REZDOG 52 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Fanemmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fanemmel
vs
Wera

169 cm
26
147 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
27
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Fanemmel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanemmel falls off balance throwing a combination

so Wera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel is trying to keep Wera in close.

Fanemmel working for a triangle but Wera defends it easily.

Fanemmel working for a triangle but Wera defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera throwing strikes but missing.

Fanemmel looking for a guillotine here but Wera defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanemmel trying to keep a closed guard but Wera is proving a slippery customer.
Wera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fanemmel is looking for a triangle but Wera pushes his legs off easily.

Fanemmel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wera defends it easily.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wera wants to control from the top but Fanemmel keeps moving.
Fanemmel looking to control.

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.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fanemmel wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position but Wera postures up.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fanemmel falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wera.

Wera tightens his grip and picks Fanemmel up, before dumping him to the ground. Fanemmel manages to land in guard.
Wera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanemmel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wera throwing strikes but missing.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Wera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanemmel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wera has managed to get both his arms back between Fanemmel's legs - danger averted.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel has an active guard here but Wera has managed to pass into half guard.
Wera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanemmel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fanemmel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanemmel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wera tries to pass to full mount but Fanemmel defends it.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanemmel defending well though.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera is keeping busy.
Wera thows a huge punch but Fanemmel dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel is trying to maintain the position but Wera is very close to passing his half guard.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fanemmel trying to hold on to Wera's head to control him but Wera postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Wera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wera dodges the punch combination from Fanemmel.
Fanemmel throws a right hand that Wera ducks under and follows up with a left that Wera also avoids with ease.
Fanemmel lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Filip Wera has been cut.
Fanemmel throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanemmel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel wants to sweep here but Wera controlling him for the moment.

Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanemmel being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Fanemmel trying to keep a closed guard but Wera is proving a slippery customer.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fanemmel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Filip Wera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wera striking off his back but it's not causing Fanemmel any problems.
Fanemmel won't allow Wera to sweep him here.
Wera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanemmel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fanemmel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fanemmel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanemmel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wera's guard.

Fanemmel trying to control but Wera is working from the bottom.
Wera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fanemmel's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wera tries to strike from the bottom.
Wera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wera throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fanemmel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wera keeping moving, preventing Fanemmel from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel passes Wera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fanemmel trying to control from half guard but Wera is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Fanemmel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Filip Wera'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fanemmel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fanemmel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel is looking for a triangle but Wera pushes his legs off easily.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wera has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fanemmel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wera is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fanemmel pulls down on the head and he's put Wera to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anders Fanemmel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Rurkowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spamony Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spamony Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rurkowiec
vs
Jenkins

180 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Grand Royal Wear

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Rurkowiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spamony Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rurkowiec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Rurkowiec changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spamony Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rurkowiec has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Jenkins.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Rurkowiec dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rurkowiec's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rurkowiec blocks it with crossed arms.
Rurkowiec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rurkowiec is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rurkowiec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rurkowiec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rurkowiec slowing the pace effectively.
Rurkowiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Rurkowiec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Rurkowiec.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jenkins throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye.

It looks like Spamony Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye.
Jenkins is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rurkowiec taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Rurkowiec leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rurkowiec misses with the head strike.
Rurkowiec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurkowiec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurkowiec tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Rurkowiec manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rurkowiec presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rurkowiec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rurkowiec tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Rurkowiec back against the cage.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Rurkowiec has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rurkowiec blocks it with crossed arms.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow inside that Jenkins shrugs off.
Rurkowiec avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Rurkowiec swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurkowiec is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rurkowiec is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rurkowiec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.

Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Rurkowiec. Rurkowiec maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rurkowiec dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Rurkowiec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Rurkowiec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spamony Jenkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rurkowiec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurkowiec gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Rurkowiec slowing the pace effectively.
Rurkowiec has Jenkins pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damian Rurkowiec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rurkowiec instigates a clinch.
Rurkowiec is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Rurkowiec is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurkowiec lands a nice elbow.
Rurkowiec is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rurkowiec leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins letting Rurkowiec take a breather here.
Rurkowiec just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Rurkowiec seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Rurkowiec attempts a counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it well and moves away.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.

Rurkowiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rurkowiec lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurkowiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Rurkowiec pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rurkowiec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rurkowiec blocks it with crossed arms.
Rurkowiec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rurkowiec is stalling here.
Damian Rurkowiec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Spamony Jenkins's cut even more.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rurkowiec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rurkowiec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rurkowiec blocks the elbow strike.
Rurkowiec can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow just above Jenkins 's eye.
Rurkowiec stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Rurkowiec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rurkowiec lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Rurkowiec is struggling to control the position.
Rurkowiec pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Rurkowiec circles away.

Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Rurkowiec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Rurkowiec is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec taking a breather.
Rurkowiec lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The cut above Spamony Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins wants to stall.
Rurkowiec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Rurkowiec will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rurkowiec for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rurkowiec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurkowiec has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Rurkowiec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Rurkowiec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spamony Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rurkowiec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Rurkowiec improves position.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Rurkowiec blocks it.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurkowiec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rurkowiec.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Rurkowiec is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rurkowiec will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.

Rurkowiec pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurkowiec stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Jenkins is looking to control Rurkowiec's arms but Rurkowiec gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Rurkowiec won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Rurkowiec blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Rurkowiec controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rurkowiec fails to land.
Rurkowiec tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Rurkowiec back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rurkowiec.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec misses with a body punch.
Rurkowiec blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Rurkowiec.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Rurkowiec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurkowiec leaning against his opponent.
Rurkowiec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rurkowiec will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Rurkowiec leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Rurkowiec misses with some punches.
Rurkowiec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Rurkowiec working aggressively here.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Rurkowiec.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rurkowiec can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Rurkowiec leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rurkowiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Rurkowiec creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jenkins's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rurkowiec tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Rurkowiec back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Rurkowiec avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Rurkowiec is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Rurkowiec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Rurkowiec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Rurkowiec avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Rurkowiec.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rurkowiec.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Rurkowiec in his tracks for a moment.
Spamony Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Rurkowiec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Rurkowiec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rurkowiec, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Rurkowiec!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kajetan Ogonowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graush Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graush Grimshaw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ogonowicz
vs
Grimshaw

180 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
29
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Grand Royal Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kajetan Ogonowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graush Grimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ogonowicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Grimshaw is predictable there
and Ogonowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Graush Grimshaw has been cut.
Grimshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ogonowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grimshaw throws a leg kick
and Grimshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ogonowicz throws an overhand right that drops Grimshaw like a sack of potatoes! Ogonowicz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajetan Ogonowicz!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Cramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Krzesnikowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cramp
vs
Krzesnikowicz

185 cm
29
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebenezer Cramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and bounces Cramp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramp keeping moving, preventing Krzesnikowicz from controlling successfully.
Krzesnikowicz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krzesnikowicz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krzesnikowicz drops back looking for a leg! Cramp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cramp manages to kick Krzesnikowicz off! Krzesnikowicz jumps back into Cramp's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cramp looking for a sweep. Not yet Cramp, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cramp tries to clinch there but Krzesnikowicz circles away.
Cramp wants to clinch up but Krzesnikowicz keeps it at a distance.
Krzesnikowicz fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
A head kick misses from Krzesnikowicz.

Cramp tries to keep at a distance but Krzesnikowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Krzesnikowicz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krzesnikowicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cramp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control but Cramp is working from the bottom.

Cramp has an active guard here but Krzesnikowicz has managed to pass into half guard.
Krzesnikowicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramp keeps working.

Cramp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cramp wants to control but Krzesnikowicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krzesnikowicz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cramp.
Krzesnikowicz is pressing down on Cramp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cramp is holding on for now.
Krzesnikowicz is still trying to improve position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.

Krzesnikowicz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krzesnikowicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cramp is trying to control the position but Krzesnikowicz postures up.

Cramp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krzesnikowicz defends it easily.
Krzesnikowicz throws a big right hand that misses.
Krzesnikowicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzesnikowicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cramp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cramp feinted with a counter takedown.

Cramp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krzesnikowicz to the mat! Krzesnikowicz manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krzesnikowicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krzesnikowicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cramp wants to control from the top but Krzesnikowicz keeps moving.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp is controlling the position.
Krzesnikowicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cramp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krzesnikowicz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Krzesnikowicz is refusing to be controlled, as Cramp sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krzesnikowicz clinches with his opponent.
Krzesnikowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cramp tries to pull guard but Krzesnikowicz won't allow it.

Krzesnikowicz decides to pull guard.

Krzesnikowicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krzesnikowicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Krzesnikowicz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramp is fighting to break Krzesnikowicz's control of his arms but Krzesnikowicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krzesnikowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krzesnikowicz keeping full guard, as Cramp tries to pass.
Cramp trying to control but Krzesnikowicz is working from the bottom.
Cramp is looking to stand up but Krzesnikowicz won't let him.
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krzesnikowicz 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 has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good work by Krzesnikowicz as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Krzesnikowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ebenezer Cramp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cramp defends well and Krzesnikowicz ends up having to push Cramp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzesnikowicz misses with a head kick.
Krzesnikowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cramp napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Krzesnikowicz tries for a kimura but Cramp is defending well.
Cramp wants to control but Krzesnikowicz postures up.
Krzesnikowicz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Krzesnikowicz wants to control but Cramp is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cramp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krzesnikowicz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp is controlling his arm.
Krzesnikowicz happy to just control the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Krzesnikowicz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzesnikowicz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cramp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Krzesnikowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Krzesnikowicz shoots in but Cramp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krzesnikowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Krzesnikowicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cramp tries to sprawl out of it but Krzesnikowicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cramp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cramp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cramp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Krzesnikowicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzesnikowicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cramp keeps working.
Krzesnikowicz wants to stand but Cramp has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krzesnikowicz off and has taken his back!
Will Cramp go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cramp is really struggling to control Krzesnikowicz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cramp is hanging on to Krzesnikowicz's back as he tries to escape.

Cramp is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cramp is trying to stick to Krzesnikowicz's back but Krzesnikowicz is turning into Cramp. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cramp's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krzesnikowicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cramp is looking for a triangle but Krzesnikowicz pushes his legs off easily.
Cramp trying to strike off his back.
Cramp pulls Krzesnikowicz in to control the position.
Cramp wants to sweep here but Krzesnikowicz controlling him for the moment.
Krzesnikowicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzesnikowicz looking to pass the guard.
Krzesnikowicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Krzesnikowicz tries for a takedown but Cramp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ebenezer Cramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Krzesnikowicz.
Cramp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cramp fails with a takedown attempt.

Cramp tries to keep at a distance but Krzesnikowicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cramp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krzesnikowicz is defending well for now.
Krzesnikowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Krzesnikowicz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cramp won't allow Krzesnikowicz to get back to his feet.
Ebenezer Cramp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Krzesnikowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cramp preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Krzesnikowicz.
I've got Krzesnikowicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Krzesnikowicz!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can you hear me now - Hollywood Undead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Green
vs
Coleman

187 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
218 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Grand Royal Wear

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coleman lands a big right hand that sends Green crashing to the mat! Coleman stays standing though and waves Green back to his feet!

Green is rocked!

It looks like Matt Green has been cut.

Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coleman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coleman is pushing Green up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.

Matt Green's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Coleman has Green pressed against the cage. He pushes Green back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Coleman throws a beautiful elbow that sends Green crashing to the floor! Coleman piles on the pressure with more strikes! Green is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Coleman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kravichenko
vs
Rabinovitch

190 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
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GREEN!160

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Kravichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch looks to throw the jab but Kravichenko is out of range.
Kravichenko slips a jab from Rabinovitch.
Kravichenko avoids the body shot from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabinovitch counters with a solid body kick.
Kravichenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rabinovitch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabinovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Kravichenko as he checks the leg kick.
Kravichenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rabinovitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kravichenko moves out of range of the body kick from Rabinovitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch slips a jab from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko blocks a head kick by Rabinovitch.
Kravichenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kravichenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Rabinovitch misses
and Rabinovitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravichenko checks a leg kick.
Kravichenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rabinovitch throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rabinovitch - that will leave a mark!
Rabinovitch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravichenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabinovitch manages to avoid it.
Rabinovitch catches Kravichenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rabinovitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kravichenko!
Kravichenko connects with a looping right hand.
Kravichenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rabinovitch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kravichenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabinovitch seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kravichenko shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rabinovitch is backing up but Kravichenko catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rabinovitch covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kravichenko Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Kravichenko!
A victorious Oleg Kravichenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notorious Big - Just a memory. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hurley
vs
Mika

179 cm
28
179 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
275 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaclav Mika!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley takes a swing at Mika's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mika. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Mika.
Mika misses with a hook.
Mika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hurley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Mika catches Hurley right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurley. Mika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Hurley does no damage.
Mika clobbers Hurley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mika misses with a straight right.

Mika drops Hurley with a big left hand and mounts him. Hurley is in big trouble!

Hurley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley wants to hold on but Mika pushes him away.
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mika has hold of Hurley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hurley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mika content just to control the position here.
Hurley has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mika misses with an elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hurley seems to have got his legs back now.
Mika not allowing Hurley to control his hands.
Mika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I really don't envy Hurley right now.
Mika thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hurley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mika on the ground.
Hurley prevents Mika from getting a body triangle.
Mika gets his hands free as Hurley looks to control.
Will Mika go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Mika is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mika avoiding Hurley 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mika.

Hurley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mika.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mika wants to control the position but Hurley frees himself and scrambles - Mika manages to regain control in side control.
Hurley is looking to reverse the position.
Hurley looking for a sweep but Mika has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mika working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hurley tries to reverse the position but Mika maintains control.
Hurley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurley tries to reverse the position but Mika maintains control.
Mika tries to control but Hurley wriggling away.

Mika has control of Hurley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hurley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mika looking to control but Hurley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hurley tries to hold on but Mika postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mika tries to control but Hurley wriggling away.
Hurley is trying to stand.
Mika throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mika throwing strikes here but Hurley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mika trying to control but Hurley is having none of it.
Hurley wants to hold on but Mika pushes him away.
Hurley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hurley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mika.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaclav Mika 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.

Mika lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Justin Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Hurley. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mika! But no joy.
Vaclav Mika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mika throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mika has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hurley takes a swing at Mika's ribcage but misses.
Mika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hurley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mika under the eye.

It looks like Vaclav Mika has been cut.
Hurley throws a nice looking combination but Mika bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mika closes the distance and pushes Hurley back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Mika.
Mika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurley is defending well for now.
Hurley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mika obliges.
Mika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mika scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurley backwards.
Mika controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Vaclav Mika!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vaclav Mika thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).