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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kanki.
Kanki ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Kanki tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kanki.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Kanki's head back.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Kanki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanki also avoids with ease.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Kanki scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
#T1#
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Kanki counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Alvarez badly! He tries to strike back but Kanki puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Alvarez out cold! Oh man, Alvarez will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reino Kanki!
During a confident post fight interview, Reino Kanki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This feud...it isn't over!'.
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Event:
Infinity: Triumph
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez passes into side control, despite Kanki's attempt to control the position.
Kanki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alvarez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kanki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kanki looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kanki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanki gets back to half guard.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Alvarez working over Kanki with some ground and pound. Kanki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kanki trying to control here.
Kanki is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kanki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kanki actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kanki controlling the position well.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Kanki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Kanki pushes Alvarez off looking to stand but Alvarez dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez prevents Kanki from improving his position.
Kanki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is nestled in close to Kanki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kanki trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kanki has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kanki trying to control here.
#SU#
Alvarez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kanki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanki throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kanki is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kanki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.#ES#
Alvarez pushes Kanki off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Kanki avoids it well. #T4##TD#
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kanki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Kanki's guard.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kanki trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez distracts Kanki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanki is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez won't allow Kanki to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kanki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kanki lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Kanki is controlling the position.
My spies in Helsinki Fight Club inform me that Kanki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kanki manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanki prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanki can do to turn this around?
Kanki wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it. #T1#
Kanki wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Kanki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Kanki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kanki is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Kanki stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Kanki trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Kanki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kanki content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Alvarez kicks off Kanki and gets to his feet.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Kanki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanki also avoids with ease.#T2#
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Kanki counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kanki. Kanki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanki tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it. #TD2#
Kanki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kanki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kanki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kanki punches the canvas rather than the man.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Kanki working for the choke.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Avila Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Kanki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Alvarez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kanki!
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Kanki is looking for the choke from the back position but Alvarez is controlling his hands well.
Kanki biding his time, controlling Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kanki's arms.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kanki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Kanki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kanki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Kanki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Kanki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Alvarez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kanki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanki sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Kanki had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kanki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kanki.
Nice sprawl there from Kanki as Alvarez shoots in.
Kanki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kanki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kanki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanki controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez is working Kanki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kanki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanki has wrist control.
Kanki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kanki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kanki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kanki! #REVB#
Kanki prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.#T2#
Alvarez is not content to let Kanki control the position.
Alvarez is trying to buck Kanki off.
Kanki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Kanki is dominant here and he's now got Alvarez's back!#T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanki throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
Alvarez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kanki punches the canvas rather than the man. #T4#
Alvarez staying busy and making it hard for Kanki to control.
Even with his hooks in, Kanki manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Alvarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#ES#
Alvarez is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanki, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Kanki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Kanki!
After winning the bout, Reino Kanki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'That's dude...that dude right there is a beast. Much respect.'.
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Event:
Infinity: Reapers Calling
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ford cracks Kanki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ford blocks a head kick by Kanki.
Ford throws out a leg kick but Kanki moves out of range and Ford only half commits.
Kanki darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kanki.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at Turbo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford keeps control of Kanki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanki backwards.
We've been informed that Kanki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Kanki tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Kanki breaks from the clinch.
Ford blocks a head kick by Kanki.
Kanki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford looks for the body kick but Kanki saw that one coming.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanki tries to clinch up.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chevy Ford has been cut.
Kanki throws a lazy head kick
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanki misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford misses with some punches.
Ford gets through Kanki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanki is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.#BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Kanki ducks right into an uppercut from Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford throws a leg kick but Kanki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ford throws a wild body kick that Kanki sees coming a mile off.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Kanki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Chevy Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanki misses with a body kick.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Kanki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanki's head.
Kanki tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
A head kick by Kanki misses
and Ford counters with a two punch combo.
Kanki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Kanki blocks the body kick.
Kanki walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Kanki closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Kanki pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kanki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ford will feel that in the morning.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ford!
#ROC#
Kanki is rocked!
Ford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ford wants it to stay on the feet.
Kanki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Chevy Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reino Kanki.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanki.
Kanki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kanki looks winded!
Kanki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford cracks Kanki with a left hook right on the temple and Kanki goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ford lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kanki is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chevy Ford!
Chevy Ford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Reino Kanki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Event:
Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Eddard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kanki doesn't manage to clinch there - Eddard circles away.
Eddard scores with a jab. Kanki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Eddard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eddard throwing strikes but missing.
Eddard 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.
Kanki 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.
We've been hearing that Eddard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eddard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kanki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eddard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eddard scoring with some ground and pound.
Eddard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eddard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanki's head.
Eddard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eddard works over Kanki with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Eddard controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kanki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eddard looking to sit in guard and control but Kanki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eddard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Eddard postures up.
Eddard scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kanki wants to sweep here but Eddard controlling him for the moment.
Kanki keeping moving, preventing Eddard from controlling successfully.
Eddard scoring with some ground and pound.
Eddard stops Kanki from standing up.
Eddard scoring with some ground and pound.
Eddard lands a couple of elbows.
Eddard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eddard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eddard lands a couple of digs.
Kanki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eddard. #SUB2#
Kanki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eddard passes into side control.
#T3#
Eddard lands a few punches from side control.
Eddard is working Kanki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eddard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kanki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Eddard trying to control the action but Kanki is working from the bottom.
Eddard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kanki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eddard looks up at the clock and then as Kanki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eddard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Eddard lands a few punches from side control.
Kanki is looking for a sweep.
Eddard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eddard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kanki to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Kanki is rocked!
Eddard in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kanki looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Eddard turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Eddard!
The defeated Reino Kanki had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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