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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Pelle Paniikki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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155 lbs
32 - 37 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki is looking to advance position but Grabowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Paniikki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grabowski controlling his opponent.
Paniikki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paniikki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Grabowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grabowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Paniikki.
Well, if Grabowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grabowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Grabowski content just to control the position here.
Paniikki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paniikki trying to get back to full guard but Grabowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski controlling from mount.
Paniikki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grabowski looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grabowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grabowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paniikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grabowski swivels and escapes.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniikki can do to turn this around?
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Grabowski tries to sprawl but Paniikki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paniikki is pressing down on Grabowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grabowski is holding on for now.
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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Grabowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski trying to control here.
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.
Borys Grabowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paniikki seems to be looking for submissions.
Grabowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grabowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grabowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Grabowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paniikki forces his way into half guard.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grabowski is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paniikki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grabowski defends it well.
Grabowski tries to get to full guard but Paniikki has control of the leg.
Grabowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Paniikki from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paniikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Paniikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paniikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Grabowski counter with a right hand.
Paniikki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grabowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Grabowski gets caught napping as Paniikki dives in and scores a takedown. Grabowski manages to retain guard.
Grabowski is pulling down on Paniikki's head to control his posture.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grabowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Paniikki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki looking for a submission but Grabowski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Paniikki trying to move into half guard but instead Grabowski has managed to sweep!
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Grabowski defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniikki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paniikki.
Paniikki tries to improve position but can't.
Grabowski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniikki to his feet.
Paniikki blocks a jab.
Grabowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki with a poor takedown
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grabowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grabowski controlling the pace.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Grabowski is controlling well.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grabowski pulls his head out easily.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but Paniikki defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paniikki is pressing down on Grabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grabowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski!
Borys Grabowski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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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