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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Star. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lemieux's choice of entrance music: Sliwa. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
36
140 lbs
36 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 2 - 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
36 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmio misses with a kick to the body
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lemieux is fighting to break Hurmio's control of his arms but Hurmio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is pushing down on Hurmio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurmio is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Hurmio won't allow it.
Hurmio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux lands a couple of digs.
Lemieux trying to control but Hurmio is working from the bottom.
Hurmio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurmio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurmio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lemieux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hurmio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux throws a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurmio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemieux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hurmio has closed the distance and engaged Lemieux in a clinch.
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hurmio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmio scores with a hook to the body. Lemieux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurmio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lemieux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Lemieux settles back down.
Tuomari Hurmio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio thuds his right hand into Lemieux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
Hurmio connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Hurmio catches Lemieux right on the button with a cross.
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!
Nice body punch from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Hurmio misses its intended target.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
A big right from Hurmio misses.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Hurmio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hurmio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux looking to stall.
Hurmio works on Lemieux's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurmio punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hurmio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to land a body kick but Hurmio moved away.
Hurmio throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hurmio tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Hurmio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemieux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurmio. Hurmio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux dives in and grabs Hurmio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurmio pushes down on Lemieux's head and hops out.
Hurmio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurmio throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux throws a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux lands with a kick to the temple. Hurmio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux pushes Hurmio away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Hurmio avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Tuomari Hurmio is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lemieux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hurmio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurmio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmio defends it well.
Lemieux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurmio.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Hurmio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuomari Hurmio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lemieux tries to get set, Hurmio tries to push him back and clinch up but Lemieux manages to avoid the attempt.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
Hurmio throws a push kick but Lemieux slaps the foot to one side.
Hurmio throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurmio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lemieux takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurmio.
Hurmio looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmio defends it well.
Hurmio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hurmio swivels and escapes.
Lemieux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurmio throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Hurmio connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio is looking to chop away at Lemieux's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmio is just out of range.
Hurmio throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Lemieux misses
and Hurmio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lemieux.
Hurmio connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Hurmio.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurmio.
Hurmio connects with an inside leg kick.
Lemieux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmio is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hurmio wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurmio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Hurmio is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurmio's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Lemieux.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Hurmio walks into a jab.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hurmio throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Hurmio.
Hurmio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hurmio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Hurmio staying out of range there.
Hurmio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Hurmio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio moves into the clinch.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurmio manages to break the clinch.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Hurmio connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemieux scores with a nice head shot.
Lemieux feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
Hurmio throws out a powerful jab.
Hurmio takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurmio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemieux circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemieux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurmio's calf.
A lazy left from Hurmio finds it's target.
Hurmio throws a low kick but Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Lemieux misses with a body shot
and Hurmio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Hurmio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurmio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lemieux moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurmio.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmio defends it well.
Lemieux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurmio misses with a straight right.
Hurmio misses with a two punch combination.
Hurmio works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Hurmio walks into a stiff left hand from Lemieux.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
Hurmio lunges at Lemieux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemieux's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurmio throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Hurmio counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the body.
Hurmio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hurmio lands a lovely overhand right.
Hurmio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurmio's waist but Hurmio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemieux off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Hurmio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Hurmio counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lemieux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hurmio - the referee stops the clock and Lemieux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hurmio. Lemieux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Hurmio moved out of range.
Lemieux blocks the body kick.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmio defends it well.
Hurmio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio throws a leg kick which misses Lemieux's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemieux tries to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Hurmio throws a low kick but Lemieux moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio closes the distance and clinches.
Hurmio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux slows down the pace here.
Lemieux looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hurmio fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hurmio.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurmio.
Lemieux is trying to drag Hurmio to the mat but Hurmio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tuomari Hurmio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Lemieux is looking to control Hurmio's arms but Hurmio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemieux has his back to the cage.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hurmio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Hurmio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurmio throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lemieux.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmio defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lemieux. That one must have hurt.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Hurmio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Hurmio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurmio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemieux on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range and Lemieux settles back down.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hurmio pushes Lemieux away with a front kick.
Hurmio throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Hurmio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Hurmio counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio misses with a low kick.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Hurmio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lemieux, right into the meat.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux is looking to land body kicks.
Hurmio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux moves forwards but Hurmio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
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 Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice straight punches there by Hurmio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hurmio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Hurmio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurmio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hurmio.
Lemieux controlling the action here for a moment.
Hurmio dodges an elbow strike from Lemieux.
Lemieux is trying to stall.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Hurmio had his way with Ron Lemieux in that round.
That's time! Hurmio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hurmio lands with a right hand.
Hurmio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lemieux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurmio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Hurmio clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Hurmio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries to stall but Hurmio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemieux wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemieux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hurmio lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux jumps into guard, dragging Hurmio to the mat.
Hurmio working some strikes from top position.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurmio trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Hurmio is proving a slippery customer.
Hurmio throwing strikes from guard but Lemieux blocks nicely.
Hurmio postures up and lands a big shot to Lemieux's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurmio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hurmio has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Hurmio works over Lemieux with some ground and pound from guard.
Lemieux working a defensive guard but Hurmio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux wants to control but Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio working the ground and pound.
Lemieux tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurmio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hurmio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ron Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Hurmio has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Hurmio pushes him away.
Hurmio landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hurmio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hurmio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lemieux looks a forlorn figure.
Hurmio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Hurmio slips a nice elbow through Lemieux's hands, connecting with Lemieux's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurmio working Lemieux over with strikes.
Lemieux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Lemieux is still in real trouble! Can Hurmio finish him?
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurmio chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomari Hurmio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurmio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomari Hurmio!
After the fight, Tuomari Hurmio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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