Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 8
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seok.
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Seok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurmio tests Seok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Seok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurmio doesn't seem phased though.
Seok tries to land a leg kick but Hurmio saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio. #T1#
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Seok misses with an uppercut.
Seok lunges at Hurmio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurmio's hand.
Seok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seok misses with a double jab.
Hurmio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurmio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hurmio darts in and clinches Seok up against the cage.
Hurmio working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Seok pulls Hurmio into guard.
Hurmio postures up in Seok's guard and throws a big left but Seok blocks it.
Hurmio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seok is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Seok keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Seok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurmio. #SUB2#
Hurmio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurmio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hurmio wants to pass the guard but Seok is keeping the position.
Seok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurmio is looking to work some ground and pound but Seok has wrist control.#T3#
Hurmio postures up in Seok's guard and throws a big left but Seok blocks it. #SUB2#
Seok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurmio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Seok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Seok is looking for a triangle here but Hurmio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hurmio working the ground and pound but Seok is defending the strikes. #T4#
Hurmio scoring with punches and elbows.
Seok is trying to get back to half guard.
Seok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurmio working away.
Hurmio is putting a hurting on Seok here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seok defending against the ground and pound.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Seok misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hurmio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hurmio is trying to get back to full guard.
Seok works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio is bucking up trying to escape but Seok cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Seok cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
Seok lands with some strikes.
Hurmio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurmio tries to roll over but Seok keeps him under control.
Hurmio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seok.
Seok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurmio trying to hold on to Seok's head to control him but Seok postures up.
Seok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hurmio is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Seok has latched onto it... Big trouble! Seok pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hurmio is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Seok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Sang Seok!
A relieved looking Lee Sang Seok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Hurmio throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurmio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurmio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Hurmio sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurmio in his tracks.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hurmio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurmio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hurmio.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Hurmio moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good jab.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurmio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hurmio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.#T2#
Donowitz slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
Hurmio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Donowitz misses the jab.
A big right from Hurmio misses.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donowitz on his heels. He'll look to pass Donowitz's guard now, I'm sure.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hurmio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmio looking to pass the guard.
Hurmio passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hurmio is trying to control. Donowitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Hurmio has control of the leg.
Hurmio lands strikes from half guard.
Hurmio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hurmio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Hurmio.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Hurmio keeps him under control.
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 Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donowitz as he avoids it easily.
Hurmio connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Hurmio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hurmio as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Hurmio fails with the takedown.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donowitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hurmio some visible discomfort.
Donowitz wants to control but Hurmio is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hurmio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hurmio has hold of Donowitz's hands but Donowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donowitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurmio defending well though.
Hurmio trying to control here.
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurmio is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Donowitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuomari Hurmio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz wants to control but Hurmio is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donowitz content to control rather than advance.
Hurmio is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hurmio actively working from the bottom here.
Donowitz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Hurmio's leg. Hurmio is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurmio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz misses with the body kick
and Hurmio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurmio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hurmio jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hurmio's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurmio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurmio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Hurmio's legs - danger averted.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.
Donowitz controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz catches Hurmio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donowitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hurmio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donowitz takes a swing at Hurmio's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Hurmio shrugs it off though.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurmio can do to turn this around?
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Hurmio's head back.
Hurmio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Hurmio knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Hurmio's legs.
Hurmio throws a series of punches but Donowitz avoids them all with ease.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurmio defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Hurmio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurmio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurmio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurmio.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio scores with a body shot.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmio checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz sizes up Hurmio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donowitz stalks Hurmio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurmio's face. Hurmio staggers backwards, shaken.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Hurmio off balance momentarily.
Hurmio moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Hurmio scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Hurmio is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Hurmio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donowitz.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio misses the jab.#TD#
Donowitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hurmio was covering up waiting for the punch and Donowitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Hurmio blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that 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.
#R4#
Donowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurmio avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurmio takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Hurmio moved out of range.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
And Hurmio tries to counter it with a takedown but Donowitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hurmio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Hurmio had a free shot at his head there.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
An inside leg kick from Hurmio misses.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurmio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1##TD#
Donowitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurmio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hurmio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donowitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Donowitz is pushing down on Hurmio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurmio is fighting to maintain full guard but Donowitz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hurmio won't allow Donowitz to pass to mount.
Hurmio has a hand on Donowitz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Donowitz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hurmio wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.#T3#
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hurmio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hurmio is staying active underneath Donowitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donowitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurmio trying to control here.
Hurmio is pressing down on Donowitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB2#
Hurmio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurmio is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Hurmio connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Donowitz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmio wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz had his way with Tuomari Hurmio in that round.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with an open hand slap.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Donowitz moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hurmio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
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!
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Hurmio avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hurmio. Beautiful body shot.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurmio.
Hurmio tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurmio as he avoids it easily.
Donowitz slips a jab from Hurmio.
Tuomari Hurmio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio scores with a jab.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Hurmio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hurmio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz is looking to slow Hurmio down with leg kicks.
Hurmio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hurmio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Donowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hurmio is looking to reverse the position.
Donowitz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Donowitz controlling the position. #T4#
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Hurmio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donowitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Abraham Donowitz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 534 - Vespertine
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurmio. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurmio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donowitz defends well and Hurmio ends up having to push Donowitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz wants to slow Hurmio down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Donowitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donowitz.
Hurmio connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz misses with the combination. #T1#
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurmio.
Hurmio cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Hurmio lands a jab to the head.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurmio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
A countering left hand to the body from Hurmio misses.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.#T2#
Donowitz cracks the inside of Hurmio's front leg.
A combination from Hurmio does no damage.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Hurmio.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donowitz but Donowitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Donowitz misses with a body punch
and Hurmio counters with a thumping low kick.
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Hurmio tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
A jab from Donowitz misses. #TD#
Donowitz feints and as Hurmio raises his hands in defense, Donowitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donowitz stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz postures up in Hurmio's guard and throws a big left but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donowitz controls the pace.#T4#
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurmio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hurmio looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurmio has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hurmio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurmio misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Hurmio circles away easily
letting Hurmio counter with a right hand.
Hurmio looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Hurmio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Hurmio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Hurmio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donowitz defends it well.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurmio can do to turn this around?
Donowitz misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz backing away here, and Hurmio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurmio in his tracks.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Hurmio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donowitz as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurmio misses with a body shot.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Hurmio moves his leg out of the way.
Hurmio shoots in but Donowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurmio swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
A combination from Hurmio does no damage.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donowitz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hurmio tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hurmio quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donowitz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurmio reverses the position - he's now on top in Donowitz's guard.
Hurmio trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Donowitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurmio is aware though and is defending well.
Donowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hurmio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hurmio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Hurmio with an uppercut!
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Hurmio sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Donowitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donowitz blocks it well.
Donowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurmio.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Hurmio scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hurmio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donowitz backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurmio throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Hurmio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Hurmio avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Hurmio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes one on the button.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurmio throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Hurmio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Donowitz.#T3#
Hurmio misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hurmio throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurmio lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hurmio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hurmio to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Hurmio.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurmio as he connects with a hook.
Hurmio lands with a nice body punch.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Hurmio slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tuomari Hurmio just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurmio.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
It seemed like Hurmio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with the combination.
Hurmio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Hurmio misses with a body kick. #TD#
Donowitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Donowitz controls the position from side control.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurmio is still trying to improve position.
Donowitz staying calm.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurmio stops Donowitz from passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurmio keeps working.
Hurmio is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hurmio to see if he's OK.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Hurmio is working away.
Donowitz is really struggling to control Hurmio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Hurmio.#T4#
Hurmio stuns Donowitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Hurmio didn't see that one coming.
Hurmio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hurmio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Donowitz tries to hold on but Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio dominating with strikes here.
Hurmio avoids the attempt from Donowitz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
As Hurmio backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz with a jab.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Hurmio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hurmio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hurmio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donowitz is defended easily by Hurmio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Hurmio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donowitz to the ground. Hurmio is now in Donowitz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Hurmio stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Hurmio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donowitz is trying to keep Hurmio in close.
Donowitz pulls Hurmio in close to his closed guard and prevents Hurmio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donowitz is looking to sweep but instead, Hurmio has passed into half guard.
Donowitz has hold of Hurmio's hands but Hurmio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurmio lands strikes from half guard.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?
Hurmio trying to control the action but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hurmio throwing shots but Donowitz is blocking nicely.
Donowitz trying to hold on to Hurmio's head to control him but Hurmio postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurmio counters with a thumping low kick.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio with a hook.#T4#
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a nice looking combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donowitz.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurmio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Abraham Donowitz retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Supernova VII
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurmio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim cracks the inside of Hurmio's front leg.
Hurmio thumps Kim with a low kick.#TD2#
Hurmio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kim is trying to control Hurmio's posture but Hurmio avoids it.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hurmio taking a breather here.
Hurmio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim keeping his opponent close.
Hurmio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hurmio lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Hurmio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim parries the strikes from Hurmio easily there. Hurmio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kim to escape.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kim wants to control but Hurmio postures up.
Kim is holding Hurmio down, trying to stall.
Check out the look on Hurmio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kim can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmio wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Kim tries to improve position but can't.
Hurmio throws a strike aimed at the side of Kim's head but Kim avoids it well.
Kim regains half guard, as Hurmio was trying to land strikes.
Hurmio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Hurmio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Kim is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Hurmio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurmio is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurmio passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim sneaks back into half guard.
Hurmio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kim throws a front kick aimed at Hurmio's knee but Hurmio avoids it well.
Hurmio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Kim misses.
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurmio checks it well.
Hurmio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim with a body shot.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurmio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim scores with a nice strike.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurmio throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Hurmio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Kim drops his hands momentarily and Hurmio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Kim.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Hurmio's defenses.
Hurmio misses the jab.#T1#
Hurmio cracks Kim with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Kim was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hurmio delivers a nice body kick.
Hurmio swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Hurmio takes one to the chin there.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Hurmio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim misses with a low kick as Hurmio jumps back.
Hurmio scores with a shot to the body.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Kim.
Hurmio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hurmio catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##CL#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurmio backwards.
Hurmio blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Hurmio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurmio cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Hurmio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the cage.
Hurmio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurmio misses with some punches.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Hurmio lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurmio prevents a body shot from Kim. #T3#
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hurmio's efforts to push away.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Hurmio tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Hurmio. #BC2#
Hurmio breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Hurmio.
Jong Un Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmio lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim throws a push kick but Hurmio slaps the foot to one side.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmio moves out of range of the leg kick from Kim.
Kim misses with a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a left to the body.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Kim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Kim works Hurmio's body with a nice hook.
Kim throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurmio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Good exchange - Hurmio coming out on top.
Hurmio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurmio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tuomari Hurmio 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.
#R3#
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Kim there.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Hurmio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurmio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Hurmio connects with a jab.#T1#
Kim connects with a leg kick. Hurmio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim slips under a jab.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurmio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Kim takes one on the button.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurmio.
Kim is looking to clinch but Hurmio is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim. #T2#
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Hurmio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hurmio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurmio looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Hurmio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim's head.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Hurmio saw it coming and moves away.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Kim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Kim rushes Hurmio and presses him up against the cage.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hurmio swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hurmio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim is controlling the pace.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurmio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Hurmio wants to get back to full guard.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kim continues to stall.
Hurmio wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hurmio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurmio wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is taking a breather. Hurmio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hurmio wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jong Un Kim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Hurmio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Kim throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Hurmio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurmio.
Kim has Hurmio pulled in close to control his posture.
Hurmio slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio controlling the pace.
Kim wants to control but Hurmio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hurmio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim keeping hold of Hurmio's head, controlling as best he can.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Hurmio has control of the leg.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim wants to get back to full guard but Hurmio has passed into side control.#T2#
Kim controls the position for a moment.
Hurmio lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee asks Hurmio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hurmio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kim gets back to half guard.
Hurmio is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Kim wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well.
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.#T3#
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Hurmio is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Hurmio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Hurmio has control of the leg.
Tuomari Hurmio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim trying to control but Hurmio postures up.
Kim has hold of Hurmio's hands but Hurmio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kim gets full guard.
Hurmio landing some decent shots from guard.
Hurmio trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurmio cracks Kim with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Hurmio thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim misses with a hook.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurmio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurmio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kim defends it well.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Kim feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Hurmio pushes him off.#T1#
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim throws a leg kick but Hurmio sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Hurmio tries to counter it with a takedown but Kim pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kim drives through and clinches with Hurmio against the cage.
Hurmio lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hurmio fails to land. #BC#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurmio tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Hurmio down.
Hurmio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim moves to clinch but Hurmio breaks away #TD2#
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jong Un Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kim is thwarting Hurmio's attempts to control the position.
Hurmio is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim is looking to advance position but Hurmio won't allow it.
Hurmio is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hurmio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kim pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hurmio is controlling an arm, preventing Kim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Hurmio is controlling an arm, preventing Kim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hurmio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurmio is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Kim controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB#
Kim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kim landing shots from mount.
Hurmio tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Hurmio looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kim looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jong Un Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hurmio 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
A less than humble Tuomari Hurmio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jong Un Kim was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll have to drop some bombs on ya.'.

Event: CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Matus off balance momentarily.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Hurmio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matus.
Hurmio misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matus on his heels. He'll look to pass Matus's guard now, I'm sure.
Matus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hurmio cracks Matus with a solid left hand.#T1#
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Matus pulls Hurmio in to control the position.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Matus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurmio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matus working a defensive guard here.
Hurmio 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.
Matus looking to control.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Hurmio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Matus is trying to keep Hurmio in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Matus throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
Matus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio scores with a punch to the head.
Matus motions for Hurmio to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Hurmio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matus is out of range and Hurmio settles back down.
Hurmio takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio jabs at Matus's body.
Matus misses with the combination.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matus on the side of the head.#T4#
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurmio throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Matus counters with a left to the body.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing.
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Matus counters with a right hand to the body.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hurmio.
Hurmio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a sloppy head kick and Matus moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus misses with a straight left.
And Hurmio tries to counter it with a takedown but Matus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hurmio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
A shot to the liver by Hurmio. Beautiful body shot.
Hurmio thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Hurmio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurmio tries a low kick but Matus avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hurmio is predictable there
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Hurmio lands.
Hurmio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matus leaves Hurmio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Matus misses.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hurmio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurmio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatus.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio with a nice cross.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Matus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hurmio.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Hurmio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurmio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurmio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurmio lands with a right hand.
Hurmio throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurmio flicks out a counter leg kick but Matus steps away.
Hurmio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matus eats them both and turns towards Hurmio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matus avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hurmio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matus to the mat! Matus manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matus's head.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself. #T4#
Hurmio wants to pass the guard but Matus is keeping the position.
Hurmio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matus controlling the position.
Matus continues to stall.
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmio scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Hurmio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Matus moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Hurmio lands with a good body shot.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus tries to clinch there but Hurmio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurmio walks into a stiff left hand from Matus.
Hurmio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hurmio checks a low kick from Matus.
Hurmio feints the counter takedown.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Hurmio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurmio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hurmio.
Matus swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Matus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurmio.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurmio avoided it.
Hurmio connects with the punch.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Matus throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Hurmio walks into a straight right hand from Matus.
Hurmio shoots in and drives through. Matus sprawls well.
Matus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurmio avoided it.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hurmio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio cracks Matus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matus jabs Hurmio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hurmio cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Matus misses the jab.
A nice side step and Hurmio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurmio, as that shot connected.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurmio! But no joy.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hurmio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hurmio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tuomari Hurmio just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Matus moves away from the strike by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus throws a low kick, looking for Hurmio's leg but Hurmio calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Hurmio thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses the jab.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matus as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurmio misses with a few strikes there.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio tries for a takedown but Matus circles away easily
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomari Hurmio.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hurmio throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Hurmio throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Hurmio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurmio doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio thuds his shin into the meat of Matus's side.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Matus.
A big right from Matus misses.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurmio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurmio.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurmio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus thuds a left hand into Hurmio's body.
Matus throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing. #T4#
Matus misses with a body shot.
Matus checks a low kick from Hurmio.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurmios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio misses the jab.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurmio off the cage and back into range.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurmio with a hook.
Matus throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Matus moved away.
As Hurmio looks to move away, Matus throws a big counter combo but Hurmio just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hurmio manages to circle out of the way.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Matus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Matus defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Hurmio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down.
Hurmio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurmio controls his hands.
Hurmio has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Hurmio avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Hurmio.
Hurmio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Hurmio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hurmio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
Nice shot lands for Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Matus.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurmio swinging wildly here.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Matus scores with a shot to the body.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Hurmio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurmio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurmio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurmio's hands.
Hurmio misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Hurmio feints a counter leg kick.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body.
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Matus knows he should have avoided that one.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurmio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Hurmio finds it's target.
Matus misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hurmio's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurmio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matus - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus misses with a wild combination.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Hurmio lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Hurmio drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hurmio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Don Juan Matus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd very much like to say Onneksi Olkoon! to my foe tonight. Congratulations.'.

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Iron Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a series of punches but Iron Tyson avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Iron Tyson clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurmio. #BC#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Hurmio avoids them all with ease.
Hurmio tests Iron Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio misses with a body shot
and Iron Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily.
Iron Tyson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hurmio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurmio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
A shot to the body from Hurmio misses
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio looks to land a combination but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Hurmio throws a poor cross that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Hurmio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hurmio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
We've been hearing reports that Hurmio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.#T2#
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!
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Hurmio avoids it well.
Iron Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurmio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio cracks Iron Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hurmio counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurmio missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurmio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hurmio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Hurmio misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.#T3#
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio lands a body shot.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Iron Tyson slips the punch.
Hurmio is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Iron Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hurmio counters with a left to the body.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Iron Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Hurmio counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Hurmio scores with a body shot.
Hurmio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hurmio fails with the takedown
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iron Tyson sprawls well. Iron Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurmio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomari Hurmio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson avoids the head kick by Hurmio.
Iron Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Hurmio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is looking for the big counter here.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Iron Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Hurmio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron Tyson! But no joy.
Hurmio lands a jab to the head.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.#T1#
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Tuomari Hurmio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Iron Tyson jabs Hurmio right on the nose. Hurmio blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Hurmio coming out on top.
Iron Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hurmio defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iron Tyson!
Hurmio cracks Iron Tyson with a good jab.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Iron Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Hurmio connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Hurmio lands a jab.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurmio. That's going to slow Iron Tyson down.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio lands a jab-cross combination.
Hurmio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hurmio tests Iron Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurmio scores with a punch to the head.
Hurmio misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Iron Tyson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurmio throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurmio, as that shot connected.
Hurmio misses with a body punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hurmio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Iron Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily.
Iron Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurmio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Hurmio's midsection.
Hurmio misses with a hook
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Iron Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hurmio wants to slow Iron Tyson down by chopping away at his legs.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hurmio throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Iron Tyson has Hurmio up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Iron Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurmio misses with the head strike.
Hurmio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iron Tyson or not.
Iron Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iron Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Hurmio avoids it by throwing Iron Tyson back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iron Tysons head.
Hurmio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurmio lands a left hand.
Hurmio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurmio throws a right and a left that Iron Tyson avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurmio.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hurmio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts.
Hurmio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron Tyson's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
An inside leg kick lands from Hurmio.
Hurmio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iron Tyson.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Iron Tyson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurmio with a jab.
Hurmio tries for a takedown but Iron Tyson circles away easily
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Hurmio tries to work over Iron Tyson's front leg with a kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Hurmio scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurmio. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Hurmio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hurmio throws a right hand that misses
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurmio scores with a nice strike.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iron Tyson can do to turn this around?
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Hurmio dodges the punch combination from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.#T2#
Hurmio throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio misses with a wild combination.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurmio.
Iron Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hurmio motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Hurmio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio scores with a nice right hand.
Hurmio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hurmio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomari Hurmio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron Tyson throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Hurmio misses with a hook
and Iron Tyson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
Hurmio misses with a left hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Hurmio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iron Tyson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch there but Hurmio circles away.
Hurmio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurmio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Hurmio's shoulder, as Hurmio tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Hurmio misses
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio tries a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.#TD#
Hurmio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iron Tyson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron Tyson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hurmio works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hurmio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iron Tyson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
That's time! Hurmio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Iron Tyson. That snapped Hurmio's head back. #TD#
Hurmio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iron Tyson wants to stand up but Hurmio is controlling him.
Hurmio throws a big right hand that misses.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Iron Tyson wants to sweep here but Hurmio controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Hurmio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Iron Tyson is pulling down on Hurmio's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurmio, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurmio finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head.
Hurmio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurmio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iron Tyson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hurmio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Iron Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iron Tyson is looking to clinch.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Iron Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target. #TD#
Hurmio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Iron Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurmio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hurmio preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Iron Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hurmio.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurmio should have avoided that one.
Hurmio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iron Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Hurmio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iron Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Hurmio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurmio avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Iron Tyson closes the distance and pushes Hurmio back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson tries a body shot but Hurmio blocks it.
Iron Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurmio swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurmio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio lands a lovely overhand right.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurmio throws a nice looking combination but Iron Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hurmio with a body shot.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hurmio with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hurmio. #T1#
Iron Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hurmio gets tackled into the cage by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson maintains the clinch.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurmio. #BC#
Hurmio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shogun Iron Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio throws a right hand that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurmio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Hurmio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Iron Tyson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio scores with a hook.
Hurmio connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson tests Hurmio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio. #T3#
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Hurmio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range. #CL2#
Iron Tyson gets a clinch.
Iron Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iron Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hurmio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iron Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iron Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio blocks an uppercut.
Iron Tyson presses Hurmio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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.#TD#
Hurmio successfully pulls guard.
Iron Tyson stays in close to Hurmio's body and controls the position.
Iron Tyson is looking to stand up but Hurmio won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Hurmio has his foot on Iron Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iron Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hurmio working for submissions but it's allowed Iron Tyson to get to half guard.
Iron Tyson not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Iron Tyson decides to stand up.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
and Iron Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Iron Tyson takes a kick to the side of the head.

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 Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Shogun Iron Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another garbage decision, of course.'.

Event: CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Hurmio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Newcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy.
Hurmio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newcastle walks into a jab.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newcastle throws out the jab.
Newcastle lunges at Hurmio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurmio's hand.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurmio misses with the body kick
enabling Newcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio throws a one two combo.
Hurmio staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Newcastle.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hurmio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newcastle.
Newcastle thows a leg kick but Hurmio checks it #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Newcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurmio preventing the sweep.
Hurmio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newcastle has his foot on Hurmio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurmio works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcastle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle wants to improve his position but instead Hurmio has moved into half guard.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hurmio performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hurmio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newcastle is looking to improve his position.
Newcastle is refusing to be controlled, as Hurmio sits in half guard.
Newcastle is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Newcastle's hands, connecting with Newcastle's forehead.
Newcastle wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well. #T3#
Newcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Newcastle gets full guard.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hurmio avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Newcastle is trying to keep Hurmio in close.
Hurmio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurmio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle wants to hit a switch here but Hurmio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newcastle there!
Hurmio landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Newcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Newcastle misses the jab.#TD#
Hurmio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmio is trying to control the action in half guard but Newcastle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newcastle moves into full guard.
Newcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle has momentary wrist control but Hurmio slips an elbow through the middle.
Hurmio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Hurmio is really struggling to control Newcastle but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Hurmio looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Newcastle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurmio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newcastle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmio is one step ahead there.
Hurmio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newcastle is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hurmio is trying to keep Newcastle in close.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?#T2#
Newcastle passes Hurmio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newcastle works his way into full mount!
Hurmio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newcastle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hurmio is trying desperately to improve position.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newcastle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newcastle tries to take his opponent's back but Hurmio turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Newcastle working for a triangle but Hurmio defends it easily. #T3#
Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hurmio wants to control but Newcastle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newcastle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hurmio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newcastle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurmio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.#T4#
Hurmio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Newcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurmio lands with a punch from half guard.
Newcastle wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well.
Hurmio is thwarting Newcastle's attempts to control the position.
Hurmio is trying to control the action in half guard but Newcastle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newcastle is staying active underneath Hurmio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Newcastle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Newcastle misses.
Hurmio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hurmio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newcastle takes a step back to recover.
Newcastle tries for a takedown but Hurmio circles away easily
and Hurmio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurmio scores with a nice head shot.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Newcastle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newcastle down.
Hurmio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newcastle finds it's way round the side to connect with Hurmio's head.
Hurmio staying out of range there.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hurmio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmio lands some shots froms side control.
Newcastle tries to bench press Hurmio off him but Hurmio keeps the position. #T1#
Newcastle is not content to let Hurmio control the position.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep.
Newcastle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hurmio working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Newcastle is refusing to be controlled, as Hurmio sits in half guard.
Newcastle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurmio trying to control from half guard but Newcastle is working away.
Hurmio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newcastle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Hurmio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurmio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurmio's back!
Newcastle is trying to stick to Hurmio's back but Hurmio is turning into Newcastle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newcastle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hurmio.
Hurmio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle looking to control.
Hurmio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Hurmio trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Hurmio stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Hurmio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newcastle pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Newcastle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hurmio's thigh. Hurmio counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Newcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurmio is keeping the position for now.
Hurmio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newcastle's guard. #REVR#
Hurmio postures up.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
Hurmio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Newcastle wants to sweep here but Hurmio controlling him for the moment.
Newcastle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurmio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newcastle trying to move into half guard but instead Hurmio has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurmio stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Hurmio trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Hurmio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hurmio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Hurmio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newcastle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurmio lands a lovely overhand right.
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurmio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Hurmio throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Newcastle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newcastle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hurmio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newcastle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Hurmio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurmio.
Newcastle postures up. #SUB#
Hurmio looking for a guillotine here but Newcastle defends easily.
Newcastle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hurmio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newcastle slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hurmio is defending against the submission attempts here by Newcastle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newcastle is looking to pass Hurmio's guard but actually Hurmio recovers to full guard.
Newcastle trying to control but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Hurmio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hurmio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Hurmio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newcastle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newcastle wants to hit a switch here but Hurmio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newcastle there!
Newcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newcastle is bucking up trying to escape but Hurmio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Newcastle tries to lock up and control but Hurmio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Newcastle is looking to get to half guard.
Hurmio working Newcastle over with strikes here. #T4#
Hurmio landing strikes, looking to finish!
Newcastle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hurmio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hurmio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newcastle is looking to escape.
Newcastle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurmio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hurmio with the ground and pound from mount.
Hurmio prevents Newcastle from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Alton Newcastle in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newcastle.
Hurmio tries to move into range but Newcastle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newcastle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hurmio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurmio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newcastle takes a step back to recover.
Newcastle tries to land a body kick
and Hurmio counters with a leg kick.
Hurmio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newcastle checks a leg kick.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle swinging wildly here.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurmio is looking to clinch but Newcastle is avoiding it.
Newcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Newcastle shoots in and bounces Hurmio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newcastle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!#SUB#
Hurmio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Newcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hurmio's guard.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but Hurmio defending well. #SUB#
Hurmio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio wants to control but Newcastle is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Newcastle is working for a kimura but Hurmio is defending it quite comfortably.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is defending well.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurmio wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
Newcastle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hurmio is trying to escape the mount.
Newcastle working the ground and pound effectively.
Newcastle forces the positional change into back control. #T3#
Newcastle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Newcastle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hurmio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hurmio trying to control the position but Newcastle manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Newcastle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hurmio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Newcastle working for the choke.
Hurmio breaks Newcastle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving. #T4#
Hurmio looking to pass the guard.
Hurmio stays in close to Newcastle's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Newcastle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurmio is aware though and is defending well.
Hurmio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newcastle scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Hurmio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newcastle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Newcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hurmio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
After the fight, Tuomari Hurmio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Hurmio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ohchooto's head backwards.
A jab from Ohchooto misses.
Hurmio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohchooto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ohchooto instigates a clinch.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Ohchooto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hurmio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurmio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Hurmio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurmio avoids it.
Ohchooto lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurmio has a couple of punches blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hurmio manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Hurmio is predictable there
enabling Ohchooto to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurmio works the jab nicely.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Ohchooto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hurmio tests Ohchooto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohchooto lands with a good body shot.
Ohchooto throws a front kick aimed at Hurmio's knee but Hurmio avoids it well.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurmio fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohchooto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Ohchooto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
Ohchooto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurmio's calf.
Hurmio blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto slips under a jab.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Ohchooto's leg. Ohchooto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Ohchooto coming out on top.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Hurmio blocks the low kick.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohchooto.
Hurmio throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Hurmio.
Ohchooto throws a solid leg kick but Hurmio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohchooto.
Hurmio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio throwing a counter right hand but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
Hurmio attempts a counter takedown but Ohchooto avoids it well and moves away.
Hurmio moves out of range of the leg kick from Ohchooto.
Hurmio misses with a right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a leg kick.
Hurmio checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto moves out of range as Hurmio throws a body kick.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurmio.
Ohchooto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ohchooto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurmio throws a hook but Ohchooto blocks it.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Ohchooto. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Ohchooto there.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurmio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ohchooto tries to score with a low kick but Hurmio moves his leg out of the way.
Hurmio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ohchooto lands a head kick. Hurmio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurmio. That snapped Ohchooto's head back.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Hurmio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio pushes Ohchooto away with a front kick.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ohchooto. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Ohchooto connects with the punch.
Ohchooto throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Ohchooto moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Ohchooto closes the distance and pushes Hurmio back into the cage.
Hurmio tries to break free but Ohchooto pushes him back against the cage.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Hurmio.
Ohchooto lands with a left to the head.
Hurmio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hurmio can't break the clinch.
Hurmio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Hurmio lands a left hand.
Ohchooto throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ohchooto fails to land.
Hurmio takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ohchooto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Ohchooto settles back down.
Ohchooto misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurmio misses the target.
Ohchooto throws a right hand that Hurmio ducks under and follows up with a left that Hurmio also avoids with ease.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hurmio.
Ohchooto thuds a left hand into Hurmio's body.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto digs a good body shot into Hurmio's ribs.
Hurmio cracks Ohchooto with a good jab.
Ohchooto feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Hurmio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ohchooto! But no joy.
Hurmio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown but Ohchooto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurmio lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Hurmio lands with a cross. #T1#
Ohchooto throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ohchooto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab. #TD#
Hurmio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ohchooto's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohchooto looking for a sweep. Not yet Ohchooto, not yet.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Ohchooto is trying to control the position but Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Ohchooto keeps moving.
Hurmio 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.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohchooto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hurmio throwing strikes from guard but Ohchooto blocks nicely.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Ohchooto keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio stands up over Ohchooto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Hurmio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ohchooto's guard.
Ohchooto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmio with the ground and pound but Ohchooto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hurmio connects with a couple of short punches.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ohchooto keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurmio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hurmio is looking to advance position but Ohchooto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hurmio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ohchooto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ohchooto's back!
Hurmio struggling to land strikes to the head as Ohchooto covers up.
Hurmio is punishing Ohchooto with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmio landing with strikes.
Hurmio punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hurmio lands a shot to the body.
Ohchooto trying to get back to his feet but Hurmio is in full control for now.
Hurmio is punishing Ohchooto with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ohchooto throws a leg kick but Hurmio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurmio moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurmio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hurmio cracks a nice hook into Ohchooto's ribs.
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut.
Ohchooto lands with a shot to the body.
Ohchooto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hurmio can pounce on him.
Ohchooto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ohchooto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hurmio digs a good body shot into Ohchooto's ribs.#TD#
Hurmio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ohchooto pushes Hurmio off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio is looking to chop away at Ohchooto's legs. #T1#
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurmio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohchooto tried to score with a low kick but Hurmio checks it.
Hurmio dips to his left and cracks Ohchooto with an uppercut!
Hurmio wants to slow Ohchooto down by chopping away at his legs.
Hurmio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Hurmio.
Hurmio is looking to land body kicks.
Ohchooto scores with a leg kick.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurmio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Hurmio tries to work over Ohchooto's front leg with a kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohchooto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurmio's sensitive parts.
Ohchooto takes one to the chin there.
Ohchooto lands with a good body shot.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
Hurmio connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Hurmio swats away the attempt to clinch by Ohchooto.
Hurmio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ohchooto sprawls and moves away.
Ohchooto throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ohchooto misses with a straight left.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Hurmio blocks the leg kick.
Hurmio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ohchooto sprawls and moves away.
Ohchooto lands with a shot to the body.
Hurmio swats away the attempt to clinch by Ohchooto.
Hurmio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
Hurmio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurmio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ohchooto with a hook.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Ohchooto moves into range and clinches up with Hurmio.#T3#
Hurmio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ohchooto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ohchooto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurmio backwards.
Hurmio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurmio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurmio avoids it.
Hurmio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohchooto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurmio. #BC#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurmio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio lands a jab to the head.
Ohchooto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurmio tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto scores with a body shot.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto lands with a cross. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ohchooto.
Hurmio shoots in but Ohchooto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ohchooto thuds his right hand into Hurmio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurmio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ohchooto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohchooto.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Ohchooto moved away.
Ohchooto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ohchooto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurmio avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Moses Ohchooto just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ohchooto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hurmio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hurmio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ohchooto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Ohchooto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Hurmio connects with a solid leg kick.
Hurmio is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurmio throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto tries to work over Hurmio's front leg with a kick but Hurmio checks it.
Hurmio moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
Hurmio misses with a body punch.
Ohchooto misses with some punches. #T1#
Ohchooto unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Hurmio breaks from the clinch.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Hurmio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ohchooto avoids the head kick by Hurmio.
Ohchooto flicks out a counter leg kick but Hurmio steps away.
Hurmio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohchooto defends well and Hurmio ends up having to push Ohchooto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurmio slips a jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto stuns Hurmio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurmio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ohchooto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Ohchooto scores with a leg kick.
Ohchooto swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ohchooto.
Hurmio checks a leg kick nicely.#T2##CL2#
Ohchooto has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohchooto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurmio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Hurmio jumps guard. #SUB#
Hurmio looking for a guillotine here but Ohchooto defends easily. #SUB#
Hurmio working for a triangle but Ohchooto defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Hurmio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Ohchooto controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hurmio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohchooto defends it easily.
Ohchooto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hurmio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ohchooto stacks Hurmio 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 Ohchooto!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ohchooto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hurmio seems a little lost for a moment, as Ohchooto dominates the positioning.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ohchooto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick from Ohchooto misses.
Hurmio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Ohchooto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurmio scores with a punch to the head.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Ohchooto moved out of range.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Ohchooto misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Ohchooto blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto throws a solid leg kick but Hurmio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohchooto.
A jab from Ohchooto misses.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohchooto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hurmio.
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto tries to land a leg kick but Hurmio saw it coming and moves away.
Ohchooto takes a swing at Hurmio's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ohchooto gets a clinch.
Ohchooto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurmio backwards.
Ohchooto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurmio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Ohchooto gets through Hurmio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hurmio.
Ohchooto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hurmio breaks the clinch.
Hurmio cracks Ohchooto with an open hand slap.
Hurmio throws an overhand right that lands on Ohchooto's shoulder, as Ohchooto tries to avoid the shot.
Ohchooto tried to score with a low kick but Hurmio checks it.
Tuomari Hurmio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hurmio.
Hurmio blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ohchooto lands a high kick!
Ohchooto scores with a jab. Hurmio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurmio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohchooto.
Hurmio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohchooto misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ohchooto!
Hurmio working the ground and pound.
Hurmio landing a few strikes. #T3#
Ohchooto defending against the ground and pound. #ES2#
Ohchooto throws Hurmio to one side and escapes!
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Ohchooto moves in looking to clinch but Hurmio pushes him off.
Hurmio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurmio, as that shot connected.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohchooto connects with an inside leg kick.
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Hurmio circles away. #T4#
Ohchooto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hurmio. Hurmio obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Ohchooto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hurmio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohchooto lands with a right hand.
Hurmio drops his hands momentarily and Ohchooto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohchooto fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Hurmio moves out of range easily.
Hurmio fails with the takedown.
Ohchooto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Ohchooto.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Ohchooto.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohchooto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Ohchooto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ohchooto 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
As Moses Ohchooto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Like to thank the best inker in the world Altair the Assassin for the tats.Good fight'.

Event: Syn 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Ohchooto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hurmio throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick and Hurmio moves out of range easily.
Hurmio tries to land a front kick but Ohchooto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ohchooto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ohchooto pushes Hurmio up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Hurmio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ohchooto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Ohchooto. #CUT#
It looks like Tuomari Hurmio has been cut.
Hurmio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurmio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Hurmio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio connects with a looping right hand.
Ohchooto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohchooto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ohchooto lands with a shot to the body.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ohchooto tries to avoid it but Hurmio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ohchooto to the ground. Ohchooto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ohchooto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Ohchooto moves into range and clinches up with Hurmio.#BC2#
Hurmio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto misses with a looping left.
Hurmio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hurmio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ohchooto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Ohchooto.
Hurmio misses with a low kick as Ohchooto jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohchooto misses the target.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Ohchooto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Ohchooto gets a clinch.
Hurmio pushes Ohchooto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurmio avoids it.
Ohchooto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurmio controls his hands. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ohchooto throws an elbow but misses.
Ohchooto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ohchooto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Hurmio.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Ohchooto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurmio throws a leg kick which misses Ohchooto's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohchooto tries to avoid it.
Hurmio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ohchooto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hurmio lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hurmio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurmio throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ohchooto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Hurmio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Hurmio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurmio there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Hurmio cracks the inside of Ohchooto's front leg.
Ohchooto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ohchooto slips a jab and a cross from Hurmio.
Ohchooto cracks Hurmio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ohchooto tests Hurmio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Ohchooto closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohchootos head. #BC2#
Hurmio breaks the clinch.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohchooto throwing a counter right hand but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Ohchooto throws a low kick, looking for Hurmio's leg but Hurmio calmly moves out of range.
Ohchooto lands with an overhand left.
Hurmio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio lands a body shot.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Ohchooto checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ohchooto misses the target.
Ohchooto throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ohchooto.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohchooto.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohchooto's sensitive parts.
Hurmio clobbers Ohchooto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hurmio is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurmio. That did some damage!
Ohchooto throws a leg kick
enabling Hurmio to counter with a crisp jab.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Good leg kick by Ohchooto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurmio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomari Hurmio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ohchooto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohchooto.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurmio works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Hurmio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Hurmio moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurmio as he connects with a hook.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurmio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Ohchooto's leg. Ohchooto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohchooto throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.#T1#
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ohchooto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hurmio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohchooto throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hurmio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ohchooto gets full guard.
Ohchooto seems keen to control Hurmio's posture.
Hurmio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hurmio throws an elbow that misses. Ohchooto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmio's guard. Nice move by Ohchooto!#REVR##SUB2#
Hurmio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohchooto defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hurmio looking for subs off his back but Ohchooto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hurmio is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ohchooto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hurmio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hurmio is looking to improve his position.
Ohchooto wants to take a breather but Hurmio is having none of it.
Ohchooto content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hurmio looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ohchooto passes into side control!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom here.
Ohchooto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuomari Hurmio's cut.
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.
#R3#
Hurmio throws a hook but Ohchooto avoids it easily.
Jab by Hurmio.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Hurmio moves out of range.
Ohchooto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurmio counters with a leg kick.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Hurmio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohchooto throws a nice head kick!
Hurmio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hurmio connects with a single shot there.
Ohchooto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurmio circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurmio connects with a crisp jab.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Hurmio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ohchooto motions for Hurmio to come forward. Ohchooto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohchooto.
Hurmio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ohchooto's hands.
Ohchooto moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.#CL#
Ohchooto closes the distance and pushes Hurmio back into the cage.
Hurmio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurmio prevents a body shot from Ohchooto. #TD2#
Hurmio pulls Ohchooto into guard.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ohchooto controls the pace.
Hurmio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurmio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hurmio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Ohchooto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ohchooto trying to control but Hurmio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ohchooto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ohchooto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hurmio is trying to keep Ohchooto in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Ohchooto saw that one coming.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurmio defending well as Ohchooto loads up on a big left hand.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurmio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurmio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurmio! But no joy.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Good work by Ohchooto as he checks the leg kick.
Hurmio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.#T4#
Hurmio misses with a kick to the body.
Hurmio throws a right hand that misses
and Ohchooto counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto throws a head kick but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ohchooto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto thows a body kick. Hurmio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick
and Hurmio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ohchooto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hurmio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurmio thumps Ohchooto with a low kick.
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohchooto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Hurmio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuomari Hurmio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Hurmio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohchooto is looking to clinch but Hurmio is avoiding it.
Ohchooto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurmio checks it well.
Ohchooto swinging wildly here.
Hurmio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ohchooto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Ohchooto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmio thuds his right hand into Ohchooto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Hurmio blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Hurmio throws a right hand that Ohchooto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohchooto also avoids with ease.
Hurmio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohchooto.
It seemed like Hurmio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##CL#
Ohchooto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohchooto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hurmio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurmio.
Ohchooto misses with some punches.
Ohchooto blocking some punches.
Hurmio tries to throw a body punch but Ohchooto avoids it by throwing Hurmio back against the cage.
Ohchooto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurmio.
Ohchooto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ohchooto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohchooto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurmio swings for the body but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Ohchooto does no damage. #T2#
Ohchooto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Hurmio jabs Ohchooto right on the nose. Ohchooto blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohchooto wants to clinch up but Hurmio keeps it at a distance.
Ohchooto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ohchooto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurmio misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ohchooto.
Hurmio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Hurmio.
Ohchooto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Ohchooto.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.#T3#
Ohchooto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ohchooto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Ohchooto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohchooto throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Ohchooto clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohchooto misses with a double jab.
Hurmio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ohchooto thuds his right hand into Hurmio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ohchooto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot.
Hurmio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohchooto cracks Hurmio with an open hand slap.#T4#
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!
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ohchooto stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmio. Hurmio gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto walks into a straight right hand from Hurmio.#CL#
Ohchooto rushes Hurmio and presses him up against the cage.
Ohchooto digs a right hand into Hurmio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurmio's gas tank.
Ohchooto lands a nice knee to the body.
Hurmio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Ohchooto throws an elbow but it misses.
Hurmio tries to break the clinch but Ohchooto is controlling the position.
Hurmio can't break the clinch.
Hurmio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Hurmio is blocking nicely.
Ohchooto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hurmio's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moses Ohchooto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomari Hurmio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurmio misses with a body shot
and Ohchooto counters with a good, hard body kick but Hurmio shrugs it off.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Ohchooto's leg. Ohchooto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Hurmio is having none of it.
Hurmio takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ohchooto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Hurmio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ohchooto lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Hurmio finds it's target.
Ohchooto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hurmio. That one must have hurt.
Ohchooto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurmio swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio throws a hook but Ohchooto blocks it.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ohchooto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurmio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurmio.
Ohchooto looks to land a combination but Hurmio avoids it well.
Ohchooto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohchooto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurmio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ohchooto scrambles back to his feet.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Ohchooto checks it.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hurmio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio lands a head shot.
Ohchooto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio. #CL#
Ohchooto gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hurmio. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurmio tries to circle away but Ohchooto has him pinned against the cage.
Hurmio avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohchooto.#BC2#
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohchooto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ohchooto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurmio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ohchooto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hurmio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohchooto.#T3#
A jab from Hurmio finds it's way through Ohchooto's defenses.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Hurmio is having none of it.
Ohchooto misses with a straight right.
Hurmio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ohchooto throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Ohchooto is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio connects with a body shot that sends Ohchooto's belly button to the back.
Ohchooto doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurmio circles away.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Ohchooto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ohchooto down.
Jab, jab by Hurmio - just one landing.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
Ohchooto tries to land a front kick but Hurmio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurmio misses with a wild combination.
Ohchooto throws an overhand right that lands on Hurmio's shoulder, as Hurmio tries to avoid the shot.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Ohchooto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohchooto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto wants to clinch up but Hurmio keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Ohchooto.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut
and Ohchooto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hurmio lands a head kick. Ohchooto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hurmio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hurmio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ohchooto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hurmio scores with a hook.
Hurmio moves out of range of the body kick from Ohchooto.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Ohchooto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 466 - Gravius vs. Turpin 2
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Rivia is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Hurmio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Of Rivia throws out a leg kick but Hurmio moves out of range and Of Rivia only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurmio misses the target.
Of Rivia misses with a few strikes there.
Of Rivia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Rivia connects with a jab.
Of Rivia checks the leg kick.
Of Rivia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Hurmio gets a double leg takedown into Of Rivia's guard.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hurmio works over Of Rivia with some ground and pound from guard.
Of Rivia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Hurmio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmio passes Of Rivia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Of Rivia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Of Rivia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hurmio with the ground and pound but Of Rivia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hurmio lands a couple of digs.
Of Rivia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Of Rivia is adopting a defensive guard.
Hurmio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Rivia is keeping the position for now.
Hurmio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hurmio being controlled here momentarily.
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmio postures up in Of Rivia's guard and throws a big left but Of Rivia blocks it.
Hurmio looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Of Rivia keeps moving.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Of Rivia pulls Hurmio in close to his closed guard and prevents Hurmio from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Of Rivia throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hurmio counter with a right hand.
Of Rivia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Rivia scoring well with a low kick there.
Of Rivia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hurmio on the side of the head.
Hurmio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.#T4#
Good leg kick by Of Rivia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Of Rivia catches Hurmio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurmio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Of Rivia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hurmio counter with a right hand.
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!
Of Rivia tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurmio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurmio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Of Rivia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurmio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body.
Of Rivia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Of Rivia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Of Rivia's head but Of Rivia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hurmio misses with a kick to the body.
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
Of Rivia ducks right into an uppercut from Hurmio.
Hurmio checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
That's time! Hurmio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Rivia manages to avoid it.
Of Rivia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurmio defending well as Of Rivia loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Hurmio does it's job there.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio throws a right hand that misses
and Of Rivia counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Hurmio tenderised Of Rivia's leg. Of Rivia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hurmio misses with a takedown
and Hurmio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Rivia feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
Of Rivia blocks a jab.
Hurmio misses with a body shot
and Of Rivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Rivia tried to score with a low kick but Hurmio checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target. #T1#
A left lands for Of Rivia.
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Of Rivia to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Rivia misses with a looping left.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Geralt Of Rivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmio walks into a jab.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurmio.
Of Rivia scores with a leg kick.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Of Rivia.
Hurmio lands a nice looking body shot.
Of Rivia throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Rivia walks into a jab.#T2#
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hurmio checks it well.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Of Rivia throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Rivia throws out the jab.
Hurmio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Of Rivia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Of Rivia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Rivia misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Hurmio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Of Rivia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurmio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hurmio throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Of Rivia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Of Rivia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Of Rivia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hurmio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Of Rivia has his feet on Hurmio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Of Rivia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Of Rivia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurmio finds it's way round the side to connect with Of Rivia's head.
Of Rivia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Of Rivia throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Of Rivia blocks a jab.
Of Rivia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hurmio with a body shot.
Of Rivia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Of Rivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Rivia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Rivia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio slips a jab from Of Rivia.
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hurmio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hurmio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia scores with a hook to the body. Hurmio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Of Rivia slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Of Rivia.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Hurmio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Of Rivia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Of Rivia slips a jab from Hurmio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Of Rivia.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
Of Rivia misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Of Rivia blocks the low kick.#T1#
Hurmio lands with a cross.
Of Rivia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Rivia sprawls and moves away.
Of Rivia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Of Rivia blocks a jab.
Of Rivia motions for Hurmio to come forward. Of Rivia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia digs a good hook to Hurmio's body.
Of Rivia thows a leg kick but Hurmio checks it
and Hurmio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio checks a leg kick nicely.
Of Rivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurmio back to the cage. Of Rivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Of Rivia misses with a hook.
Hurmio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Of Rivia with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Rivia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Of Rivia throws a low kick, looking for Hurmio's leg but Hurmio calmly moves out of range.
Hurmio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmio or perhaps it was just good defense by Of Rivia, which made it look bad. #T2#
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Of Rivia counter with a right hand.
Of Rivia throws a front kick that sends Hurmio stumbling back into the cage.
Hurmio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Rivia at a distance.
Of Rivia swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hurmio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Of Rivia's leg but Of Rivia calmly moves out of range.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Of Rivia checks the leg kick.
Of Rivia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurmio doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Of Rivia forces Hurmio back against the cage and clinches.
Hurmio wants to break free but Of Rivia has control.
The referee calls for Of Rivia to work. #T3#
Of Rivia looking to stall.
Hurmio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Rivia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurmio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia is looking to clinch but Hurmio is avoiding it.
Of Rivia connects with a body shot.
Hurmio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Rivia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Of Rivia thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hurmio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Of Rivia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio missing with a left hand there. Of Rivia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio checks a low kick from Of Rivia.
As Of Rivia backs away, Hurmio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Of Rivia throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio attempts a counter takedown but Of Rivia avoids it well and moves away.
Of Rivia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Of Rivia missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hurmio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Rivia's head.
Hurmio throws a strike but Of Rivia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hurmio throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmio throws a big right hand that misses.
Of Rivia keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass.
Of Rivia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geralt Of Rivia really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Of Rivia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hurmio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Rivia misses the shot to the body.
Hurmio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia tries to clinch up.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Hurmio misses with a hook.
Of Rivia tries to land a leg kick but Hurmio saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio misses with a right hand
letting Of Rivia counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia lands with a nice body punch.
Of Rivia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia scores with a nice strike.
Of Rivia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Of Rivia throws a head kick that misses.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Of Rivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Of Rivia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Of Rivia misses the shot to the body.
Of Rivia slips under a jab from Hurmio.
A good leg kick by Hurmio.
Nice shot lands for Hurmio.
Of Rivia misses with a looping left.
Of Rivia throws a good cross that connects.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hurmio blocks the low kick.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Of Rivia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Of Rivia misses with an uppercut.
Of Rivia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio is looking to slow Of Rivia down with leg kicks.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Of Rivia throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurmio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Of Rivia throws a leg kick
and Hurmio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurmio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hurmio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Hurmio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Of Rivia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurmio dips to his left and cracks Of Rivia with an uppercut!
Hurmio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Rivia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio misses the body punch
and Of Rivia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hurmio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Hurmio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Of Rivia defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
Of Rivia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Hurmio misses with the body kick
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia scores with a jab to the head.
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Rivia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio cracks Of Rivia with a good jab.
Of Rivia connects with a single shot there.
Hurmio moves forwards but Of Rivia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Hurmio.
Of Rivia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
A countering left hand to the body from Of Rivia misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it #CL2#
and Of Rivia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Hurmio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Rivia can't find room to land a body shot as Hurmio controls the action.
Of Rivia misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Rivia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio throws a big shot that misses.
Of Rivia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurmio checks a leg kick nicely.
Of Rivia throws a front kick aimed at Hurmio's knee but Hurmio avoids it well.
Hurmio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Of Rivia works Hurmio's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Rivia misses the target.
Of Rivia swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice body punch from Of Rivia.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurmio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Hurmio as he checks the leg kick.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Of Rivia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Of Rivia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Of Rivia tries to clinch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Of Rivia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Hurmio throws a body kick.
Of Rivia avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Of Rivia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurmio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Rivia lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Of Rivia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Rivia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Of Rivia!
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a body kick that misses.
Of Rivia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Of Rivia.
Hurmio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Hurmio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurmio stuns Of Rivia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the head.
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Of Rivia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hurmio misses with a body shot.
Of Rivia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Of Rivia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Of Rivia misses with a straight right.
Of Rivia throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Of Rivia ducks down to avoid it.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Rivia lands with a shot to the body.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Rivia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurmio looks for the body kick but Of Rivia saw that one coming.
Of Rivia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Of Rivia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Rivia. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.#TD#
Of Rivia tries to sprawl but Hurmio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmio prevents Of Rivia from standing back up.
Hurmio 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.
Hurmio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Rivia's head.
Of Rivia is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geralt Of Rivia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Of Rivia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Geralt Of Rivia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 463 - Hurmio vs. Matus
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Matus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matus.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Hurmio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matus. Hurmio shrugs it off though.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurmio showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Hurmio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matus sees it coming and defends easily.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurmio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Matus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matus's head. #T2#
Hurmio wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matus is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio wants to control but Matus is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matus is pressing down on Hurmio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hurmio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hurmio throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Hurmio stands and throws Matus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matus is not content to let Hurmio control the position.
Matus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matus can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matus to see if he's OK.
Hurmio 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.#T4#
Matus is looking to reverse the position.
Hurmio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hurmio lands an elbow.
Hurmio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hurmio throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hurmio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Matus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matus scores with a jab. Hurmio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurmio with a nice cross.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Matus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matus backs up against the cage.
Matus works Hurmio's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus misses with a looping right.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
A low kick from Hurmio is predictable there
letting Matus counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.
Matus misses with a body shot
and Hurmio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matus misses with a looping left.
Hurmio shoots for a double leg takedown but Matus sprawls well. He's pushed Hurmio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurmio.
Matus scores with a body shot.
Matus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Hurmio coming out on top.
Matus scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Hurmio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Matus is looking for a sweep.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Hurmio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Matus regains half guard.
Hurmio is pressing down on Matus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matus is holding on for now.
Matus is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hurmio stalling away here and it's allowed Matus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hurmio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matus has control of Hurmio's left arm, preventing Hurmio from doing any damage.
Hurmio postures up.
Matus pulls Hurmio in close to his closed guard and prevents Hurmio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hurmio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurmio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurmio being controlled here momentarily.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Matus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hurmio.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Hurmio moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Matus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hurmio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmio.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Matus misses. #TD#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matus on his heels. He'll look to pass Matus's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass. #T1#
Matus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurmio's guard. #REVB#
Matus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matus advances to half guard.
Matus passes to side control.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurmio seems a little lost for a moment, as Matus dominates the positioning.#T2#
Matus working away.
Matus trying to control the action but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Matus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hurmio is not content to let Matus control the position.
Hurmio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matus's best efforts.#T3#
Matus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurmio reverses the position - he's now on top in Matus's guard.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Hurmio slips nicely into half guard.
Hurmio winds up and cracks Matus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurmio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.
Hurmio working Matus over with strikes. #T4#
Matus wants to control but Hurmio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hurmio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurmio is nestled in close to Matus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hurmio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matus is just riding it out for now. Hurmio eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Hurmio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hurmio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurmio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matus is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurmio's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurmio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus moves out of range as Hurmio throws a body kick.
Hurmio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurmio lands a jab.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Hurmio is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio throws a body kick that misses.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Matus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.#T1#
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Matus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hurmio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus tries to bench press Hurmio off him but Hurmio keeps the position.
Hurmio throwing strikes but Matus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hurmio is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Matus working away.
Matus trying to control the action but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hurmio tries to roll over but Matus keeps him under control.
Hurmio is looking to get back to full guard here but Matus has managed to pass to side control instead.
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!
Hurmio is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Matus just content to control the position.
Hurmio wants to control but Matus postures up.
Hurmio is not content to let Matus control the position.
Hurmio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hurmio is trying to escape the position but Matus is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matus slips a straight right by Hurmio.#TD#
Hurmio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hurmio is in Matus's guard.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matus controls Hurmio momentarily but Hurmio frees himself.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmio is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Don Juan Matus in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matus wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurmio prevents Matus from improving his position.#SUB#
Hurmio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmio is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.#T1#
Hurmio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hurmio wants to work for an arm triangle but Matus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matus is looking for a sweep. Hurmio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmio is keen to just control but Matus is a slippery customer.
Matus is looking to improve his position.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Matus is having none of it. #SUB#
Hurmio is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Matus's hands, connecting with Matus's forehead.
Hurmio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hurmio is looking to stall here but Matus recovers full guard.
Hurmio distracts Matus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a strike but Matus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Matus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hurmio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hurmio has tightened it up now! Matus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Tuomari Hurmio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Don Juan Matus had this to say: 'Thank you for the opportunity. My first title shot in 24 fights. Apologies to the team for not getting it done.'.

Event: Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Of Rivia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Of Rivia tries to counter with a clinch but Hurmio shakes him off and moves away.
Hurmio defending well as Of Rivia loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Of Rivia - that will leave a mark!
Of Rivia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurmio lands a jab to the nose.
Hurmio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Of Rivia throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Rivia misses with a leg kick
and Hurmio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio drops his hands momentarily and Of Rivia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hurmio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Of Rivia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Rivia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Rivia moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
A cross from Of Rivia lands.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Of Rivia's leg but Of Rivia calmly moves out of range.
Hurmio looks to land a left hand but Of Rivia moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Rivia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Hurmio lands a leg kick that knocks Of Rivia off balance momentarily.
Hurmio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Of Rivia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Rivia.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Hurmio misses
and Hurmio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Rivia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Rivia at a distance.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a solid leg kick but Hurmio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Of Rivia.
Hurmio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurmio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Rivia throws a lazy uppercut
and Hurmio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Of Rivia tries to counter with a clinch but Hurmio shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Hurmio misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Rivia counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurmio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Rivia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Of Rivia needs to keep his hands up - Hurmio had a free shot at his head there.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Of Rivia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
letting Of Rivia counter with a right hand.
Hurmio slips a jab from Of Rivia.
Hurmio tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Hurmio lands a slapping body shot.
Hurmio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Rivia. That did some damage!
Of Rivia lands a jab.
Good work by Of Rivia as he checks the leg kick.
Of Rivia takes a swing at Hurmio's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurmio.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Hurmio misses
and Of Rivia counters with a nice leg kick.
Hurmio lands with a nice combination. Of Rivia backs away looking to recover.
Hurmio slips a jab from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses with a left hand
and Hurmio counters with an outside leg kick.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Hurmio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurmio throws an overhand right that lands on Of Rivia's shoulder, as Of Rivia tries to avoid the shot.
Of Rivia lands with a hook. Hurmio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Of Rivia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurmio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Rivia moves away.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
A jab from Of Rivia misses.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Rivia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hurmio moves out of range as Of Rivia strikes.
Hurmio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hurmio. Beautiful body shot.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Of Rivia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hurmio lands a jab to the nose.
Of Rivia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hurmio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Of Rivia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Of Rivia throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Of Rivia throws a solid leg kick but Hurmio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Of Rivia won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Of Rivia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hurmio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Of Rivia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Of Rivia thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Of Rivia looks to move away, Hurmio throws a big counter combo but Of Rivia just gets out of the way.
Of Rivia slips under a jab from Hurmio.
That kick from Of Rivia tenderised Hurmio's leg. Hurmio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Of Rivia misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurmio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Of Rivia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurmio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurmio working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Hurmio.
Of Rivia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurmio gets through Of Rivia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hurmio breaks the clinch.
Of Rivia gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hurmio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Of Rivia controlling the position for now.#T1#
Hurmio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Of Rivia wants to control but Hurmio passes into side.
Hurmio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hurmio scoring with punches from side control.
Hurmio working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Of Rivia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Of Rivia can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmio trying to control the action but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
Hurmio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Of Rivia's legs.
Of Rivia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Of Rivia gets back to full guard. #T3#
Of Rivia controlling the position.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Rivia looking to control.
Of Rivia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Of Rivia looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Rivia, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Of Rivia throws out a counter right but Hurmio avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Hurmio finds it's target.
Of Rivia misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Rivia's head.
Of Rivia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Rivia is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmio is looking to chop away at Of Rivia's legs.
Tuomari Hurmio is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurmio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Of Rivia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Of Rivia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hurmio can pounce on him.
Hurmio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Of Rivia misses.
Of Rivia misses with a few strikes there.
Hurmio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Of Rivia checks it well.
Hurmio connects with a nice looking jab.
Of Rivia throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hurmio defending well as Of Rivia loads up on a big left hand.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Of Rivia's leg but Of Rivia calmly moves out of range.
Hurmio misses with a takedown
and Of Rivia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Of Rivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that misses.
Hurmio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Of Rivia's calf.
Hurmio throws a wild body kick that Of Rivia sees coming a mile off.
Of Rivia with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio lands the left hand.
Of Rivia dodges the punch combination from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurmio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Of Rivia swings widly with a right hand
letting Hurmio counter with a right hand.
Of Rivia misses with a low kick as Hurmio jumps back.
Of Rivia connects with a looping right hand.
Hurmio thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it #CL2#
and Of Rivia counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Rivia misses with a looping right.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Of Rivia moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Of Rivia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hurmio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Of Rivia lands a jab to Hurmio's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hurmio.
Nice cross by Of Rivia.
Hurmio throws an overhand right that lands on Of Rivia's shoulder, as Of Rivia tries to avoid the shot.
Of Rivia looks to land a right hand but Hurmio moved out of range.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot.
Hurmio has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Of Rivia.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurmio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Of Rivia counters with a straight right hand.
Of Rivia tries to clinch but Hurmio moves away
and Of Rivia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Rivia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurmio.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Rivia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Of Rivia misses with a straight left.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Rivia scores with a head kick.
Hurmio throws a body punch but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Hurmio swings for the body but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Of Rivia misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Of Rivia! #T3#
Of Rivia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hurmio 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.
Hurmio is controlling Of Rivia's trapped leg to prevent Of Rivia from advancing to side control.
Hurmio gets full guard.#SUB#
Hurmio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Of Rivia passes into side control.
Of Rivia is staying tight to Hurmio's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hurmio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Of Rivia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hurmio can't escape the position.
Of Rivia controlling from the full mount.
Hurmio can't escape the position.
Of Rivia tries to control but Hurmio wriggling away.
Hurmio tries to hold on but Of Rivia pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Geralt Of Rivia just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Of Rivia misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Hurmio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Rivia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurmio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Of Rivia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Of Rivia saw that one coming.
Of Rivia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurmio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Of Rivia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hurmio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Of Rivia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurmio. That's going to slow Of Rivia down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio lands a right hook to the body.
Of Rivia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Rivia staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hurmio.
It looked like Hurmio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into Of Rivia's guard.#T1#
Of Rivia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Of Rivia wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
Of Rivia keeping full guard, as Hurmio tries to pass.
Of Rivia keeping moving, preventing Hurmio from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Of Rivia has momentary wrist control but Hurmio slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurmio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hurmio stands up over Of Rivia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hurmio trying to control but Of Rivia is working from the bottom.
Of Rivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurmio misses with a takedown
and Of Rivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hurmio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Of Rivia lands a slapping body shot.
Of Rivia misses with a shot to the body
and Hurmio counters with a left to the body.
Hurmio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
A big right from Hurmio misses.
A punch combination from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurmio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurmio connects with a leg kick. Of Rivia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hurmio misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hurmio does no damage.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Of Rivia moved out of range.
Of Rivia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hurmio misses the body punch
and Of Rivia counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Of Rivia. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hurmio. #ES2#
Of Rivia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Of Rivia avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick which misses Hurmio's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurmio tries to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Rivia.
A punch combination from Of Rivia misses.
Hurmio throws the kick towards the body but Of Rivia avoids it.
Hurmio misses with a takedown attempt
and Of Rivia counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Rivia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hurmio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Of Rivia blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Of Rivia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Of Rivia has his hands on Hurmio's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Of Rivia 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.#T1#
Hurmio postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geralt Of Rivia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurmio lands with a straight right. Of Rivia didn't see that one coming.
Of Rivia looks to land a body kick but Hurmio moved away.
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Of Rivia.
Of Rivia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Of Rivia settles back down.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut.
Of Rivia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurmio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Of Rivia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Of Rivia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Hurmio thuds his right hand into Of Rivia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Hurmio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Hurmio is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Of Rivia to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3#
Of Rivia has control of Hurmio's left arm, preventing Hurmio from doing any damage.
Of Rivia wants to control but Hurmio passes easily into half guard.
Hurmio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Of Rivia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Of Rivia's hands, connecting with Of Rivia's forehead.
Hurmio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hurmio working the head and body with strikes.
Of Rivia wants to improve his position but Hurmio is controlling well.
Of Rivia is refusing to be controlled, as Hurmio sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio is just content to waste time from the top position. Of Rivia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomari Hurmio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurmio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Tuomari Hurmio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Geralt Of Rivia had this to say: 'Fuck this shit.'.

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1##TD#
Hurmio drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Sykk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sykk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmio defends it easily.
Hurmio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk is trying to keep Hurmio in close.
Hurmio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hurmio trying to control but Sykk is working from the bottom.
Hurmio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sykk is trying to control the position but Hurmio postures up. #SUB2#
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurmio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurmio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykk working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hurmio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurmio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurmio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Hurmio defends easily. #SUB2#
Sykk is looking for a triangle but Hurmio pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Sykk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurmio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sykk has momentary wrist control but Hurmio slips an elbow through the middle.
Hurmio works over Sykk with some ground and pound from guard.
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykk is retaining full guard.
Hurmio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sykk is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmio keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Hurmio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sykk manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Hurmio connects with a nice short shot to Sykk's temple. #SUB2#
Sykk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hurmio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurmio as he connects with a hook.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykk can do to turn this around?
Hurmio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Hurmio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hurmio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hurmio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hurmio counters with a single leg into guard. Sykk didn't expect that.
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!#SUB2#
Sykk looking for subs off his back but Hurmio has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hurmio working over Sykk with some ground and pound. Sykk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Sykk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hurmio is pressing down on Sykk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykk is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykk avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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. Hurmio connects with a nice short shot to Sykk's temple.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykk taking some punishment here, with Hurmio in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk wants to control but Hurmio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hurmio working the head and body with strikes.
Sykk is trying to control but can't.
Hurmio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hurmio is looking to take a break and control but Sykk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Sykk looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hurmio pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sykk is trying to escape the mount.
Sykk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurmio working Sykk over with strikes here.
Sykk is in a horrible position here. Hurmio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Sykk is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Sykk tries to hold on but Hurmio postures up.
BOOM! Hurmio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hurmio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sykk tries to reverse the position but Hurmio maintains control.
Hurmio with shots to the head and body - Sykk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sykk is still in real trouble! Can Hurmio finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Hurmio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sykk!
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurmio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hurmio trying to control the position but Sykk is working away.
Hurmio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hurmio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hurmio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hurmio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hurmio trying to control but Sykk is having none of it.
Hurmio landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Sykk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hurmio looking to finish Sykk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sykk!
Hurmio scoring with strikes but Sykk is staying in there.
Hurmio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykk is looking to escape.
Sykk is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Sykk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurmio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hurmio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sykk can't escape the position.
Hurmio controlling the position easily from mount.
Sykk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio trying to pass the guard but Sykk defending well.
Sykk is not content to let Hurmio control the position.
Still in half guard, Hurmio seems content to control.#SUB2#
Sykk actively working from the bottom here.
Sykk is looking for a sweep. Hurmio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hurmio tries to pass to full mount but Sykk defends it.
Sykk trying to control here.
Hurmio wants to free his trapped foot but Sykk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vesa Sykk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmio blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Hurmio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykk moves away.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Hurmio avoids it with no problem.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hurmio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk scores with a hook to the body. Hurmio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurmio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. Hurmio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Hurmio moved away.
Hurmio tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it. #TD#
Hurmio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurmio showed some decent athleticism there.
Hurmio is looking to stall here but Sykk recovers full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for a guillotine here but Hurmio defends easily. #T1#
Hurmio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hurmio stacks Sykk 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 Hurmio!
Sykk is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sykk regains half guard.
Hurmio slows the pace down in half guard.
Sykk gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio passes Sykk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sykk moves into full guard.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmio is really struggling to control Sykk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sykk is looking for a triangle but Hurmio pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmio scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurmio lands with a nice body punch.
Hurmio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hurmio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hurmio wants to control but Sykk is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hurmio connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Vesa Sykk in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Hurmio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykk's half guard.
Sykk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sykk working for submissions but it's allowed Hurmio to get to half guard.
Hurmio passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio with shots to the head and body - Sykk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurmio with a couple of short strikes.
Sykk tries to lock up and control but Hurmio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Hurmio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sykk wants to hold on but Hurmio pushes him away.
Hurmio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykk is looking to escape.
Hurmio controlling from mount.
Sykk is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio tries to control but Sykk wriggling away.
Sykk is looking to improve his position but Hurmio isn't that keen on the idea.
Hurmio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hurmio lands a couple of good shots and Sykk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hurmio lands a shot to the body.
Hurmio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T3#
Sykk breaks Hurmio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sykk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Hurmio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykk is one step ahead there.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Sykk throwing strikes from guard but Hurmio blocks nicely.
Sykk postures up. #T4##SUB#
Sykk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurmio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sykk has managed to get both his arms back between Hurmio's legs - danger averted.
Hurmio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sykk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurmio's head.
Sykk is pushing down on Hurmio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurmio is fighting to maintain full guard but Sykk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sykk is trying to control. Hurmio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sykk is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomari Hurmio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurmio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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