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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
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169 cm
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158 lbs
24 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo moves in looking to clinch but Paniikki pushes him off.
Paniikki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apollo circles away.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apollo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Paniikki. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Paniikki moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Paniikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Paniikki's head but Paniikki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniikki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apollo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paniikki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apollo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo gets caught napping as Paniikki dives in and scores a takedown. Apollo manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Apollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apollo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Apollo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo controlling the position easily from mount.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apollo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paniikki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paniikki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is not content to let Apollo control the position.
Paniikki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Apollo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Apollo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apollo keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniikki passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paniikki passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Apollo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paniikki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apollo counters with a nice body kick.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apollo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paniikki is defended easily by Apollo.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo is holding on to half guard well.
Apollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paniikki wants to pass to mount but Apollo is defending the position.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Apollo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo trying to hold on to Paniikki's head to control him but Paniikki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki seems to be looking for submissions.
Pelle Paniikki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Apollo wants to control but Paniikki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Apollo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniikki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniikki's back!
Paniikki is trying to break free.
Apollo doesn't have the hooks in and Paniikki manages to turn into his guard.
Paniikki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Apollo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Apollo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Apollo!
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Apollo landing strikes from the mount and Paniikki is in trouble!
Apollo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Apollo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Apollo is looking to advance position but Paniikki won't allow it.
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!
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Apollo is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Apollo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Paniikki swats away the attempt to clinch by Apollo.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
Apollo thows a body shot but no joy.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paniikki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paniikki rather than just go for the knockout.
Apollo clinches up with Paniikki and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paniikki wants to take the fight to the mat but Apollo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo has closed the distance and engaged Paniikki in a clinch.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Apollo walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Apollo misses with a head kick.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Paniikki keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat.
Apollo is looking to slow Paniikki down with leg kicks.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paniikki is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Apollo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Paniikki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
A combination from Apollo does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a head kick.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Paniikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apollo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apollo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apollo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo trying to control the position.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Paniikki preventing the sweep.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Apollo's guard.
Paniikki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Apollo keeping hold of Paniikki's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Apollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pelle Paniikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Apollo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Apollo!
A victorious Ryan Apollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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