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Infinity XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Germano Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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173 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Germano Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holmes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.
Holmes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stark down.
Stark is trying to escape the position but Holmes is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Holmes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is putting a hurting on Stark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark is rocked!
Holmes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stark!
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Stark goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hank Holmes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hank Holmes waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Penttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Bjon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Penttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Bjon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjon takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Tomas Bjon has been cut.
Penttila tests Bjon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penttila misses with a double jab.
Penttila moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Penttila cracks Bjon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penttila rushes Bjon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penttila pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penttila wants to stand but Bjon is controlling the position.
Penttila is working an open guard so Bjon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Penttila has Bjon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penttila manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Penttila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjon doesn't seem phased though.
Bjon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penttila clinches.
Bjon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penttila blocks a head kick by Bjon.
Penttila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjon looks winded!
Penttila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bjon trying to hold on to Penttila's head to control him but Penttila postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penttila seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penttila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penttila content just to control the position here.
Bjon is squirming around, avoiding Penttila's attempts to control the action.
Penttila controlling the pace for now.
Bjon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penttila. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Penttila stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bjon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olli Penttila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penttila gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bjon is looking to break free of the clinch but Penttila has double underhooks.
Penttila jumps guard and drags Bjon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bjon stops Penttila from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjon wants to stand but Penttila is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Penttila wants to stand and escape but Bjon is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Penttila. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penttila has managed to clinch.
Penttila wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penttila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjon wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Penttila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Bjon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penttila connects with a looping right hand.
Penttila rushes Bjon and presses him up against the cage.
Penttila drags the fight down to the ground.
Bjon stops Penttila from standing up.
Penttila has a closed guard, preventing Bjon from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjon wants to stand and escape but instead Penttila has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Penttila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjon trying to control the position.
Bjon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjon is breathing heavily.
Penttila stands up and waves to Bjon to follow him.
Bjon tries to keep at a distance but Penttila has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penttila prevents it.
Penttila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penttila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penttila gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penttila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Penttila is going to stand back up.
Bjon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penttila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penttila not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penttila wants to get back to his feet.
Penttila decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penttila shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bjon takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Penttila sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bjon bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olli Penttila!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouni Rytkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ko King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouni Rytkonen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouni Rytkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ko King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rytkonen. Those never looked like landing.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rytkonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rytkonen walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Rytkonen misses.
King throws the left hand but Rytkonen avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Rytkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King slips a jab and a cross from Rytkonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rytkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rytkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rytkonen.
Rytkonen tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rytkonen misses with a wild combination.
Rytkonen is breathing heavily.
Rytkonen misses with a shot to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to land a right hand but Rytkonen moved out of range.
King scores with a hook to the body. Rytkonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rytkonen.
Rytkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Rytkonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King jabs Rytkonen right on the nose. Rytkonen blinks but takes it well.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rytkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rytkonen.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rytkonen. Rytkonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rytkonen is rocked!
King cracks Rytkonen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rytkonen falls to his knees and King doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ko King!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Macab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Turk (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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200 lbs
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207 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wally Macab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Top Turk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk misses with the combination.
Turk stuffs the takedown attempt from Macab. Macab gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
A punch combination from Turk misses.
A big right from Macab misses.
Macab fails with a takedown attempt.
Macab dives in and grabs Turk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turk pushes down on Macab's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Macab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk has closed the distance and engaged Macab in a clinch.
Turk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macab avoids it.
Turk pushes Macab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turk has Macab pressed against the cage, preventing Macab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macab lands a right hand.
Turk scores a nice knee to the body.
Turk lands a nice uppercut.
Turk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macab throws a leg kick that misses.
Macab misses with a straight left.
Macab misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
Turk cracks the inside of Macab's front leg.
Macab fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macab misses with a takedown attempt - Turk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turk rushes Macab and presses him up against the cage.
Macab looking to slow down the pace here.
Turk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macab misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macab's defenses.
Turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Macab.
A jab from Macab misses.
Macab fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turk connects with a solid leg kick.
Macab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macab.
Good work by Macab as he checks the leg kick.
Macab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macab's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turk under the eye.
Turk blocks a jab.
Turk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macab moves in looking to clinch but Turk pushes him off.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Macab.
Turk throws a nice head kick!
Turk leaves Macab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Macab moves out of range easily.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Macab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Macab with that takedown attempt.
Macab throws a right and a left that Turk avoids nicely.
Turk lands with a nice combination. Macab backs away looking to recover.
Macab lunges at Turk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turk's hand.
Turk moves out of range as Macab strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macab misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely.
Macab shoots for a double leg takedown but Turk sprawls well. He's pushed Macab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macab is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Macab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turk swivels and escapes.
Macab is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turk wants it to stay on the feet.
Macab gets tackled into the cage by Turk. Turk maintains the clinch.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macab throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Turk as Macab shoots in.
Turk scores with a leg kick.
Turk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turk lands with a left to the head.
Turk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turk scores with a head kick.
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!
Macab shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turk defends it nicely.
Macab will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macab shoots in for a takedown but Turk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turk lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Turk misses.
Turk scores with a head kick. Macab tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Macab.
Macab shoots in looking for a takedown but Turk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macab's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macab moves out of range of the body kick from Turk.
Macab looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Macab fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macab looks for a takedown but Turk sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turk staying out of range there.
Macab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turk checks it well.
Macab scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Turk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Turk.
Macab misses with an uppercut.
Turk moves into the clinch successfully.
Macab working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Turk - that landed with a thud.
Macab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turk breaks the clinch.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Macab.
Top Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turk lands a two punch combo.
Turk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macab.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk lands a head kick. Macab smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Macab moves out of range easily.
Macab shoots for a takedown but Turk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Top Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Macab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turk misses with a two punch combination.
Macab with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk misses with a few strikes there.
Macab has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turk.
Macab looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Macab. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turk tries to bum rush Macab with a series of wild strikes but Macab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macab is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Macab blocks the low kick.
Macab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Macab throws the left hand but Turk avoids the punch easily.
Macab lands a really nice looking cross but Turk seems unphased.
Macab blocks a head kick by Turk.
Macab tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turk throws a chopping leg kick but Macab manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macab tries to score with a low kick but Turk moves his leg out of the way.
Turk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macab. That did some damage!
Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macab is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macab throws a leg kick but Turk checks it.
Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Macab.
Turk tries to bum rush Macab with a series of wild strikes but Macab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macab successfully pulls guard.
Macab is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macab is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Turk frees his head nicely. Oh but Macab has switched to an armbar! Turk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wally Macab!
Wally Macab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Adinolfi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adinolfi has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Adinolfi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adinolfi lands a jab to the nose.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown but Adinolfi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for Adinolfi.
Turk gets caught flat footed, as Adinolfi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adinolfi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adinolfi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adinolfi is looking to work some ground and pound but Turk has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Adinolfi from controlling successfully.
Adinolfi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adinolfi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turk working for a triangle but Adinolfi defends it easily.
Adinolfi stands up and waves to Turk to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adinolfi to the mat! Adinolfi manages to get full guard.
Turk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adinolfi wants to sweep but no luck.
Adinolfi trying to keep a closed guard but Turk is proving a slippery customer.
Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Adinolfi is retaining full guard.
Adinolfi trying to keep a closed guard but Turk is proving a slippery customer.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adinolfi dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adinolfi trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adinolfi controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adinolfi wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fabio Adinolfi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adinolfi finds it's way round the side to connect with Turk's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turk tries to keep at a distance but Adinolfi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adinolfi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turk is working for takedown but Adinolfi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adinolfi breaks the clinch.
Turk fails with the takedown
and Adinolfi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adinolfi takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Adinolfi.
Adinolfi cracks Turk with a nice body shot.
Adinolfi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Turk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adinolfi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adinolfi seems keen to control Turk's posture.
Turk slips nicely into half guard.
Adinolfi wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adinolfi has his hands clasped together around Turk's back. He's all about the action.
Turk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adinolfi defend it? Turk steps over the head and cranks it - Adinolfi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Turk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denis Turk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Rattijuoppoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Haukka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mika Rattijuoppoo's chin.
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30
163 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Rattijuoppoo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rattijuoppoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haukka tries to avoid it but Rattijuoppoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haukka to the ground. Haukka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haukka closes the distance and clinches.
Rattijuoppoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haukka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniel Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Rattijuoppoo.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Rattijuoppoo blocks with his arms.
Rattijuoppoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haukka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haukka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rattijuoppoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haukka scores a nice knee to the body.
Haukka connects with a knee to the head.
Rattijuoppoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haukka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rattijuoppoo's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rattijuoppoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Haukka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rattijuoppoo looks winded!
Haukka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rattijuoppoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haukka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Rattijuoppoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haukka prevents it.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Haukka connects with a knee to the head.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Haukka with a knee to the head.
Haukka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haukka wants to clinch up but Rattijuoppoo keeps it at a distance.
Haukka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rattijuoppoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haukka is looking to clinch.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rattijuoppoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rattijuoppoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rattijuoppoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haukka as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Haukka.
Horrible takedown by Rattijuoppoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haukka which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Haukka as Rattijuoppoo shoots in.
Haukka lands a leg kick that knocks Rattijuoppoo off balance momentarily.
Haukka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haukka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rattijuoppoo.
Haukka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rattijuoppoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Haukka.
Haukka moves in looking to clinch but Rattijuoppoo pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haukka.
Rattijuoppoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka pushes Rattijuoppoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rattijuoppoo has Haukka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haukka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Rattijuoppoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haukka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rattijuoppoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haukka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haukka connects with a knee to the head.
Rattijuoppoo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattijuoppoo's face.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattijuoppoo's face.
Rattijuoppoo is trying to drag Haukka to the mat but Haukka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haukka lands an elbow that stopped Rattijuoppoo in his tracks for a moment.
Haukka connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haukka is pressed up against the cage. Rattijuoppoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haukka down to the mat. Haukka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Haukka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haukka gets a clinch.
Haukka gets underhooks to prevent Rattijuoppoo's takedown attempt.
Rattijuoppoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haukka tries to clinch there but Rattijuoppoo circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rattijuoppoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haukka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rattijuoppoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haukka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Haukka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haukka moves into the clinch.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haukka is trying to maintain a safe position but Rattijuoppoo gets an underhook and turns Haukka into the cage.
Haukka scores with a knee to the head.
Haukka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Rattijuoppoo blocks with his arms.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattijuoppoo's face.
Rattijuoppoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rattijuoppoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel Haukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Rattijuoppoo.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown but Haukka shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Haukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rattijuoppoo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haukka drives through and clinches with Rattijuoppoo against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haukka stops a takedown attempt from Rattijuoppoo.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattijuoppoo's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haukka is looking to clinch but Rattijuoppoo is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haukka, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haukka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haukka wants to clinch.
Haukka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rattijuoppoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haukka tries to clinch but Rattijuoppoo moves out of range.
Rattijuoppoo gets tackled into the cage by Haukka. Haukka maintains the clinch.
Rattijuoppoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haukka is trying to keep an underhook but Rattijuoppoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rattijuoppoo misses with a head shot. Haukka uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rattijuoppoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rattijuoppoo trying to control but Haukka is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rattijuoppoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rattijuoppoo with a nice head shot there.
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!
Rattijuoppoo distracts Haukka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rattijuoppoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haukka looking to control.
Haukka keeping moving, preventing Rattijuoppoo from controlling successfully.
Rattijuoppoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Haukka has wrist control.
Rattijuoppoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Haukka is retaining full guard.
Rattijuoppoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rattijuoppoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Haukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haukka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haukka tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rattijuoppoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rattijuoppoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rattijuoppoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rattijuoppoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rattijuoppoo passes Haukka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Rattijuoppoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haukka defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rattijuoppoo drops an elbow to the side of Haukka's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Rattijuoppoo 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rattijuoppoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Haukka has wrist control.
Haukka keeping full guard, as Rattijuoppoo tries to pass.
Haukka wants to get back to his feet but Rattijuoppoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rattijuoppoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rattijuoppoo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rattijuoppoo postures up and lands a big shot to Haukka's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haukka's head.
Rattijuoppoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haukka's head.
Rattijuoppoo working some strikes from top position.
Rattijuoppoo throwing strikes from guard but Haukka blocks nicely.
Rattijuoppoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rattijuoppoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rattijuoppoo wants to control from the top but Haukka keeps moving.
Haukka has momentary wrist control but Rattijuoppoo slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rattijuoppoo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rattijuoppoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rattijuoppoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rattijuoppoo throwing strikes from guard but Haukka blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka can't keep his opponent in guard - Rattijuoppoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rattijuoppoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rattijuoppoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rattijuoppoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rattijuoppoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haukka defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo working Haukka over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots but Haukka is blocking nicely.
Rattijuoppoo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rattijuoppoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rattijuoppoo working Haukka over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rattijuoppoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rattijuoppoo working over Haukka with some ground and pound. Haukka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rattijuoppoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rattijuoppoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Rattijuoppoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rattijuoppoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Rattijuoppoo!
A relieved looking Mika Rattijuoppoo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Brazilian national anthem by Ill Nino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones passes to side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Jones tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Jones postures up.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones 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.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control here.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickson Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rickson Gracie!
Rickson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Ilkimys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
208 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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20
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamao Serizawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Ilkimys!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilkimys scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Tamao Serizawa has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Serizawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serizawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serizawa is rocked!
Ilkimys ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Serizawa's jaw. Serizawa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ilkimys does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iivari Ilkimys!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Calaway is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 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, Kalle Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Calaway!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio works Calaway's body with a nice hook.
Kallio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calaway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio has managed to clinch.
Kallio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallio keeps control of Calaway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kallio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kallio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio controlling the action here for a moment.
Kallio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Calaway looks winded!
A hook to the body from Kallio.
Kallio pushes Calaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kallio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calaways head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Calaway's ribcage. Calaway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kallio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kallio lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kallio.
Calaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio lands with a light punch inside.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kallio is working Calaway over against the cage.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kallio effectively controlling the action here.
Kallio seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio presses Calaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kallio scores with a shot to the side of Calaway's head.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Kallio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Kallio is controlling him.
Kallio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kallio lands with an uppercut that bounces Calaway off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio throws a hook to the side of Calaway's head but Calaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio jabs Calaway right on the nose. Calaway blinks but takes it well.
Calaway defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Calaway avoids them all with ease.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Calaway staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Calaway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kallio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calaway avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Nice defenses there by Calaway.
Calaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calaway.
Calaway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calaway avoids the body shot from Kallio.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Calaway misses the target.
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Calaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio punishes Calaway's body with a nice straight punch.
Calaway is breathing heavily.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Calaway is just out of range.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calaway.
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kallio takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Kallio gets a clinch.
Kallio pushes Calaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio digs a right hand into Calaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calaway's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio breaks the clinch.
Kallio misses with a double jab
letting Calaway counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Calaway drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalle Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Calaway misses with a looping right.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calaway can do to turn this around?
Kallio scores with a hook to the body. Calaway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kallio thows a body shot but no joy.
Calaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kallio finds it's way round the side to connect with Calaway's head.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio with a nice cross.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kallio digs a good body shot into Calaway's ribs.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calaway.
Kallio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
Kallio lands a left and a right that send Calaway crashing to the mat, dazed. Kallio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Calaway's body. Calaway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallio scores with a jab to the head.
Calaway is rocked!
Calaway slips a jab from Kallio.
Calaway slips a straight right by Kallio.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Calaway is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kallio tries to bum rush Calaway with a series of wild strikes but Calaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallio tries to bum rush Calaway with a series of wild strikes but Calaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kallio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calaway slips under a jab from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Calaway.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kallio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kallio digs a right hand into Calaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calaway's gas tank.
Calaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kallio scores with a shoulder strike.
Kallio is leaning against Calaway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calaway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooh!!! Kallio has knocked Calaway down with a huge combo! Kallio steps away and waves a wobbly Calaway back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Calaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio drops Calaway with a naaaaasty hook - Calaway is in real trouble here! Kallio dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kallio!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Palander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee Benson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
300 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Palander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bee Benson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Benson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benson moves to clinch but Palander breaks away
and Palander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bee Benson has been cut.
Palander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palander counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Benson badly! He tries to strike back but Palander puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Benson out cold! Oh man, Benson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pasi Palander!
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