PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 1152 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 179 p4p, 339 weight class). Bronson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glass Candy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kurri
vs
Bronson

184 cm
26
176
15 - 7 - 0

189 cm
24
181
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kurri lands.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurri throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatu Kurri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kurri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri misses the shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurri.
Bronson misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson stuns Kurri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Kurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson lands the left hand.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurri.

Kurri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bronson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kurri throwing strikes but Bronson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kurri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O Heaven, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurri struggling a bit here.
Bronson tries to advance to mount but Kurri denies him.
Bronson moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri wants to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Kurri working to try and regain half guard.
Bronson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Let's hope that Bronson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri regains half guard.
Well, if Bronson 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.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kurri has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bronson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bronson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tatu Kurri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri misses the jab.
Kurri throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Kurri avoids it.
Kurri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurri!
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!
Kurri throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson slips a jab from Kurri.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges.
Kurri moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Kurri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri staying out of range there.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
Bronson scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Kurri slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Kurri takes one on the button.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurri with a body shot.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson slips under a jab from Kurri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurri throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Kurri connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurri - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurri. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Kurri looking to score a takedown here. Bronson is defending well but Kurri drives through and ends up in Bronson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri is really struggling to control Bronson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurri throws out the jab.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurri tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurri misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson defending well as Kurri loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Kurri's leg. Kurri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Kurri shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurri throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Kurri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurri, as that shot connected.
Kurri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri walks into a left hand.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurri throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurri should have avoided that one.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson throws a jab when Kurri was well out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kurri.
Kurri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurri if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurri misses the jab.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurri.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Kurri is dominant here and he's now got Bronson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control the hands but Kurri breaks the grip.

Kurri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kurri avoiding Bronson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bronson can't escape the position.

Bronson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kurri gets his way!
Kurri gets his hands free as Bronson looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kurri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bronson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Bronson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kurri scores with punches to the body.
Bronson prevents Kurri from getting a body triangle.

Kurri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Bronson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Bronson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kurri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Kurri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Kurri lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson throws a hook but Kurri avoids it easily.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kurri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Kurri.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson misses with a looping right.

Kurri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Kurri getting side control.
Bronson tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Bronson is controlling Kurri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurri works his way into side control.
Bronson tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bronson trying to control here.

Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Kurri in his half guard.

Kurri is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurri to get the leverage.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.
Kurri working the head and body with strikes.

Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bronson passes Kurri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Kurri moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bronson passes into side control.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Bronson stalls from top position.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kurri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Kurri tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson feints and then cracks Kurri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurri down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight right.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurri.
Bronson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Kurri with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Kurri on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Kurri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurri.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson works Kurri's body with a nice hook.
Kurri misses with a looping left.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurri steps away.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kurri.
Kurri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson jabs at Kurri's body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson keeps Kurri at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson thows a body kick. Kurri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kurri moved away.
Bronson walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Kurri down.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Kurri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurri walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson with a jab.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Kurri connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Kurri cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson lands a jab.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Kurri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurri misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurri. Kurri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Kurri's knee but Kurri avoids it well.
Kurri misses with a hook.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Kurri is avoiding it.
Kurri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurri throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurri ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!
Don Bronson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.