Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Paniccia throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a right to the head.
McGregor lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Piero Paniccia has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paniccia lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paniccia cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniccia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it. #T1#
Paniccia misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniccia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia looks winded!
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Paniccia is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Paniccia into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McGregor. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor is leaning against Paniccia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Paniccia controls his hands.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Paniccia is blocking nicely.
Paniccia tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Paniccia.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Paniccia manages to pull guard.
McGregor wanted to stand there but Paniccia had control of the position. #SUB2#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor wants to stand but Paniccia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Paniccia has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Paniccia is looking to improve his position.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.#SU#
McGregor decides to stand up.
Paniccia has a takedown stuffed.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paniccia.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paniccia doesn't seem bothered though.
Paniccia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance. #CL2#
Paniccia rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
McGregor gets through Paniccia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Paniccia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniccia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Paniccia is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paniccia jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Paniccia around his waist. Paniccia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor lands a right hand.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with the head strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paniccias head.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
Paniccia takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paniccia's face.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Paniccia has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Paniccia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
McGregor pushes Paniccia off and gets back to his feet.
Paniccia fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniccia seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paniccia misses with a looping left.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Paniccia misses.
McGregor clobbers Paniccia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
Paniccia blocks a head kick by McGregor. #CL2#
Paniccia closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Paniccia - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Paniccia lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
A shot in the inside from Paniccia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniccia scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paniccia lands a right hand.
Paniccia is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paniccia has his back to the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor lands a jab.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Paniccia moves out of range easily.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Paniccia goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Paniccia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paniccia throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Paniccia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.#CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Paniccia against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor working aggressively here. #T2#
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Paniccia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paniccia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paniccia is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniccia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Paniccia missing with knees to the body.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Paniccia misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Paniccia presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniccia drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Paniccia.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from McGregor.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor is working Paniccia over against the cage.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shui. #CL#
Paniccia gets tackled into the cage by Shui. Shui maintains the clinch.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paniccia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paniccia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shui's elbow.
Shui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Piero Paniccia has been cut.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but Shui has him pressed against the cage.
Paniccia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Shui controls his hands.
Shui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Shui. #BC#
Shui breaks the clinch. #TD#
Shui closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Shui happy to just control the position for now.
Shui scoring with punches and elbows.
Paniccia tries to improve position but can't.
Paniccia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shui just content to control the position.
Paniccia tries to buck Shui off but Shui is having none of it.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui is chipping away with strikes.
Shui connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paniccia some visible discomfort.
Shui takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Paniccia to pass into mount.
Paniccia is bucking up trying to escape but Shui cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Paniccia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shui landing strikes from the mount.
Shui prevents Paniccia from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui with shots to the head and body - Paniccia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paniccia gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniccia has hold of Shui's hands but Shui slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shui wants to control but Paniccia is keeping him busy.
Paniccia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shui advances to half guard.
Shui is nestled in close to Paniccia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paniccia taking some punishment here, with Shui in his half guard.
Paniccia punching from the bottom. #T3#
Ground and pound from Shui.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniccia trying to control but Shui postures up.
Shui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shui lands a big shot there that rocks Paniccia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shui is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Paniccia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shui fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
Shui raining down shots from the mount!
Paniccia is still in real trouble! Can Shui finish him?
Shui raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniccia regains half guard.
Shui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shui works his way into side control. #T4#
Paniccia taking a bit of punishment here - Shui scoring with strikes.
Shui working the body and head with strikes.
Shui scoring with punches from side control.
Paniccia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shui is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shui dominating with strikes here.
Shui postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Paniccia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Shui around the waist but Shui pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Shui is the winner by TKO! Shui jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!
After the fight, Lin Shui was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Paniccia looks to score with a jab to the body but Rex is just out of range.
Rex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rex pushes Paniccia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paniccia's brow.
Rex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniccia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rex scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paniccia.
A short right from Paniccia on the inside.
Paniccia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia cracks Rex with a nice body shot.
Our sources have told us that Rex has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniccia.
Rex blocking some punches.
Paniccia misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Paniccia as the two fighters clinch.
Rex avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body.
Paniccia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rex.
Rex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
A short left from Rex.
Paniccia takes a shot to the head.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rex tries to break free but Paniccia pushes him back against the cage.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
Rex stalling.
Rex tries a body shot but Paniccia blocks it.
A short left from Paniccia.
Paniccia works on Rex's body with a couple of short punches.
Rex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Rex pushes Paniccia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rex breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Paniccia darts in and clinches Rex up against the cage.#T2#
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
Paniccia looking to stall.
Rex fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rex circles away quickly and effectively.
Rex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piero Paniccia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniccia punishes Rex's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Paniccia gets a clinch.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Rex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Paniccia. #T3##BC#
Rex manages to break the clinch.
Paniccia scores with a sloppy right hand. Rex should have avoided that one.
Paniccia throws a right hand that misses
and Rex counters with a series of strikes. Paniccia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paniccia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rex counters with a one-two to the body.
Paniccia misses with a takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Paniccia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Paniccia.
Rex avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paniccia misses with a takedown attempt
and Rex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kadeus Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
Paniccia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rex counters with a stiff right hand.
Paniccia connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kadeus Rex will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rex takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rex takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kadeus Rex is winning the standup battle so far.
Rex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paniccia.
Rex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Paniccia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
Paniccia blocking some punches.
Rex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rex gets underhooks to prevent Paniccia's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia tries to clinch #KD#
and Rex counters with a crisp one two that drops Paniccia! Rex thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paniccia to his feet! Paniccia is in big trouble!#ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
Paniccia lands with a nice body punch.
Kadeus Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paniccia scores with a jab. Rex acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch.
Paniccia lands with a light punch inside.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia lands a shot to the body.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as Rex controls the action.
Paniccia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Rex controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paniccia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paniccia.
Paniccia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rex to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paniccia.
Rex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
Rex blocks a body shot from Paniccia. #BC#
Rex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paniccia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Rex counters with a crisp one two that drops Paniccia! Rex thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paniccia to his feet! Paniccia is in big trouble!
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can Rex finish him?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniccia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rex. Rex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paniccia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Rex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paniccia swings widly with a right hand
and Rex counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Paniccia has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kadeus Rex!
As Kadeus Rex got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: '.

Event: GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Paniccia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Paniccia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Paniccia avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Paniccia. Paniccia maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Paniccia pulls guard successfully.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Paniccia has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
Griffin stands and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paniccia wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia gets back to full guard.
Griffin trying to control but Paniccia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniccia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Paniccia's legs - danger averted.
Griffin is pushing down on Paniccia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paniccia is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Griffin. #T2##SUB2#
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.
Paniccia trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin working Paniccia over with strikes.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Griffin wants to control but Paniccia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paniccia defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Paniccia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Nassar swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Paniccia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nassar won't be happy with that.
Nassar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassar tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paniccia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nassar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nassar wants to get back to full guard.
Paniccia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paniccia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nassar's head.
Paniccia wants to free his trapped foot but Nassar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniccia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Paniccia wants to work for an arm triangle but Nassar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Nassar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paniccia. #SUB2#
Paniccia seems to be working for a kimura but Nassar defends the submission attempt.
Nassar trying to hold on to Paniccia's head to control him but Paniccia postures up.
Nassar is holding on to half guard well.
Paniccia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nassar reverses the position - he's now on top in Paniccia's guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nassar has passed into half guard!
Nassar wants to pass the guard but Paniccia is defending well. #T2#
Nassar prevents Paniccia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniccia on the ground.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniccia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nassar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Nassar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Paniccia working for submissions but it's allowed Nassar to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Nassar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Paniccia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paniccia has a closed guard, preventing Nassar from standing up.
Nassar content to stall in guard here.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nassar pushing down on Paniccia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piero Paniccia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Paniccia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nassar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paniccia. #TD#
Paniccia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nassar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paniccia to the mat. Paniccia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.
Paniccia being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniccia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nassar has passed into side control.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position. #T1##SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Jab, jab by Nassar - just one landing.
Paniccia motions for Nassar to come forward. Paniccia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nassar scores with a nice right hand.
Nassar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paniccia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nassar thinking.
Nassar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Paniccia moved out of range.
Paniccia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Paniccia is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paniccia slips under a jab.#TD2#
Paniccia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nassar quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here.
Paniccia working the head and body with strikes.
Paniccia looks to land a strike but Nassar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paniccia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniccia throws a big elbow that misses.
George Nassar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nassar trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Paniccia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniccia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nassar wants to stand and escape but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard.
Paniccia throwing strikes from guard but Nassar blocks nicely.
Paniccia is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassar has wrist control.
Paniccia is looking to pass into half guard but Nassar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nassar is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for a guillotine here but Nassar defends easily.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Paniccia tries to roll over but Nassar keeps him under control.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar is keeping busy.
Paniccia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassar is taking a breather. Paniccia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Paniccia lands a nice looking body shot.
Paniccia moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniccia shoots in for a double leg but Nassar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar misses with a hook. Paniccia ducked under it nicely.
Paniccia loads up on a big right hand but Nassar slips the punch.
Nassar throwing a counter right hand but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar throws a right and a left that Paniccia avoids nicely.
It seemed like Paniccia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Paniccia is just out of range.
Paniccia misses with a hook.#CL2#
Paniccia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Nassar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nassar manages to end up in side control.
Paniccia tries to improve position but can't.
Paniccia keeps trying to improve his position.
Nassar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniccia keeps working.
Paniccia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniccia is trying to control Nassar's posture but Nassar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Nassar keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Paniccia is being controlled here.
Paniccia regains half guard.
Paniccia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nassar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Paniccia has an active guard here but Nassar has managed to pass into half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nassar controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nassar pulls his head out easily.
Nassar trying to mount his opponent but Paniccia defends it.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paniccia manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nassar passes into side control.
Paniccia is trying to work for a sweep but Nassar has mounted him!#SU#
Nassar stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Paniccia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paniccia tries to counter by closing the distance.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniccia blocks a jab.
Paniccia thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nassar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nassar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch successfully.
Nassar blocks an elbow strike from Paniccia.
Paniccia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
Nassar blocks a body shot from Paniccia. #TD#
Nassar wants the takedown. Paniccia is fighting it off but Nassar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paniccia's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Paniccia has his foot on Nassar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nassar works his way back into a safe position though.
Nassar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paniccia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Nassar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Paniccia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nassar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paniccia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nassar escapes and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paniccia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nassar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniccia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nassar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paniccia wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nassar uses it to pass to side control.
Paniccia is letting Nassar control him for a moment. #T4#
Nassar tries to advance to mount but Paniccia denies him.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position.
Nassar slows the pace down.
Paniccia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Nassar misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Nassar does it's job there.
Nassar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniccia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paniccia.
Nassar works over Paniccia's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nassar lands a nice shot to the body.
Paniccia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paniccia misses the body punch
and Nassar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nassar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paniccia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassar.
Paniccia looks to clinch
and Nassar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Paniccia.
Paniccia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassar manages to avoid it.
Paniccia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nassar. Nassar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paniccia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paniccia. Nassar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nassar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Paniccia lands a head shot.
Paniccia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paniccia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Paniccia's shoulder, as Paniccia tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar checks a low kick from Paniccia.
Nassar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paniccia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Paniccia works Nassar's body with a nice hook.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniccia backs up against the cage.
Nassar misses with a double jab.
Paniccia lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Paniccia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniccia sizes up Nassar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Paniccia does no damage.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Paniccia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Paniccia pushes Nassar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paniccia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nassar's efforts to push away.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Paniccia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassar's elbow.
Nassar avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paniccia looking for a takedown.
Nassar is looking to break free of the clinch but Paniccia has double underhooks.
Paniccia has Nassar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nassar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nassar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nassar pulls guard successfully.
Nassar is pulling down on Paniccia's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniccia, at least for the moment.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Paniccia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nassar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniccia, into his guard. #REVR#
George Nassar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Nassar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nassar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nassar!
George Nassar is the new lightweight champion!
George Nassar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##TD#
Paniccia shoots in and bounces Larratt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Larratt is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniccia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paniccia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Paniccia has gone for a leg lock! Larratt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniccia's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paniccia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Larratt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paniccia has tightened it up now! Larratt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Darko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paniccia was covering up waiting for the punch and Darko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paniccia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniccia keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Paniccia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a triangle but Darko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Paniccia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darko scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Paniccia has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko pushes down on Paniccia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniccia punching from the bottom.
Paniccia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB#
Paniccia has an active guard here but Darko has managed to pass into half guard.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Paniccia defends it. #SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia trying to hold on to Darko's head to control him but Darko postures up. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniccia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darko. #SUB#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Paniccia is defending against the submission attempts here by Darko.
Paniccia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Paniccia is working away.
Darko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darko wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Darko 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. #SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Darko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paniccia controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Darko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paniccia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darko.
Paniccia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paniccia lands with a nice body punch.
Paniccia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Paniccia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Paniccia is proving a slippery customer.
Darko wants to sweep here but Paniccia controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko is trying to control the position but Paniccia postures up.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Paniccia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniccia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniccia pushes down on Darko's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Paniccia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Darko can't escape the position. #SUB#
Paniccia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Darko has worked his arm free - good work by Darko!
Darko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darko is looking for a sweep.
Paniccia working the head and body with strikes.
Darko is looking to regain half guard here but Paniccia keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Paniccia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paniccia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Paniccia working for a submission but Darko is keeping him at bay.
Paniccia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Darko hang on?
Paniccia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Darko tries to hold on but Paniccia postures up.
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniccia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Paniccia has hold of Darko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Darko working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Darko tries to buck Paniccia off but he can't manage it.
Paniccia landing shots from mount.
Piero Paniccia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Paniccia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Darko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Darko can't escape the position.
Darko keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniccia raining down shots from the mount!
Paniccia breaks from Darko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paniccia prevents Darko from getting the reversal.#T4#
Paniccia working Darko over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Paniccia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paniccia wants to free his trapped foot but Darko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniccia is looking to stall here but Darko recovers full guard.
Paniccia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Paniccia postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Paniccia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paniccia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darko working the ground and pound but Paniccia is defending the strikes.
Darko gets to mount! Paniccia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paniccia is working to get back to half guard.
Darko throws some wild stikes that Paniccia manages to avoid easily.
Darko is trying to take his opponent's back.
Paniccia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paniccia reaches up to try and control the position but Darko seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Paniccia rolls and tries to escape and now Darko has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko has the hooks in. Paniccia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Paniccia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Paniccia. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniccia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Darko keeping full guard, as Paniccia tries to pass.
Darko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paniccia has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko pushing down on Paniccia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Darko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko wants to take a breather but Paniccia is having none of it. #SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniccia punching from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paniccia moves into full guard.
Darko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Darko is sitting in close to Paniccia's body. Paniccia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Darko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Darko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paniccia.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Paniccia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.
And Paniccia tries to counter it with a takedown but Dude pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Paniccia.
Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paniccia.
Dude is looking to counter punch.
Paniccia misses the shot to the body.
Dude takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dude clinches up against the cage.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude working aggressively here. #BC#
Dude breaks the clinch. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Paniccia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Dude has closed the distance and engaged Paniccia in a clinch.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Paniccia.
Dude tries to work over Paniccia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paniccia stalling.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia has Dude pressed against the cage.
Dude lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paniccia looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Dude.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paniccia.
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniccia lunges at Dude with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dude's hand.
Paniccia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.#T3#
Dude looks to throw the jab but Paniccia is out of range.
Dude wants to clinch up but Paniccia keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Dude's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paniccia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Dude is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paniccia paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dude clinches up with Paniccia and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dude. #BC#
Dude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paniccia blocks the body kick.
Paniccia throws a body kick that misses.
Dude throws a big counter combination but Paniccia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paniccia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paniccia with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.#T4#
Dude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dude there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Dude has managed to clinch.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as Dude controls the action.
Paniccia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but Dude forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paniccia trying to stall but Dude improves his position. #BC#
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Dude.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude tries to clinch up.
Paniccia looks to land a right hand but Dude moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Some Dude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dude scores with a three punch combo!
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
Dude finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paniccia with the counter takedown but Dude avoids it easily.
Paniccia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paniccia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paniccia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dude throws a big counter combination but Paniccia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paniccia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paniccia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paniccia cracks Dude with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Paniccia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude avoids the body shot from Paniccia.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Paniccia pushes him off.
Paniccia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dude clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dude lands a body shot.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Paniccia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
Paniccia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dude breaks the clinch.
Dude tries to clinch up but Paniccia circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dude instigates a clinch.
Paniccia takes a shot to the head.
Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia takes a shot to the head.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia. #T3#
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paniccia's elbow. #BC#
Dude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dude moves in looking to clinch but Paniccia pushes him off.
Paniccia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dude is looking to clinch but Paniccia is avoiding it.
Paniccia scores with a hook.
Paniccia keeps the fight on the outside.
Paniccia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paniccia cracks Dude with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dude wants to clinch up but Paniccia keeps it at a distance.
Dude moves to clinch but Paniccia breaks away
and Paniccia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Dude moves away from the strike by Paniccia.
Piero Paniccia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paniccia misses with a hook
and Dude counters with a good, hard body kick but Paniccia shrugs it off.
Paniccia swings widly with a right hand
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
Dude tries to clinch #TD2#
and Paniccia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
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!
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dude is retaining full guard.
Dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paniccia wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dude escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paniccia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Some Dude will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Dude takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paniccia misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dude has Paniccia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dude manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paniccia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dude doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Paniccia misses. #T1#
Paniccia connects with a jab.
Paniccia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paniccia misses with a looping right.
Dude is looking for a counter combo.
Paniccia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Dude rushes Paniccia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dude lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dude gets underhooks to prevent Paniccia's takedown attempt. #BC#
Dude breaks the clinch.
Paniccia fails with the takedown
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paniccia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##KD#
Dude sends Paniccia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dude is motioning to the referee to let Paniccia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Dude is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniccia seems to have recovered his senses.
Paniccia with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Dude counters with a nice right hand that sends Paniccia toppling to the canvas! Paniccia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dude finish him?!
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
Dude moves out of range as Paniccia strikes.
Paniccia scores with a hook.#CL#
Dude has closed the distance and engaged Paniccia in a clinch.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
Paniccia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Paniccia fails to pull guard.
Dude lands a right hand.
Some Dude has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Dude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paniccia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dude swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paniccia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Paniccia dives in and scores a takedown into Dude's guard.
Paniccia is pushing down on Dude's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dude is fighting to maintain full guard but Paniccia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dude is trying to maintain the position but Paniccia is very close to passing his half guard.
Paniccia wants to pass to mount but Dude is defending the position. #T4#
Dude is trying to control but can't.
Dude is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniccia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniccia's back!
Paniccia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dude tries to control but Paniccia wriggling away.
Paniccia tries to reverse the position but Dude maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Paniccia because Dude loaded up on that one.
Paniccia tries to reverse the position but Dude maintains control.
Piero Paniccia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dude scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paniccia?
Dude lands a couple of good shots and Paniccia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paniccia wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Paniccia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dude.
Dude trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dude controlling well, preventing Paniccia from escaping the position.
Dude missing with strikes from the back.
Dude is hanging on to Paniccia's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Some Dude clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Paniccia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dude.
Paniccia connects with a body shot.
Paniccia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Dude misses its target.
Dude's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paniccia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dude scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia throws a solid leg kick but Dude takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paniccia.
Dude is looking to counter the offense by Paniccia and move into the clinch.#CL#
Paniccia gets tackled into the cage by Dude. Dude maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dude. #T1#
Dude lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniccia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude lands a shoulder strike.
Dude lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Dude.
Dude creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paniccia with a big uppercut! Paniccia tries to clinch up but Dude pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paniccia to the mat! Paniccia covers up and Dude unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Day misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Paniccia misses the target.
Paniccia avoids the body shot from Day.
Paniccia feinted with a counter takedown.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Paniccia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Paniccia misses its target.
Paniccia slips a jab from Day.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paniccia 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 Day has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Day and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
letting Paniccia counter with a right hand.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Paniccia feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Paniccia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paniccia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Day on his heels. He'll look to pass Day's guard now, I'm sure.
Paniccia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Paniccia defends easily.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paniccia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniccia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paniccia.
Day striking from the bottom.
Paniccia is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paniccia 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.
Paniccia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Day tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Paniccia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paniccia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paniccia. #T2#
Paniccia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Paniccia wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paniccia is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paniccia.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paniccia throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Paniccia defends easily.
Paniccia connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paniccia defends it easily.
Paniccia pushing down on Day's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Day to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paniccia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paniccia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniccia pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Paniccia trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
Paniccia lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniccia pulls his head out easily.
Paniccia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Day.
Paniccia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniccia chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniccia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Paniccia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paniccia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Paniccia is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Paniccia avoids the head kick by Day.
Paniccia ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniccia moves away.
Day moves out of range as Paniccia strikes.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Paniccia counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Paniccia closes the distance and pushes Day back into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paniccia as Day tries to tie him up.
Paniccia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Day has clasped his hands together around Paniccia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paniccia manages to get back to half guard.
Day slips a nice elbow through Paniccia's hands, connecting with Paniccia's forehead.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Paniccia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paniccia works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Day drops back looking for a leg! Paniccia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paniccia manages to kick Day off! Day jumps back into Paniccia's guard. #SUB#
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?#T2#
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Paniccia has wrist control.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paniccia working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day won't allow Paniccia to sweep him here.
Piero Paniccia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Paniccia lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Paniccia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Day frees his head nicely. Oh but Paniccia has switched to an armbar! Day is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Crusher moves into range and clinches up with Paniccia.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
Crusher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands.
Paniccia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Crusher lands a takedown into guard.
Crusher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paniccia's guard.
Paniccia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crusher's guard. #REVR#
Paniccia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paniccia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paniccia passes Crusher's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Paniccia is trying for a kimura here. Crusher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Paniccia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 15
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Paniccia cracks a nice hook into Jitz's ribs.
Paniccia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jitz's head.
Jitz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Paniccia closes the distance and clinches.
Jitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paniccia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paniccia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paniccia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paniccia scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paniccia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia lands a knee to the head.
Jitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paniccia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jui Jitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paniccia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jitz is breathing heavily.
Paniccia pushes Jitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Paniccia.
Paniccia digs a right hand underneath Jitz's ribcage. Jitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paniccia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Paniccia.
Paniccia digs a right hand into Jitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jitz's gas tank.
Paniccia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paniccia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paniccia lands with a light punch inside.
Paniccia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paniccia is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Paniccia.
Paniccia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paniccia presses Jitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Paniccia - that landed with a thud.
Paniccia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paniccia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paniccia digs a right hand underneath Jitz's ribcage. Jitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paniccia cracks Jitz with a nice body shot.
Paniccia lands a body punch.
Jitz takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Paniccia manages to break the clinch.
Paniccia scores with a jab.
Jitz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Paniccia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paniccia scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Paniccia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Paniccia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paniccia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jitz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paniccia jabs Jitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Paniccia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paniccia.
Jitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Paniccia drives through and clinches with Jitz against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniccia lands a knee to the body.
Jitz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paniccia lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Paniccia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniccia tests Jitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paniccia scores with a one two! Jitz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Paniccia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paniccia has Jitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Paniccia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jitz backwards.
A hook to the body from Paniccia.
Nice body punch from Paniccia - that landed with a thud.
Paniccia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paniccia is pushing Jitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paniccia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paniccia is working Jitz over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jitz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paniccia walks away with a smile on his face. Jitz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paniccia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jitz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jitz walks into a stiff left hand from Paniccia.#T1#
Paniccia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paniccia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jitz.
Piero Paniccia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a nice body punch.
Paniccia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piero Paniccia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paniccia feints a jab promting Jitz to slip. Paniccia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jitz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paniccia thows a body kick. Jitz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Paniccia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paniccia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Paniccia drives through and clinches with Jitz against the cage.
Paniccia lands a shot to the body.
Paniccia landing knees to the body.
Paniccia is leaning against Jitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Paniccia.
A right hook to the body lands for Paniccia. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Paniccia as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Paniccia.
Piero Paniccia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paniccia lands a body shot.
Paniccia lands a shot to the body.
Paniccia digs a right hand underneath Jitz's ribcage. Jitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paniccia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jitz.
A right handed body shot lands from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paniccia.
Paniccia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Paniccia breaks from the clinch.
Paniccia scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Paniccia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jui Jitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniccia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jitz. Jitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paniccia connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Jitz is rocked!
Paniccia jabs at Jitz's body.
Paniccia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paniccia stuns Jitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paniccia, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Paniccia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jitz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Jitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paniccia cracks Jitz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jitz falls backwards against the cage. Paniccia follows up with more strikes that drop Jitz to his knees. Paniccia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jitz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piero Paniccia!

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