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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku N�k�r�inen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N�k�r�inen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Houellebecq's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - Spitfire. Gegard Houellebecq has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pikku N�k�r�inen's chin.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku N�k�r�inen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Houellebecq!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N�k�r�inen misses with a takedown attempt - Houellebecq sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houellebecq throws a chopping leg kick but N�k�r�inen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houellebecq throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N�k�r�inen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houellebecq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houellebecq wants to land a leg kick but N�k�r�inen is out of range.
Houellebecq lands a high kick!
Decent striking displayed by Houellebecq there.
N�k�r�inen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Houellebecq did well to prevent N�k�r�inen getting side control.
Houellebecq slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houellebecq is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
N�k�r�inen preventing the sweep.
N�k�r�inen wants to control from the top but Houellebecq keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Houellebecq is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
N�k�r�inen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houellebecq wriggles free and stands up.
Houellebecq looks to score with a jab to the body but N�k�r�inen is just out of range.
N�k�r�inen ducks right into an uppercut from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
N�k�r�inen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
N�k�r�inen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houellebecq. That did some damage!
N�k�r�inen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houellebecq motions for N�k�r�inen to come forward. Houellebecq throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gegard Houellebecq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
N�k�r�inen scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from N�k�r�inen misses.
Houellebecq throws a head kick but N�k�r�inen moves out of range.
N�k�r�inen ducks under a wild hook from Houellebecq.
N�k�r�inen tries a head kick but it misses.
Houellebecq tries to land a front kick but N�k�r�inen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Houellebecq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
N�k�r�inen misses with a straight left.
Houellebecq looks to throw the jab but N�k�r�inen is out of range.
N�k�r�inen blocks a head kick by Houellebecq.
N�k�r�inen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen shoots in for a takedown but Houellebecq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku N�k�r�inen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houellebecq takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Houellebecq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houellebecq throws a jab but it's blocked by N�k�r�inen.
Houellebecq with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houellebecq displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Houellebecq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N�k�r�inen blocks a leg kick.
N�k�r�inen throws a low kick, looking for Houellebecq's leg but Houellebecq calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen throws a head kick but Houellebecq moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by N�k�r�inen. That's going to slow Houellebecq down.
Houellebecq scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N�k�r�inen throws a big shot that misses.
Houellebecq checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick as N�k�r�inen jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from N�k�r�inen is defended easily by Houellebecq.
N�k�r�inen tried to score with a low kick but Houellebecq checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houellebecq 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 N�k�r�inen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from N�k�r�inen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
N�k�r�inen scoring well with a low kick there.
N�k�r�inen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houellebecq throws out the jab.
Houellebecq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
N�k�r�inen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houellebecq circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by N�k�r�inen!
Houellebecq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Houellebecq takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by N�k�r�inen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
N�k�r�inen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houellebecq counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Houellebecq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houellebecq ducks under a wild hook from N�k�r�inen.
Houellebecq throws a head kick but N�k�r�inen moves out of range.
Houellebecq misses the body punch
and N�k�r�inen counters with a single leg into guard. Houellebecq didn't expect that.
Houellebecq keeping moving, preventing N�k�r�inen from controlling successfully.
N�k�r�inen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houellebecq is keeping the position for now.
N�k�r�inen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
N�k�r�inen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N�k�r�inen looking to sit in guard and control but Houellebecq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N�k�r�inen keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Houellebecq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen is trying to control the position but Houellebecq postures up.
N�k�r�inen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N�k�r�inen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houellebecq defends well.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but N�k�r�inen keeps moving.
N�k�r�inen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but N�k�r�inen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houellebecq stopping the sweep attempt from N�k�r�inen.
Pikku N�k�r�inen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
N�k�r�inen looking for a guillotine here but Houellebecq defends easily.
Houellebecq got a little sloppy there for a moment and N�k�r�inen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houellebecq has managed to get both his arms back between N�k�r�inen's legs - danger averted.
Houellebecq stopping the sweep attempt from N�k�r�inen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Houellebecq showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houellebecq trying to control but N�k�r�inen is working from the bottom.
Gegard Houellebecq has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
N�k�r�inen scores with a shot to the body.
Houellebecq defending well as N�k�r�inen loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq lands a nice hook to N�k�r�inen's body. N�k�r�inen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Houellebecq checks a leg kick.
N�k�r�inen throws a jab when Houellebecq was well out of range.
N�k�r�inen tries to bum rush Houellebecq with a series of wild strikes but Houellebecq uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
N�k�r�inen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by N�k�r�inen.
Houellebecq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen tries a low kick but Houellebecq avoids it.
Houellebecq uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
N�k�r�inen working some strikes from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku N�k�r�inen dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Houellebecq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houellebecq checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
N�k�r�inen swings for the body but Houellebecq moves out of range.
Houellebecq misses with a body kick.
N�k�r�inen throws a body kick that misses.
N�k�r�inen looks to score with a jab to the body but Houellebecq is just out of range.
Houellebecq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houellebecq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houellebecq tests N�k�r�inen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
N�k�r�inen checks the leg kick.
N�k�r�inen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Houellebecq was covering up waiting for the punch and N�k�r�inen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Houellebecq is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N�k�r�inen throws a big elbow that misses.
N�k�r�inen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houellebecq is keeping the position for now.
N�k�r�inen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Houellebecq is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Houellebecq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N�k�r�inen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Houellebecq is working from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen passes Houellebecq's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Houellebecq is not content to let N�k�r�inen control the position.
N�k�r�inen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Houellebecq is refusing to be controlled, as N�k�r�inen sits in half guard.
Houellebecq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. N�k�r�inen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pikku N�k�r�inen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A right-left combo lands from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq lands with a slapping head kick.
N�k�r�inen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Houellebecq's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
N�k�r�inen feints and then cracks Houellebecq's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houellebecq down.
N�k�r�inen throws a low kick, looking for Houellebecq's leg but Houellebecq calmly moves out of range.
N�k�r�inen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houellebecq.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
N�k�r�inen throws a chopping leg kick but Houellebecq manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houellebecq is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N�k�r�inen misses with a lunging right hand
and Houellebecq counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Houellebecq. That's going to slow N�k�r�inen down.
N�k�r�inen blocks a head kick by Houellebecq.
N�k�r�inen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houellebecq throws a jab but it's blocked by N�k�r�inen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq throws a leg kick which misses N�k�r�inen's front leg but catches the back leg as N�k�r�inen tries to avoid it.
N�k�r�inen tries for a takedown but Houellebecq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
N�k�r�inen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
N�k�r�inen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Houellebecq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from N�k�r�inen.
Houellebecq blocks a jab.
N�k�r�inen misses with a low kick.
Houellebecq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houellebecq misses with a leg kick.
Houellebecq fakes a jab and throws a low kick but N�k�r�inen checks it well.
Houellebecq scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. N�k�r�inen doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Houellebecq is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pikku N�k�r�inen.
I think N�k�r�inen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku N�k�r�inen!
Pikku N�k�r�inen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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RATING
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