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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 336 p4p, 1174 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 53 p4p, 168 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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10 - 1 - 0 |
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205
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Panda wants to stall.
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gora walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to circle away but Gora has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Nice jab there from Panda.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gora enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda stays in close to Gora's body and controls the position.
Gora has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Panda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Gora stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Panda looks for a takedown but Gora sprawls well.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Panda won't allow Gora to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
A big right from Panda misses.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panda defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Gora sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Gora counters with a head kick that wobbles Panda - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gora sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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