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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 29 p4p, 151 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Hlervu comes into the arena with Al Qawlu Qawlu Sawarim blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hlervu to the ground. Hlervu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hlervu defends it nicely.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Hlervu lands with a straight right. Kutvonen didn't see that one coming.
Hlervu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Hlervu lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Kutvonen shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu blocks a head kick by Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen walks into a jab.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hlervu as he connects with a hook.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kutvonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hlervu has got the better of the exchanges.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hlervu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kutvonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Hlervu's guard.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen postures up in Hlervu's guard and throws a big left but Hlervu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Hlervu looking to control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hlervu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hlervu's head.
Hlervu has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Hlervu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Hlervu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Hlervu!
Hlervu won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kutvonen there!
Kutvonen is trying to escape the mount.
Kutvonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Hlervu's body.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Hlervu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Kutvonen unleashes a big counter combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Hlervu's midsection.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Kutvonen lands.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Hlervu settles back down.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutvonen's sensitive parts.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hlervu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu connects with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Hlervu.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hlervu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hlervu's head backwards.
Kutvonen walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Hlervu moves forwards but Kutvonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen shoots in for a double leg but Hlervu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu wants to slow Kutvonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hlervu taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen working Hlervu over with strikes.
Hlervu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kutvonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hlervu defending well though.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hlervu's head.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hlervu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kutvonen.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen looks to land a combination. Hlervu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutvonen. Kutvonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kutvonen is in Hlervu's guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kutvonen throws a strike but Hlervu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlervu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen stands up over Hlervu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hlervu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hlervu's head.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hlervu has wrist control.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Hlervu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Hlervu blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Hlervu won't allow it.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hlervu's brow.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Hlervu blocks nicely.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Braynas Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire.'.
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