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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku N�k�r�inen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). N�k�r�inen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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150 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku N�k�r�inen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N�k�r�inen darts in and clinches Loompa up against the cage.
N�k�r�inen misses with a hook from the clinch.
N�k�r�inen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen is trying to pull guard but Loompa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Loompa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
N�k�r�inen lands a nice uppercut.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
N�k�r�inen lands a body shot.
Loompa tries to stall but N�k�r�inen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen prevents a body shot from Loompa.
Loompa lands a right hand.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loompa swings wildly with an uppercut but N�k�r�inen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loompa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
N�k�r�inen struggles to land a body shot inside as Loompa controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa swings wildly with an uppercut but N�k�r�inen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa blocks an uppercut.
Loompa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of N�k�r�inen backwards.
N�k�r�inen lands a hook to the side of the head.
N�k�r�inen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loompa lands an uppercut.
N�k�r�inen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
N�k�r�inen lands with a short shot to the head.
Loompa stops a takedown attempt from N�k�r�inen.
Loompa gets underhooks to prevent N�k�r�inen's takedown attempt.
Oompa Loompa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku N�k�r�inen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
N�k�r�inen tries to work over Loompa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
N�k�r�inen swings wildly with an uppercut but Loompa uses good head movement to avoid it.
N�k�r�inen has a couple of punches blocked by Loompa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loompa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
N�k�r�inen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loompa won't allow N�k�r�inen to sweep him here.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
N�k�r�inen is trying to improve his position.
N�k�r�inen sneaks back into half guard.
N�k�r�inen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen looking for a sweep. Not yet N�k�r�inen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen controlling Loompa's posture.
Loompa looking to pass the guard.
Loompa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
N�k�r�inen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loompa stacks N�k�r�inen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loompa!
Loompa wants to control but N�k�r�inen is keeping him busy.
N�k�r�inen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
N�k�r�inen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loompa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen regains half guard.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
N�k�r�inen gets back to full guard.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
N�k�r�inen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
N�k�r�inen gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
N�k�r�inen looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku N�k�r�inen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
N�k�r�inen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loompa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N�k�r�inen throws out the jab.
N�k�r�inen moves into the clinch successfully.
N�k�r�inen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. N�k�r�inen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Loompa postures up and lands a big shot to N�k�r�inen's brow.
N�k�r�inen trying to keep a closed guard but Loompa is proving a slippery customer.
Loompa looking to sit in guard and control but N�k�r�inen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
N�k�r�inen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loompa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, N�k�r�inen has managed to get both his arms back between Loompa's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Loompa is working from the bottom.
Loompa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N�k�r�inen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loompa trying to control but N�k�r�inen is having none of it.
N�k�r�inen is looking to improve his position but Loompa isn't that keen on the idea.
Loompa looking to control but N�k�r�inen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loompa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� N�k�r�inen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by N�k�r�inen and Loompa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on N�k�r�inen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
N�k�r�inen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loompa wants to control but N�k�r�inen is keeping him busy.
N�k�r�inen dodges the ground and pound from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen tries to buck Loompa off but Loompa is having none of it.
N�k�r�inen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
N�k�r�inen wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
N�k�r�inen controlling the position well.
N�k�r�inen is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loompa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed N�k�r�inen's head.
Loompa is controlling the pace.
N�k�r�inen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is trying to control. N�k�r�inen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loompa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loompa prevents N�k�r�inen from improving his position.
Loompa trying to control the action but N�k�r�inen is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loompa is pressing down on N�k�r�inen's thigh, looking to free his foot. N�k�r�inen is holding on for now.
N�k�r�inen works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pikku N�k�r�inen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Loompa misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loompa.
Loompa scores with a nice head shot.
Loompa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loompa avoids the head kick by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa tries to clinch up but N�k�r�inen circles away and keeps his distance.
N�k�r�inen gets a double leg takedown into Loompa's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw N�k�r�inen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loompa holds on and takes a little breather.
N�k�r�inen content to stall in guard here.
Loompa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
N�k�r�inen content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
N�k�r�inen throwing strikes but missing.
Loompa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N�k�r�inen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loompa 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. Loompa is keeping the position for now.
N�k�r�inen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the position from guard on top but Loompa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N�k�r�inen connects with a couple of short punches.
N�k�r�inen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loompa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
N�k�r�inen trying to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa works his way into full mount!
Loompa landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pikku N�k�r�inen has got the better of the ground game so far.
N�k�r�inen is desperately trying to improve his position but Loompa has a good base and remains in mount.
Loompa is landing with some decent strikes but N�k�r�inen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loompa looking to control but N�k�r�inen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
N�k�r�inen regains half guard.
Loompa thows a huge punch but N�k�r�inen dodges it nicely.
Loompa is looking for a kimura here.
N�k�r�inen is looking to control Loompa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can N�k�r�inen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
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!
Loompa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N�k�r�inen is trying to control but can't.
N�k�r�inen tries to get to full guard but Loompa has control of the leg.
Loompa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa trying to pass the guard but N�k�r�inen defending well.
N�k�r�inen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loompa.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oompa Loompa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
N�k�r�inen misses the jab.
Loompa cracks N�k�r�inen with an open hand slap.
Pikku N�k�r�inen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa misses with a head kick.
N�k�r�inen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen throws a push kick but Loompa slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Loompa.
Loompa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa throws out a leg kick but N�k�r�inen moves out of range and Loompa only half commits.
Loompa ducks under a wild hook from N�k�r�inen.
Loompa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
N�k�r�inen has his takedown stuffed
and Loompa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. N�k�r�inen really felt that one!
N�k�r�inen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loompa walks into a straight right hand from N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loompa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but N�k�r�inen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Excellent takedown into side control there by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
N�k�r�inen looks up at the clock and then as Loompa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, N�k�r�inen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Loompa is looking to regain half guard here but N�k�r�inen keeps moving and retains side control.
N�k�r�inen trying to control the action but Loompa is working from the bottom.
N�k�r�inen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from N�k�r�inen crashes against the mat.
Loompa is looking to regain half guard here but N�k�r�inen keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on N�k�r�inen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N�k�r�inen advances to full mount.
N�k�r�inen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loompa is in a horrible position here. N�k�r�inen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loompa 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 postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loompa looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loompa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
N�k�r�inen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
N�k�r�inen raining down shots from the mount!
N�k�r�inen wants to control the pace but Loompa is squirming around nicely.
Loompa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen trying to control from half guard but Loompa is working away.
N�k�r�inen throwing shots but Loompa is blocking nicely.
N�k�r�inen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loompa!
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!
Loompa is desperately trying to improve his position but N�k�r�inen has a good base and remains in mount.
N�k�r�inen controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa is bucking up trying to escape but N�k�r�inen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku N�k�r�inen dominated that fourth 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!
Loompa misses with a head kick.
N�k�r�inen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loompa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
N�k�r�inen instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loompa fails to land.
N�k�r�inen throws a head punch that misses.
N�k�r�inen pushes Loompa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
N�k�r�inen lands with a left to the head.
N�k�r�inen working aggressively here.
Loompa lands a left hand.
N�k�r�inen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
N�k�r�inen throws a body shot but no joy.
Loompa tests N�k�r�inen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loompa misses with a wild body shot.
N�k�r�inen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from N�k�r�inen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
N�k�r�inen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loompa is out of range and N�k�r�inen settles back down.
Loompa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from N�k�r�inen.
Loompa cracks N�k�r�inen with a good jab.
Loompa misses with a low kick as N�k�r�inen jumps back.
N�k�r�inen thumps Loompa with a low kick.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N�k�r�inen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loompa cracks N�k�r�inen with an open hand slap.
N�k�r�inen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oompa Loompa is winning the standup battle so far.
N�k�r�inen ducks under a wild hook from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen rushes Loompa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oompa Loompa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N�k�r�inen misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loompa.
A right hook to the body lands for N�k�r�inen.
Loompa has a couple of punches blocked by N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for N�k�r�inen.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by N�k�r�inen.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa pushes N�k�r�inen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for N�k�r�inen.
N�k�r�inen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen blocking some punches.
N�k�r�inen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Loompa.
N�k�r�inen misses with a punch on the inside.
N�k�r�inen misses with some punches.
Loompa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N�k�r�inen backwards.
N�k�r�inen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loompa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oompa Loompa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loompa tries to work over N�k�r�inen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loompa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of N�k�r�inen backwards.
N�k�r�inen misses with a punch on the inside.
N�k�r�inen tries a body shot but Loompa blocks it.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
N�k�r�inen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
N�k�r�inen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
N�k�r�inen throws a punch but it's blocked by Loompa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N�k�r�inen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N�k�r�inen throws a punch but it's blocked by Loompa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loompa.
Pikku N�k�r�inen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
N�k�r�inen can't find room to land a body shot as Loompa controls the action.
N�k�r�inen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loompa's elbow.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
N�k�r�inen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
N�k�r�inen misses with a punch on the inside.
Loompa scores with a shot to the side of N�k�r�inen's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
N�k�r�inen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loompa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before N�k�r�inen can pounce on him.
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 Oompa Loompa.
I think N�k�r�inen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
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.
Oompa Loompa spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the rehab - I'm going on a bender... '.
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