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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislov comes to the cage accompanied by The Russian National Anthem. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm
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158 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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165 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paniikki dives in and grabs Stanislov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislov pushes down on Paniikki's head and hops out. Paniikki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut. Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanislov tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanislov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stanislov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki. Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki. Stanislov swings for the body but Paniikki moves out of range.
Stanislov misses the jab. Stanislov looks to score with a jab to the body but Paniikki is just out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paniikki. Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown but Stanislov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paniikki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanislov throws a body punch but Paniikki moves out of range. Paniikki tries for a takedown but Stanislov circles away easily and Stanislov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Stanislov misses the jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Stanislov. Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanislov tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanislov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stanislov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Paniikki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanislov. Paniikki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stanislov swings for the body but Paniikki moves out of range.
Stanislov throws a hook to the side of Paniikki's head but Paniikki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vladdy Stanislov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stanislov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki. Stanislov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanislov wants it to stay on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanislov as he jumps to the side. Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt. Stanislov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paniikki in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanislov scores with a hook to the body. Paniikki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stanislov throws a series of punches but Paniikki avoids them all with ease. Paniikki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanislov. Paniikki slips a jab from Stanislov. Stanislov connects with a crisp jab. Stanislov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stanislov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniikki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Paniikki dodges the punch combination from Stanislov.
Stanislov throws a looping overhand right but Paniikki ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paniikki scores a takedown into full mount! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Paniikki looking to secure an arm triangle but Stanislov defends it well. Paniikki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stanislov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stanislov and Paniikki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stanislov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniikki on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Paniikki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladdy Stanislov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paniikki fails with the takedown. Paniikki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stanislov sprawls well initially but Paniikki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Stanislov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paniikki is working away from the top position though. Stanislov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stanislov tries to get out of the position. Stanislov is trying to stand up here but Paniikki is controlling him well. Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Stanislov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanislov defends it well. Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Stanislov is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanislov is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold. Paniikki seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Stanislov has recovered full guard. Paniikki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanislov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stanislov 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. Stanislov pushes Paniikki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanislov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stanislov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanislov scores with a shot to the body.
Stanislov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paniikki at a distance.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stanislov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paniikki has a takedown stuffed. Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stanislov scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stanislov misses the jab. Paniikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanislov.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but Stanislov sprawls well. Stanislov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paniikki has time to react. Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanislov tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanislov to the ground. Stanislov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stanislov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki. Vladdy Stanislov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki. Stanislov thows a left - swing and a miss! Stanislov misses with a looping left. Paniikki looks for a takedown but Stanislov sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanislov misses with a wild body shot. Paniikki misses with a takedown and Stanislov counters with a left to the body. Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Paniikki defending well as Stanislov loads up on a big left hand. Stanislov lands a body shot.
Stanislov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanislov wants it to stay on the feet. Paniikki needs to keep his hands up - Stanislov had a free shot at his head there. Stanislov misses the jab. Paniikki tries for a takedown but Stanislov circles away easily and Stanislov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stanislov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanislov as he avoids it easily. Stanislov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanislov is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Stanislov circles away and we're back to standing. Stanislov thuds his right hand into Paniikki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paniikki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stanislov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanislov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt. Paniikki shoots in but Stanislov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanislov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat. Nice sprawl there from Stanislov as Paniikki shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paniikki shoots for a takedown but Stanislov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A jab from Stanislov misses. Paniikki with a poor takedown and Stanislov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stanislov cracks Paniikki with an open hand slap. Stanislov drops Paniikki with a beautiful combination! Paniikki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stanislov is looking for the KO!
Paniikki is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paniikki moves out of range of the strikes. Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanislov finish him? Stanislov misses with an uppercut. Paniikki saw that one coming. Paniikki misses with a takedown and Stanislov counters with a huge left! Paniikki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stanislov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Paniikki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stanislov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladdy Stanislov!
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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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