafson has an active guard here but Panda has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Panda is keen to just control but Gustafson is a slippery customer.
Gustafson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda is trying to control. Gustafson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Panda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Gustafson trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up. #SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafson is defending well.
Gustafson gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gustafson 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.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Gustafson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (0) vs (2) Gustafson#SUB#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafson defends well.
Gustafson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafson is working for a kimura but Panda is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafson wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T5#
Panda trying to control but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Panda is not content to let Gustafson control the position.
Panda tries to roll over but Gustafson keeps him under control.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Gustafson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (5) Gustafson
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gustafson's best efforts.
Gustafson is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Gustafson passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (8) Gustafson
Gustafson avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Gustafson moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (0) vs (11) Gustafson#SUB2#
Panda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gustafson.
Panda turns into Gustafson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (11) Gustafson
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafson 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.#SUB2#
Gustafson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gustafson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gustafson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gustafson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (2) vs (15) Gustafson
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gustafson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but Panda denies him.
Panda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gustafson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (6) vs (15) Gustafson#T9##SUB#
Panda looking to break Gustafson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gustafson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Panda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Panda looking for the RNC.
Gustafson just trying to survive but Panda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gustafson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda. #SUB#
Gustafson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Panda.
Gustafson breaks Panda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (6) vs (17) Gustafson
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda trying to control the position.
Gustafson trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Gustafson slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Gustafson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (6) vs (20) Gustafson
Panda tries to hold on but Gustafson pushes him away.
Panda is trying to escape the mount but Gustafson keeps good control and instead manages to take Panda's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (6) vs (23) Gustafson#SUB2#
Gustafson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Panda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gustafson avoiding Panda 's attempts to control his hands.
Panda prevents Gustafson from getting a body triangle.
Gustafson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Panda wants to escape the position. #T11##SUB2#
Gustafson is looking for a choke. Panda gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Panda manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (8) vs (23) Gustafson
Our spies down at at Hotrod Express MMA Training inform us that Gustafson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Gustafson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gustafson 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. #SUB#
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gustafson 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. #T12##SUB2#
Gustafson 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.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
Panda wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving.
Gustafson controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #SUB2#
Gustafson 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. Oh but Gustafson is tightening it up a little... Panda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Panda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Panda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gustafson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Gustafson!
Alexander Gustafson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021

178 cm
21 yrs
226 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
205 lbs

Petersen

Panda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panda was covering up waiting for the punch and Petersen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Panda
Petersen 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. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen controlling the pace. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Panda
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Panda wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Panda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (0) Panda#SUB#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Panda is defending it well.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Panda is trying to break free. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen is not going to allow Panda to sit and survive in this position.
Panda can't escape the position.
Petersen trying to control.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Panda manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Panda
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petersen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petersen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petersen!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (12) vs (2) Panda
Petersen happy to just control the position for now. #T5##SUB#
Petersen has hold of Panda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Panda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Petersen cranks the arm and Panda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Panda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Conald Petersen!
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 2
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Rat shoots in looking for a takedown but Panda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panda moves to clinch but Rat breaks away #TD2#
and Rat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panda won't be happy with that.
Panda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
Panda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rat passes into half guard. #SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Panda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rat!
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rat's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
Panda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rat has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rat is aware though and is defending well.
Rat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Panda has his foot on Rat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rat works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rat tries to pass.
Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rat tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Panda has an active guard here but Rat has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda is staying active underneath Rat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda controls Rat momentarily but Rat frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pizza Rat dominated that round.
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#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rat paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Rat won't allow Panda to pass to mount.
Panda wants to take a breather but Rat is having none of it. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panda prevents Rat from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rat keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rat is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Panda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rat has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rat has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Defiant MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Rat pushes his legs off easily.
Rat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Rat pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Rat defends it easily.
Rat passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rat is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it. #SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rat wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rat passes to full mount!
Rat tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Panda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rat 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 Rat. #SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
Rat 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda moves into full guard.
Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.D Panda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
Rat wants to counter with a clinch but Panda pushes him away.#TD2#
Rat gets a takedown into half guard.
Pizza Rat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Rat eventually gives up the hold.
Panda is looking to control Rat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
Panda manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Panda has his foot on Rat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rat works his way back into a safe position though.
Rat wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Rat avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Panda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rat escapes and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Panda tries to bench press Rat off him but Rat keeps the position.
Rat has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Rat avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda can't escape the position.
Rat wants to control the pace but Panda is squirming around nicely.
Panda regains half guard.
Panda wants to improve his position but Rat is controlling well.
Rat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rat is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rat to get the leverage.
Rat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rat works his way into side control.
Panda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Panda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rat pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rat trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Rat trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pizza Rat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pizza Rat!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.1
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1#
Dharris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panda.
Panda closes the distance but Dharris moves to the side #TD#
and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control.
Dharris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dharris is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Dharris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
I've been told that Panda has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Dharris wants to control but Panda is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
Dharris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Dharris defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well. #T2#
Dharris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dharris is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard.
Dharris trying to control but Panda postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well.
Dharris is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well.
Dharris is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dharris has control of Panda's left arm, preventing Panda from doing any damage.
Dharris wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Dharris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dharris tries to get out of the position.
Dharris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dharris 's best efforts.
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 Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Dharris tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dharris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dharris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dharris pinned against the cage. Dharris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dharris feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dharris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dharris tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Panda misses with a takedown #TD#
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panda won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharris lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Panda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panda is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Dharris .
Panda taking some punishment here, with Dharris in his half guard.
Panda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dharris slips a nice elbow through Panda's hands, connecting with Panda's forehead.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Panda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dharris is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Dharris there. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dharris is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Dharris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dharris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dharris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Dharris trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ground and pound from Dharris .
Dharris 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.
Panda has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dharris is nestled in close to Panda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dharris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dharris has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Dharris landing with the ground and pound.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Dharris lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dharris avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Dharris is sitting in close to Panda's body. Panda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dharris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dharris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Panda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). D.D Panda!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.2
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but O Farrelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
O Farrelly tries to kick Panda off but Panda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
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.
Panda is keen to just control but O Farrelly is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Farrelly trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! O Farrelly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). D.D Panda!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 2.1
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Panda is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Day defends it well. #SUB#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Panda is thwarting Day's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Panda is working for a kimura but Day is defending it quite comfortably.
Day is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Panda is working for a kimura but Day is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Day defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda wants to control but Day is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Day 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!
Day tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Panda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Day is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Panda is working to tighten his grip on Day's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Day has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Panda is really squeezing tight and eventually Day passes out! Panda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). D.D Panda!

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.1
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracula swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Dracula tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panda under the eye.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dracula is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Dracula circles away and we're back to standing.
Dracula tries to counter with a clinch but Panda shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dracula's guard.#SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Dracula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dracula manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Dracula's guard.
Panda trying to control but Dracula is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dracula trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Panda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Panda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dracula screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Panda! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). D.D Panda!
In defeat, Vlad Dracula stepped up to the mic, saying 'My penis hurts'.

Event: ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and One moves into the clinch.
One stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
One works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
One is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Two is striking from the bottom but One uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
One really is a fat lump.#T1#
Two wants to get back to full guard.
One perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
Two has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard. #REVB#
One pulls Two in close to his closed guard and prevents Two from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
One looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Two passes into side control.
One tries to bench press Two off him but Two keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One trying to control but Two flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
One looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Two has one arm under One 's neck. One is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Two manages to get his arm free though and One is in a world of trouble! Two sinks in the hooks and squeezes! One turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panda Two!

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