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Event:
Playoffs R1
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Smash gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown 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.
Panda tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.
Smash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Smash pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage.
Panda wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash looking to control.
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.
Smash keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sergeant Smash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Smash keeping hold of Panda's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Smash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Smash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Smash works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smash has control of Panda's left arm, preventing Panda from doing any damage. #T3#
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smash is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Smash lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Smash counters with a nice right hand that sends Panda toppling to the canvas! Panda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smash finish him?!#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smash defends it nicely.
Smash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Smash finish him?
Smash fakes the body blow, causing Panda to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Panda goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Smash!
A determined Sergeant Smash didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
R2 W9
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Cosby misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda. #TD2#
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Cosby is defending well.
#SUB#
Cosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Cosby is working away. #T1#
Cosby is trying to control but can't.
Panda prevents Cosby from improving his position.
Cosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura but Cosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Panda in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cosby tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
R2 W8
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Creed. Beautiful body shot.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creed lands with a hook. Panda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creed connects with a jab.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Panda shoots in but Creed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laughing Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Panda's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Creed before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Creed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R2 W7
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Smash, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Smash against the cage but Smash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Smash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smash seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smash pinned against the cage. Smash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergeant Smash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.
Smash lands with a shot to the body.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Smash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash is working Panda over against the cage.
Smash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panda looks winded!
Smash lands a right hand.
Smash working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Smash drops Panda with a big left hand! Panda is injured, injured bad! Smash jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Smash!
Sergeant Smash took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
R2 W6
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Blacktoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Panda has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blacktoe. Oh but Panda has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blacktoe goes limp - he's gone! Panda jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
R2 W5
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bricks looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Bricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bricks misses the shot to the body.
Bricks leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bricks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Adams Bricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bricks.
Bricks scores with a decent looking hook.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Bricks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bricks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Panda wants to finish this one by submission but Bricks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panda. #SUB2#
Panda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bricks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bricks is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Panda is staying tight to Bricks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bricks tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Bricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bricks is looking for a sweep.
Panda staying calm.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Bricks is defending well.
Panda gets to mount! Bricks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Bricks'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.
Bricks is trying desperately to improve position.
Bricks is working hard here to advance position.
Bricks is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bricks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Panda locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bricks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
R2 W4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Galopin throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Galopin throws a big shot that misses.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galopin avoids it really well and circles away.
Galopin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galopin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galopin connects with the punch.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Panda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Galopin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Panda. Galopin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R2 W3
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.
Nti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Nti is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard.
Nti is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control the action but Nti is working from the bottom.
Nti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Panda not doing much here.
Panda moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Nti is trying to get back to half guard.
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.#SUB#
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nti is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nti has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nti can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Panda trying to control the position but Nti is working away. #SUB#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Nti is defending well.
Nti is not content to let Panda control the position.
Nti is trying to work for a sweep but Panda has mounted him!#SUB#
Nti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Panda.
Nti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nti 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.#T3#
Panda looking to control but Nti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nti tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Panda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda fails to take his opponent's back.
Nti tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Panda trying to control but Nti is having none of it.
Panda controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Panda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Panda wants to control the pace but Nti is squirming around nicely.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nti is looking to escape. #SUB#
Panda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti'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#
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Nti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Nti scores with a takedown into Panda's guard.#SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Panda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nti is defending well. Panda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nti has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Panda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
R2 W2
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Tungsten lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Panda takes one on the button.#KD2#
Tungsten drops Panda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Panda looks back up at him and smiles so Tungsten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Tungsten fakes the body blow, causing Panda to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Panda goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tungsten!
A relieved looking Terry Tungsten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
R2 W1
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Panda shoots in and bounces Moura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Moura is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura'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.#SUB#
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Moura 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda advances to half guard.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position. #SUB#
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
Panda trying to advance position but Moura counters by regaining guard. #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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moura 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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moura is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Moura looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Moura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aderbar Moura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Panda, which made it look bad.
Moura wants to clinch but Panda slips to the side#TD2#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moura's guard.#SUB#
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moura is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moura's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Moura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panda, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Moura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Panda jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moura is aware though and is defending well.
Moura passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Moura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda moves into full guard.
Moura advances position into side control!#SUB#
Moura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Laughing Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Moura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moura's guard! Nice work there by Panda! #T2#
Panda trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Moura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Panda is defending well. Moura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Panda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbar Moura! |
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Event:
W10 E1
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda shoots in and drives through. Nganoo sprawls well.
Nganoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.
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.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Nganoo's guard.
Panda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nganoo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Panda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nganoo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Panda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nganoo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Panda lets go of the hold and Nganoo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
W9 E2
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frank looks winded!
Frank trying to control but Panda postures up.
#SUB#
Frank is trying to control Panda's posture. Panda takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Frank! Panda is rotating here... this could be the end... Frank is out! Panda has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
W8 E1
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Panda blocks a head kick by Jones.
#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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jones 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. #T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Panda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Panda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Panda looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Panda's guard. A big mistake from Panda there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Panda keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Panda has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
W7 E2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
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 slips a jab and a cross from Cosby.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cosby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panda is holding his hands too far apart here. Cosby throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Panda is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Cosby!
Phil Cosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W6 E1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Panda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Reem misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.#T1#
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Reem.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda is looking to advance position but Reem won't allow it. #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Reem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Reem is working away. #SUB2#
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reem is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
Panda wants to take a breather but Reem is having none of it. #T3#
Panda tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it. #SUB2#
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Panda works his way into side control.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Reem is defending well.
Panda trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda 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 blocks a head kick by Reem.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Reem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Reem scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Reem.
#T1#
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
Reem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panda will feel that in the morning.
Reem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panda's head.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Panda down.
Reem scores with a nice body kick.
Panda blocks a head kick by Reem.
Reem sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Reem avoids it this time.
Panda checks a leg kick nicely.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liam Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.#T2#
Panda checks a low kick from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panda.
Panda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reem throws a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Reem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Panda's knee but Panda avoids it well.
Reem misses with a head kick.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reem avoids it really well and circles away.
Reem connects with a leg kick.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Panda 's knee.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Reem circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Panda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Reem follows Panda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Reem!
Our winner, Liam Reem, 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. |
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Event:
W4 E2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yashin avoids it really well and circles away.
Yashin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panda momentarily.
Yashin lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yashin lands the left hand.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Panda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Yashin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Panda. Yashin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Yashin! |
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Event:
W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working. #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zaire, who protects the arm well.
Zaire is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Panda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zaire's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control the position but Zaire is working away.
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zaire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Panda works to advance to full mount. Zaire defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zaire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaire is looking to escape.
Panda controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zaire is holding on tight.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Zaire can't escape the position.
Panda wants to control the pace but Zaire is squirming around nicely.
Zaire tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda tries to control but Zaire wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Panda goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zaire is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for subs off his back but Zaire has passed one foot through into half guard.
Panda is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Zaire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaire is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Zaire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda 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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Zaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Zaire pulls guard effortlessly.
Zaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda advances to half guard. #T1#
Panda wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panda is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaire has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Zaire is defending well.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Zaire trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Laughing Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda stalling. #SUB#
Zaire with the active half guard here but Panda passes nicely into side control.
Zaire tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Panda trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Panda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Panda taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Panda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panda staying calm.
Zaire gets back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda is keen to just control but Zaire is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Zaire takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaire to keep the fight standing.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.#TD#
Panda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaire is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Panda to the mat. Panda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Zaire is posturing up here but Panda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zaire tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zaire has to tap! Slick submission there by Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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Event:
W2 E2
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Panda feints and as Tungsten raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tungsten 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.
Tungsten is controlling Panda's posture.
Panda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tungsten keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Tungsten managing to control the position.
Tungsten 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 being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Tungsten is keeping the position.
Panda stays in close to Tungsten's body and controls the position. #T1##ES2#
Tungsten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Panda moves to clinch but Tungsten breaks away
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tungsten throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Laughing Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tungsten counters with a right hand from hell and Panda is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tungsten!
A relieved looking Terry Tungsten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takedown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panda tries to clinch up but Takedown circles away and keeps his distance.
Takedown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Takedown tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takedown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Panda is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Takedown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takedown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takedown swivels and escapes.#TD#
Takedown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Panda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takedown is in Panda's guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takedown is defending well. Panda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takedown has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Panda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laughing Panda! |
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