PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vince Brasil has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brasil
vs
HurmoKultakala

180 cm
23
125 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

150 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HurmoKultakala slips a straight right by Brasil.

HurmoKultakala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brasil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HurmoKultakala working away.

HurmoKultakala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
HurmoKultakala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

HurmoKultakala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brasil has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for HurmoKultakala but great work by Brasil.
HurmoKultakala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brasil connects with a decent elbow.
HurmoKultakala manages to get back to half guard.
Brasil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
Brasil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Brasil seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

HurmoKultakala has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brasil escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brasil!

Brasil is trying to get an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala is defending well.
HurmoKultakala is looking to regain half guard here but Brasil keeps moving and retains side control.
HurmoKultakala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back.
Brasil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brasil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Brasil wants to work for an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brasil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
HurmoKultakala manages to get to full guard.

HurmoKultakala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brasil wants to control from the top but HurmoKultakala keeps moving.
Brasil forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HurmoKultakala is looking to improve his position.
Brasil is keen to just control but HurmoKultakala is a slippery customer.
Brasil moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brasil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brasil decides to stand up, so the ref orders HurmoKultakala to his feet.
Brasil looks to land a combination but HurmoKultakala avoids it well.
HurmoKultakala moves away from the strike by Brasil.
Brasil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brasil misses with a wild body shot.

HurmoKultakala shoots in and bounces Brasil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

HurmoKultakala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brasil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now HurmoKultakala has Brasil in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

HurmoKultakala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brasil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brasil wants to stand but HurmoKultakala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brasil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HurmoKultakala is keeping the position for now.

Brasil drops back looking for a leg! HurmoKultakala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HurmoKultakala manages to kick Brasil off! Brasil jumps back into HurmoKultakala's guard.
Brasil showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Vince Brasil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brasil throws a big shot that misses.
Brasil digs a good body shot into HurmoKultakala's ribs.
A combination from Brasil does no damage.
Brasil pushes HurmoKultakala away with a front kick.
Brasil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HurmoKultakala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brasil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HurmoKultakala fails with an attempt to clinch.
HurmoKultakala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brasil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but HurmoKultakala is out of range.
HurmoKultakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brasil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HurmoKultakala.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brasil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brasil lands a leg kick that knocks HurmoKultakala off balance momentarily.
Brasil throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Brasil there.
Brasil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
HurmoKultakala staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brasil.
Brasil throws a series of punches but HurmoKultakala moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Brasil.
Brasil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brasil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brasil lands with a hook. HurmoKultakala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brasil throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brasil. HurmoKultakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brasil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasil misses with a combination

and HurmoKultakala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

HurmoKultakala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brasil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brasil has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil with a nice head shot there.
HurmoKultakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

HurmoKultakala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brasil defends it easily.
Brasil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HurmoKultakala is keeping the position for now.

HurmoKultakala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
HurmoKultakala wants to sweep but no luck.
Brasil trying to control but HurmoKultakala is working from the bottom.
HurmoKultakala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasil defending well though.

HurmoKultakala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brasil is just riding it out for now. HurmoKultakala eventually gives up the hold.
HurmoKultakala with the ground and pound but Brasil uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brasil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brasil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juhana HurmoKultakala has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HurmoKultakala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brasil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Brasil dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

HurmoKultakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brasil misses with a low kick.
Brasil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but HurmoKultakala circles away quickly and effectively.
HurmoKultakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brasil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HurmoKultakala fails with a takedown attempt.
Brasil throws a right and a left that HurmoKultakala avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

HurmoKultakala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
HurmoKultakala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brasil avoids any damage from the ground and pound of HurmoKultakala.

HurmoKultakala is trying to get an arm triangle but Brasil is defending well.
Brasil manages to get back to half guard.
Brasil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of HurmoKultakala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take HurmoKultakala's back!
HurmoKultakala wants to escape the position.
HurmoKultakala covers up after that shot from Brasil.
Brasil is trying to stick to HurmoKultakala's back but HurmoKultakala is turning into Brasil. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brasil's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juhana HurmoKultakala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
HurmoKultakala forces his way into half guard.
Brasil is trying to get back to full guard.

HurmoKultakala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brasil defends it well.
Brasil is looking to control HurmoKultakala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brasil avoid being mounted?

HurmoKultakala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

HurmoKultakala wants to work for an arm triangle but Brasil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
HurmoKultakala is thwarting Brasil's attempts to control the position.
HurmoKultakala prevents Brasil from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

HurmoKultakala seems to be working for a kimura but Brasil defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil trying to control from the bottom.
Brasil tries to roll over but HurmoKultakala keeps him under control.

Brasil is defending against the submission attempts here by HurmoKultakala.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brasil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juhana HurmoKultakala.
I think Brasil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Brasil!
Vince Brasil looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Shout out to Balco Boys and the Stabilizers!!!!!'.