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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 3163 p4p, 3134 weight class) and Damar Sulekov (ranked 124 p4p, 121 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28 - 24 - 1 |
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damar Sulekov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sulekov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sulekov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sulekov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sulekov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda misses with a leg kick.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Panda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Sulekov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sulekov staying out of range there.
Sulekov throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Sulekov.
Jab, jab by Sulekov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda throws a body punch but Sulekov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sulekov.
Panda darts in and clinches Sulekov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sulekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Panda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sulekov.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sulekov has time to react.
Panda motions for Sulekov to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sulekov gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Sulekov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can Panda hold on?! Sulekov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Panda is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sulekov looking for the RNC.
Sulekov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to get back to his feet but Sulekov has full control of the position and if anything, Panda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Panda wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulekov gets his hands free.
Panda has hold of Sulekov's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Panda tries to escape the position.
Panda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Panda trying to control the action but Sulekov just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sulekov missing with punches from the back.
Sulekov tightening his grip on Panda, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda wants to get back to his feet.
Panda trying to control the position but Sulekov manages to sink in the hooks.
Panda is trying to defend against the choke here but Sulekov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sulekov Tightens the hold and Panda taps out furiously! Sulekov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damar Sulekov!
An out of breath Damar Sulekov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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