BHFC - McBrain vs. Sturm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Von Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dickerson
vs
Von Foster

210 cm
24
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Dick Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Von Foster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickerson digs a good body shot into Von Foster's ribs.
Von Foster looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dickerson throws a nice looking combination but Von Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickerson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dickerson misses with a wild combination.
Dickerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Foster.
Von Foster slips a jab and a cross from Dickerson.

Dickerson rushes Von Foster and presses him up against the cage.

Dickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickerson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dickerson duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Dickerson does no damage.
Dickerson lands a two punch combo.
Von Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Von Foster is rocked!
Dickerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Dickerson darts in and clinches Von Foster up against the cage.

Dickerson breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickerson.

Dickerson instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickerson breaks the clinch.
Dick Dickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickerson stalks Von Foster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Foster's face. Von Foster staggers backwards, shaken.
Dickerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickerson works over Von Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
Von Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Dickerson finish him?
Dickerson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Von Foster's head.
Von Foster loses concentration momentarily and Dickerson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Von Foster crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dickerson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Dickerson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Povjeneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Povjeneks has chosen The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies as his entrance music. Bruce Lee looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lee
vs
Povjeneks

185 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Axel Povjeneks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povjeneks shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Povjeneks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses

and Povjeneks counters by clinching up.

Lee has hold of one of Povjeneks's legs. Povjeneks is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Povjeneks controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Povjeneks wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Povjeneks is trying to keep Lee in close.
Povjeneks 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Povjeneks has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Povjeneks.
Povjeneks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Povjeneks.
Povjeneks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Povjeneks tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Povjeneks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Povjeneks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Povjeneks shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Povjeneks drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.

Povjeneks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Povjeneks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Povjeneks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee darts in trying to clinch

and Povjeneks counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povjeneks tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Povjeneks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lee jumps guard and drags Povjeneks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povjeneks content to stall in guard here.
Povjeneks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee is looking to stand up but Povjeneks isn't so interested in that idea.
Povjeneks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Povjeneks pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Povjeneks on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povjeneks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Povjeneks in particular looking to stall.

Povjeneks escapes and gets back to his feet.
Povjeneks wants to clinch.
Povjeneks tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Povjeneks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Povjeneks is defended easily by Lee.
Povjeneks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Povjeneks moves into range and clinches up with Lee.

Lee has hold of one of Povjeneks's legs. Povjeneks is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Povjeneks tries to strike from the bottom.

Povjeneks pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Povjeneks or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Povjeneks scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Povjeneks on that attempt.
Povjeneks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Povjeneks doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Povjeneks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Povjeneks gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Povjeneks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Povjeneks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Povjeneks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Povjeneks forces his way into half guard.
Povjeneks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Povjeneks controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povjeneks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Povjeneks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Povjeneks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Povjeneks!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Molibdenowy Mateusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz comes to the cage accompanied by Droga. Roger Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Molibdenowy Mateusz's chin.

Mateusz
vs
Gracie

187 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Molibdenowy Mateusz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateusz pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mateusz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mateusz keeps him under control.
Mateusz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Mateusz controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mateusz keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mateusz tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mateusz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mateusz shrugs it off.

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mateusz is on top in guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mateusz tries to pass.

Mateusz stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mateusz.
Mateusz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie misses with a hook. Mateusz ducked under it nicely.
Gracie motions for Mateusz to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mateusz circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mateusz instigates a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mateusz jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Mateusz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Molibdenowy Mateusz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Mateusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Mateusz moves into the clinch.
Mateusz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mateusz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Gracie decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Mateusz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mateusz manages to get himself to full guard.
Mateusz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mateusz is keeping the position.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Mateusz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mateusz defends easily.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mateusz is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mateusz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mateusz wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mateusz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mateusz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mateusz from controlling successfully.
Roger Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mateusz is aware though and is defending well.
Mateusz works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Mateusz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mateusz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie 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. Mateusz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Ruuska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruuska comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wait and Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Magnus Ruuska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kravvikowskii
vs
Ruuska

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Ruuska!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravvikowskii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kravvikowskii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravvikowskii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magnus Ruuska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruuska dodges the punch combination from Kravvikowskii.
Ruuska tries to clinch but Kravvikowskii moves away

and Kravvikowskii counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruuska is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kravvikowskii has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruuska is looking for a sweep.

Kravvikowskii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kravvikowskii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ruuska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruuska is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kravvikowskii is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruuska is looking to reverse the position.
Ruuska tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kravvikowskii struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ruuska trying to get back to his feet but Kravvikowskii is in full control for now.
Ruuska trying to control the hands but Kravvikowskii breaks the grip.
Kravvikowskii looking to hold on to the position here but Ruuska rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kravvikowskii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kravvikowskii wants to control from the top but Ruuska keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kravvikowskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruuska is keeping the position for now.
Kravvikowskii is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruuska has wrist control.
Ruuska wants to stand up but Kravvikowskii is controlling him.
Ruuska looks gassed!
Kravvikowskii tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruuska is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruuska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravvikowskii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruuska keeping full guard, as Kravvikowskii tries to pass.
Ruuska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravvikowskii is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruuska tries to clinch

and Kravvikowskii counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ruuska!
Ruuska in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ruuska tries to lock up and control but Kravvikowskii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kravvikowskii wants to control the pace but Ruuska is squirming around nicely.
Ruuska is desperately trying to improve his position but Kravvikowskii has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruuska can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kravvikowskii scoring with strikes but Ruuska is staying in there.
Kravvikowskii throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruuska because Kravvikowskii loaded up on that one.
Kravvikowskii working Ruuska over with strikes here.
Ruuska avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii lands a big shot there that rocks Ruuska but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kravvikowskii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Kravvikowskii.
Ruuska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kravvikowskii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kravvikowskii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruuska is looking to escape.
Ruuska takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kravvikowskii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruuska on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kravvikowskii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kravvikowskii with good strikes from the mount here!
Kravvikowskii landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruuska is desperately trying to improve his position but Kravvikowskii has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruuska wants to control but Kravvikowskii is having none of it.
Kravvikowskii landing strikes from the mount.
Kravvikowskii controlling from mount.
Kravvikowskii lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravvikowskii working Ruuska over with strikes here.
Kravvikowskii controlling his opponent.
Ruuska wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kravvikowskii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Kravvikowskii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruuska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kravvikowskii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruuska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kravvikowskii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruuska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruuska lands a jab to the head.
Kravvikowskii fails with a takedown attempt.

Ruuska has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kravvikowskii stalling in the clinch but Ruuska improves position.
Ruuska with a knee to the head.

Ruuska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kravvikowskii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruuska counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruuska wants to clinch up but Kravvikowskii keeps it at a distance.
Ruuska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kravvikowskii looks for the body kick but Ruuska saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruuska darts in trying to clinch

and Kravvikowskii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kravvikowskii wants to control from the top but Ruuska keeps moving.

Ruuska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kravvikowskii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ruuska wants to clinch up but Kravvikowskii keeps it at a distance.
Kravvikowskii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruuska swats away the attempt to clinch by Kravvikowskii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kravvikowskii gets the takedown into side control.
Kravvikowskii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ruuska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruuska is breathing heavily.
Kravvikowskii prevents Ruuska from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kravvikowskii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruuska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kravvikowskii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ruuska throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kravvikowskii 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.

Kravvikowskii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruuska is not content to let Kravvikowskii control the position.
Kravvikowskii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravvikowskii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruuska's head.
Kravvikowskii prevents Ruuska from standing back up.
Kravvikowskii is keen to just control but Ruuska is a slippery customer.

Kravvikowskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruuska is refusing to be controlled, as Kravvikowskii sits in half guard.
Kravvikowskii wants to pass the guard but Ruuska is defending well.
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 Johnny Kravvikowskii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kravvikowskii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruuska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravvikowskii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruuska darts in trying to clinch
and Kravvikowskii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravvikowskii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruuska tries to clinch there but Kravvikowskii circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruuska wants to clinch.
Ruuska tries to clinch but Kravvikowskii moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruuska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kravvikowskii's best efforts.
Kravvikowskii thows a huge punch but Ruuska dodges it nicely.
Kravvikowskii is trying to control. Ruuska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnny Kravvikowskii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kravvikowskii is working for a kimura but Ruuska is defending it quite comfortably.
Kravvikowskii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kravvikowskii not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kravvikowskii is looking for a kimura here.
Kravvikowskii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kravvikowskii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kravvikowskii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruuska's head.
Ruuska is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kravvikowskii is looking for a kimura here.
Magnus Ruuska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravvikowskii wants to pass to mount but Ruuska is defending the position.

Kravvikowskii 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.
Kravvikowskii stops Ruuska from getting back to his feet.
Ruuska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruuska is refusing to be controlled, as Kravvikowskii sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kravvikowskii is really struggling to control Ruuska but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Kravvikowskii just wasn't active enough.

Kravvikowskii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruuska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kravvikowskii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravvikowskii trying to control but Ruuska is working from the bottom.

Ruuska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kravvikowskii defends it easily.
Ruuska being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnny Kravvikowskii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravvikowskii throwing strikes from guard but Ruuska blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kravvikowskii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kravvikowskii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kravvikowskii!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Westling has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Montoya
vs
Westling

182 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montoya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Montoya throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westling escapes and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Montoya tries to buck Westling off but Westling is having none of it.
Westling landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westling lands a decent elbow from side control.
Montoya wants to control but Westling postures up.
Westling works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Montoya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Westling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Westling landing strikes.
Montoya can't do much from the bottom here.
Westling cracks Montoya with a big right hand but Montoya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Westling working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working.
Montoya takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Montoya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Westling working the ground and pound from side control.
Westling working the ground and pound.
Westling looks up at the clock and then as Montoya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Westling smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montoya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Montoya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Montoya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Westling landing a few strikes.
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!
Montoya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Westling connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Montoya some visible discomfort.
Montoya taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westling lands a decent elbow from side control.

Westling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Westling scoring with punches and elbows.
Westling lands a nice forearm strike.
Westling staying calm.
Montoya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Montoya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Westling cracks Montoya with a big elbow.
Westling is putting a hurting on Montoya here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling cracks Montoya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Westling is chipping away with strikes.
Montoya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Montoya wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Westling scoring with punches from side control.
Westling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Westling trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Montoya taking a bit of punishment here - Westling scoring with strikes.

Westling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Westling is looking to take a break and control but Montoya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westling looks up at the clock and then as Montoya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Westling smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Westling in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Westling lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montoya down.
Westling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montoya to see if he's OK.
Westling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montoya is not content to let Westling control the position.
Westling working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montoya is trying to control Westling's posture but Westling avoids it.
Westling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montoya to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Westling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Westling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Westling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Westling connects with a nice short shot to Montoya's temple.
Westling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Westling.
Westling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montoya taking some punishment here, with Westling in his half guard.
Westling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westling is nestled in close to Montoya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Westling lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westling is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
Montoya is trying to stand up here but Westling is controlling him well.
Ricky Westling has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Westling is looking for a kimura here.
Westling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Westling lands with a punch from half guard.
Westling is taking a breather. Montoya says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Westling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Westling passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westling fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Westling breaks from Montoya's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Montoya is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Westling breaks from Montoya's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Montoya taking shots to the head.
Westling looking to finish Montoya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montoya!
Westling can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montoya is looking to escape.
Montoya is bucking up trying to escape but Westling cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westling is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Montoya can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Westling with shots to the head and body - Montoya looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling controlling from mount.
Westling scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montoya?
Westling dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Westling connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Westling looking to finish Montoya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montoya!

Montoya is rocked!
Westling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Montoya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westling connects with a bit shot that sees Montoya covering up! More strikes from Westling and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Westling is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Westling!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Misiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Hartley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Misiura
vs
Hartley

186 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antoni Misiura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Hartley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley lands with a kick to the temple. Misiura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Misiura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartley throws a sloppy head kick

and Misiura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hartley's guard.

Misiura drops back looking for a leg! Hartley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartley manages to kick Misiura off! Misiura jumps back into Hartley's guard.
Hartley can't keep his opponent in guard - Misiura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Misiura is looking for a kimura but Hartley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Misiura to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Misiura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hartley is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antoni Misiura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Pavel Galati will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Verdun
vs
Galati

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galati misses with a takedown
and Verdun counters with a stiff right hand.
Galati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verdun counters with a straight right hand.
Verdun shoots in for a takedown but Galati shows good takedown defense.
Galati tries for a takedown but Verdun circles away easily

and Verdun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galati's guard.
Mathias Verdun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Verdun cracks Galati with a solid left hand.
Verdun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Verdun stands up over Galati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Verdun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galati is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galati has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Verdun looking for a triangle here. Galati is fighting it but it looks tight! Verdun pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Galati is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mathias Verdun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Couture
vs
Hamasaki

186 cm
26
213 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Hamasaki blocks with his arms.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Hamasaki as the two fighters clinch.

Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Couture counters with a 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!
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.

Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamasaki, who protects the arm well.
Couture 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 Hamasaki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hamasaki striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Hamasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
Hamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Hamasaki struggling a bit here.
Hamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Couture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture working away.
Couture lands a few punches from side control.
Hamasaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Couture trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is stalling here. Couture is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hamasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Couture has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Couture wants to stand but Hamasaki has his arm trapped.
Hamasaki is not content to let Couture control the position.
Hamasaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamasaki is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Couture crashes against the mat.
Couture happy to just control the position for now.
Hamasaki wants to control but Couture postures up.
Hamasaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Couture working away.
Hamasaki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couture is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Couture 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.

Hamasaki moves into the clinch.
Couture can't get the takedown.

Hamasaki breaks the clinch.
Couture with a poor takedown

and Hamasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Couture wants to control but Hamasaki postures up.
Couture trying to remain calm as Hamasaki controls from the top position.
Couture sneaks back into half guard.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamasaki in particular looking to stall.
Couture tries to roll over but Hamasaki keeps him under control.
Hamasaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Hamasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Couture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamasaki 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.
Hamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamasaki is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Hamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Hamasaki sits in half guard.

Couture actively working from the bottom here.
Hamasaki working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamasaki drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Hamasaki is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.

Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Couture is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture wants to control but Hamasaki is keeping busy.
Hamasaki is trying to control. Couture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture trying to hold on to Hamasaki's head to control him but Hamasaki postures up.
Couture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamasaki is taking a breather. Couture says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Hamasaki there.
Hamasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamasaki is nestled in close to Couture, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamasaki controlling the action here.
Hamasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to take a breather but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
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. Hamasaki connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.
Hamasaki controlling the action here.
Hamasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from standing back up.
Couture is looking to improve his position.
Couture regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Hamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Couture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hamasaki throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Hamasaki misses with a body punch

and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamasaki's guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamasaki is trying to keep Couture in close.
Hamasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamasaki keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Hamasaki is pulling down on Couture's head. It's preventing any offense from Couture, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Couture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hamasaki did well to prevent Couture getting side control.
Hamasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Hamasaki trying to get back to full guard but Couture takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hamasaki wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Hamasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamasaki prevents Couture from taking his back.
Hamasaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hamasaki is just holding on here. Couture manages to take his back.
Hamasaki tries to break free.

Couture is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hamasaki is defending well though. Couture let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamasaki turns into Couture and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hamasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamasaki wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Hamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture looking to control.
Hamasaki wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Hamasaki throws and elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamasaki's guard. Nice move by Couture!
Couture wants to control from the top but Hamasaki keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hamasaki wants to hit a switch here but Couture passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamasaki there!
Hamasaki tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Couture blocks Hamasaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Couture content just to control the position here.
Hamasaki is squirming around, avoiding Couture's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lilburn
vs
Boxer

188 cm
20
218 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Lilburn moves away and avoids it.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Lilburn. Beautiful body shot.
John Lilburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilburn throws a leg kick which misses Boxer's front leg but catches the back leg as Boxer tries to avoid it.
Lilburn misses with a hook to the body
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lilburn.
Lilburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Jab from Boxer.

Lilburn is rocked!
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lilburn throws a combination. Boxer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer slips under a jab from Lilburn.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Lilburn lands a high kick!
Lilburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Lilburn tries to clinch up
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Lilburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
Lilburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lilburn lands a leg kick that knocks Boxer off balance momentarily.
Lilburn slips under a jab.
Lilburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lilburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxer scores with a jab. Lilburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Lilburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lilburn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Lilburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lilburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lilburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lilburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lilburn.
Boxer looks gassed!
Lilburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Lilburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lilburn has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Bruce Boxer has been cut.
Lilburn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Lilburn has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Lilburn lands a shot to the body.
Lilburn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Lilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Lilburn working Boxer over with knees to the body.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike.
Lilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lilburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lilburn obliges.
Lilburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Boxer won't want to take too many of those.
Lilburn crunches a lovely knee into Boxer's ribcage.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lilburn obliges.
Knees to the body from Lilburn.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Lilburn.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boxer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Lilburn.
Lilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boxer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lilburn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lilburn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lilburn misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer is trying to force a seperation but Lilburn has the dominant position.
Boxer is trying to push Lilburn away but Lilburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lilburn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Lilburn, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lilburn tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxer avoids the damage to the body.
Lilburn lands a nice knee to the body.
Lilburn trying to land knees to the body.

Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilburn manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lilburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer throws a one two combo.
Lilburn misses with a body shot.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Lilburn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lilburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Lilburn.
Boxer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxer off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lilburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Boxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lilburn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boxer if he has to take too many more of those.
Lilburn throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
Lilburn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Boxer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lilburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lilburn moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Boxer takes a swing at Lilburn's ribcage but misses.
Lilburn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lilburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lilburn.
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Lilburn.
Lilburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lilburn slips a straight right by Boxer.
Lilburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxer as he connects with a hook.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Boxer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lilburn staying out of range there.
Lilburn connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Lilburn misses with a looping left.
Lilburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boxer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lilburn - the referee stops the clock and Boxer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lilburn. Boxer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lilburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lilburn scores with a leg kick.
Lilburn slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Lilburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bruce Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lilburn.
Boxer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lilburn.
Lilburn connects with a body shot.
Lilburn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lilburn feints and then cracks Boxer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxer down.
Boxer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lilburn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lilburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lilburn misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Lilburn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boxer. That did some damage!
Lilburn is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Lilburn throws a leg kick which misses Boxer's front leg but catches the back leg as Boxer tries to avoid it.
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lilburn. Lilburn obviously looking to wear him down.
Lilburn wants to clinch.
Lilburn throws a series of punches but Boxer moves out of range.
Lilburn scoring well with a low kick there.
Lilburn throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Lilburn thumps Boxer with a low kick.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Lilburn saw that one coming.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburn lands a slapping body shot.
Lilburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lilburn scores with a kick to the body.

Lilburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lilburn misses with a body punch.
Boxer takes an elbow to the temple.
Lilburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lilburn.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Lilburn.
Lilburn misses with an elbow over the top.
Lilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Lilburn lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Lilburn fails to land.
Lilburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Bruce Boxer's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lilburn lands an elbow that stopped Boxer in his tracks for a moment.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boxer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lilburn lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Lilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lilburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lilburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boxer.
Nice body punch from Lilburn - that landed with a thud.
Lilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Lilburn.
Boxer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lilburn lands a damaging elbow.
Boxer tries to break free but Lilburn pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilburn throws an elbow but it misses.
Lilburn misses with an elbow over the top.
Lilburn missing with knees to the body.

Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Lilburn misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lilburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Boxer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lilburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lilburn tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Lilburn misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lilburn.
Lilburn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lilburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Lilburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Lilburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lilburn.
Lilburn misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lilburn at a distance.
Lilburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lilburn takes the fight into the clinch.
Lilburn digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lilburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Lilburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxer takes an elbow to the temple.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lilburn pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lilburn obliges.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow.
Boxer working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lilburn.
Lilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lilburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lilburn throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lilburn.
Lilburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from Lilburn, against the cage.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Lilburn has double underhooks.
Lilburn has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Lilburn keeps control of Boxer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxer blocks the elbow strike.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boxer takes an elbow to the temple.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Lilburn won't allow it.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Lilburn.
Lilburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Lilburn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boxer.
Lilburn misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer tries to break the clinch but Lilburn is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Lilburn pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilburn tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lilburn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boxer blocks the elbow strike.
Boxer is trying to force a seperation but Lilburn has the dominant position.
Lilburn lands a nice elbow.
Lilburn misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lilburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lilburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boxer's efforts to push away.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boxer avoiding damage as Lilburn throws knees to the body.
Boxer blocks the elbow strike.
Boxer avoiding damage as Lilburn throws knees to the body.
Boxer is trying to force a seperation but Lilburn has the dominant position.
Lilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boxer's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boxer tries to break free but Lilburn pushes him back against the cage.
Lilburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxer's elbow.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Boxer can't break the clinch.
Lilburn throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lilburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lilburn misses with some punches.
Lilburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lilburn misses with the head strike.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.

Boxer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lilburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lilburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Lilburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lilburn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Boxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lilburn misses with a body kick.
Lilburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lilburn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lilburn looks to clinch
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lilburn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lilburn wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Lilburn thows a body kick. Boxer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lilburn swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Lilburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lilburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.

Lilburn instigates a clinch.
Boxer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boxer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Bruce Boxer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike.
Boxer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lilburn throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lilburn.
Lilburn lands an elbow inside.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Lilburn has double underhooks.
Lilburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Lilburn.
Lilburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lilburn.

Bruce Boxer'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 Bruce Boxer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Lilburn!
John Lilburn retains his light heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McBrain
vs
Sturm

175 cm
19
166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
169 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Sturm!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturm slips a jab and a cross from McBrain.
Sturm closes the distance and clinches up with McBrain, looking for a takedown. Sturm pushes McBrain against the cage but McBrain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sturm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sturm tries for a kimura but McBrain is defending well.

Sturm decides to stand back up. Sturm steps back and let's McBrain get back to his feet.
McBrain lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Felix Sturm has been cut.
McBrain throws a right hand that misses
and Sturm counters with a head kick. That will keep McBrain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McBrain throws a right hand that Sturm ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturm also avoids with ease.
Sturm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBrain.
McBrain throws a poor cross that misses

and Sturm counters with a shoot takedown. McBrain fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturm looking to pass the guard.
Sturm advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sturm swings around for an armbar but McBrain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sturm's guard.

McBrain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sturm, up you get!
Sturm throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBrain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McBrain throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sturm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sturm.

Sturm stands up and waves to McBrain to follow him.
Sturm shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBrain tries to avoid it but Sturm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBrain to the ground. McBrain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruce McBrain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sturm.
McBrain falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sturm counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturm tries to move to mount but McBrain blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sturm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBrain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sturm but great work by McBrain.
Sturm looks gassed!
Sturm is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McBrain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sturm is in all sorts of trouble here.
McBrain manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sturm to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Sturm's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBrain gets back to his feet. Sturm is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
McBrain misses with a few strikes there.
McBrain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBrain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sturm counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBrain won't be happy with that.

Sturm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sturm is trying to get an arm triangle but McBrain is defending well.

Sturm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McBrain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sturm but great work by McBrain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Sturm seems to be working for a kimura but McBrain defends the submission attempt.

Sturm looking for a submission but McBrain manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sturm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBrain is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Sturm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Sturm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sturm avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBrain connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sturm to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McBrain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce McBrain!