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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finko Naikkorine (ranked 6114 p4p, 384 weight class) and Martian Manhunter (ranked 3282 p4p, 271 weight class). Naikkorine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mexico - The Dead Daisies. Manhunter has chosen My Name Is J'onn J'onzz as his entrance music. Finko Naikkorine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finko Naikkorine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martian Manhunter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manhunter as he jumps to the side.
Manhunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that Naikkorine avoids nicely.
Manhunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
A cross from Manhunter lands.
Manhunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naikkorine at a distance.
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Manhunter throws a series of punches but Naikkorine avoids them all with ease.
Manhunter digs a good hook to Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manhunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naikkorine was well out of range. Poor timing from Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter scores with a jab.
Manhunter connects with the punch.
Manhunter scores with a jab to the body.
Naikkorine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhunter stuffs the takedown.
Naikkorine walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhunter thuds a left hand into Naikkorine's body.
Manhunter works over Naikkorine's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naikkorine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naikkorine counters with a nice uppercut.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhunter looks winded!
Manhunter throws a combination. Naikkorine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Naikkorine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.
It looked like Naikkorine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Naikkorine dodges the punch combination from Manhunter.
Naikkorine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naikkorine.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naikkorine staying out of range there.
Manhunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Manhunter does no damage.
Naikkorine throwing a counter right hand but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
Manhunter gets caught flat footed, as Naikkorine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Naikkorine trying to control but Manhunter is working from the bottom.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhunter wants to stand and escape but Naikkorine is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhunter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naikkorine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naikkorine passes Manhunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naikkorine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhunter keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manhunter actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manhunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naikkorine backs up against the cage.
Naikkorine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Naikkorine shoots in but no luck this time.
Manhunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manhunter tries to bum rush Naikkorine with a series of wild strikes but Naikkorine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martian Manhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naikkorine has his takedown stuffed
and Manhunter counters with a three punch combo that has Naikkorine backing up. Naikkorine nods at Manhunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Manhunter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhunter leaves Naikkorine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martian Manhunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter cracks Naikkorine with a good jab.
Manhunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manhunter lands a jab to Naikkorine's midsection.
Naikkorine darts in looking for a takedown but Manhunter gets double underhooks and turns Naikkorine into the cage.
Naikkorine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhunter pinned against the cage. Manhunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Manhunter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhunter is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Manhunter.
Naikkorine tries to stall but Manhunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manhunter tries to break free but Naikkorine pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manhunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naikkorine is defending well for now.
Manhunter dodges an elbow strike from Naikkorine.
Manhunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Manhunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manhunter just leaning against Naikkorine, taking a breather.
Naikkorine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naikkorine in his tracks.
Finko Naikkorine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martian Manhunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naikkorine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martian Manhunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naikkorine on the side of the head.
Manhunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhunter throws a one two combo.
Naikkorine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manhunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhunter duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martian Manhunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manhunter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martian Manhunter!
A victorious Martian Manhunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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