Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 166
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda lands a jab-cross combination.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Panda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.#T1#
Panda looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bishop has his feet on Panda's thighs here. He's pushed Panda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Panda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kealin Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Kealin Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Panda misses.
It seemed like Pushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Pushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Winter Panda has been cut.
Pushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pushkin lands a high kick!
Pushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Pushkin is quick to defend against it.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Pushkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panda's knee momentarily.
A big left from Panda misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin walks into a stiff left hand from Panda.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pushkin did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda stops Pushkin from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Panda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pushkin is trying to stand. #T1#
Nice strikes from Panda there.
Panda is nestled in close to Pushkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pushkin is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him
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.
Pushkin looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pushkin manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Panda misses with a hook.
Pushkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Panda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with an uppercut
letting Pushkin counter with a right hand.
Panda slips under a jab from Pushkin.
Panda throws a body punch but Pushkin moves out of range.
Pushkin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Pushkin.
It seemed like Pushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Panda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Panda lands an elbow.
Pushkin prevents Panda from moving into mount.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pushkin down.
Pushkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Pushkin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda blocks a head kick by Pushkin. #T4#
Nice shot by Panda.
Panda misses with a double jab
and Pushkin counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pushkin is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Panda backs up against the cage.
Zap Pushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Panda looking to score a takedown here. Pushkin is defending well but Panda drives through and ends up in Pushkin's guard.

Pushkin 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.#BC2#
Pushkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Pushkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T5#
Panda scores with a jab.
Pushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pushkin moves away.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Panda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pushkin. Pushkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Panda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T6#
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pushkin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pushkin tries a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pushkin throws a sloppy head kick and Panda moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Pushkin lands a big head kick that sends Panda tumbling to the mat! Pushkin takes a step backwards and waves Panda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Pushkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Pushkin's belly button to the back.#T7#
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Pushkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda works the jab nicely.
Pushkin tries a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pushkin sprawls and moves away.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pushkin but Pushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Pushkin.
It looked like Panda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda is looking to counter punch.
Panda misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Panda gets a takedown into half guard.#T8#
Pushkin is trying to stand back up but Panda is controlling him #ES2#
Pushkin kicks off Panda and gets to his feet.
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!
Pushkin throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pushkin takes one to the chin there.
Pushkin tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda cracks Pushkin with an open hand slap.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Pushkin's head but Pushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pushkin ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Pushkin cracks Panda with an open hand slap.#T9#
Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is looking to clinch but Pushkin is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Pushkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Pushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda takes a swing at Pushkin's ribcage but misses.
Pushkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Panda feints and as Pushkin raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pushkin wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zap Pushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pushkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda takes a swing at Pushkin's ribcage but misses.
Pushkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Pushkin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Panda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Pushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pushkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Pushkin manages to break the clinch.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Panda dips to his left and cracks Pushkin with an uppercut!
Pushkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Panda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pushkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
Pushkin moves away from the strike by Panda.
Pushkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pushkin connects with the punch.
Pushkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zap Pushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Panda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pushkin throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Pushkin counters with a good low kick that Panda was not able to check.
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.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Pushkin saw that one coming.
Pushkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pushkin misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Pushkin.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pushkin.#T3#
Panda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pushkin. Pushkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pushkin clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Pushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pushkin misses with a straight left.
Pushkin stuffs the takedown.
Panda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPushkin.
Pushkin swinging wildly here. #TD#
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Pushkin pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
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 throws a right and a left that Pushkin avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pushkin. That's going to slow Panda down.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Pushkin cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pushkin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Pushkin pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T5#
Panda fails with the takedown.
Pushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pushkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panda checks it well.
Pushkin throws a leg kick #TD#
so Panda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Panda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panda won't allow Pushkin to get back to his feet.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it. #T6#
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda stops Pushkin from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panda stops Pushkin from standing up. #ES2#
Pushkin pushes Panda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T7#
Pushkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pushkin.
Pushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Panda.
Panda misses the body punch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Panda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pushkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Pushkin's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pushkin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Pushkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Pushkin counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Pushkin in a clinch.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Panda.
Panda pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Panda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pushkin.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Pushkin throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T9##TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Pushkin's guard.#ES2#
Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pushkin enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pushkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pushkin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Panda dives into side control.
Pushkin is trying to buck Panda off.
Panda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pushkin some visible discomfort.
Pushkin is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Panda crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zap Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winter Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Panda fails with the takedown
and Pushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panda swings for the body but Pushkin moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pushkin! But no joy.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Pushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Pushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pushkin is just out of range.
Panda tries to bum rush Pushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Panda misses with a right hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda tries for a takedown but Pushkin circles away easily
and Pushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Pushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
An attempted straight right counter from Panda misses the target.
Panda throws a series of punches but Pushkin moves out of range.
It seemed like Pushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pushkin as he avoids it easily.
Panda defending well as Pushkin loads up on a big left hand.
Pushkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
Panda throws a right and a left that Pushkin avoids nicely. #T2#
Pushkin looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Panda misses the target.
Panda slips under a jab from Pushkin.
Panda scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Pushkin's guard.
Pushkin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda working over Pushkin with some ground and pound. Pushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda trying to control the action but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is trying to stand.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #T3#
Panda thows a huge punch but Pushkin dodges it nicely.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Pushkin kicks off Panda and gets to his feet.
Pushkin leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pushkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Pushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Panda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pushkin.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pushkin but Pushkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pushkin. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Pushkin is predictable there #TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Pushkin fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Pushkin wriggles free and stands up.
Winter Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pushkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Pushkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pushkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panda is controlling him. #ES2#
Pushkin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Panda checks a low kick from Pushkin.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Pushkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pushkin slips under a jab.
Pushkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T6#
Panda blocks a jab.
Panda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pushkin pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Panda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Panda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pushkin is trying to stand.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T7#
Pushkin pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Pushkin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
A combination from Pushkin does no damage.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pushkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Pushkin misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is trying to stand. #T8#
Pushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pushkin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda is trying to control. Pushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin is trying to stand. #SUB#
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pushkin is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
Pushkin is trying to stand up here but Panda is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Pushkin misses its intended target.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Pushkin avoids the body shot from Panda. #T9#
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Pushkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from Pushkin as Panda shoots in.
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Pushkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pushkin moves away.
Pushkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda cracks Pushkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pushkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pushkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Pushkin counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zap Pushkin.
Well Pushkin 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zap Pushkin!
A very excited looking Zap Pushkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 147
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panda.
Donk. Graves catches Panda right on the button with a cross.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Panda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Panda misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graves enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Panda throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Panda pulls Graves in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda has Graves pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda controlling the position.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Panda off balance momentarily.
Phil Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves cracks Panda with a good jab.#CL2#
Panda clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves slips a jab from Panda.
Panda misses the jab.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Graves avoids the body shot from Panda. #T4#
Graves missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves works Panda's body with a nice hook.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Panda works over Graves's head and body with a nice combination.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. #T5#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves is looking to wear down Panda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graves blocks a jab.
Panda walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graves.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Graves with a jab.
A jab lands there for Panda.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Graves counters with a two punch combo.
Phil Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panda connects with a looping right hand.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panda checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves avoids the body shot from Panda.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T7#
Graves throws a chopping leg kick but Panda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves lands an overhand right.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda staying out of range there.
Graves throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
Panda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Graves is avoiding damage well.
Panda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Graves some visible discomfort.
Graves is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Panda tries to score with some ground and pound. Graves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Panda crashes against the mat.
Panda tries to score with some ground and pound. Graves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Panda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Graves gets back to full guard.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graves throws a leg kick that misses.
Panda moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Graves tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Winter Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Panda 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.
Panda trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow. #T1#
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Panda thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Graves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Panda.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Graves working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves is looking to chop away at Panda's legs.
A little jabbing left from Panda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graves defends well and Panda ends up having to push Graves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phil Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda misses with a right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Panda counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves slips under a jab from Panda.
Graves stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T5#
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Panda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phil Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Graves thows a leg kick but Panda checks it #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
An elbow from Panda crashes against the mat.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panda wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves dodges the ground and pound from Panda.#T6#
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Panda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Graves's head but Graves avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Panda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.
Graves throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a nice body shot. #T8#
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panda misses with an uppercut.
Panda misses with a hook.
Graves thinks about countering with a body kick.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Graves wants to control but Panda postures up.
Graves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winter Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Graves takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Panda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Panda blocks a head kick by Graves.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
No joy there for Panda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Panda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Panda looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Panda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Phil Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Panda blocks the body kick.
Panda moves away from the strike by Graves.
A little jabbing left from Panda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Graves misses with a left hand
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves with a nice cross.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves cracks Panda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Panda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Panda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.#T4#
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
A cross from Graves lands.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Graves throws a front kick aimed at Panda's knee but Panda avoids it well.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves swings for the body but Panda moves out of range. #T5#
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves lands the left hand.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Panda prevents Graves from improving his position.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Panda throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda. #T6#
Graves trying to control here.
Graves 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T7#
Panda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Panda dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Graves misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves 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 controlling from the top position.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow. #T8#
Panda working some strikes from top position.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graves jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panda under the eye.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T9#
A low kick from Graves misses #TD2#
so Panda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 138
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Cassidy scores with a hook.
Panda swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassidy.
We've been hearing reports that Panda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cassidy did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Cassidy pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Panda is taking a breather. Cassidy 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.#ES2#
Cassidy 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.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy misses with some punches. #TD#
Panda has picked Cassidy up - he's going for a ride! Panda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Panda working the head and body with strikes.
Panda trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Panda controlling the action here.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cassidy defending well though. #ES2#
Cassidy pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Panda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Cassidy counters with a right hand to the body.
Butch Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panda fails to land with a series of punches.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy is looking to chop away at Panda's legs.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2##CL2#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
Panda working aggressively here.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
Panda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassidy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassidy gets underhooks to prevent Panda's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda. #TD#
Panda has picked Cassidy up - he's going for a ride! Panda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Cassidy has one foot on Panda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassidy wants to clinch.#T3#
Panda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda clobbers Cassidy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Panda moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panda connects with a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy is looking for the big counter here.
Panda jabs Cassidy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Cassidy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda throws a big shot that misses.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda avoids the head kick by Cassidy.
Cassidy swings widly with a right hand
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing. #T5#
Cassidy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Cassidy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Cassidy 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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassidy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
Cassidy misses with a two punch combination.
Panda looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassidy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy tries to clinch up.#T6#
Cassidy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cassidy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panda doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Panda finds it's target.
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!
Cassidy tries to clinch but Panda moves away
and Panda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassidy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cassidy.#CUT2#It looks like Winter Panda has been cut.
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Panda circles away.
A quick step to the side and Panda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Cassidy tries to sprawl but Panda drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Cassidy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Panda is on him like a limpet, forcing Cassidy back against the cage.
Panda lands a right hand.
Cassidy lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A short right from Cassidy. #T7#
Panda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Panda controls the action.
Cassidy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda looking for a takedown.
Panda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Panda breaks from the clinch.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with an outside leg kick.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
Panda wants to clinch up but Cassidy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Panda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Cassidy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassidy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassidy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassidy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassidy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cassidy thumps Panda with a low kick.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it. #T9#
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassidy thows a leg kick but Panda checks it #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cassidy!
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.#ES2#
Cassidy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
Cassidy scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cassidy has one foot on Panda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cassidy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Cassidy sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Panda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassidy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Cassidy misses #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cassidy!
Cassidy is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
Panda looks up at the clock and then as Cassidy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.
Cassidy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cassidy is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cassidy down.
Panda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cassidy 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 in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cassidy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Panda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cassidy some visible discomfort.
Cassidy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Panda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Butch Cassidy has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Cassidy throws Panda to one side and escapes!
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Panda.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panda is able to avoid easily.
Cassidy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Panda counters with a takedown 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!
Cassidy is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet.
Panda scores with punches from side control.
Panda lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Panda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cassidy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Panda lands an elbow. #T3#
Cassidy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Panda tries to control but Cassidy wriggling away.
Cassidy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Panda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cassidy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Panda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cassidy hang on?
Cassidy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Panda looking to finish Cassidy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cassidy!#ROC#Cassidy is rocked!#T4#
Panda unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cassidy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Panda celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Jovanovic finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jovanovic misses with a right hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jovanovic won't be happy with that.
Panda cracks Jovanovic with a big right hand but Jovanovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Panda working away.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
Jovanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jovanovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jovanovic is not content to let Panda control the position. #T1#
Panda landing strikes.
Jovanovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Panda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Panda unloads with some shots from mount but Jovanovic bucks and avoids them well.
Panda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Panda wants to control the pace but Jovanovic is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jovanovic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jovanovic's head.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Nice strikes from Panda there.
Panda trying to control the action but Jovanovic is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jovanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovanovic on the ground.
Panda won't allow Jovanovic to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Panda rolls with it to try and escape but Jovanovic cranks on the arm and Panda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A very excited looking Gavrilo Jovanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 118
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Yardow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yardow with a hook.
Yardow sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yardow moves out of range as Panda throws a body kick.
Yardow misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Yardow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Panda has Yardow up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
Panda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Panda breaks from the clinch.
Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yardow pinned against the cage. Yardow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yardow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yardow circles away.
Yardow misses with a straight left.
Yardow's corner calls for a 1-2. Yardow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Yardow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yardow misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yardow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yardow backwards.
Yardow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yardow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards. #T2#
Panda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yardow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zane Yardow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
Yardow ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yardow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Yardow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yardow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yardow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yardow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yardow.
Nice uppercut lands for Yardow. That snapped Panda's head back.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Yardow. #T3#
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yardow throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda dips to his left and cracks Yardow with an uppercut!
Yardow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Winter Panda has been cut.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda with the counter takedown but Yardow avoids it easily.
Yardow scores with a jab.
Yardow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panda cracks Yardow with a good jab.
Yardow throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Yardow misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Yardow fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yardow wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Panda wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Yardow is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda trying to control but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Yardow being controlled here, momentarily.
Yardow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panda is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T5#
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yardow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yardow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panda looks to throw the jab but Yardow is out of range.
Yardow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panda.
No joy there for Yardow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panda swings for the body but Yardow moves out of range.
Yardow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yardow moves out of range of the strikes.
Zane Yardow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda lands with a shot to the body.
Yardow staying out of range there.
Yardow throws a series of strikes that have Panda backpedaling. #T6#
Yardow throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda moves out of range as Yardow strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yardow defends it nicely.
Yardow throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Yardow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yardow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yardow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yardow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yardow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yardow misses with a hook
and Panda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T7#
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Yardow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yardow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yardow takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda's corner calls for a 1-2. Panda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yardow lands a slapping body shot.
Yardow throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Yardow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yardow avoids it really well and circles away.
Yardow throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot. #T8#
Yardow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yardow!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yardow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Panda just content to control the position.
Yardow is pushing Panda's head away, looking to escape. Panda manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
Yardow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yardow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yardow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Panda has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T9#
Yardow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Yardow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yardow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Panda prevents Yardow from escaping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yardow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Panda trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Yardow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter 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 avoids the body shot from Yardow.
A nice side step and Panda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yardow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zane Yardow is winning the standup battle so far.
Yardow blocks a jab.
Panda looks for a takedown but Yardow sprawls well.
Yardow is looking to counter the offense by Panda and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Yardow misses its intended target.
Yardow swinging wildly here.
Panda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yardow defends it well.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yardow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yardow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda moves out of range as Yardow strikes.#T1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yardow manages to avoid it.
Yardow misses with an uppercut.
Panda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panda throws a right hand that Yardow ducks under and follows up with a left that Yardow also avoids with ease.
Yardow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
Yardow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Panda manages to circle out of the way.
Yardow misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Yardow fights it but they end up in guard.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Yardow's brow.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yardow wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda throws a strike but Yardow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Yardow wants to stand but Panda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Panda is controlling Yardow's posture.
Yardow 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.
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yardow is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yardow throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yardow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yardow.
Yardow throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
A shot to the body from Yardow misses
and Panda counters with a straight right hand.
Panda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panda lands with a good body shot.
Panda slips a straight right by Yardow.#T4#
Yardow scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one.
Yardow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yardow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Yardow.
Yardow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panda counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!#TD2#
Panda shoots in and bounces Yardow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panda lands a couple of digs.
Panda stops Yardow from standing up.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Yardow blocks nicely.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yardow wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Yardow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yardow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yardow throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Yardow tries to clinch up.#T6#
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 misses the body punch
enabling Yardow to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Yardow's guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panda prevents Yardow from getting back to his feet. #T7#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda trying to control but Yardow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Yardow's head but Yardow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yardow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panda scores with a nice strike.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Yardow's shoulder, as Yardow tries to avoid the shot.
Yardow throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yardow moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Panda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yardow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yardow is trying to buck Panda off.#SUB2#
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yardow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #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 working the head and body with strikes. #T9#
Panda lands some shots froms side control.
Panda is working Yardow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panda trying to control the position but Yardow is working away. #SUB2#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yardow, who protects the arm well.
Panda working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yardow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Panda trying to control the position but Yardow is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winter Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winter 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#
Yardow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with Yardow's head.
Yardow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Yardow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Panda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Yardow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A big left from Yardow misses.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yardow misses with a lunging right hand
and Panda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda throws a body punch but Yardow moves out of range. #T1#
Yardow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yardow defending well though.
Yardow pushes Panda off looking to stand but Panda dives back in and keeps control.
Panda winds up and cracks Yardow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Yardow 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.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panda stops Yardow from getting back to his feet.
Panda trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
Yardow is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A cross from Yardow lands.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Yardow's shoulder, as Yardow tries to avoid the shot.
As Panda tries to get set, Yardow tries to push him back and clinch up but Panda manages to avoid the attempt.
Yardow dodges the punch combination from Panda.
The crowd cheers as Yardow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panda doesn't seem phased though.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Yardow throws a poor cross that misses
and Panda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yardow looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Yardow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Yardow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panda.
Yardow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.
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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yardow is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yardow to the ground. Panda is now in Yardow's guard.
Yardow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panda won't allow Yardow to get back to his feet.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.#T5#
Panda wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda stays in close to Yardow's body and controls the position.
Yardow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yardow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yardow's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Panda working his ground and pound in the gym.#T6#
Yardow is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda is in close to Yardow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yardow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Panda postures up in Yardow's guard and throws a big left but Yardow blocks it.
Yardow wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda passes into half guard. #T7#
Panda is stalling here. Yardow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Panda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yardow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yardow tries to stand but Panda is controlling his head.
Yardow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Yardow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T8#
A combination from Yardow does no damage.
Yardow misses with a series of wild punches.
Yardow throws a lazy uppercut
and Panda counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yardow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yardow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panda eats them both and turns towards Yardow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda looks to land a right hand but Yardow moved out of range.
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zane Yardow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.#T9#
Panda throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Yardow moves into the clinch.
Yardow misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yardow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yardow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Panda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winter Panda.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winter Panda!

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
House throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Panda scores with a takedown into House's guard.
Panda postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
House is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
House keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
House swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
House misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda slips under a jab from House.
Panda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
House throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda moves away from the strike by House. #T2#
House slips a straight right by Panda.
House has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Panda throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
letting House counter with a right hand.
Panda misses the body punch
and House counters with a two punch combo.
House lands a jab to the head.
House misses with a hook.
House misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. House fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##ES#
House kicks Panda off and gets to his feet.
House misses the jab.
House is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says House as he avoids it easily.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winter Panda.
House throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
House trying to control the position here. #T4#
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
House avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but House manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T5#
House showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
House is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there. #T6#
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.
House not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
House feints a jab promting Panda to slip. House then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
House's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panda under the eye.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.
House is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House misses with a few strikes there.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and House counters with a stiff right hand. #T7#
Panda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
Panda misses with a right hand
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
House throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
House is looking to counter punch.
House defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panda.#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.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
House is really struggling to control Panda but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
House pulls Panda in to control the position.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House working a defensive guard but Panda manages to pass into side control anyway.
House is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
House is looking for a sweep.
Panda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working. #T9#
Panda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and House works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
House is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Panda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Panda wants to pass to mount but House is defending the position.
House trying to control from the bottom.
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
House wants to control but Panda passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max House 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#
House feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
House moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
House swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
House slips under a jab.
Panda throws a poor cross that misses
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
House is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
House lands with a nice combination. Panda backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
House misses with a looping right.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Panda misses the target.
House slips a jab from Panda.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
A jab from House misses.
House misses with a looping right.
Panda drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Panda misses.
House throws a one two combo.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda misses with a looping right.#T2#
Panda misses with a right hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by House.
A jab from Panda finds it's way through House's defenses.
House is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda looks to land a right hand but House moved out of range.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
House throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda moves away from the strike by House.
Panda throws a combination that misses
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House with a nice cross.#TD2#
House gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. House manages to retain guard.
House being controlled here, momentarily.
House not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
House is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House managing to control the position.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
House is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #T5#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
House keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
House misses the jab.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
House is looking for a counter combo.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panda.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
Panda blocks a jab.
Panda avoids the body shot from House.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T6#
Panda slips under a jab from House.
Panda misses with a right hand
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda misses with a straight left.
House throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panda has time to react.
A big left from House misses. #T7#
House darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
House misses the jab.
Panda with the counter takedown but House avoids it easily.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda connects with a jab.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. #TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. House sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but House is defending well. #T8#
House trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but House is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
House is bucking up trying to escape but Panda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Panda throws a sloppy strike and House uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and House has ended up in Panda's guard.
Panda pulls House in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
House wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
House will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda pulls House in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max House 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#
Panda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Panda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House misses with a straight right.
House stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda blocks a jab.
House lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
Panda moves out of range as House strikes.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
House tries to sprawl but Panda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
House looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
House wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winter Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Panda lands a heavy elbow.
Panda throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for House because Panda loaded up on that one.
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda tries to control but House wriggling away. #T3#
Panda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
House wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda is landing with some decent strikes but House is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Panda unloads with some shots from mount but House bucks and avoids them well.
House in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Panda lands a couple of good shots and House has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#House is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Panda looking to break House's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. House remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Panda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oh House is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda is loading up with his shots from the back and House is in big trouble! House taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Popizicki's guard.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Popizicki controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Popizicki trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Popizicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Popizicki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popizicki sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda is trying to control. Popizicki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Panda is controlling the pace.
Popizicki manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Popizicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popizicki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Popizicki has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popizicki working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Panda chips away with some ground and pound.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popizicki down.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki avoids it well.#SUB2#
Panda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popizicki, who protects the arm well.
Popizicki is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Panda working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki avoids it well.
Popizicki is looking for a sweep.
Popizicki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Popizicki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Popizicki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T5#
Panda pulls Popizicki in close to prevent any damage.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Popizicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popizicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popizicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Popizicki 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 works over Popizicki with some ground and pound from guard.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Popizicki.#T7##SUB2#
Panda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Popizicki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Panda has Popizicki in his guard.#REVR#
Panda wants to sweep here but Popizicki controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda trying to control the position.
Popizicki passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Popizicki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T9#
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Popizicki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Popizicki lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Popizicki 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Popizicki counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with a right hand
enabling Popizicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda. #TD2#
Panda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popizicki to the mat! Popizicki manages to get full guard.
Popizicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Popizicki looking to control.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Panda postures up in Popizicki's guard and throws a big left but Popizicki blocks it.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Popizicki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda trying to control but Popizicki is working from the bottom.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Popizicki connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popizicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Popizicki tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popizicki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Popizicki misses with a straight right.
Popizicki swinging wildly here.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Popizicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popizicki's corner calls for a 1-2. Popizicki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Popizicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Popizicki defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Popizicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Panda moves out of range as Popizicki strikes.
A shot to the body from Popizicki misses
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Popizicki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Popizicki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Popizicki 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T5#
Popizicki is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Popizicki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popizicki has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
Winter Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popizicki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Popizicki looking for a sweep. Not yet Popizicki, not yet.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T6#
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 controlling from the top position.
Panda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Popizicki is trying to keep Panda in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Popizicki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Popizicki's guard.#T7#
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popizicki wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Popizicki is keeping the position.#SUB#
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popizicki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Popizicki's legs - danger averted.
Panda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Popizicki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Panda has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position.
Panda 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.
Popizicki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Popizicki trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Popizicki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Popizicki's guard! Nice work there by Panda! #T9#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Popizicki 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!#REVR#
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 Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Popizicki missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
A big left from Panda misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Popizicki misses the target.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki avoids the body shot from Panda.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popizicki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Popizicki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Popizicki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda lands with a right hand.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda misses with a hook. Popizicki ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Panda misses with a straight right.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda connects with a body shot.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda jabs Popizicki right on the nose. Popizicki blinks but takes it well.
Winter Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Panda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Panda connects with a right hand. Popizicki shakes it off.#T2#
Panda scores with a nice head shot.
Popizicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda moves out of range as Popizicki strikes.
Popizicki misses with a hook #TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Popizicki!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popizicki keeps working.
Panda working away.#T3#
Panda scoring with punches and elbows.
Popizicki can't do much from the bottom here.
Popizicki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Panda connects with a nice short shot to Popizicki's temple.
Popizicki tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Popizicki regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popizicki's head.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda landing with the ground and pound.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Popizicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popizicki misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popizicki.
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winter Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Popizicki, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Popizicki against the cage but Popizicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popizicki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda throws a good cross that connects.
Panda throws a hook but Popizicki blocks it.
Popizicki shoots in looking for a takedown but Panda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popizicki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda sizes up Popizicki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T6#
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda slips under a jab.
Popizicki lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popizicki throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Popizicki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popizicki is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Popizicki avoid being mounted?
Popizicki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda. #T7#
Panda tries to pass to full mount but Popizicki defends it.
Panda is thwarting Popizicki's attempts to control the position.
Panda wants to take a breather but Popizicki is having none of it.
Popizicki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Popizicki keeping control of the position.
Panda is keen to just control but Popizicki is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaz Popizicki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popizicki tries for a takedown but Panda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Panda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popizicki counters with a series of strikes. Panda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Popizicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popizicki moves away.#TD2#
Popizicki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Popizicki keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #T9#
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Popizicki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Popizicki!#REVR#
Popizicki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda seems keen to control Popizicki's posture.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda has Popizicki pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winter Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popizicki 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chaz Popizicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Panda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Panda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Panda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop slips a jab from Panda.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.#T1#
Panda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panda wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy. #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.
Bishop trying to control but Panda postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panda's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kealin Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Panda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop trying to control from the bottom. #ES#
Bishop 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.
Bishop 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, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Panda stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Bishop blocking some punches. #T5#
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Bishop. #BC2#
Panda breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Panda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBishop.#CL#
Panda gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panda prevents a body shot from Bishop.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Panda breaks from the clinch.
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T6#
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bishop actively working from the bottom here.
Panda stops Bishop from getting back to his feet.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Bishop wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bishop actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bishop is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bishop is looking to control Panda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda lands a body shot.
Panda misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop is looking to get back to is feet but Panda passes into side control.
Panda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda throws an elbow but Bishop slips to the side and avoids it well.#T9#
Panda working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Panda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Panda working away.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Bishop's head but Bishop avoids it well.
Panda scoring with punches and elbows.
Panda wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Panda working away.
Panda scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Panda should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Panda misses the target.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Panda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Panda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Bishop lands a head kick!
Bishop throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Panda lands a jab to the head.
A head kick from Bishop lands but Panda takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Bishop throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Panda swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
As Panda backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Panda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Panda misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Panda misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Panda.
Panda misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Panda misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Panda tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.
Panda looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.#T4#
Panda cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Panda stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bishop has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Panda manages to get his head free but now Bishop has transitioned to an armbar! Panda grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bishop! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kealin Bishop!
A relieved looking Kealin Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.#CL2#
Panda gets a clinch.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Winston tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Panda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Winston regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda 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.
Panda postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it. #SUB#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winston trying to control the position. #T1#
Panda content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston has momentary wrist control but Panda slips an elbow through the middle.
Winston controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panda is now in half guard.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Winston wants to control but Panda is keeping busy. #SUB#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Winston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston moves into full guard.
Panda trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom. #T3#
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda throws a strike but Winston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Winston is proving a slippery customer.
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda keeping full guard, as Winston tries to pass.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winston throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston managing to control the position.
Panda is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T5#
Winston controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winston keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #SUB#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Panda stacks Winston 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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.#T6#
Winston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panda connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winston can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Winston is rocked!
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Winston can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Panda there.
Oh Winston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda lands a big elbow - Winston is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Foster is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster trying to control the position.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.#T1#
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster 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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.#TD#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foster was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Panda distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panda postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda slips a jab from Foster.
Foster throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panda prevents Foster from improving his position.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Foster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Panda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Panda.#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Foster is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?#SUB#
Panda is working for a guillotine from mount but Foster frees his head quite easily.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Foster tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda lands a nice shot to the head.
Panda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster can't escape the position.
Panda looking to control but Foster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Panda scoring with strikes but Foster is staying in there.
Foster is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Foster 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.#T7#
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Panda is not content to let Foster control the position.
Foster is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Foster wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Panda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Panda trying to control here.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Foster 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. #T9#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winter Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Foster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foster quickly recovers to half guard.
Foster wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Foster gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #T1#
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Foster is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
Foster not doing much here. #T2#
Foster 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.
Foster trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Panda getting side control.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Foster gets back to full guard.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. #T4#
Foster passes to full mount!
Foster unloads with some shots from mount but Panda bucks and avoids them well.
Panda blocking the ground and pound.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Foster throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Foster is trying to control here but Panda has managed to regain half guard.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foster 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.
Foster is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Foster's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard. #REVB##T5#
Foster trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Winter Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda trying to control the position.
Foster passes into half guard.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foster 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. #T6#
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.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panda defends it well.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Panda misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foster scores with a jab to the body.#T8#
Foster throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foster misses with a looping right.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.#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 Foster!
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foster down.
Foster gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Foster passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonard Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##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 Foster!
Foster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controlling the position well.
Foster trying to control the pace. #T1#
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Foster trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda controlling the position for now.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Panda wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Foster working over Panda with some ground and pound. Panda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foster is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foster to the ground. Panda is now in Foster's guard.
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Foster wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foster trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Foster preventing the sweep. #T4#
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foster in particular looking to stall.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard. #T5#
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away.
Foster is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working. #T6#
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.
Foster is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Foster's guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T7#
Panda trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster works his foot free and advances to mount. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foster tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Foster raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda can't escape the position.
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Panda tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
Foster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Panda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Panda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T9#
Panda postures up.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Foster!

Event: CFC 601
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Molony throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Molony throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Molony misses with a right hand #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Molony's guard.

Molony has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Molony.
Molony lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Molony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Molony.#T1#
Panda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molony finds it's way round the side to connect with Panda's head.
Panda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molony pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Molony throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown. Molony fights it but they end up in guard.
Panda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molony wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molony 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.
Molony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Molony is trying to keep Panda in close.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda postures up in Molony's guard and throws a big left but Molony blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Molony can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Molony blocks nicely.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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!
Molony utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda cracks Molony with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Molony 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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molony pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Molony lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Molony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Molony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molony blocks an uppercut.
Molony struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Molony lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Molony has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Molony lands a right hand.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molony misses with a punch to the body.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
A short body shot lands from Molony as the two fighters clinch.
Panda working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Molony - that landed with a thud.
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!
Molony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Molony makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molony. #BC2#
Molony breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Panda avoids the body shot from Molony.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Molony connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panda's hands.
Molony scores with a nice right hand.
Molony feints and then cracks Panda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panda down.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Molony lands with a good body shot.
Molony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Molony throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conall Molony dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Conall Molony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molony misses with an uppercut.
Molony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Molony scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molony misses with a body shot.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Molony avoids it well and moves away.
Molony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Panda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Molony to score with a decent uppercut.
Molony throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Molony has wrist control.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panda is working Molony over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#It looks like Conall Molony has been cut.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda prevents Molony from getting back to his feet.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda cracks Molony with a solid left hand.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panda postures up in Molony's guard and throws a big left but Molony blocks it.
Panda stands up over Molony, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winter Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Molony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panda is controlling him.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molony tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda postures up. #T3#
Panda lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Conall Molony's cut even more.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Molony has wrist control.
Panda postures up in Molony's guard and throws a big left but Molony blocks it.
Molony pulls Panda in to control the position.
Molony trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Panda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molony works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molony wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it.
Molony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panda is in close to Molony's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Molony's head.#CUT#The cut above Conall Molony's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Winter Panda!

Event: Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez .
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frankie Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body.
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.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Panda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Panda blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.#CL2#
Panda tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodriguez . #CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Panda and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Rodriguez wants to stall.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Panda 's eye.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez .
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Panda in a clinch.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Panda in a clinch.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Winter Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Frankie Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda. #T1#
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda walks into a jab.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winter Panda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Panda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Panda misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda. #T3#
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez 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.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Panda throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Panda and presses him up against the cage.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Panda. #BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Panda and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Panda against the cage.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda working aggressively here.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frankie Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Winter Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rodriguez has Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Panda up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez avoiding damage. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez is looking to control Panda's arms but Panda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Rodriguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda misses with some punches. #T2#
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
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!#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panda moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Panda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez is looking to control Panda's arms but Panda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands. #T3#
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda misses with some punches.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Rodriguez , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Panda moved away.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Frankie Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez .
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez .
Panda working aggressively here.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez .
Panda working aggressively here.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez is trying to stall.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winter Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Rodriguez .
I've got Rodriguez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Rodriguez !

Event: CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Doolittle throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doolittle wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Doolittle trying to control the position here.
Panda distracts Doolittle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Doolittle looking to control.
Doolittle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda won't allow Doolittle to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Doolittle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Doolittle is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Doolittle's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Stjepanic scoring well with a low kick there.
Stjepanic lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Winter Panda has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick lands from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic scores with a head kick.
Panda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stjepanic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic misses with a two punch combination.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Stjepanic tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stjepanic.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Stjepanic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda tries to counter with a takedown but Stjepanic is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Stjepanic drives through and clinches with Panda against the cage.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Stjepanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stjepanic lands a left hand.
Stjepanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Stjepanic.
Stjepanic tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stjepanic lands a body shot.
Stjepanic tries a body shot but Panda blocks it. #T3#
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Stjepanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stjepanic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Nice body punch from Stjepanic - that landed with a thud.
Stjepanic lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic misses with a punch to the body.
Stjepanic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stjepanic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stjepanic misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stjepanic.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stjepanic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stjepanic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stjepanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stjepanic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stjepanic is working Panda over against the cage.
Stjepanic pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stjepanic digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stjepanic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stjepanic presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Stjepanic lands a right hand.
Stjepanic lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Stjepanic - that landed with a thud.
Stjepanic lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stjepanic digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Stjepanic works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stjepanic.
A hook to the body from Stjepanic.
Nice body punch from Stjepanic - that landed with a thud.
Stjepanic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Stjepanic cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Stjepanic cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Stjepanic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Stjepanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stjepanic lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stjepanic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stjepanic. #ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Stjepanic lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Stjepanic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Stjepanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter 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#
A good leg kick by Stjepanic.
Panda switches off momentarily and Stjepanic cracks him with a monster right hand! Panda topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stjepanic dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stjepanic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luka Stjepanic!

Event: CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Ovstraski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ovstraski misses with a wild body shot.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Ovstraski connects with a single shot there.
Ovstraski misses with a straight left.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovstraski connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ovstraski misses the jab.
Ovstraski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ovstraski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ovstraski sprawls and moves away.
Panda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ovstraski scores with a jab. Panda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ovstraski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ovstraski scores with a nice head shot.
Ovstraski throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
Ovstraski missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ovstraski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack Ovstraski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovstraski misses with a looping left.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Ovstraski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panda. Panda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack Ovstraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda slips a straight right by Ovstraski.#T3#
Panda walks into a straight right hand from Ovstraski.
Ovstraski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda walks into a left hand.
Ovstraski 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.
Ovstraski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ovstraski misses with a looping left.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
Ovstraski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ovstraski lands with a hook. Panda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ovstraski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Ovstraski. #T4#
Ovstraski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Panda.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Ovstraski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Ovstraski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ovstraski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ovstraski throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Ovstraski wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Ovstraski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panda postures up.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovstraski has wrist control.
Panda won't allow Ovstraski to sweep him here.
Ovstraski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ovstraski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throwing strikes but missing.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Ovstraski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Ovstraski!#REVB#
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ovstraski stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SU2#
Ovstraski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ovstraski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ovstraski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovstraski. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Ovstraski misses.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ovstraski as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Ovstraski lands an overhand right.
Ovstraski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ovstraski throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Ovstraski avoids it well and moves away.
Ovstraski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ovstraski misses the jab.
Ovstraski tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ovstraski misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ovstraski won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovstraski regains half guard, as Panda was trying to land strikes.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ovstraski's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda is thwarting Ovstraski's attempts to control the position.
Panda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ovstraski trying to control here.
Winter Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda working over Ovstraski with some ground and pound. Ovstraski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Jack Ovstraski has been cut.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Ovstraski is rocked!
Ovstraski wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ovstraski is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?
Ovstraski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Ovstraski seems to have recovered his senses.
Panda thows a huge punch but Ovstraski dodges it nicely.
Ovstraski is looking to improve his position.
Ovstraski is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ovstraski is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Ovstraski's head.
Ovstraski is trying to get back to full guard.
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Ovstraski's head.
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ovstraski's head.
Panda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ovstraski defending well though.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda lands a big elbow - Ovstraski is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Panda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: CFC 549
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Pacucci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Pacucci jumps into guard, dragging Panda to the mat.
Panda is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacucci has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda stands up over Pacucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacucci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Panda scores with a nice shot.
Pacucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
Panda scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Panda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacucci wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda tries to strike from the bottom.
Panda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Panda striking off his back but it's not causing Pacucci any problems.
Pacucci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacucci is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Pacucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Panda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda striking off his back but it's not causing Pacucci any problems. #T1#
Panda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacucci.
Panda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Panda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Panda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pacucci chips away with some ground and pound.
Pacucci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacucci trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Pacucci stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda punching from the bottom.
Panda throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Pacucci from controlling successfully.
Pacucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pacucci looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pacucci distracts Panda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pacucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panda throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Pacucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda strikes from his own guard.
Panda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pacucci connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
Panda throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Panda throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Pacucci has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pacucci wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Panda throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Panda throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Panda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Panda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panda striking from the bottom here.
Pacucci trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda has momentary wrist control but Pacucci slips an elbow through the middle.
Panda lands with a heel strike from the guard. #T3#
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacucci is one step ahead there.
Panda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Panda trying to strike off his back.
Panda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pacucci preventing the sweep.
Pacucci trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Pacucci 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 strike from the bottom.
Pacucci slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Panda.
Panda punching from the bottom.
Pacucci blocks the strikes from Panda.
Pacucci lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Panda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Panda is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Ground and pound from Pacucci.
Pacucci is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Panda strikes from the bottom but Pacucci uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Panda striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Panda tries to bench press Pacucci off him but Pacucci keeps the position.
Panda chipping away with strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pacucci 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 - Pacucci 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 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Pacucci!

Event: WW Round 4 - Losers
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Bekzod closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bekzod is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bekzod down to the mat. Bekzod avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
Bekzod connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Bekzod takes the fight into the clinch.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Bekzod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winter Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Bekzod works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda is looking for a takedown.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
Bekzod presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bekzod digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bekzod cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Bekzod digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Bekzod works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda jumps guard but Bekzod stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Bekzod presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Bekzod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Bekzod. #T2#
Bekzod lands a body shot.
Bekzod digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bekzod lands a body shot.
Bekzod lands with a light punch inside.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Panda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bekzod can turn it around.
Panda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!#T3#
Bekzod unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Panda! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bekzod is unloading with more strikes now! Panda drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Colon sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Panda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Panda working Colon over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon trying to control but Panda postures up.
Colon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Colon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Colon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda lands strikes from half guard.
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Panda working Colon over with strikes.
Panda working over Colon with some ground and pound. Colon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Panda working over Colon with some ground and pound. Colon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panda.
Panda is nestled in close to Colon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Colon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Colon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
Panda throwing shots but Colon is blocking nicely.
Panda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Colon is rocked!#T2#
Panda is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Colon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Colon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Panda! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Saphira lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saphira scores with a punch to the head.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Saphira, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Saphira against the cage but Saphira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saphira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saphira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panda on the side of the head.
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saphira wants to get back to his feet but Panda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saphira's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda is working Saphira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda lands a couple of elbows.
Saphira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Panda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panda connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda postures up and lands a big shot to Saphira's brow.
Saphira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panda chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Saphira is rocked!
Panda gets to his feet and stands over Saphira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saphira felt that one! Panda unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saphira from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winter Panda!

Event: WW Round 1b
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Panda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panda lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda postures up.
Panda cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Panda trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Panda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Gracie 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#
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
Gracie working Panda over with strikes.
Panda is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Panda is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Panda!
Panda working to try and regain half guard.
Panda tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#T2#
Gracie looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Panda is squirming around nicely.
Panda tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Panda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Panda is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Panda is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie 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.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panda is looking to escape.
Panda wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Panda throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Panda tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control but Panda is having none of it.
Panda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panda is working to get back to half guard.
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.

Choke Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Panda throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Panda's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Choke Gracie!

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