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Infinity VIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Genesis's choice of entrance music: SSSSSEEEEEGGGGGAAAAAA!!!!! . Sega Genesis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Stirling's chin.
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181 lbs
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277 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sega Genesis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stirling delivers a nice body kick.
Stirling looks to score with a jab to the body but Genesis is just out of range.
Stirling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Genesis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stirling misses with a body shot.
Genesis moves out of range as Stirling strikes.
Stirling fails to land with a series of punches.
Stirling throws a hook but Genesis avoids it easily.
Stirling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Stirling throws a jab but it's blocked by Genesis.
Genesis tries to land a front kick but Stirling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Stirling.
Stirling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genesis.
Genesis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Genesis backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sega Genesis has been cut.
Genesis looks to throw a body kick
and Stirling counters with a low kick, right behind Genesis 's knee.
Stirling connects with a solid leg kick.
Stirling jabs Genesis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Genesis looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stirling scores with a sloppy right hand. Genesis should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Stirling.
Stirling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stirling. Genesis shrugs it off though.
Stirling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Genesis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Genesis walks into a left hand.
Genesis defending well as Stirling loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stirling there.
That kick from Stirling tenderised Genesis's leg. Genesis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack Stirling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stirling.
Stirling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stirling delivers a nice body kick.
Stirling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stirling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stirling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stirling misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Stirling.
Stirling lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stirling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stirling jabs at Genesis's body.
Stirling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genesis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Genesis drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stirling swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Genesis's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stirling!
A very excited looking Jack Stirling 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makke Mantyla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makke Mantyla!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Turk as Mantyla shoots in.
Turk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mantyla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantyla takes the fight into the clinch.
Turk stops a takedown attempt from Mantyla.
Turk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denis Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makke Mantyla.
Mantyla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mantyla wants to take the fight to the mat but Turk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mantyla is trying to push Turk away but Turk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mantyla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantyla breaks the clinch.
Mantyla fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantyla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mantyla!
Turk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mantyla looks winded!
Turk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mantyla is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Turk yanks on the arm and Mantyla is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Turk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denis Turk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phar Lilj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phar Lilj!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown but Lilj sprawls well.
Lilj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James looking for a takedown.
Lilj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lilj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots in and drives through. Lilj sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks for a takedown but Lilj sprawls well.
James fails with the takedown.
Lilj tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lilj plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lilj shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James misses with a double jab
and Lilj counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lilj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lilj is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre James!
Andre James got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allu Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Stevenson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allu Asikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelly Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Asikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevenson down to the mat. Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asikainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asikainen wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stevenson has eaten all the pies!
Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Asikainen wants to sweep here but Stevenson controlling him for the moment.
Stevenson pushing down on Asikainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asikainen wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asikainen keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Asikainen wants to hit a switch here but Stevenson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Asikainen there!
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Asikainen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Asikainen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Asikainen breaks Stevenson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asikainen stands and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Asikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Asikainen working the ground and pound but Stevenson is defending the strikes.
Asikainen wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asikainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevenson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asikainen trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Asikainen advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen working for a submission but Stevenson is keeping him at bay.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asikainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asikainen working for a submission but Stevenson is keeping him at bay.
Asikainen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stevenson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Asikainen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Allu Asikainen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Macab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carvalho's choice of entrance music: Heaven Shall Burn - Lonely Shores. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wally Macab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macab tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Macab.
Macab looks for a takedown but Carvalho sprawls well.
Macab throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macab.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macab swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Macab shoots in and drives through. Carvalho sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Macab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho moves into range and clinches up with Macab.
Carvalho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macab is breathing heavily.
Carvalho with a knee to the head.
Carvalho with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macab takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carvalho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carvalho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macab's face.
It looks like Wally Macab has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macab takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carvalho lands a knee to the head.
Carvalho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carvalho scores with a knee to the head.
Macab is rocked!
Carvalho lands a knee to the head.
Oh Macab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carvalho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carvalho looking to throw knees to the head but Macab is blocking nicely.
Carvalho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carvalho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macab blocks it with crossed arms.
Carvalho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carvalho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho misses with a knee to the head.
Carvalho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macab misses with some punches.
Carvalho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carvalho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Macab seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Macab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Macab postures up.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Macab from controlling successfully.
Macab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macab.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is looking to stand up but Macab isn't so interested in that idea.
Macab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho controls Macab momentarily but Macab frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macab won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Carvalho is trying to control the position here. Macab has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Carvalho tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Macab jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wally Macab!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pavement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Pavement!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eerkilaa missing with a left hand there. Pavement was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavement walks into a straight right hand from Eerkilaa.
It looks like Max Pavement has been cut.
Eerkilaa lands with a hook. Pavement tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eerkilaa slips under a jab from Pavement.
Eerkilaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eerkilaa loads up on a big right hand but Pavement slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Eerkilaa misses.
Eerkilaa lands a big uppercut and Pavement crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pavement looks OK. Eerkilaa waves Pavement back to his feet!
Pavement is rocked!
Eerkilaa knocks out Pavement with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Eerkilaa before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Eerkilaa picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toni Eerkilaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Calaway had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Calaway counters with a nice body shot.
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calaway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Calaway tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calaway tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hernandez throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Calaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A nice combination there by Calaway.
It looks like Adrian Hernandez has been cut.
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Calaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Calaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez jabs Calaway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calaway counters with a two punch combo.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Adrian Hernandez's cut even more.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calaway as he jumps to the side.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Calaway dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez has Calaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Calaway controls his hands.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calaway's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez prevents Calaway from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Calaway blocks it.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calaway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Calaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Calaway manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Hernandez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Calaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
enabling Calaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Calaway is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Calaway moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Calaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calaway counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Calaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
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!
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage, preventing Calaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaway blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage, preventing Calaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Calaway tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Calaway is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calaways head.
Calaway wants to break free but Hernandez has control.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Calaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez is struggling to control the position.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Calaway controls the action.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns Calaway into the cage.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Calaway manages to get underhooks.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Calaway ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Calaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calaway defends it nicely.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Calaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Calaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hernandez cracks Calaway with a nice body shot.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calaway is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calaway down to the mat. Calaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mark Calaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to work over Calaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez has Calaway pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Adrian Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Calaway's head but Calaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes Calaway and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Calaway stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez slowing the pace effectively.
Calaway stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Hernandez!
Adrian Hernandez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay El Pee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay El Pee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantola lands a high kick!
Pee shoots and misses
and Kantola counters with a crisp one two that drops Pee! Kantola thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pee to his feet! Pee is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola Rushes Pee and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Pee is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kantola Piles on the pressure and Pee crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Abbot has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Juha Ahokas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahokas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Abbot ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas slips a jab from Abbot.
Abbot thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abbot counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abbot tries to improve position but can't.
Abbot wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
Abbot is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Abbot is trying to improve his position.
Abbot wants to get back to his feet but Ahokas drags him back down.
Ahokas moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abbot's face.
Abbot tries to lock up and control but Ahokas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Ahokas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Tank Abbot's cut even more.
Abbot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ahokas is landing with some decent strikes but Abbot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above Tank Abbot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ahokas controlling the pace for now.
Abbot tries to hold on but Ahokas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas landing strikes from the mount.
Tank Abbot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Abbot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas retains his super heavyweight title!
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