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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Adinolfi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by HELLS INFERNO-By HEAVEN SHALL BURN. Adinolfi has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God as his entrance music. Cinder Burns has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cinder Burns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Adinolfi! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adinolfi throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. Adinolfi sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Adinolfi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adinolfi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Burns moves out of range of the strikes. Adinolfi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
A jab from Burns does it's job there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adinolfi tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A combination from Burns does no damage. Burns misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Adinolfi. Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adinolfi throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily. Burns misses with an uppercut
and Adinolfi counters with a nice body shot. Adinolfi moves into range and connects with a jab. Adinolfi misses with a left hand and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adinolfi lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. Burns walks into a straight right hand from Adinolfi. Adinolfi lands with a nice body punch. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns. Adinolfi with a jab. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Adinolfi to counter with a crisp jab. Adinolfi cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adinolfi counters with a nice uppercut. Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adinolfi manages to avoid it. Adinolfi scores with a shot to the body.
Adinolfi throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adinolfi's corner calls for a 1-2. Adinolfi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Adinolfi seems unphased.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Adinolfi. Burns misses with a looping left. Adinolfi cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs. Burns cracks a nice hook into Adinolfi's ribs. Adinolfi slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Adinolfi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns. Burns throws a right hand that Adinolfi ducks under and follows up with a left that Adinolfi also avoids with ease. Adinolfi connects with an inside leg kick. Adinolfi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Adinolfi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center. Burns misses with a hook. Adinolfi ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns walks into a jab. Adinolfi misses the shot to the body. Adinolfi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adinolfi tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot. Adinolfi cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adinolfi's head backwards. Adinolfi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns misses with a double jab
enabling Adinolfi to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adinolfi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Adinolfi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Adinolfi ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Adinolfi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Adinolfi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Adinolfi coming out on top. Burns sends Adinolfi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burns is motioning to the referee to let Adinolfi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Fabio Adinolfi has been cut. Adinolfi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively. Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adinolfi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adinolfi is rocked! Burns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Adinolfi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adinolfi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cinder Burns will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fabio Adinolfi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adinolfi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Burns missing with a left hand there. Adinolfi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adinolfi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adinolfi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards. Adinolfi dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Adinolfi's head and hops out. Adinolfi scores with a jab. Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Adinolfi misses. Adinolfi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adinolfi. Adinolfi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Burns lands a two punch combo.
Adinolfi is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him? Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adinolfi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet. Adinolfi seems to have recovered his senses. Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adinolfi. Burns ducks under a wild hook from Adinolfi. Adinolfi scores with a decent looking hook. Adinolfi throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it. Cinder Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adinolfi. Adinolfi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adinolfi moves into the clinch. Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Adinolfi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Adinolfi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns gets through Adinolfi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adinolfi lands with a right to the head. Adinolfi is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now. A frustrated look appears on Adinolfi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Burns is trying to break the clinch but Adinolfi is controlling him. Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adinolfi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Adinolfi on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. Adinolfi misses with a punch to the body.
Burns gets through Adinolfi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adinolfi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adinolfi is looking to control Burns's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adinolfi has his back to the cage. Adinolfi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cinder Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Adinolfi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns is trying to force a seperation but Adinolfi has the dominant position. Burns blocks a body shot from Adinolfi. Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Adinolfi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adinolfi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. Adinolfi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. Adinolfi scores with a shoulder strike. Adinolfi breaks from the clinch.
Cinder Burns is winning the standup battle so far. Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adinolfi closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Adinolfi pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Adinolfi misses the target. Adinolfi scores with a body shot.
Adinolfi throws a right and a left that both miss. Cinder Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adinolfi lands with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adinolfi cracks Burns with a good jab. Jab by Burns. Adinolfi throws a big shot that misses. Adinolfi throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range. Adinolfi connects with a crisp jab. Burns slips under a jab. Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Adinolfi moved out of range nicely. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Adinolfi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Adinolfi dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Adinolfi jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Adinolfi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fabio Adinolfi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Adinolfi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adinolfi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Adinolfi dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Adinolfi misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back. Adinolfi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adinolfi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adinolfi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adinolfi. Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adinolfi slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adinolfi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though. Left hook, right uppercut from Burns. Adinolfi lands a jab to the nose. Adinolfi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Adinolfi jabs at Burns's body. Adinolfi lands with an overhand left. A shot to the liver by Adinolfi. Beautiful body shot. Adinolfi shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Adinolfi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Adinolfi fails in his attempt to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adinolfi lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Adinolfi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adinolfi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns drops his hands momentarily and Adinolfi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Burns throws a series of punches but Adinolfi avoids them all with ease. Burns connects with the punch. Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adinolfi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adinolfi moves away from the strike by Burns. Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns walks into a jab. Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adinolfi finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head. Burns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges. Adinolfi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adinolfi. Cinder Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Adinolfi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns misses with a hook. Adinolfi lands a body shot.
Adinolfi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Adinolfi looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well. Adinolfi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adinolfi to score with a decent uppercut. Nice body punch from Adinolfi. Adinolfi throws a nice outside leg kick. Adinolfi lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adinolfi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it. Adinolfi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Adinolfi is out of range. Adinolfi scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adinolfi manages to avoid it. A nice combination there by Burns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adinolfi thows a body shot but no joy. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adinolfi!
Adinolfi shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily. Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adinolfi sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Burns throws a right and a left that both miss. Adinolfi thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! Fabio Adinolfi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Adinolfi 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Adinolfi! Our winner, Fabio Adinolfi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allu Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Calaway! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Asikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calaway.
Asikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Asikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Calaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Asikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calaway swivels and escapes. A slow jab from Calaway misses its intended target. Asikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calaway misses with a double jab.
Calaway misses the jab. Calaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Asikainen is just out of range. Calaway looks to land a right hand but Asikainen moved out of range. Calaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Calaway throws an overhand right that lands on Asikainen's shoulder, as Asikainen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calaway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Asikainen blocks a jab. Calaway swinging wildly here.
Asikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asikainen fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allu Asikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. A slow jab from Calaway misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Calaway throws a hook to the side of Asikainen's head but Asikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Calaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asikainen. Calaway throws an overhand right that lands on Asikainen's shoulder, as Asikainen tries to avoid the shot. Calaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calaway dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calaway swats him away and circles back towards the center. Allu Asikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Asikainen does a little dance to reset his feet. Calaway with a jab. Asikainen moves away from the strike by Calaway. Asikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calaway but Calaway pushes him off and we're back to square one. A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. Asikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Calaway misses. Asikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Calaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asikainen circles away quickly and effectively. Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asikainen manages to avoid it. Mark Calaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Calaway lands a jab to Asikainen's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Calaway does no damage. Asikainen fails with the takedown. Calaway misses with a hook. Asikainen ducked under it nicely. Calaway throws a hook to the side of Asikainen's head but Asikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asikainen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allu Asikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Calaway throws a jab when Asikainen was well out of range. Asikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calaway. Asikainen defending well as Calaway loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Calaway throws a body punch but Asikainen moves out of range. Calaway dips to his left and cracks Asikainen with an uppercut! Calaway misses with a hook. Asikainen ducked under it nicely. Asikainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Calaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Asikainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calaway as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Calaway misses with an uppercut. Asikainen saw that one coming. Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Calaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Calaway throws a right and a left that Asikainen avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Asikainen has a takedown stuffed. Asikainen shoots in and drives through. Calaway sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allu Asikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calaway misses with a hook. Calaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asikainen takes one to the chin there. Mark Calaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calaway. Asikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calaway. Asikainen shoots in but Calaway avoids the takedown attempt easily. Calaway swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Calaway as he connects with a hook. Calaway loads up on a big right hand but Asikainen slips the punch. Calaway misses the shot to the body. Asikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Asikainen shoots in for a takedown but Calaway shows good takedown defense. Mark Calaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Calaway.
Calaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Allu Asikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters circling - Calaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Calaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asikainen.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Calaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Calaway 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Calaway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schak Norro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schak Norro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Schak Norro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre James! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Norro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James. James throws a lazy head kick and Norro counters with a nice body shot. James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A solid leg kick lands there for Norro.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Norro counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops James! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Norro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schak Norro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightning is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HARVESTOR OF SORROW By METALLICA. George Peppard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazerus Lightning's chin.
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250 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Peppard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lazerus Lightning! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peppard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lightning! Lightning tries to improve position but can't. Lightning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Lightning looking for submissions off his back. Peppard is trying to control. Lightning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lightning actively working from the bottom here. Peppard not landing any meaningful shots this time. Peppard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lightning looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Peppard pushes past his half guard into mount! Peppard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Lightning can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning tries to hold on but Peppard pushes him away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lightning can do anything to dispel that myth. Lightning might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Peppard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Peppard wants to control the pace but Lightning is squirming around nicely. Lightning is desperately trying to improve his position but Peppard has a good base and remains in mount. Lightning bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Peppard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lightning! Lightning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peppard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lightning because Peppard loaded up on that one. Lightning is trying to escape the mount.
Peppard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Lightning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peppard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Peppard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peppard avoids the attempt from Lightning to control. Lightning gets back to half guard. Lightning looking for submissions off his back. Peppard wants to take a breather but Lightning is having none of it. Lightning trying to control here.
Peppard is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peppard pulls his head out easily. Lightning is looking for a sweep. Peppard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Peppard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Peppard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lightning has managed to free his arm - good work. Lightning trying to hold on to Peppard's head to control him but Peppard postures up.
Lightning looking for submissions off his back. Peppard seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lightning actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lightning works his way to full guard. Good work. Lightning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peppard is aware though and is defending well. Peppard wants to control from the top but Lightning keeps moving. Lightning is looking to sinch up a triangle. Peppard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lightning's body to avoid the submission. Lightning has instead reached around Peppard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lightning arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lazerus Lightning! After winning the bout, Lazerus Lightning 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentijn Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally Macab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Macab has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
203 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentijn Gustafsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wally Macab! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Macab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Macab is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macab is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Macab is keeping the position. Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macab works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macab swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Macab's legs - danger averted. Macab trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macab is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Macab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Macab is keeping the position. Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Macab tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position. Gustafsson controlling the position. Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Macab is looking to regain half guard here but Gustafsson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macab is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. Macab stops Gustafsson from passing to mount. Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macab has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Macab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Macab tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs. Macab creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gustafsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Macab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macab but great work by Gustafsson. Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macab has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macab has escaped the position, nice work there. Macab struggling a bit here. Gustafsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Macab! Gustafsson wants to take Macab's back here but Macab is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gustafsson trying to control but Macab is having none of it. Gustafsson is really struggling to control Macab but he's trying to hold on to the position. Macab wants to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson fails to advance to Macab's back. Gustafsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macab is looking to escape. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Macab working to try and regain half guard.
Macab sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Macab is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macab keeps working. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Macab is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Macab is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Gustafsson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Macab is retaining full guard. Valentijn Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Macab seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture. Macab working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Macab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macab is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gustafsson, into his guard. Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macab throws a big elbow that misses. Macab won't allow Gustafsson to get back to his feet. Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Macab postures up. Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Macab throwing strikes from guard but Gustafsson blocks nicely. Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Macab tries to pass. Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Macab drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Macab off! Macab jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Macab postures up in Gustafsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustafsson blocks it. Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Gustafsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gustafsson looking to control but Macab is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Macab is in no mood to give up. Macab is trying to escape the mount but Gustafsson keeps good control and instead manages to take Macab's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Macab rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Macab is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily. Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Macab is holding on for dear life with his legs. Macab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gustafsson trying to mount his opponent but Macab defends it. Macab actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson. Gustafsson drops an elbow to the side of Macab's head. Gustafsson wants to control but Macab is keeping him busy. Macab looking for submissions off his back. Gustafsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gustafsson looking to isolate an arm here. Macab doesn't see it coming and as Gustafsson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentijn Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Ilkimys (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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270 lbs
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205 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Ilkimys! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilkimys manages to avoid it. Ilkimys misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ilkimys scores with a body shot.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ilkimys. Hernandez misses the shot to the body. Hernandez swings for the body but Ilkimys moves out of range.
Ilkimys scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hernandez wants to improve his position but Ilkimys is controlling well.
Ilkimys looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ilkimys working Hernandez over with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ilkimys scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ilkimys not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez gets full guard. Ilkimys throwing strikes but missing. Ilkimys connects with a couple of short punches. Ilkimys wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. Hernandez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ilkimys throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Ilkimys's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Hernandez! Adrian Hernandez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abbot throws a right hand that misses
and Kantola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abbot is lucky that one didn't land flush. Kantola lands a head kick!
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut. Kantola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Abbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Abbot.
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kantola fails to land with a series of punches.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantola scores with a head kick. Abbot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ari Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kantola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Abbot misses with a left hand and Kantola counters with a three punch combo that has Abbot backing up. Abbot nods at Kantola to acknowledge the strikes. Kantola misses with a straight left. Kantola misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abbot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola. A chopping leg kick lands by Kantola. A decent looking cross lands there for Abbot. Kantola throws a one two combo.
Abbot avoids the head kick by Kantola.
Abbot misses with a looping left. Abbot cracks Kantola with a hook to the temple - Kantola is on wobbly legs here! Abbot swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kantola falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Abbot wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Abbot!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro has chosen The Rasmus - In the Shadows as his entrance music. 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.
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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
6 - 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carneiro. Carneiro takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carneiro.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carneiro manages to avoid it. Carneiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahokas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carneiro somewhat. Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carneiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Carneiro dives in and grabs Ahokas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahokas pushes down on Carneiro's head and hops out. Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Carneiro. Ahokas lands a nice shot that snaps Carneiro's head back.
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carneiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carneiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas. Carneiro with a poor takedown letting Ahokas counter with a right hand. Carneiro looks winded! Carneiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ahokas drops Carneiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carneiro looks back up at him and smiles so Ahokas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Carneiro is rocked! Ahokas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Carneiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him? Ahokas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ahokas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Carneiro tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ahokas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juha Ahokas! Juha Ahokas retains his super heavyweight title!
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