Tom Niinimaki vs. Niklas Bäckström

Main Card | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Bäckström defeats Niinimaki
L
Submission, Bulldog Choke 4:15 Round 1 of 3
"King in the North"
vs.
Submission 4:15 R1
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Fighter Comparison

7-0-0

Climbed to 8-0
Pro
Record
21-5-1

Fell to 21-6-1
+210
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-250
(Moderate Favorite)

Sweden
Nation

Finland

SE
Fights out of
Boca Raton
Florida
24
+9 mos, 1 week, 2 days
Age at Fight 31
+10 mos, 6 days
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
145.0 lbs
(65.8 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
69.0"
(175cm)
Allstars Training Center Gym Blackzilians Performance Institute

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Niinimaki
87%
Bäckström
13%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 41

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi
  • Date: Saturday 05.31.2014 at 12:38 PM ET
  • Referee: Leon Roberts
  • Venue: O2 World Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Berlin, Germany
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Dan Hardy, John Gooden
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Dan Hardy
  • Niinimaki Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Bäckström Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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