Jani-Markus Mannerkorpi, the European champion in bench press, faced a challenging match at the Immun Fight Club event, where he fought against amateur mixed martial artist Victor Kasurinen. The matchmaking raised eyebrows, as the experience levels of the fighters were significantly different, with Mannerkorpi's exceptional bench press record of lifting 400 kilos being irrelevant in the octagon. Despite the overwhelming odds, Mannerkorpi managed to remain standing throughout the bout, leading to concerns from the referee and commentators alike.

Fight sports expert Jaakko Dahlbacka expressed his shock at the match, stating that it violated the ethics of combat sports and posed serious health risks to Mannerkorpi. He emphasized that he would have thrown in the towel if he were in Mannerkorpi's corner, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The fight not only sparked discussions about fighter safety but also about the responsibility of promoters in matching fighters with appropriate levels of skill and experience.

Despite the unfortunate outcome, Mika 'Immu' Ilmén's opponent, Aki Manninen, praised Mannerkorpi's resilience. This incident has raised questions within the community about fighter welfare and the need for safer matchmaking practices in combat sports, reflecting ongoing discussions about athlete safety in high-stakes competitions.