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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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197 lbs
27 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Ninja misses
and Tikki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ninja thinking.
Afro Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikki.
Ninja misses with the body kick
and Tikki counters with a thumping low kick.
Ninja throws a body punch but Tikki moves out of range.
Ninja sizes up Tikki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ninja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikki manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Tikki.
Ninja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tikki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ninja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Tikki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ninja controlling Tikki's posture.
Ninja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja controlling the position.
Tikki throws a big right hand that misses.
Tikki wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Tikki throwing strikes but missing.
Ninja is looking for a triangle but Tikki pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tikki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tikki wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikki is one step ahead there.
Tikki throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
Tikki throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja can't keep his opponent in guard - Tikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Tikki is controlling well.
Ninja trying to hold on to Tikki's head to control him but Tikki postures up.
Tikki wants to stand but Ninja has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tikki throws a strike but Ninja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ninja controls Tikki momentarily but Tikki frees himself.
Tikki stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tikki throws a strike but Ninja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tikki pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja trying to control but Tikki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatu Tikki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ninja scores with a body shot.
Jab by Tikki.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ninja. Tikki shrugs it off though.
Tikki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.
Tikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja moves forwards but Tikki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ninja.
Tikki lands a nice hook to Ninja's body. Ninja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tikki.
Tikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tikki wants to land a leg kick but Ninja is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ninja.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki staying out of range there.
Ninja throws a leg kick but Tikki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
Ninja swings widly with a right hand
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ninja slips a jab from Tikki.
Nice jab there from Ninja.
Afro Ninja is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Tikki finds it's target.
Afro Ninja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki's corner calls for a 1-2. Tikki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tikki checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Tikki circles away.
The crowd cheers as Ninja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tikki doesn't seem phased though.
Ninja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tikki under the eye.
That kick from Ninja tenderised Tikki's leg. Tikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninja throws a series of punches but Tikki moves out of range.
Ninja cracks Tikki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by Tikki.
Tikki throws a wild body kick that Ninja sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ninja as he connects with a hook.
Ninja just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Ninja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Tikki ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ninja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tikki.
Tikki lands a leg kick that knocks Ninja off balance momentarily.
Tikki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja misses with a looping right.
Ninja lands the left hand.
Ninja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tikki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja stuffs the takedown attempt from Tikki. Tikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Tikki connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Tikki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninja momentarily.
Ninja throws a big shot that misses.
Ninja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja ducks right into an uppercut from Tikki.
Ninja misses with a series of wild punches.
Tikki dips to his left and cracks Ninja with an uppercut!
Tikki throws a head kick that Ninja semi-blocks.
Ninja dips to his left and cracks Tikki with an uppercut!
Ninja defending well as Tikki loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninja misses the body punch
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninja wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.
Ninja forces Tikki back against the cage and clinches.
Tikki prevents a body shot from Ninja.
Ninja scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Ninja.
Tikki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Ninja tries to break the clinch but Tikki is controlling the position.
Ninja lands with a light punch inside.
Tikki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ninja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tikki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki throws a jab when Ninja was well out of range.
Ninja lands with a cross.
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 Afro Ninja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ninja lands with a good body shot.
Ninja misses with a hook to the body
and Tikki counters with a right hand to the body.
Ninja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikki doesn't seem bothered though.
Ninja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tikki.
Tikki throws a leg kick
and Ninja counters with a good low kick that Tikki was not able to check.
Ninja leaves Tikki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ninja darts in trying to clinch
and Tikki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Ninja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tikki thinking.
Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tikki has time to react.
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!
Ninja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ninja rushes Tikki and presses him up against the cage.
Ninja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tikki breaks from the clinch.
Ninja attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tikki moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikki checks a leg kick.
Ninja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tikki's head.
Ninja tries to close the distance and clinch but Tikki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tikki throws a leg kick but Ninja checks it.
A jab from Tikki misses.
Tikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away.
Tikki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ninja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tikki throws a leg kick which misses Ninja's front leg but catches the back leg as Ninja tries to avoid it.
Tikki misses with a hook. Ninja ducked under it nicely.
Tikki takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses.
Tikki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja defending well as Tikki loads up on a big left hand.
Ninja tests Tikki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tikki moves out of range as Ninja strikes.
Tikki misses with a low kick.
Ninja throws a body kick that misses.
Tikki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tikki misses with a hook.
Ninja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tikki misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tikki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninja.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tikki. That's going to slow Ninja down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a wild body shot.
Ninja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tikki blocks a head kick by Ninja.
Tikki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws a looping overhand right but Tikki ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Tikki tenderised Ninja's leg. Ninja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ninja's head.
Tikki shoots in but Ninja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ninja clinches up with Tikki and pushes him back against the cage.
Tikki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ninja on the inside.
Tikki wants the takedown. Ninja is fighting it off but Tikki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ninja's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki wants to stand but Ninja is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Tikki from controlling successfully.
Ninja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tikki postures up in Ninja's guard and throws a big left but Ninja blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tikki looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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