PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. N'sync - Bye Bye Bye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kamakawiwo Ole
vs
Paniikki

179 cm
29
160 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

165 cm
40
155 lbs
31 - 36 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamakawiwo Ole to the ground. Kamakawiwo Ole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paniikki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paniikki avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakawiwo Ole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Paniikki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakawiwo Ole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paniikki somewhat.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.

Paniikki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to defend but Paniikki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamakawiwo Ole has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kamakawiwo Ole still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kamakawiwo Ole has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kamakawiwo Ole lands an elbow.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving and retains side control.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Paniikki is looking to regain half guard here but Kamakawiwo Ole keeps moving and retains side control.
Paniikki taking a bit of punishment here - Kamakawiwo Ole scoring with strikes.
Paniikki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole is keen to just control but Paniikki is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamakawiwo Ole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamakawiwo Ole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Paniikki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kamakawiwo Ole rolls with it to try and escape but Paniikki cranks on the arm and Kamakawiwo Ole is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!