Infinity: Wednesday Warriors PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Turpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalja Turpa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Burns
vs
Turpa

185 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Turpa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpa thuds his shin into the meat of Burns's side.
A big left from Burns misses.
Turpa throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Turpa misses with a takedown

and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turpa's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burns lands a couple of elbows.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Burns scoring with some ground and pound.
Burns stays in close to Turpa's body and controls the position.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turpa dives on top into guard.

Burns has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Turpa doesn't defend quickly enough and Burns has managed to lock this one up! Can Turpa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Burns on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Denis Burns!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Selil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Selil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dynamite
vs
Selil

176 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baby Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Selil!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dynamite as Selil shoots in.
Selil blocks a jab.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dynamite.
Dynamite prevents Selil from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Selil is trying to control Dynamite's posture but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite scores with punches from side control.
Selil prevents Dynamite from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dynamite.
Dynamite throwing strikes but Selil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selil scores with punches from side control.
Dynamite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Selil on the ground.

Selil decides to stand back up. Selil steps back and let's Dynamite get back to his feet.
Dynamite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Selil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dynamite on his heels. He'll look to pass Dynamite's guard now, I'm sure.
Selil throwing strikes from guard but Dynamite blocks nicely.
Selil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dynamite's guard.
Selil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is doing well to control the position and prevent Selil from advancing to side control.
Dynamite is not content to let Selil control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Selil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dynamite sees it coming and defends easily.
Selil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Selil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dynamite sees it coming and defends easily.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Selil.
Selil is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dynamite!

Selil with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Selil looks winded!
Dynamite wants to hold on but Selil pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selil somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Selil is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dynamite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dynamite for a finish.
Selil misses with a punch to the head.
Selil has the hooks in. Dynamite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dynamite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Selil is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dynamite is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veli Selil!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jantte Pekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pekkanen
vs
Kantola

180 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
30
182 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jantte Pekkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkanen has his takedown stuffed
and Kantola counters with a straight right hand.
Kantola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kantola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kantola misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkanen throws a head kick but Kantola moves out of range.

Kantola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kantola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkanen backwards.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Kantola.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kantola throws an elbow but misses.
Kantola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kantola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pekkanen blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola lands an elbow that stopped Pekkanen in his tracks for a moment.
Kantola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkanen backwards.
Kantola avoiding damage.
Pekkanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kantola smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jantte Pekkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Kantola forces Pekkanen back against the cage and clinches.
Pekkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kantola just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekkanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kantola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pekkanen's brow.
Kantola lands a body shot.
Kantola cracks Pekkanen with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola gets through Pekkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kantola.
Pekkanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kantola has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Kantola.
Kantola trying to land knees to the body.
Kantola lands a body punch.
Pekkanen is breathing heavily.
Kantola slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola gets through Pekkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kantola scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola pushes Pekkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kantola.
Kantola leaning against his opponent.
Kantola lands a good knee to the midsection. Pekkanen won't want to take too many of those.
Kantola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kantola lands with a left to the head.
Kantola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kantola presses Pekkanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kantola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kantola pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kantola has hold of one of Pekkanen's legs. Pekkanen is fighting the takedown attempt but Kantola gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Kantola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kantola connects with a single shot there.
Pekkanen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kantola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kantola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola with a hook.
Pekkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kantola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kantola avoids the head kick by Pekkanen.
Kantola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Pekkanen is rocked!
Antti Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola cracks Pekkanen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pekkanen falls to his knees and Kantola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Kantola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antti Kantola waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes to the cage accompanied by bad boy - cascada. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kolmiokuristus
vs
Takaraivo

180 cm
37
214 lbs
33 - 28 - 0

179 cm
27
220 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolmiokuristus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takaraivo walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kolmiokuristus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takaraivo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takaraivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo lands a head kick. Kolmiokuristus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaraivo.
Kolmiokuristus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Takaraivo closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kolmiokuristus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaraivo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo is looking to clinch but Kolmiokuristus is avoiding it.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that misses.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus tries to clinch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Takaraivo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kolmiokuristus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kolmiokuristus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takaraivo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kolmiokuristus in side control, throwing shots but Takaraivo defends.
Check out the look on Kolmiokuristus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kolmiokuristus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kolmiokuristus is trying to get an arm triangle but Takaraivo is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo is not content to let Kolmiokuristus control the position.
Kolmiokuristus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Takaraivo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takaraivo defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaraivo is looking to escape.
Kolmiokuristus working over Takaraivo with some ground and pound. Takaraivo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus is keen to just control but Takaraivo is a slippery customer.

Kolmiokuristus is trying for a kimura here. Takaraivo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kolmiokuristus wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Our winner, Kalle Kolmiokuristus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demolition Man Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man Randy
vs
Rausku

165 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

182 cm
38
190 lbs
24 - 36 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

North

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demolition Man Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Randy looking to control.
Rausku with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Randy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rausku.
Randy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Randy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Randy landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rausku wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rausku is trying to escape the mount.
Randy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Randy working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Rausku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randy prevents Rausku from getting the reversal.
Rausku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rausku tries to hold on but Randy pushes him away.
Randy working Rausku over with strikes here.
Rausku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku taking shots to the head.
Randy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Randy working Rausku over with strikes here.
Randy wants to control the pace but Rausku is squirming around nicely.
Rausku is desperately trying to improve his position but Randy has a good base and remains in mount.
Rausku really wants to buck Randy off and get back to his feet.
Randy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy looking to finish Rausku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rausku!
Randy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rausku looks a forlorn figure.
Randy lands a couple of good shots and Rausku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Rausku is rocked!
Rausku tries to roll but Randy sticks to his back.
Randy scores with punches and elbows.
Rausku is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Rausku tries to escape but Randy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rausku takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Randy celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Demolition Man Randy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes into the arena with WALECZNE SERCE blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Baginski
vs
Haigh

175 cm
38
170 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baginski looks for a takedown but Haigh sprawls well.
Baginski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haigh throws out the jab.
Haigh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Baginski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haigh's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haigh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baginski.
Haigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baginski is controlling him.

Haigh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baginski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Haigh has tightened it up now! Baginski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Haigh!
John Haigh was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.