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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikku N�k�r�inen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N�k�r�inen comes into the arena with Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee blaring out of the sound system. Nelson has chosen Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
26 - 12 - 2 |
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176 cm
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163 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a hook.
N�k�r�inen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pikku N�k�r�inen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N�k�r�inen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
N�k�r�inen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in N�k�r�inen's guard.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson stands up over N�k�r�inen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
N�k�r�inen wants to sweep but no luck.
N�k�r�inen wants to improve his position but instead Nelson has moved into half guard.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, N�k�r�inen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. N�k�r�inen defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N�k�r�inen keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but N�k�r�inen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson prevents N�k�r�inen from improving his position.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but N�k�r�inen keeps working.
N�k�r�inen moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
N�k�r�inen wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
N�k�r�inen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but N�k�r�inen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, N�k�r�inen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but N�k�r�inen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
N�k�r�inen wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
N�k�r�inen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but N�k�r�inen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. N�k�r�inen is aware though and is defending well.
N�k�r�inen won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but N�k�r�inen is proving a slippery customer.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. N�k�r�inen is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing N�k�r�inen from controlling successfully.
N�k�r�inen landing some decent shots from guard.
N�k�r�inen lands a couple of elbows.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Byron Nelson 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.
Nelson throws a body punch but N�k�r�inen moves out of range.
N�k�r�inen scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
N�k�r�inen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
N�k�r�inen throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
N�k�r�inen blocks a leg kick.
N�k�r�inen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from N�k�r�inen is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. N�k�r�inen won't be happy with that.
N�k�r�inen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but N�k�r�inen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. N�k�r�inen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
N�k�r�inen has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Nelson throws a strike but N�k�r�inen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N�k�r�inen working some strikes from top position.
N�k�r�inen forces his way into half guard.
Nelson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
N�k�r�inen advances to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but N�k�r�inen passes into side.
Nelson parries the strikes from N�k�r�inen easily there. N�k�r�inen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nelson to escape.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but N�k�r�inen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N�k�r�inen scores with a couple of short elbows.
N�k�r�inen working the body and head with strikes.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but N�k�r�inen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson postures up in N�k�r�inen's guard and throws a big left but N�k�r�inen blocks it.
Nelson won't allow N�k�r�inen to sweep him here.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but N�k�r�inen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
N�k�r�inen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
N�k�r�inen controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
N�k�r�inen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
N�k�r�inen is trying to keep Nelson in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson trying to control but N�k�r�inen is working from the bottom.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from N�k�r�inen.
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 Pikku N�k�r�inen will probably get the nod.
That's time! N�k�r�inen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N�k�r�inen thuds his shin into the meat of Nelson's side.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
N�k�r�inen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
N�k�r�inen throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
N�k�r�inen swinging wildly here.
N�k�r�inen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
N�k�r�inen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
N�k�r�inen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. N�k�r�inen tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag N�k�r�inen to the ground. N�k�r�inen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
N�k�r�inen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. N�k�r�inen tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. N�k�r�inen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
N�k�r�inen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
A shot to the liver by N�k�r�inen. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
N�k�r�inen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but N�k�r�inen is out of range.
N�k�r�inen misses with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
N�k�r�inen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but N�k�r�inen seems unphased.
N�k�r�inen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
N�k�r�inen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but N�k�r�inen pulls his head out easily.
N�k�r�inen wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nice strikes from N�k�r�inen there.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for N�k�r�inen to get the leverage.
N�k�r�inen is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is in trouble now - N�k�r�inen has advanced to mount!
Nelson tries to hold on but N�k�r�inen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but N�k�r�inen maintains control.
Nelson regains half guard.
N�k�r�inen seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
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!
N�k�r�inen is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson wants to control but N�k�r�inen passes easily into half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but N�k�r�inen keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku N�k�r�inen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well N�k�r�inen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku N�k�r�inen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pikku N�k�r�inen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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