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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loompa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faded. Näkäräinen 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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152 cm
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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
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oompa Loompa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Näkäräinen throws the kick towards the body but Loompa avoids it. Loompa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen digs a good body shot into Loompa's ribs. Loompa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen tries to score with a low kick but Loompa moves his leg out of the way. Loompa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Näkäräinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Näkäräinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loompa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Näkäräinen's knee momentarily. Näkäräinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Loompa, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Näkäräinen throws a solid leg kick but Loompa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Näkäräinen. Loompa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Loompa wants to land a leg kick but Näkäräinen is out of range. Näkäräinen with the counter takedown but Loompa avoids it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Loompa. That snapped Näkäräinen's head back.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loompa was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Loompa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loompa manages to avoid it. Näkäräinen misses with a straight left. Loompa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Näkäräinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Näkäräinen thows a leg kick but Loompa checks it and Loompa counters with a head kick. Loompa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Näkäräinen has time to react. Näkäräinen slips under a jab from Loompa. Loompa throws an overhand right that lands on Näkäräinen's shoulder, as Näkäräinen tries to avoid the shot. Näkäräinen feints the counter takedown. Loompa tries to score with a low kick but Näkäräinen moves his leg out of the way. Loompa doesn't manage to clinch there - Näkäräinen circles away.
A jab from Näkäräinen finds it's way through Loompa's defenses. Loompa tests Näkäräinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Näkäräinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Loompa's waist but Loompa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Näkäräinen off to one side. Loompa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Näkäräinen just manages to avoid it. Näkäräinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loompa rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Näkäräinen. A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Loompa does a little dance to reset his feet. Loompa jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Loompa swings for the body but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot. Näkäräinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nice body punch from Loompa. A nice leg kick lands there from Näkäräinen. Loompa misses with an uppercut. Näkäräinen misses with a body kick. Loompa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Näkäräinen sprawls and moves away. Näkäräinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Loompa moves out of range of the leg kick from Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Näkäräinen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Näkäräinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen throws a half hearted mid kick. Näkäräinen jabs at Loompa's body. Näkäräinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Loompa takes a body punch but keeps moving. Näkäräinen gets caught flat footed, as Loompa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loompa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Näkäräinen is keeping the position for now. Loompa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Näkäräinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loompa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Loompa postures up in Näkäräinen's guard and throws a big left but Näkäräinen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Loompa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loompa manages to avoid it. Näkäräinen scores with a body shot.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Loompa sees it coming and moves out of range. Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loompa manages to avoid it. A big left from Näkäräinen misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Loompa. Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oompa Loompa will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Näkäräinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Näkäräinen throws a body kick that misses. Loompa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Näkäräinen misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Näkäräinen finds it's way through Loompa's defenses. Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen scores with a body shot.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loompa manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Näkäräinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Loompa throws a low kick but Näkäräinen moves out of range easily. Loompa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loompa lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Loompa throws a strike but Näkäräinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Loompa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Näkäräinen. Loompa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Näkäräinen's guard. Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Näkäräinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Loompa controlling the position. Loompa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen looking to pass the guard. Loompa seems keen to control Näkäräinen's posture. Loompa wants to sweep here but Näkäräinen controlling him for the moment. Näkäräinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loompa is keeping the position for now. Näkäräinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oompa Loompa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Loompa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Loompa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen advances position into side control! Näkäräinen landing a few strikes. Näkäräinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loompa has escaped the position, nice work there. Näkäräinen cracks Loompa with an elbow. That is naaassty. Loompa is trying to improve his position. Näkäräinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loompa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Loompa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Loompa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Näkäräinen off and has taken his back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Loompa is hanging on to Näkäräinen's back as he tries to escape.
Loompa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position but Loompa manages to sink in the hooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Loompa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Näkäräinen digs a good hook to Loompa's body.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body. Näkäräinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loompa avoids it really well and circles away. Näkäräinen misses with a leg kick and Loompa counters with a low kick, right behind Näkäräinen 's knee. A chopping leg kick lands by Loompa. Näkäräinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Näkäräinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot. Loompa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Näkäräinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loompa misses with an uppercut. Näkäräinen shoots in but Loompa avoids the takedown attempt easily. Näkäräinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Loompa if he has to take too many more of those.
Loompa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loompa defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. A left lands for Loompa. Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Loompa moves out of range. Nice straight punches there by Loompa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loompa. Loompa misses with a straight left. Loompa walks into a jab. Näkäräinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loompa is looking to slow Näkäräinen down with leg kicks. Loompa looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range. Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Loompa is looking to clinch but Näkäräinen is avoiding it.
Näkäräinen scores with a nice right hand.
Loompa throws a front kick aimed at Näkäräinen's knee but Näkäräinen avoids it well. Loompa throws a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it. Näkäräinen throws a push kick but Loompa slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen leaves Loompa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Näkäräinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Näkäräinen fails with the takedown. Oompa Loompa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen. Loompa goes for a takedown attempt but Näkäräinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loompa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Näkäräinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loompa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Loompa tries to clinch there but Näkäräinen circles away.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot. Loompa avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loompa misses with a straight left. Loompa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Näkäräinen to the mat! Näkäräinen manages to get full guard. Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but Loompa controlling him for the moment. Loompa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Loompa passes Näkäräinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Loompa is pressing down on Näkäräinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Näkäräinen is holding on for now. Nice strikes from Loompa there. Loompa trying to pass the guard but Näkäräinen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loompa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Näkäräinen has managed to free his arm - good work. Loompa is trying to control. Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Näkäräinen is pressing down on Loompa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Näkäräinen trying to keep a closed guard but Loompa is proving a slippery customer.
Näkäräinen keeping full guard, as Loompa tries to pass. Näkäräinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Näkäräinen lands with a shot to the body. Loompa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Loompa tries to work over Näkäräinen's front leg with a kick but Näkäräinen checks it. Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Näkäräinen as he jumps to the side. Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Loompa has a couple of punches blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Loompa throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loompa. Still in the clinch, Näkäräinen scores with a nice short uppercut. Näkäräinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Loompa tries to work over Näkäräinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Näkäräinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Loompa backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Loompa. Loompa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Näkäräinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Näkäräinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Loompa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Näkäräinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Näkäräinen tries to break the clinch but Loompa is controlling the position. Näkäräinen blocks a body shot from Loompa. Loompa prevents a body shot from Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Näkäräinen tries to throw a body punch but Loompa avoids it by throwing Näkäräinen back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Loompa. Loompa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Näkäräinen fails to land. Loompa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Loompa goes for a takedown attempt but Näkäräinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oompa Loompa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Loompa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Näkäräinen under the eye. Loompa throws a hook but Näkäräinen avoids it easily. Loompa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Näkäräinen lands with a nice body punch. Loompa misses with a low kick. Näkäräinen feints the counter takedown. Näkäräinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loompa manages to avoid it. Loompa throws a low kick, looking for Näkäräinen's leg but Näkäräinen calmly moves out of range. Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen throws a wild body kick that Loompa sees coming a mile off. Loompa misses the shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Loompa blocks the low kick. It looked like Loompa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Loompa moves out of range. Loompa fails in his attempt to clinch. Loompa throws a shot from downtown. Näkäräinen moves away and avoids it. Näkäräinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loompa. Loompa throws a solid leg kick but Näkäräinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loompa. Näkäräinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Loompa throws a body punch but Näkäräinen moves out of range. Näkäräinen misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Näkäräinen thows a leg kick but Loompa checks it and Loompa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Näkäräinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Loompa is looking for a sweep. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Näkäräinen lands some shots froms side control. Loompa can't do much from the bottom here. Näkäräinen lands a nice forearm strike. Näkäräinen lands a nice forearm strike. Loompa regains half guard. Näkäräinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loompa sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Loompa throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Loompa throws a body shot but no joy. And Näkäräinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Loompa pushes his down on his head and steps out. Näkäräinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loompa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Näkäräinen lands a nice looking body kick. Näkäräinen digs a good body shot into Loompa's ribs. Loompa throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it. And Näkäräinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Loompa pushes his down on his head and steps out. Loompa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Näkäräinen is trying to defend but Loompa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Näkäräinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Loompa trying to control but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Näkäräinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but Loompa controlling him for the moment. Loompa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Näkäräinen managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Näkäräinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Loompa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Näkäräinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Loompa finds it's target. Näkäräinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen swings for the body but Loompa moves out of range.
A big left from Loompa misses. Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot. Näkäräinen tests Loompa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Loompa throws a solid leg kick but Näkäräinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loompa. A head kick misses from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good work by Loompa as he checks the leg kick. Loompa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Loompa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Näkäräinen misses with a few strikes there.
Loompa doesn't succeed with the takedown so Näkäräinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Loompa wants to control but Näkäräinen passes easily into half guard.
Loompa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Loompa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Loompa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Näkäräinen is keen to just control but Loompa is a slippery customer. Loompa is looking to improve his position.
Näkäräinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Näkäräinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Näkäräinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Loompa actively working from the bottom here. Näkäräinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loompa sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Pikku Näkäräinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Näkäräinen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Näkäräinen! A very excited looking Pikku Näkäräinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Oompa Loompa had this to say: 'Where's my dirty little girl and a bag of coke.. '.
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