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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki's entrance music is N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
29 - 33 - 0 |
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160 cm
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140 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from The Gangster.
The Gangster slaps away a takedown attempt from Paniikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses
and Paniikki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Gangster's guard.
The Gangster pulls Paniikki in close to prevent any damage.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Gangster dives on top into guard.
Paniikki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Gangster has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki moves into full guard.
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Gangster passes into half guard.
The Gangster is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Gangster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Gangster lands a couple of good shots and Paniikki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Gangster keeps control of the position as Paniikki tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki turns into The Gangster and is now in his guard.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Gangster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Paniikki working for submissions but it's allowed The Gangster to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position.
The Gangster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paniikki tries to get to full guard but The Gangster has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paniikki moves into full guard.
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Gangster defends well.
Paniikki has his foot on The Gangster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Gangster works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Gangster passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paniikki looks for a takedown but The Gangster sprawls well.
Paniikki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but The Gangster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Gangster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paniikki.
Paniikki wants to free his trapped foot but The Gangster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Gangster gets full guard.
Paniikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Gangster dives on top into guard.
Paniikki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Gangster has passed into half guard!
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster prevents Paniikki from improving his position.
The Gangster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paniikki!
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki is working hard here to advance position.
Paniikki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Gangster fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Gangster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Gangster wants it to stay on the feet.
Paniikki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paniikki goes for a double leg but The Gangster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Gangster continues to drive forward.
The Gangster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Gangster.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but The Gangster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Gangster as he avoids it easily.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Gangster's waist but The Gangster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
Paniikki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paniikki looking to score a takedown here. The Gangster is defending well but Paniikki drives through and ends up in The Gangster's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gangster is retaining full guard.
The Gangster trying to control the position here.
The Gangster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paniikki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paniikki won't allow The Gangster to sweep him here.
Paniikki advances position into side control!
Paniikki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Gangster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paniikki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Gangster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki swings around for an armbar but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paniikki's guard.
The Gangster stays in close to Paniikki's body and controls the position.
The Gangster tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Gangster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Gangster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Gangster has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
The Gangster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Gangster escapes and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
The Gangster is putting a hurting on Paniikki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Gangster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniikki keeps working.
Paniikki tries to buck The Gangster off but The Gangster is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paniikki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. The Gangster tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Gangster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Gangster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Gangster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paniikki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paniikki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gangster.
The Gangster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Gangster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paniikki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paniikki shoots for a takedown but The Gangster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
letting The Gangster counter with a right hand.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Paniikki with a poor takedown
letting The Gangster counter with a right hand.
Timmey The Gangster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paniikki working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Gangster scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Paniikki rolls, trying to escape but The Gangster keeps control of the position.
Paniikki is covering up but some of the strikes from The Gangster are getting through and doing damage.
Paniikki is rocked!
The Gangster throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Paniikki!
Oh Paniikki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paniikki breaks The Gangster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Gangster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard.
The Gangster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Gangster has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki seems to have got his legs back now.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Gangster passes into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Gangster scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Gangster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Gangster lands some shots froms side control.
Paniikki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CEC Underdark, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but The Gangster keeps moving and retains side control.
The Gangster working the ground and pound from side control.
Paniikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Gangster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paniikki looking for a kimura from the bottom but The Gangster passes into side control!
The Gangster trying to control the position but Paniikki is working away.
The Gangster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pelle Paniikki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paniikki checks a leg kick.
Paniikki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Gangster tests Paniikki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Gangster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Gangster wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from The Gangster tenderised Paniikki's leg. Paniikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Gangster stuffs the takedown.
Paniikki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Gangster pinned against the cage. The Gangster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but The Gangster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki moves out of range of the body kick from The Gangster.
The Gangster stuffs the takedown.
Paniikki sets himself, and The Gangster steps forward looking for the clinch! Paniikki avoids it this time.
The Gangster throws a low kick but Paniikki avoids it.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Gangster tries to counter with a clinch but Paniikki shakes him off and moves away.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Paniikki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Gangster leaves Paniikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by The Gangster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown. The Gangster tries to sprawl out of it but Paniikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Gangster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paniikki blocks a head kick by The Gangster.
Paniikki dives in and grabs The Gangster's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Gangster pushes down on Paniikki's head and hops out.
The Gangster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Gangster lands a jab to the head.
The Gangster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paniikki dives in for a single leg takedown but The Gangster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - The Gangster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki ducks under a wild hook from The Gangster.
Paniikki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paniikki throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Gangster counters by moving into the clinch.
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Gangster smiles and moves away.
Paniikki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Gangster.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paniikki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster wants to clinch up but Paniikki keeps it at a distance.
The Gangster clinches with his opponent.
Paniikki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Gangster smiles and moves away.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown but The Gangster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paniikki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from The Gangster misses.
The Gangster missing with a left hand there. Paniikki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paniikki dives in for a single leg takedown but The Gangster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paniikki staying out of range there.
The Gangster wants to slow Paniikki down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pelle Paniikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Gangster takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Gangster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster! Timmey The Gangster retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Timmey The Gangster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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