PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dameko Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youny Nhymann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nhymann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Violence Fetish kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brewer
vs
Nhymann

187 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dameko Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Youny Nhymann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer shoots for a double leg takedown but Nhymann sprawls well. He's pushed Brewer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brewer throws a series of punches but Nhymann moves out of range.
Nhymann tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brewer looks to land a combination but Nhymann avoids it well.
A big left from Nhymann misses.
Nhymann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Nhymann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Nhymann passes into half guard.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Nhymann slips a nice elbow through Brewer's hands, connecting with Brewer's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nhymann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brewer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann blocks Brewer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nhymann looking to control but Brewer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Nhymann is going olschool here, as he tries to force Brewer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brewer shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nhymann looks gassed!
Nhymann wants to control the pace but Brewer is squirming around nicely.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Brewer regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nhymann winds up and cracks Brewer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nhymann stops Brewer from getting back to his feet.
Brewer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brewer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Nhymann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brewer pushes Nhymann off looking to stand but Nhymann dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nhymann.
Brewer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nhymann asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nhymann is trying to get an arm triangle but Brewer is defending well.
Brewer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nhymann is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nhymann is defended easily by Brewer.

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.

Brewer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brewer wants to stand up but Nhymann is controlling the position.
Brewer thows a huge punch but Nhymann dodges it nicely.
Nhymann is not content to let Brewer control the position.
Nhymann tries to roll over but Brewer keeps him under control.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nice strikes from Brewer there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nhymann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brewer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nhymann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nhymann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brewer prevents it.
Nhymann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but Nhymann keeps him there for the moment.
Nhymann blocks an uppercut.
Brewer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Nhymann is breathing heavily.
Brewer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nhymann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameko Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nhymann to work.
Brewer wants to break free but Nhymann has control.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brewer is trying to break free.
Nhymann jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Nhymann around his waist. Nhymann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brewer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nhymann prevents it.
Nhymann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.
Brewer avoiding damage.
Brewer wants to get back to striking at distance but Nhymann won't allow it.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from breaking the clinch.
Brewer can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brewer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nhymann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but Nhymann keeps him there for the moment.
Brewer is trying to force a seperation but Nhymann has the dominant position.

Nhymann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nhymann manages to end up in side control.
Brewer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brewer wants to get back to full guard.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Brewer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nhymann is working away from the top position though.
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nhymann on the ground.
Brewer pushes Nhymann off looking to stand but Nhymann dives back in and keeps control.
Nhymann wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Youny Nhymann has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brewer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nhymann counters with a single leg into guard. Brewer didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nhymann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Brewer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nhymann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nhymann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nhymann won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet.
Brewer is trying to control the position but Nhymann postures up.
Brewer wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brewer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Brewer misses.
Youny Nhymann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nhymann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nhymann rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage.

Nhymann wants the takedown. Brewer is fighting it off but Nhymann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brewer's guard against the cage.
Nhymann looking to pass the guard.
Brewer wants to stand but Nhymann is controlling the position.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youny Nhymann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brewer lands a nice shot that snaps Nhymann's head back.
Brewer tries to clinch up

and Nhymann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brewer!
Brewer is squirming around, avoiding Nhymann's attempts to control the action.
Brewer tries to buck Nhymann off but he can't manage it.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?
Brewer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nhymann prevents Brewer from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Brewer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nhymann looking to control but Brewer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nhymann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nhymann won't let Brewer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nhymann trying to control but Brewer is having none of it.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brewer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nhymann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two 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.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Nhymann lands with some strikes.

Nhymann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brewer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brewer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nhymann is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brewer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brewer tries to hold on but Nhymann postures up.
You get the feeling that Brewer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brewer is looking to improve his position but Nhymann isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nhymann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewer is looking to escape.
Brewer tries to hold on but Nhymann pushes him away.
Brewer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Nhymann looking for a guillotine from mount but Brewer is having none of it.
Nhymann thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brewer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nhymann avoids the attempt from Brewer to control.
Brewer is trying to stand.

Nhymann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brewer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brewer and Nhymann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brewer is trying to improve his position.
Brewer wants to control but Nhymann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nhymann trying to control the position but Brewer is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youny Nhymann really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nhymann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewer.
Nhymann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Youny Nhymann has been cut.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Nhymann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Brewer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nhymann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brewer won't be happy with that.
Brewer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brewer struggling a bit here.
Nhymann scores with punches from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brewer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to buck Nhymann off but Nhymann is having none of it.
Nhymann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brewer keeps working.
Brewer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brewer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Nhymann circles away easily

and Nhymann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nhymann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brewer has wrist control.
Brewer trying to keep a closed guard but Nhymann is proving a slippery customer.
Nhymann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brewer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dameko Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nhymann won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet.
Nhymann trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nhymann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brewer is looking to clinch.
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brewer scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Nhymann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dameko Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brewer misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nhymann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brewer tries to kick Nhymann off but Nhymann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nhymann.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Nhymann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Nhymann is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brewer throws a hook but Nhymann blocks it.

Nhymann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brewer sprawls well initially but Nhymann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nhymann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nhymann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewer is looking to escape.
Youny Nhymann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brewer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that Brewer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brewer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nhymann. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Youny Nhymann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nhymann 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 36:40
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 36:40
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 36:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youny Nhymann!