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Infinity XXVII: Rubber Match PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (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
3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karelin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger tries to clinch but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruger working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Karelin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kruger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Karelin!
Alex Karelin 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 Livem Moom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wagner (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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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, Livem Moom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a series of punches but Moom moves out of range.
Wagner lands an overhand right.
Moom looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wagner enables Moom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wagner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wagner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moom has passed into side control.
Wagner manages to get back to half guard.
Moom trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Wagner tries to roll over but Moom keeps him under control.
Wagner is trying to maintain the position but Moom is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner is pulling down on Moom's head. It's preventing any offense from Moom, at least for the moment.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Moom controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moom wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Moom is fighting to break Wagner's control of his arms but Wagner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moom postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Livem Moom.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Moom is retaining full guard.
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Moom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moom tries to get out of the position.
Moom wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Moom blocks nicely.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Moom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moom is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Wagner pushing down on Moom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wagner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wagner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wagner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moom defends it well.
Wagner working Moom over with strikes.
Moom is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moom!
Wagner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Moom! More shots from Wagner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wagner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Adinolfi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank MIr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adinolfi comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold - Dear God blaring out of the sound system. MIr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West - Amazing. On his way into the cage it seems that Fabio Adinolfi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fabio Adinolfi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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176 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Adinolfi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank MIr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adinolfi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adinolfi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adinolfi moves out of range of the leg kick from MIr.
MIr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adinolfi scores with a leg kick.
Adinolfi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adinolfi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MIr's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Adinolfi.
Adinolfi lands with a nice body punch.
Adinolfi lands a nice shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - MIr has eaten all the pies!
MIr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adinolfi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adinolfi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MIr has time to react.
MIr misses with a hook
and Adinolfi counters with a straight right hand.
MIr throws a hook to the side of Adinolfi's head but Adinolfi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MIr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adinolfi swivels and escapes.
MIr throws a lazy uppercut
and Adinolfi counters with a nice body shot.
Adinolfi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MIr gets the takedown into side control.
MIr looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adinolfi is looking for a sweep.
Adinolfi is working hard here to advance position.
Adinolfi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adinolfi misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
MIr is trying to get an arm triangle but Adinolfi is defending well.
Adinolfi wants to control but MIr postures up.
Adinolfi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MIr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Adinolfi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MIr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adinolfi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MIr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adinolfi keeps working.
Adinolfi tries to bench press MIr off him but MIr keeps the position.
Adinolfi can't do much from the bottom here.
MIr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adinolfi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 work a leg under to get back to half guard but MIr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MIr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adinolfi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MIr stands up and beckons Adinolfi to his feet.
Adinolfi slips under a jab from MIr.
Adinolfi lands a body shot.
Adinolfi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MIr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MIr misses with a low kick as Adinolfi jumps back.
MIr throws a lazy head kick
enabling Adinolfi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adinolfi gets the takedown into side control.
Adinolfi scoring with punches from side control.
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!
Adinolfi trying to control the position but MIr is working away.
MIr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adinolfi controlling the pace.
MIr wants to improve his position but Adinolfi is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adinolfi controlling the pace.
MIr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MIr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adinolfi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MIr is looking for a triangle but Adinolfi pushes his legs off easily.
MIr trying to keep a closed guard but Adinolfi is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adinolfi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adinolfi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Adinolfi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MIr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adinolfi connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Adinolfi. That snapped MIr's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - MIr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adinolfi pushes MIr up against the cage in a clinch.
Adinolfi pushes MIr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MIr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adinolfi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Adinolfi.
Adinolfi connects with a looping right hand.
Adinolfi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Adinolfi.
MIr shoots in and gets a takedown into Adinolfi's guard.
MIr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adinolfi can't do much from the bottom here.
Adinolfi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MIr on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adinolfi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MIr is keen to just control but Adinolfi is a slippery customer.
Adinolfi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MIr is pressing down on Adinolfi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adinolfi is holding on for now.
MIr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adinolfi defends it well.
MIr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adinolfi is holding on to half guard well.
MIr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adinolfi defend it? MIr steps over the head and cranks it - Adinolfi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MIr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank MIr!
After the fight, Frank MIr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalja Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morozov comes to the cage accompanied by Oh, not evening. 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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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalja Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki darts in trying to clinch
and Morozov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morozov postures up in Nyrkki's guard and throws a big left but Nyrkki blocks it.
Morozov throwing strikes but missing.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Nyrkki is keeping the position.
Morozov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nyrkki's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morozov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morozov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morozov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morozov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nyrkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov throwing strikes from guard but Nyrkki blocks nicely.
Morozov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nyrkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Morozov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nyrkki has wrist control.
Nyrkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nyrkki can't keep his opponent in guard - Morozov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nyrkki is in trouble now - Morozov has advanced to mount!
Morozov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morozov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morozov looking to finish with strikes here!
Morozov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nyrkki's face.
It looks like Kalja Nyrkki has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morozov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morozov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morozov cracks Nyrkki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That has opened up Kalja Nyrkki's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nyrkki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morozov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Kalja Nyrkki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morozov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morozov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morozov scoring with strikes but Nyrkki is staying in there.
Kalja Nyrkki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalja Nyrkki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Morozov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Morozov gave a big smile as he said 'I want to express special thanks:
1) HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
2) Pirates Powder
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huge Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huge Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huge Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power throws a low kick but Grundy moves out of range easily.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grundy.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Grundy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power gets a clinch.
Grundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Grundy won't want to take too many of those.
Grundy looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power gets through Grundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power is leaning against Grundy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power landing knees to the head.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power lands an elbow inside that Grundy shrugs off.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grundy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Power stalling in the clinch.
Grundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power lands a damaging elbow.
Power pushes Grundy against the cage. Power is working some dirty boxing. Power pushes off with a quick right hook! Grundy goes down! Grundy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Power moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Power!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mika Rattijuoppoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Koso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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295 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Rattijuoppoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bull Koso!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koso looks to score with a jab to the body but Rattijuoppoo is just out of range.
Rattijuoppoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rattijuoppoo slips a nice elbow through Koso's hands, connecting with Koso's forehead.
Koso is refusing to be controlled, as Rattijuoppoo sits in half guard.
Rattijuoppoo thows a huge punch but Koso dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rattijuoppoo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rattijuoppoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koso's head.
Rattijuoppoo throwing shots but Koso is blocking nicely.
Rattijuoppoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo drops an elbow to the side of Koso's head.
Rattijuoppoo wants to take a breather but Koso is having none of it.
Rattijuoppoo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rattijuoppoo connects with a nice short shot to Koso's temple.
Rattijuoppoo is nestled in close to Koso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rattijuoppoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rattijuoppoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rattijuoppoo winds up and cracks Koso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rattijuoppoo.
Rattijuoppoo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rattijuoppoo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattijuoppoo with shots to the head and body - Koso looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rattijuoppoo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koso hang on?
Rattijuoppoo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rattijuoppoo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rattijuoppoo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rattijuoppoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koso is rocked!
Rattijuoppoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koso takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rattijuoppoo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Rattijuoppoo!
A victorious Mika Rattijuoppoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bee Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bee Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benson darts in and clinches Ahokas up against the cage.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Ahokas is working for takedown but Benson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ahokas breaks the clinch.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson clinches up with Ahokas and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson has had enough of the clinch but Ahokas keeps him there for the moment.
Benson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahokas prevents it.
Ahokas manages to break the clinch.
Benson 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.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahokas as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bee Benson has been cut.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahokas ducks right into an uppercut from Benson.
Benson throws a combination that misses
and Ahokas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahokas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benson pushes Ahokas off looking to stand but Ahokas dives back in and keeps control.
Benson wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benson is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Ahokas controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benson is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Benson is trying to stand.
Ahokas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benson taking some punishment here, with Ahokas in his half guard.
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Benson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahokas postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahokas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Ahokas 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Benson.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahokas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas won't allow Benson to get back to his feet.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Benson ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Benson wants to clinch up but Ahokas keeps it at a distance.
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahokas prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahokas won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson is trying to break free.
A short left from Benson.
Ahokas prevents a body shot from Benson.
Ahokas has Benson pressed against the cage, preventing Benson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahokas breaks the clinch.
Bee Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ahokas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benson wants to clinch up but Ahokas keeps it at a distance.
Benson slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bee Benson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahokas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahokas lands in his opponent's guard.
Benson wants to stand and escape but Ahokas is having none of it.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Ahokas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Ahokas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
Bee Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Benson lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Benson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benson.
Benson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benson swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Ahokas preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahokas.
Benson wants to stand but Ahokas is controlling the position.
Ahokas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahokas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Benson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benson wants to clinch
and Ahokas counters with a takedown into side control.
Benson is rocked!
Juha Ahokas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahokas cracks Benson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ahokas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Benson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Isaacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent 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
4 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isaacs.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Isaacs moved out of range nicely.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Isaacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Isaacs.
Kallio clinches.
Isaacs prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Kallio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Isaacs avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Isaacs jumps guard and drags Kallio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isaacs has his foot on Kallio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kallio works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isaacs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kallio defends it easily.
Isaacs has a closed guard, preventing Kallio from standing up.
Isaacs is looking for a triangle but Kallio pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs wants to sweep here but Kallio controlling him for the moment.
Kallio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Isaacs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kallio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Isaacs pulls down on the head and he's put Kallio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Isaacs!
Ronald Isaacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hullu Harri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hullu Harri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
270 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hullu Harri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abbot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbot tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harri has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Abbot is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Harri yanks on the arm and Abbot is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Harri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hullu Harri!
Hullu Harri is the new super heavyweight champion!
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