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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio comes to the cage accompanied by Black Star. Saint Louis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nique La Police kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Martin Saint Louis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Louis moves into the clinch.
Hurmio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hurmio.
Hurmio blocking some punches.
Hurmio prevents a body shot from Saint Louis.
Hurmio slowing the pace effectively.
Hurmio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saint Louis controls the pace.
Hurmio looking for a guillotine here but Saint Louis defends easily.
Hurmio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint Louis content to stall in guard here.
Saint Louis looking to pass the guard.
Hurmio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saint Louis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis needs to keep his hands up - Hurmio had a free shot at his head there.
Saint Louis's coach down at PITBULL CAGE (Spar,Card,Weights) $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saint Louis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hurmio moves out of range of the leg kick from Saint Louis.
Hurmio throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Hurmio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hurmio. Saint Louis shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
Hurmio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hurmio misses.
Hurmio dives in and grabs Saint Louis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint Louis pushes down on Hurmio's head and hops out.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis scores with a spinning back kick!
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hurmio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Hurmio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurmio throws the kick towards the body but Saint Louis avoids it.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint Louis moves into range and 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 Saint Louis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint Louis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurmio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Saint Louis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Saint Louis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hurmio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saint Louis is looking to reverse the position.
Saint Louis can't do much from the bottom here.
Saint Louis tries to bench press Hurmio off him but Hurmio keeps the position.
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.
Saint Louis scores with a nice right hand.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint Louis should have avoided that one.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
Hurmio attempts a counter takedown but Saint Louis avoids it well and moves away.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint Louis sprawls and moves away.
Hurmio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saint Louis if he has to take too many more of those.
Saint Louis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Louis 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.
Good shot there by Saint Louis.
Hurmio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio lands with a cross.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Hurmio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saint Louis motions for Hurmio to come forward. Saint Louis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hurmio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Hurmio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis wants to clinch up but Hurmio keeps it at a distance.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Louis is quick to defend against it.
Saint Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurmio checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses.
Saint Louis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saint Louis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurmio is able to avoid easily.
Hurmio lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Hurmio down.
Saint Louis pushes Hurmio away with a front kick.
Hurmio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saint Louis jabs Hurmio right on the nose. Hurmio blinks but takes it well.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Saint Louis slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saint Louis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands a jab to the nose.
Saint Louis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint Louis connects with a crisp jab.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Hurmio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurmio misses with a head kick.
Saint Louis drives through and clinches with Hurmio against the cage.
Hurmio has a couple of punches blocked by Saint Louis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurmio can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Louis controls the action.
Saint Louis presses Hurmio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hurmio prevents a body shot from Saint Louis.
Hurmio is looking for a takedown.
Saint Louis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurmio gets through Saint Louis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saint Louis scores with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurmio jumps guard but Saint Louis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hurmio wants to stall.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Hurmio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis trying to control the position but instead, Hurmio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saint Louis into the cage.
Hurmio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hurmio - that landed with a thud.
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurmio.
Hurmio moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
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 leg kick checked by Hurmio.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hurmio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saint Louis if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurmio connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Louis sizes up Hurmio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint Louis.
Hurmio defending well as Saint Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Hurmio tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Louis is quick to defend against it.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurmio gets tackled into the cage by Saint Louis. Saint Louis maintains the clinch.
Saint Louis misses with the head strike.
Saint Louis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hurmio is keeping busy.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Saint Louis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio leaning against his opponent.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Hurmio.
Saint Louis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurmio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hurmio is trying to stall.
Hurmio misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hurmio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurmio controls his hands.
Saint Louis is working Hurmio over against the cage.
Hurmio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saint Louis lands with a light punch inside.
Hurmio taking a breather.
Saint Louis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint Louis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hurmio successfully pulls guard.
Saint Louis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saint Louis preventing the sweep.
Saint Louis wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saint Louis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurmio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saint Louis wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurmio.
Saint Louis lands a nice shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses
and Hurmio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint Louis trying to control but Hurmio postures up.
Saint Louis is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Louis is looking for a sweep. Hurmio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmio wants to pass the guard but Saint Louis is defending well.
Saint Louis wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
Saint Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmio is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saint Louis throws a leg kick which misses Hurmio's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurmio tries to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint Louis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurmio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint Louis. Saint Louis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hurmio as he checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Hurmio moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis throws out a leg kick but Hurmio moves out of range and Saint Louis only half commits.
Hurmio thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.
Hurmio lands a head shot.
Hurmio moves out of range of the strikes.
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 sloppy head kick and Saint Louis moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Hurmio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Louis lands the left hand.
Hurmio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Louis lands with a good body shot.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hurmio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hurmio throws a push kick but Saint Louis slaps the foot to one side.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Saint Louis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurmio connects with a body shot that sends Saint Louis's belly button to the back.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Hurmio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurmio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saint Louis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hurmio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Louis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saint Louis blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurmio.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
A big right from Hurmio misses.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Hurmio moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Hurmio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomari Hurmio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint Louis is looking for a triangle but Hurmio pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmio lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saint Louis pulls Hurmio in close to prevent any damage.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hurmio throws a right hand that Saint Louis ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Louis also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis tries a quick counter leg kick but Hurmio is wise to it.
Hurmio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saint Louis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saint Louis looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Louis is quick to defend against it.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Hurmio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis scores with a nice head shot.
Hurmio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint Louis's sensitive parts.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hurmio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hurmio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saint Louis scores with a leg kick.
Hurmio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint Louis.
Hurmio is looking to slow Saint Louis down with leg kicks.
Saint Louis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurmio.
Saint Louis sizes up Hurmio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis is trying to maintain the position but Hurmio is very close to passing his half guard.
Saint Louis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hurmio preventing the sweep.
Hurmio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hurmio won't allow Saint Louis to sweep him here.
Saint Louis has control of Hurmio's left arm, preventing Hurmio from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Martin Saint Louis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Saint Louis misses.
Hurmio misses with a body kick.
Saint Louis throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurmio counters with a single leg into guard. Saint Louis didn't expect that.
Saint Louis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saint Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurmio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint Louis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saint Louis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tuomari Hurmio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis wants to sweep here but Hurmio controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurmio wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hurmio lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Saint Louis swinging wildly here.
Hurmio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Hurmio.
Hurmio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saint Louis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hurmio takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Hurmio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Hurmio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
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 Saint Louis 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
As Martin Saint Louis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Abe, your bitch ass is next.'.
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