Finnfight or Scandinavian open NHB Championships (SNC) was an annual mixed martial arts competition in Turku, Finland. Contrary to most other mixed martial arts organizations and competitions, elbow strikes, knee strikes and headbutts from any position were legal.
The first Finnfight event, FINNFIGHT 1, was held in 1998 at Rantasipi Hotelli (currently called Caribia Hotel), Turku and featured fighters from Finland and Sweden.
FinnFight's last event, FinnFight 10, took place on December 6, 2008 and was the promotions's 10th event.
(Translated extract from www.finnfightersgym.fi)
The fights took place in a ring or arena, which had a padded floor to increase the safety of the fighters. The bouts were 10 minutes long, with no round breaks. During the length of the bout, there was a referee in the competition area, who oversaw the rules. The referee had the right to stop the bout if necessary. The referee's decision was final. Protests led to the disqualification of the fighter.
Knockout (KO)
Submission (tapout, TO)
Referee stoppage (TKO)
Doctor stoppage (TKO)
Cornerman stoppage (TKO)
Disqualification for breaking the rules
After the full bout time (10 minutes), by three judges deciding the winner (Criteria: stand-up, takedowns, ground techniques and fighting spirit)
Pushing fingers into the opponent's eyes, mouth, ears or groin area.
Biting.
Grabbing the ropes.
Strikes to the throat.
Kicks while wearing shoes (allowed shoes are boxing- or wrestling-shoes).
Usage of doping or illegal substances.
Small joint manipulation.
Stomping or soccer kicking the head of a downed opponent while the other fighter is still standing.
Strikes to the groin.
Throwing or pushing the opponent out of the competition area.
Unsportsmanlike conduct.
Grappling-model gloves are supplied by the competition hosts.
Groin protection is compulsory.
Mouthguard is compulsory.
Wrestling- or boxing-shoes are allowed, but the fighter using shoes is not allowed to kick the opponent.
The fighter can wear, for instance, a gi, wrestling outfit, or shorts.
The fighter can also wear protective equipment according to their particular style (knee or leg pads).
Application of any kinds of lubricative substances on any bodypart except the face is disallowed.
The fighters are subject to a medical exam both before and after the bouts.
Weigh-ins took place at the day of the competition (6h before).
Alexander Gustafsson http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alexander-Gustafsson-26162
Joachim Hansen (fighter) http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joachim-Hansen-3177
Jon-Olav Einemo http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/John-Olav-Einemo-2873
Tom Niinimäki http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tom-Niinimaki-5639
David Bielkheden http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/David-Bielkheden-3863
Per Eklund http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Per-Eklund-3707
Tor Troeng http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tor-Troeng-6850
Mikkel Guldbæk http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mikkel-Guldbaek-4311
Assan Njie http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Assan-Njie-6858
Sauli Heilimö http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sauli-Heilimo-3709
Jani Lax http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jani-Lax-2940
Timo-Juhani Hirvikangas http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/TimoJuhani-Hirvikangas-41510
Ykä Leino http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Yka-Leino-2943
Mikko Suvanto http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mikko-Suvanto-13935
Jacob Lovstad http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jakob-Lovstad-4922
Toni Linden
Blazej Sawinski
Tyrone Washington
Olof Inger
Jason Fields
Jarmo Haimakainen
Derek Renquist
Hans Ersson
