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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caio Peieira (ranked 753 p4p, 581 weight class) and Napoleon Panda (ranked 45 p4p, 37 weight class). Napoleon Panda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Panda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peieira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Peieira sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Peieira, which made it look bad.
Caio Peieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Peieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Peieira 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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peieira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peieira throws a head kick that misses
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira working for a triangle but Panda defends it easily.
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Panda drops back looking for a leg! Peieira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peieira manages to kick Panda off! Panda jumps back into Peieira's guard.
Peieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Peieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Peieira.
Peieira 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.
Peieira keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Panda is pushing down on Peieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Panda has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peieira is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Peieira is keeping the position.
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panda defends it easily.
Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda stands and throws Peieira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Peieira is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peieira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Peieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peieira is trying to improve his position.
Peieira struggling a bit here.
Peieira isn't going anywhere.
Peieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda tries for a kimura but Peieira is defending well.
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 Caio Peieira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Peieira throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panda avoids it really well and circles away.
Peieira scores with a hook to the body. Panda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panda looks for a takedown but Peieira sprawls well.
Panda shoots in but Peieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caio Peieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panda's guard.
Peieira is pushing down on Panda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panda is fighting to maintain full guard but Peieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Peieira is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda is looking for a triangle but Peieira pushes his legs off easily.
Peieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda working for a triangle but Peieira defends it easily.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Napoleon Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peieira is aware though and is defending well.
Peieira passes into half guard.
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Panda defends the submission attempt.
Panda actively working from the bottom here.
Peieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda regains half guard.
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Peieira 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.
Peieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peieira.
Peieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Peieira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Peieira.
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda trying to control the position.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peieira passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira 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. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
Peieira prevents Panda from improving his position.
Peieira 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. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Peieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Peieira wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peieira is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peieira to get the leverage.
Panda wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Panda gets back to full guard.
Peieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peieira has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peieira defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Peieira pushing down on Panda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Peieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well.
Peieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panda.
Peieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peieira has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Peieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panda is trying to control but Peieira passes into side control!
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Napoleon Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Peieira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Peieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peieira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Peieira!
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