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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panda has one of Kimura's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Panda is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Panda struggling a bit here.
Panda prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Panda can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well. #T3#
Kimura tries to advance position but instead Panda slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Kimura 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.
Kimura stalling away here and it's allowed Panda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda is controlling Kimura's posture.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Panda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panda is in guard.#REVB#
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura 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.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
Masahiko Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Panda rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Kimura tightens his grip and picks Panda up, before dumping him to the ground. Panda manages to land in guard. #T1#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Kimura is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking to pass Panda's guard but actually Panda recovers to full guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Kimura pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Panda is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panda avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is holding on to half guard well.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Kimura looking to control but Panda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Panda has worked his arm free - good work by Panda!
#SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panda prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Panda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kimura. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Kimura advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Panda denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grappling Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Kimura and move into the clinch position.
Masahiko Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Panda, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Panda against the cage but Panda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kimura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Panda is working away.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Panda.#T1#
Kimura looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Panda trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
Panda keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
#T2#
Kimura turns into Panda and is now in his guard.
Kimura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #T3#
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Panda has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Panda has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kimura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Panda jumps into side control!
Kimura trying to control but Panda flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
Kimura tries to break free.
#T4#
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kimura tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda is riding his opponent, not letting Kimura buck him off. #SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on Kimura, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko Kimura! |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Panda instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arnold throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Arnold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arnold pulls Panda in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Arnold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Arnold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnold working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panda.#TD2#
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnold uses from the top position.
Arnold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Arnold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Arnold wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda is controlling the pace.
Arnold is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnold trying to control the position.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Arnold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panda controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Panda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Arnold to the mat.
Panda controlling the position.
Arnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.
Arnold tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Arnold throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
Arnold 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.#T1#
Panda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnold controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Arnold with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Panda has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Panda pulls guard successfully.
Grappling Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Arnold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Arnold throws an elbow that misses. Panda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arnold's guard. Nice move by Panda!#REVB#
Arnold is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Arnold trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Panda controlling his opponent.
Arnold tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Arnold is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Arnold wants to control but Panda is having none of it.#T4#
Arnold tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Panda stuffs the takedown.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Panda pushes Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Panda is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arnold tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T1#
Arnold is working hard here to advance position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnold trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Panda controlling Arnold's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arnold shoots for a double leg takedown but Panda sprawls well. He's pushed Arnold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jase Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Panda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panda. #TD2#
Panda jumps guard and drags Arnold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arnold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T3#
Arnold postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Arnold looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arnold wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
Arnold is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arnold trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #T4#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panda 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappling Panda! |
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Event:
SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Conner tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Conner lands a really nice looking cross but Panda seems unphased.
Nice shot by Conner.#CL2#
Conner closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda has Conner pulled in close to control his posture.
Conner looking to sit in guard and control but Panda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Conner working for submissions but it's allowed Panda to get to half guard.
Conner is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conner has a hand on Panda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Panda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conner wants to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conner for as long as he can get away with.
Panda avoids the attempt from Conner to control.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Conner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Conner is looking to improve his position.
Panda is pressing down on Conner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conner is holding on for now.
Panda stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Conner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conner misses with a looping left.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grappling Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Conner tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Conner breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda tries to clinch up
and Conner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner tries to clinch there but Panda circles away.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Conner sprawls well.#CL2#
Conner gets a clinch. #T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Conner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Conner lands a good knee to the midsection. Panda won't want to take too many of those.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappling Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner crunches a lovely knee into Panda's ribcage.
Panda tries to stall but Conner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner won't allow it.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conner walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panda circles away.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Conner and move into the clinch.
Conner wants to clinch up but Panda keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Conner. That snapped Panda's head back.
Joseph Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conner tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Conner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conner can pounce on him.
Conner's corner calls for a 1-2. Conner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Conner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
Conner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Conner breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Conner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conner counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Conner misses. #CL2#
Conner has closed the distance and engaged Panda in a clinch.
Conner landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Grappling Panda has been cut.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panda's face.
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conner lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Panda tries to pull guard but Conner holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Conner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Joseph Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Panda pulls guard effortlessly.
Conner tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Conner trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Conner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Panda keeping full guard, as Conner tries to pass.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Conner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grappling Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conner clobbers Panda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panda is out of range and Conner settles back down. #CL#
Panda rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Panda's face.
Conner lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conner walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conner closes the distance and clinches up with Panda, looking for a takedown. Conner pushes Panda against the cage but Panda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Conner and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Conner pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Conner lands a nice knee to the body.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Conner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conner lands a knee to the head.
Panda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panda is pressed up against the cage. Conner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panda down to the mat. Panda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grappling Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Conner.
Conner misses with a low kick.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conner.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Panda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conner misses with a low kick.
Conner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Conner tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Panda is looking to clinch but Conner is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conner! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panda checks a leg kick. #CL#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Conner to the mat.
Conner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Panda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Conner can't keep his opponent in guard - Panda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Panda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Panda.
Conner tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Conner! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 11
Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is stalling in the full guard.
Panda has his hands on Rodgers's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodgers controlling from the top position.
Panda managing to control the position. #T3#
Panda is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda really is a fat lump.#T6#
Rodgers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panda has his hands on Rodgers's head, controlling the position.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Panda trying to control the position here.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is controlling Rodgers's posture.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
#T10#
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.#T11#
Panda controlling the position.
Rodgers stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Panda trying to control the position here. #T12#
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.
Panda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Carmelo Rodgers 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. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 10
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boone doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Panda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleetus Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda jumps guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass. #T2#
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boone wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T3#
Panda pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Panda controlling the position.#T4#
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda is controlling Boone's posture.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda is pulling down on Boone's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Panda seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T7#
Panda pulls Boone in to control the position.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Panda is controlling Boone's posture.#T8#
Boone wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Boone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Panda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Panda keeping control of the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Panda
Panda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (3) vs (2) Panda#T11#
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
More stalling from Panda.#T12#
Panda passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Panda stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boone has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Cleetus Boone 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. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 7
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
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.#CL#
Panda forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Panda pulls Rocha into guard.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Rocha wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda controlling Rocha's posture.
Panda really is a fat lump.#T4#
Rocha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Panda controlling Rocha's posture.
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Panda controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T7#
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda has control of Rocha's left arm, preventing Rocha from doing any damage. #T8#
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Panda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Rocha#T9#
Panda is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panda passes into half guard.
#T10#
Panda not doing much here.
Rocha trying to control but Panda postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Rocha trying to control but Panda postures up.
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.
#T14#
Rocha wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (0) Rocha
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyao tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Panda is looking to counter the offense by Miyao and move into the clinch.
Miyao wants to clinch.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Panda slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Miyao breaks away and moves out of range.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Miyao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda goes for a double leg but Miyao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyao continues to drive forward.
Miyao fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Miyao holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grappling Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miyao smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Miyao closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Miyao holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Panda jumps into guard, dragging Miyao to the mat.
Miyao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miyao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Panda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyao has Panda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Miyao#SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet.
Panda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.#T3#
Panda controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.
Miyao looking to control.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda passes Miyao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Miyao has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda slips nicely into half guard.
Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyao for as long as he can get away with.
Miyao is trying to control but Panda passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (0) Miyao#T6#
Miyao is looking to reverse the position.
Miyao looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Panda (7) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Miyao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (7) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Miyao advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panda is just riding it out for now. Miyao eventually gives up the hold.
Panda is not content to let Miyao control the position.#T8#
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Miyao 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.
Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Panda is controlling Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Panda is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
#T10#
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Miyao wants to pass to mount but Panda is defending the position.
Miyao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (7) vs (5) Miyao#T11#
Panda wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Miyao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Panda turns into him and now he's in Miyao's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (9) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Panda forces his way into half guard.
Miyao wants to control but Panda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panda stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position. #T13#
Miyao controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #SUB2#
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Miyao working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14##SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda controlling from the top position.
Miyao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda takes the fight on points by 9 to 5. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Panda rushes Chabot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Panda is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Panda keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Chabot being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Chabot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T4#
Panda trying to control the position.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabot is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda working a defensive guard here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panda controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position. #T10#
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head. It's preventing any offense from Chabot, at least for the moment.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head to control his posture.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Panda is controlling Chabot's posture.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Panda working a defensive guard but Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Chabot
Panda wants to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Panda is holding on tight.
#T13#
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Panda can't escape the position.
Chabot controlling his opponent.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Panda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Randall breaks away and moves out of range.
Randall misses with a takedown #CL#
and Panda counters by clinching up.
Panda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grappling Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Randall.
Panda is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randall uses from the top position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Randall has gone for a leg lock! Panda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Randall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Randall#T1#
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Randall wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is controlling Randall's posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Randall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Panda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Panda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Panda! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (6) vs (2) Randall
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Randall's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Randall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randall is still trying to improve position.
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Randall is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Randall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall trying to control here.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Randall is defending the position. #T5#
Panda not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Randall wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
Randall is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Randall trying to control but Panda postures up.
Randall is controlling Panda's trapped leg to prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
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.
Randall gets back to full guard.
Randall wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Panda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (9) vs (2) Randall
Panda taking a breather here. #T8#
Randall wants to control but Panda postures up.
Panda controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Panda.#T9#
Randall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Randall struggling a bit here.#T10#
Panda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Randall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Panda (11) vs (2) Randall#T11#
Randall can't escape the position.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Randall tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda content just to control the position here. #T12#
Randall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda controlling from mount. #T13#
Randall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Randall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14##SUB#
Panda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Randall is surviving well by controlling Panda's body position as best he can.
Randall has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (14) vs (2) Randall
Randall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.#TD2#
Panda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyao sprawls well initially but Panda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Panda
Miyao tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Miyao is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyao wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyao there! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Panda
Miyao is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (0) vs (8) Panda
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Panda controlling the position well here. Miyao rolled but Panda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1#
Miyao trying to control the action but Panda just sinks the hooks in.
Miyao is really stuck here.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Miyao trying to control the hands but Panda breaks the grip.
Miyao wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Panda biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyao tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Panda controlling the positon.
Miyao tries to break free.
#T3#
Miyao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panda's guard. Nice work there by Miyao.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (8) Panda
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda is continuing to stall.#T4#
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T6#
Panda controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Miyao looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Miyao trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.#T9#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T10#
Miyao 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.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda pulls Miyao in close to prevent any damage.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T11#
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T12#
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Panda is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Panda seems keen to control Miyao's posture.#T13#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda trying to control the position here.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Miyao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Panda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donkulus.
Donkulus sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Donkulus avoids it this time.
Donkulus tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it. #CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Donkulus against the cage.
#TD2#
Panda pulls Donkulus into guard.
Donkulus wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda has his hands on Donkulus's head, controlling the position.
Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Donkulus is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Panda keeping moving, preventing Donkulus from controlling successfully.
Panda controlling Donkulus's posture.
Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Donkulus looking to pass the guard.
Donkulus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Donkulus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Donkulus has control of the leg.
Panda wants to control but Donkulus is keeping busy.
Donkulus stalling away here and it's allowed Panda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Donkulus wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Donkulus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Donkulus trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda has Donkulus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Donkulus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Panda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donkulus has Panda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (0) vs (2) Panda#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donkulus is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance. #T5#
It looks like Panda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Donkulus moves into full guard.
Donkulus 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 content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB#
Donkulus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Panda won't allow Donkulus to sweep him here.
Panda passes Donkulus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donkulus wants to sweep but Panda has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (0) vs (5) Panda
Panda slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Donkulus wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Panda has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Donkulus's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Donkulus is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grappling Panda! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mirtel feints and as Panda raises his hands in defense, Mirtel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Panda
Mirtel trying to move into half guard but instead Panda has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (2) Panda
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
Mirtel tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mirtel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mirtel actively working from the bottom here.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mirtel. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (5) Panda
Panda is staying tight to Mirtel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Mirtel tries to improve position but can't.
Panda working away.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel is working hard here to advance position.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirtel keeps working.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel wants to control but Panda postures up.
Mirtel is being controlled here. #T2#
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Panda swings around for an armbar but Mirtel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (5) Panda
Panda keeping full guard, as Mirtel tries to pass.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirtel is looking to pass into half guard but Panda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panda is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Panda#SUB#
Mirtel 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.
Mirtel trying to control the position.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mirtel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mirtel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. #T4#
Mirtel wants to control the position but Panda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Mirtel is holding on to half guard well.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda stalling. #T5#
Mirtel is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirtel moves into full guard.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Mirtel controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #T6#
Mirtel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Mirtel is trying to hold Panda in close to prevent damage but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Mirtel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirtel trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Mirtel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda wants to control but Mirtel is keeping him busy.
Mirtel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (4) vs (10) Panda
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mirtel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (4) vs (13) Panda
Mirtel tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Mirtel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Panda trying to control momentarily.
Panda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Panda is hanging on to Mirtel's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on Mirtel, looking for the choke.
Panda avoiding Mirtel 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Mirtel trying to control the position but Panda manages to sink in the hooks.
Panda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Panda tries to keep control of the position but Mirtel is staying busy.
Mirtel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions off his back.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Mirtel trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Mirtel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Mirtel is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda prevents Mirtel from improving his position.
Mirtel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mirtel (8) vs (13) Panda
Mirtel is looking to control Panda but Panda is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Panda just trying to survive but Mirtel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Panda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mirtel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13##SUB#
Mirtel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Panda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Panda for a finish. #SUB#
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Mirtel. #SUB#
Panda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mirtel gets his way!
Mirtel is breathing heavily.#T14#
Panda trying to control the hands but Mirtel breaks the grip.
Mirtel tries to keep control of the position but Panda is staying busy.
Panda trying to control the hands but Mirtel won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mirtel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda wins on points by 13 to 8. |
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