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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Sori. Hapitchou has chosen Blackalicious - Sky is falling as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24 - 9 - 0 |
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, PePe Hapitchou!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Hapitchou.
A head kick misses from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nilkki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hapitchou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nilkki somewhat.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Nilkki checks it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Hapitchou. No joy for Nilkki on that attempt.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilkki's head backwards.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki shoots in but Hapitchou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilkki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hapitchou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Nilkki slips the punch.
Nilkki throws a counter high kick but Hapitchou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Hapitchou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilkki off the cage and back into range.
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!
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Nilkki takes the fight into the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Nilkki is trying to pull guard but Hapitchou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hapitchou is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki slips under a jab.
Nilkki lands a high kick!
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
Hapitchou replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nilkki blocks it well.
Hapitchou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hapitchou looks to move away, Nilkki throws a big counter combo but Hapitchou just gets out of the way.
Nilkki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hapitchou is fending him off so far but Nilkki persists. Nope, Hapitchou circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Hapitchou circles away.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki looks to clinch
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hapitchou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapitchou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range 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!
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou lands with a slapping head kick.
Hapitchou throws a nice looking combination but Nilkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
Nilkki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hapitchou as he jumps to the side.
Hapitchou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Nilkki moves to clinch but Hapitchou breaks away
and Hapitchou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.
Pikku Nilkki's cut is getting worse.
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nilkki's hands.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Hapitchou is having none of it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hapitchou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Hapitchou keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilkki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hapitchou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hapitchou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hapitchou's waist but Hapitchou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilkki off to one side.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hapitchou manages to circle out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hapitchou - the referee stops the clock and Nilkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hapitchou. Nilkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a cross.
Nilkki is rocked!
Pikku Nilkki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
Nilkki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hapitchou to the mat! Hapitchou manages to get full guard.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Hapitchou has his hands on Nilkki's head, controlling the position.
Nilkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.
Nilkki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hapitchou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nilkki has managed to get both his arms back between Hapitchou's legs - danger averted.
Nilkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hapitchou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hapitchou controls Nilkki momentarily but Nilkki frees himself.
Hapitchou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Nilkki wants to stand but Hapitchou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving.
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Nilkki pushes his legs off easily.
Hapitchou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hapitchou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki stands and throws Hapitchou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki postures up.
Hapitchou is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hapitchou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilkki off and has taken his back!
Hapitchou controls the position.
Hapitchou tries to keep control of the position but Nilkki is staying busy.
Nilkki can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nilkki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hapitchou has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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