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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Draven has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven throws an off balance right hand
and HurmoKultakala counters with a shoot takedown. Draven fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draven keeping full guard, as HurmoKultakala tries to pass.
HurmoKultakala thows a big elbow that misses.
Draven wants to sweep here but HurmoKultakala controlling him for the moment.
HurmoKultakala throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
HurmoKultakala advances to half guard.
HurmoKultakala is trying to work for a kimura but Draven is defending well.
Draven is looking for a sweep. HurmoKultakala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
HurmoKultakala 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.
Draven manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HurmoKultakala distracts Draven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
HurmoKultakala preventing the sweep.
HurmoKultakala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draven's head.
Draven controlling HurmoKultakala's posture.
Draven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HurmoKultakala manages to get himself to full guard.
HurmoKultakala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Draven throwing strikes but missing.
Draven scoring with some ground and pound.
HurmoKultakala 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.
HurmoKultakala keeping moving, preventing Draven from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala wants to sweep here but Draven controlling him for the moment.
HurmoKultakala looking for a guillotine here but Draven defends easily.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Draven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Draven drops back looking for a leg! HurmoKultakala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HurmoKultakala manages to kick Draven off! Draven jumps back into HurmoKultakala's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but HurmoKultakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draven stands and throws HurmoKultakala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Draven working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
HurmoKultakala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
HurmoKultakala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Draven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
HurmoKultakala 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.
HurmoKultakala moves into full guard.
HurmoKultakala looks gassed!
Draven working some strikes from top position.
Draven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven is working HurmoKultakala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Draven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HurmoKultakala working for a triangle but Draven defends it easily.
Draven working some strikes from top position.
HurmoKultakala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draven working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draven scoring with some ground and pound.
Draven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Draven landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juhana HurmoKultakala will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Draven scores with a jab to the head.
Draven gets caught napping as HurmoKultakala dives in and scores a takedown. Draven manages to retain guard.
Draven wants to sweep but no luck.
HurmoKultakala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Draven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of HurmoKultakala, into his guard.
Draven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Draven forces his way into half guard.
HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
HurmoKultakala taking some punishment here, with Draven in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HurmoKultakala is just riding it out for now. Draven eventually gives up the hold.
Draven is working for a kimura but HurmoKultakala is defending it quite comfortably.
Draven drops an elbow to the side of HurmoKultakala's head.
Draven is looking for a kimura here.
HurmoKultakala wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
HurmoKultakala manages to get to full guard.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draven.
HurmoKultakala lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Draven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HurmoKultakala is keeping the position for now.
HurmoKultakala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draven is aware though and is defending well.
HurmoKultakala is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draven looking to pass the guard.
Draven lands a couple of digs.
Draven working some strikes from top position.
HurmoKultakala 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven wants to pass the guard but HurmoKultakala is keeping the position.
HurmoKultakala has momentary wrist control but Draven slips an elbow through the middle.
HurmoKultakala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Draven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HurmoKultakala has an active guard here but Draven has managed to pass into half guard.
Draven working over HurmoKultakala with some ground and pound. HurmoKultakala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Draven thows a huge punch but HurmoKultakala dodges it nicely.
Draven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
HurmoKultakala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draven pulls his head out easily.
Draven seems to be looking for submissions.
Draven looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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. Draven connects with a nice short shot to HurmoKultakala's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries to pass the half guard into mount. HurmoKultakala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven trying to pass the guard but HurmoKultakala defending well.
HurmoKultakala misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HurmoKultakala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draven pulls his head out easily.
HurmoKultakala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Draven scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Draven with that takedown attempt.
Draven has his takedown stuffed
and HurmoKultakala counters with a shoot takedown. Draven fights it but they end up in guard.
Draven keeping full guard, as HurmoKultakala tries to pass.
Draven wants to sweep here but HurmoKultakala controlling him for the moment.
HurmoKultakala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HurmoKultakala throws and elbow that misses. Draven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in HurmoKultakala's guard. Nice move by Draven!
HurmoKultakala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draven defends it easily.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HurmoKultakala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HurmoKultakala throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven got a little sloppy there for a moment and HurmoKultakala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draven has managed to get both his arms back between HurmoKultakala's legs - danger averted.
Draven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as HurmoKultakala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Draven gets to his feet - HurmoKultakala follows without any prompting.
Horrible takedown by Draven or perhaps it was just good defense by HurmoKultakala which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Draven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HurmoKultakala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and HurmoKultakala wants it to stay on the feet.
Draven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Draven.
HurmoKultakala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven drives through with a takedown into HurmoKultakala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Draven throwing strikes but missing.
HurmoKultakala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
HurmoKultakala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draven with a flurry of punches that miss.
HurmoKultakala has his foot on Draven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Draven works his way back into a safe position though.
HurmoKultakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
HurmoKultakala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draven defends well.
HurmoKultakala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven preventing the sweep.
Draven scoring with some ground and pound.
Draven passes HurmoKultakala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Draven trying to mount his opponent but HurmoKultakala defends it.
HurmoKultakala missing with punches from the bottom.
HurmoKultakala gets back to full guard.
HurmoKultakala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
HurmoKultakala wants to improve his position but instead Draven has moved into half guard.
Draven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala is looking for a sweep. Draven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Draven seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HurmoKultakala tries to get to full guard but Draven has control of the leg.
Draven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HurmoKultakala punching from the bottom.
Draven trying to control the action but HurmoKultakala is working from the bottom.
Draven is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Draven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Draven is trying to work for a kimura but HurmoKultakala is defending well.
HurmoKultakala works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juhana HurmoKultakala.
I think HurmoKultakala 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhana HurmoKultakala!
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