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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doomsayer - Hatebreed. Jyrki Kasvi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Brown's chin.
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jyrki Kasvi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown digs a good hook to Kasvi's body.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown staying out of range there.
Kasvi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Kasvi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
Kasvi throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Kasvi misses with a low kick.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Kasvi checks the leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasvi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Kasvi misses with a hook
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasvi's sensitive parts.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Kasvi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Kasvi works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasvi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasvi misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kasvi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasvi scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Jyrki Kasvi's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch there but Kasvi circles away.
Kasvi scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown throws a push kick but Kasvi slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasvi.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kasvi jabs at Brown's body.
Brown defending well as Kasvi loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasvi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasvi slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Kasvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasvi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kasvi misses with a few strikes there.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Kasvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Brown is looking to chop away at Kasvi's legs.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kasvi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Kasvi settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasvi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kasvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasvi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kasvi.
Kasvi trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to improve his position but Kasvi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jyrki Kasvi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasvi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kasvi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown closes the distance but Kasvi moves to the side
and Kasvi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Kasvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Kasvi avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasvi in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasvi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dave Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasvi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Kasvi throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a straight left.
Kasvi checks a leg kick.
Kasvi lands a body shot.
Kasvi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasvi works Brown's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Kasvi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasvi looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasvi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasvi doesn't seem phased though.
The cut above Jyrki Kasvi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kasvi's calf.
Kasvi throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasvi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kasvi ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Kasvi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Kasvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasvi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Kasvi misses with a hook.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasvi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kasvi throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kasvi really felt that one!
Kasvi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Kasvi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Kasvi controls the action.
Brown works on Kasvi's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasvi's elbow.
Kasvi wants to stall.
Brown tries a body shot but Kasvi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Kasvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Kasvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasvi.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Kasvi.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasvi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Kasvi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a leg kick but Kasvi checks it.
Kasvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kasvi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kasvi off to one side.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
You can see that Kasvi has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kasvi moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasvi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasvi. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasvi connects with a jab.
Brown slips under a jab.
It appears Brown was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kasvi throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Kasvi stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kasvi is out of range.
Kasvi misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Kasvi was not able to check.
Kasvi swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasvi scores with a nice head shot.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasvi shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasvi defends well.
Kasvi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown is pressing down on Kasvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasvi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown pulls Kasvi in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasvi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasvi trying to control the position.
Brown 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.
Kasvi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasvi is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Kasvi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Kasvi pushes his legs off easily.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasvi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kasvi from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Brown.
I think Brown 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Brown!
Dave Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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