Tom Niinimaki vs. Walel Watson

Co-Main Event | CAGE Featherweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Sep 21, 2013
W
Niinimaki defeats Watson
L
Submission, Kimura 2:52 Round 2 of 3, 7:52 Total
vs.
Submission 2:52 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"The Pharaoh"

Fighter Comparison

19-5-1

Climbed to 20-5-1
Pro
Record
11-5-0

Fell to 11-6
-350
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+250
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Featherweight
Title Challenger

Featherweight

Finland
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Long Beach
California
31
+1 month, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 29
+2 mos, 5 days
5'9"
(175cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
69.0"
(175cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
Blackzilians Performance Institute Gym Team Bodyshop MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 137

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Watson
9%
Niinimaki
91%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Cage 23

Fight Details

  • Event: Cage 23
  • Date: Saturday 09.21.2013 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Energia Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Vantaa, Finland
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • Niinimaki Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Watson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: CAGE Featherweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Niinimaki
  • Event Links:

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