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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 227 p4p, 76 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 13 p4p, 4 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?
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BJJ Red Belt
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Kutvonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Branko avoids the punch easily.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drives through with a takedown into Kutvonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kutvonen keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kutvonen dives on top into guard.
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kutvonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Kutvonen defends easily.
Branko has an active guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Branko wants to sweep but Kutvonen has passed to side control!
Kutvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Branko some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko trying to remain calm as Kutvonen controls from the top position.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kutvonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Branko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutvonen working over Branko with some ground and pound. Branko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Branko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Branko is holding on for now.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Branko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branko is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Branko's temple.
Kutvonen 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Branko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branko.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Branko working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Branko keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Branko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kutvonen to the mat! Kutvonen manages to get full guard.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeps trying to improve his position.
Branko advances to half guard.
Kutvonen tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Kutvonen won't allow Branko to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen manages to get to full guard.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kutvonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Kutvonen in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Branko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kutvonen stacks Branko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kutvonen!
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Kutvonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Branko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kutvonen working the body and head with strikes.
Branko is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kutvonen's best efforts.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Branko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Branko is holding on for now.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Branko tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Branko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kutvonen stacks Branko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kutvonen!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kutvonen off and has taken his back!
Branko has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kutvonen is in real trouble here. Branko gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kutvonen is tapping out! Branko wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davdio Branko!
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.
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