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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goretti's choice of entrance music: I'm Too Sexy. 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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148 lbs
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nebojša Brynjar! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goretti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brynjars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Goretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Some bone on bone action there as Brynjar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Goretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brynjar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goretti. Goretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A cross from Goretti lands. Brynjar lands a really nice looking cross but Goretti seems unphased.
Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it. Goretti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goretti blocks a jab. A jab from Goretti misses. Goretti needs to keep his hands up - Brynjar had a free shot at his head there. Goretti avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brynjar just misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Brynjar checks a leg kick nicely. Brynjar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Brynjar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Goretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Brynjar looks to score with a jab to the body but Goretti is just out of range. Goretti throws a hook to the side of Brynjar's head but Brynjar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar. It seemed like Goretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brynjar avoids the head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar is looking to counter punch. Brynjar is looking to clinch. Brynjar slips a straight right by Goretti. Brynjar avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Goretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brynjar's head. Brynjar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goretti counters with a nice kick to the body. Brynjar misses the jab. Goretti looks like he wants to counter punch here. Goretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brynjar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Brynjar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goretti's head backwards. Brynjar throws a jab when Goretti was well out of range. Goretti scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goretti throws a head kick but Brynjar moves out of range.
Brynjar blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Brynjar misses its target. Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti moves away from the strike by Brynjar. Nice jab there from Goretti. Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Goretti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Goretti misses with a hook. Brynjar ducked under it nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Brynjar misses its target. Goretti throws a head kick but Brynjar moves out of range.
Goretti missing with a left hand there. Brynjar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti blocks it. Brynjar misses with a double jab
and Goretti counters by moving into the clinch. Goretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goretti scores with a shot to the side of Brynjar's head. Brynjar misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brynjar.
Goretti taking a breather. Goretti lands a body punch. Brynjar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Brynjar fails to land. Goretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar. Goretti lands a good knee to the midsection. Brynjar won't want to take too many of those. Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brynjar's face.
Brynjar lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar. Goretti blocks a body shot from Brynjar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brynjar is trying to stall.
Goretti misses with a hook from the clinch. Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brynjar misses with some punches.
Goretti pushes Brynjar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brynjar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Goretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brynjar. Brynjar managing to block the knees to the body from Goretti.
Goretti trying to land knees to the body.
Goretti prevents a body shot from Brynjar. Goretti blocking some punches.
Brynjar pushes Goretti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar 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 round but I would say that Nebojša Brynjar will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brynjar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Goretti misses with a hook
letting Brynjar counter with a right hand. Goretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brynjar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Brynjar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brynjar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Brynjar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Brynjar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goretti. Nice jab there from Brynjar. Goretti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Brynjar. Goretti does a little dance to reset his feet. Goretti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Brynjar throws an off balance right hand
and Goretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Brynjar looks to score with a jab to the body but Goretti is just out of range. Brynjar throws a shot from downtown. Goretti moves away and avoids it. Goretti looks to land a body kick but Brynjar moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brynjar lands a body shot.
Brynjar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goretti counters with a lovely straight right hand! Goretti misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming. Brynjar throws a hook to the side of Goretti's head but Goretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nebojša Brynjar is winning the standup battle so far. Brynjar staying out of range there. Goretti thows a body kick. Brynjar tries to catch it but that hurt him. Brynjar lands a head shot. Goretti closes the distance and pushes Brynjar back into the cage. Brynjar scores with a hook to the body. Goretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brynjar lands a right hand. Brynjar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brynjar misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Brynjar. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brynjar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brynjar misses with the head strike.
Goretti misses with a body punch.
Brynjar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gorettis head. Goretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brynjar lands a shoulder strike. Brynjar scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brynjar stalling in the clinch.
Brynjar working aggressively here.
Goretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brynjar backwards. Goretti misses with a knee to the head. Brynjar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goretti backwards. Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside. Goretti prevents a body shot from Brynjar. Brynjar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goretti controls his hands.
Goretti blocks a body shot from Brynjar. Brynjar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goretti's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goretti takes a shot to the head. Brynjar tries a body shot but Goretti blocks it.
Brynjar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goretti. A right hand to the body from Goretti.
Goretti looking to throw knees to the head but Brynjar is blocking nicely.
Brynjar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goretti crunches a lovely knee into Brynjar's ribcage. Nebojša Brynjar has scored more points in the clinch so far. A bit of stalling here from Brynjar.
Brynjar throws a head punch that misses. Goretti lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Goretti. Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brynjar lands a hook that snaps the head of Goretti backwards. Brynjar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brynjar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goretti up against the cage. Goretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brynjar. Brynjar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brynjar has Goretti pushed against the cage. Brynjar misses with a short punch on the inside. Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brynjar blocks an uppercut.
Goretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brynjar misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Brynjar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goretti controls his hands.
Goretti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goretti misses with a straight right. Brynjar misses with a few strikes there.
Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Brynjar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goretti misses with an uppercut. Brynjar throws a lazy right hand but Goretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away. Brynjar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brynjar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brynjar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goretti cracks Brynjar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Brynjar misses with a body shot
and Goretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brynjar is rocked! 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! Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it. Goretti throws a looping overhand right but Brynjar ducks down to avoid it. Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Goretti. Goretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brynjar takes a step back to recover. Brynjar ducks under a wild hook from Goretti. Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar. Brynjar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brynjar misses the shot to the body. Brynjar with a hook. Goretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brynjar's head. Goretti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Goretti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar. Goretti connects with an inside leg kick. Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brynjar just misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brynjar fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
Goretti misses with a head kick.
Brynjar scores with a jab to the body. Brynjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goretti.
Brynjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goretti. Brynjar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Brynjar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brynjar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Goretti throws a nice head kick!
Goretti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brynjar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goretti on the side of the head. Brynjar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brynjar slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brynjar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goretti.
Brynjar throws a shot from downtown. Goretti moves away and avoids it. That kick from Goretti tenderised Brynjar's leg. Brynjar is trying to keep his angry face on. Brynjar connects with a jab. Brynjar swings for the body but Goretti moves out of range.
A lazy left from Brynjar finds it's target. A head kick misses from Goretti. Brynjar throwing a counter right hand but Goretti manages to avoid it. A big right from Brynjar misses. Nice shot lands for Goretti. Goretti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Goretti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Brynjar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goretti. Brynjar works the jab nicely. Brynjar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Brynjar misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brynjar looks to land a right hand but Goretti moved out of range. Brynjar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Goretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goretti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Goretti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Brynjar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goretti moves away. Brynjar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti avoids it easily. Brynjar slips under a jab from Goretti. Brynjar throws a right hand that misses
letting Goretti counter with a right hand. Danga de danga de dang - Brynjar scores with a four punch combination! Goretti throws a shot from downtown. Brynjar moves away and avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brynjar misses with a looping right. Goretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brynjar. Brynjar slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but George Goretti just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brynjar is looking to counter punch. Brynjar throws a jab but it's blocked by Goretti. Goretti ducks under a wild hook from Brynjar. Brynjar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Brynjar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goretti throws a shot from downtown. Brynjar moves away and avoids it. Brynjar misses with a hook. Goretti ducked under it nicely. Brynjar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goretti. Goretti misses with a leg kick enabling Brynjar to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Goretti misses with a straight right. Brynjar avoids the head kick by Goretti.
Brynjar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Goretti misses with an uppercut. Brynjar saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goretti lands a really nice looking cross but Brynjar seems unphased.
Goretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice cross by Brynjar. Goretti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brynjar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Goretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brynjar throws a hook to the side of Goretti's head but Goretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Goretti throws a fast counter high kick but Brynjar manages to duck under it in time. Goretti avoids the body shot from Brynjar.
Brynjar misses with an uppercut. Brynjar scores with a decent looking hook. Goretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brynjar. Goretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Brynjar. Brynjar slips under a jab from Goretti. Brynjar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brynjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goretti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brynjar works Goretti's body with a nice hook. Goretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice shot lands for Brynjar. Brynjar moves forwards but Goretti connects with a nice, crisp jab. Brynjar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goretti's hands. Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti. Brynjar is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Goretti motions for Brynjar to come forward. Goretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brynjar throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goretti. Goretti throws a lazy right hand but Brynjar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Goretti throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Brynjar misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brynjar. Brynjar connects with a right hand. Goretti shakes it off. Brynjar keeps the fight on the outside. Brynjar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goretti's head. Brynjar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big right from Brynjar misses. Goretti misses with a right hand and Brynjar counters with a stiff right hand. Brynjar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Goretti is looking to slow Brynjar down with leg kicks. Brynjar connects with a body shot. Brynjar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goretti. Brynjar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goretti has closed the distance and engaged Brynjar in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brynjar swings wildly with an uppercut but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it. Brynjar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Brynjar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Goretti misses with a knee strike.
Brynjar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short body shot lands from Brynjar as the two fighters clinch.
Brynjar digs a right hand into Goretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goretti's gas tank. Brynjar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brynjar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Brynjar misses with some punches.
Brynjar working aggressively here.
Goretti working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brynjar. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojša Brynjar had his way with George Goretti in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Brynjar misses with a wild body shot. Goretti throws a nice inside leg kick. Brynjar takes a swing at Goretti's ribcage but misses. Goretti loads up on a big right hand but Brynjar slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Brynjar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Brynjar jabs Goretti to the body, keeping him at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Brynjar misses the target. Brynjar misses with a straight right. Brynjar throws a hook but Goretti avoids it easily. Goretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goretti throws a sloppy head kick and Brynjar moves out of range easily. Brynjar misses with an uppercut. Goretti saw that one coming. Goretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brynjar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd cheers as Brynjar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goretti doesn't seem phased though. Brynjar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goretti's head. Brynjar misses with a body punch
and Goretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slow jab from Goretti misses its intended target. Brynjar throws a body shot but no joy. Brynjar throws an off balance right hand
and Goretti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brynjar really felt that one! Brynjar getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Goretti takes a body punch but keeps moving. Goretti connects with a leg kick. Brynjar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A punch lands to the side of Brynjar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Goretti misses with a head kick.
Brynjar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. 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! Brynjar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Brynjar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Goretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brynjar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brynjar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Brynjar. Goretti feints and then cracks Brynjar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brynjar down. Goretti lands with an uppercut that bounces Brynjar off the cage and back into range. Goretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brynjar. Brynjar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Goretti misses the target. Goretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Brynjar throws an overhand right that lands on Goretti's shoulder, as Goretti tries to avoid the shot. Goretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Goretti slips under a jab. Brynjar throws a lazy right hand but Goretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nebojša Brynjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brynjar missing with a left hand there. Goretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brynjar slips a straight right by Goretti. Goretti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Goretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brynjar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Brynjar throws out a loose jab but Goretti uses good head movement to avoid it. Goretti throws an off balance right hand
and Brynjar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Brynjar. Brynjar lunges at Goretti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goretti's hand. Brynjar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some wild striking there from Brynjar.
Goretti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brynjar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Goretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Goretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Goretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brynjar. Brynjar blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Goretti throws a lazy right hand but Brynjar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A shot to the body from Brynjar misses and Goretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goretti wants to land a leg kick but Brynjar is out of range. Brynjar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brynjar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Goretti catches Brynjar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Brynjar moves out of range of the body kick. George Goretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Goretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Brynjar.
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 Nebojša Brynjar. Well Brynjar 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebojša Brynjar! Nebojša Brynjar retains his bantamweight title! Our winner, Nebojša Brynjar, 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.
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