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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 Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N�k�r�inen comes to the cage accompanied by Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Partio enters the arena, that's one mean looking little fucker right there!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
30 - 14 - 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
34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N�k�r�inen swats away the attempt to clinch by Partio.
N�k�r�inen lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Partio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
Partio tests N�k�r�inen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and N�k�r�inen counters with a straight right hand.
N�k�r�inen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
N�k�r�inen lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N�k�r�inen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio gets caught flat footed, as N�k�r�inen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
N�k�r�inen throwing strikes but missing.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen preventing the sweep.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
N�k�r�inen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N�k�r�inen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
N�k�r�inen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Partio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Partio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Partio!
Partio working away.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a sweep.
N�k�r�inen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletic Advantage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but Partio postures up.
Partio takes a little break here. N�k�r�inen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on N�k�r�inen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Partio scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but Partio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Partio throwing shots but N�k�r�inen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Partio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
N�k�r�inen is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
Partio is looking to pass N�k�r�inen's guard but actually N�k�r�inen recovers to full guard.
N�k�r�inen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partio manages to get himself to full guard.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Partio is trying to keep N�k�r�inen in close.
Partio keeping moving, preventing N�k�r�inen from controlling successfully.
Partio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in N�k�r�inen's guard.
Partio wants to control from the top but N�k�r�inen keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Partio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Partio slips a jab from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen tries for a takedown but Partio circles away easily
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio has closed the distance and engaged N�k�r�inen in a clinch.
N�k�r�inen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio gets underhooks to prevent N�k�r�inen's takedown attempt.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
N�k�r�inen prevents a body shot from Partio.
Partio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
N�k�r�inen tries to break free but Partio pushes him back against the cage.
N�k�r�inen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Partio pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.
Partio slaps away a takedown attempt from N�k�r�inen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but N�k�r�inen seems unphased.
N�k�r�inen throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio slips a jab from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Partio to the ground. N�k�r�inen is now in Partio's guard.
N�k�r�inen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Partio looking to hit a scissor sweep but N�k�r�inen is one step ahead there.
N�k�r�inen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pikku N�k�r�inen.
Nice sprawl there from Partio as N�k�r�inen shoots in.
N�k�r�inen misses with a body kick.
Partio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows N�k�r�inen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N�k�r�inen tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Partio looking to control.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Partio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
N�k�r�inen controls Partio momentarily but Partio frees himself.
N�k�r�inen wants to control but Partio passes easily into half guard.
Partio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed N�k�r�inen's head.
Partio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but N�k�r�inen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Partio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Partio trying to control from half guard but N�k�r�inen is working away.
N�k�r�inen gets back to full guard.
Partio advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N�k�r�inen can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio moves to clinch but N�k�r�inen breaks away
and N�k�r�inen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Partio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
N�k�r�inen works his way into full mount!
N�k�r�inen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
N�k�r�inen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Partio tries to reverse the position but N�k�r�inen maintains control.
N�k�r�inen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Partio looks a forlorn figure.
N�k�r�inen lands with some strikes.
Partio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
N�k�r�inen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Partio tries to lock up and control but N�k�r�inen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
N�k�r�inen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Partio is having none of it.
N�k�r�inen is really struggling to control Partio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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 wants to take Partio's back but he can't do it this time.
N�k�r�inen wants to control the pace but Partio is squirming around nicely.
N�k�r�inen content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
N�k�r�inen seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.
N�k�r�inen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen is thwarting Partio's attempts to control the position.
N�k�r�inen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Partio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku N�k�r�inen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikku N�k�r�inen!
Pikku N�k�r�inen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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