PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Drama. Azusa Moribe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moribe
vs
Varvaskoukku

165 cm
29
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

164 cm
33
148 lbs
31 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku lands a glancing blow to the side of Moribe's head.
Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but Moribe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varvaskoukku works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Varvaskoukku is predictable there
and Moribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Moribe as he checks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Moribe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Varvaskoukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varvaskoukku feints and then cracks Moribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moribe down.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe looks for the body kick but Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
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!
Varvaskoukku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Varvaskoukku ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Varvaskoukku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Varvaskoukku gets a double leg takedown into Moribe's guard.
Moribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moribe wants to sweep here but Varvaskoukku controlling him for the moment.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Moribe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Moribe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moribe continues to stall.
Moribe postures up.
Varvaskoukku has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moribe has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moribe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him busy.
Varvaskoukku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moribe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe gets to mount! Varvaskoukku was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Varvaskoukku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moribe controlling the pace.
Moribe is trying to control. Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Varvaskoukku tries to get to full guard but Moribe has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moribe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Varvaskoukku defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varvaskoukku goes for a double leg but Moribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moribe continues to drive forward.
Moribe is looking to counter the offense by Varvaskoukku and move into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku dives in for a single leg takedown but Moribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Moribe keeps Varvaskoukku at a distance using the push kick.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moribe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Moribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varvaskoukku just manages to avoid it.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku throws the kick towards the body but Moribe avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe works Varvaskoukku's body with a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku cracks a nice hook into Moribe's ribs.
Moribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Varvaskoukku.
Moribe lands a head shot.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moribe misses with a wild combination.
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 Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varvaskoukku's sensitive parts.
Moribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Moribe.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moribe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Varvaskoukku's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku dips to his left and cracks Moribe with an uppercut!
Varvaskoukku throws a hook but Moribe avoids it easily.
Moribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varvaskoukku can do to turn this around?
Varvaskoukku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moribe back to the cage. Varvaskoukku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Moribe.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Moribe avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moribe - that will leave a mark!
Moribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Moribe has managed to clinch.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Moribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku looking to stall.
Moribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varvaskoukku.
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Varvaskoukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Varvaskoukku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moribe is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Moribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moribe.
Moribe looks to land a left hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range nicely.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moribe as he avoids it easily.
Moribe is looking to chop away at Varvaskoukku's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
Moribe throws out a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and Moribe only half commits.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Moribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varvaskoukku scores with the left hand. Moribe knows he should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the body kick from Moribe.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moribe pinned against the cage. Moribe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Nice jab there from Moribe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Moribe's shoulder, as Moribe tries to avoid the shot.
Moribe lands an overhand right.
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Moribe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azusa Moribe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moribe swinging wildly here.
Moribe blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moribe tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moribe is looking to counter the offense by Varvaskoukku and move into the clinch.
Moribe scores with the left hand. Varvaskoukku knows he should have avoided that one.
Moribe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Moribe connects with a crisp jab.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Varvaskoukku connects with a looping right hand.
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moribe. Moribe obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varvaskoukku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and Moribe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a left hand but Moribe moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe dodges the punch combination from Varvaskoukku.
As Varvaskoukku tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid the attempt.
Moribe swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
Moribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Varvaskoukku manages to circle out of the way.
Varvaskoukku misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moribe 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 Varvaskoukku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Varvaskoukku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Varvaskoukku takes one to the side of the head.
Moribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Varvaskoukku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moribe to score with a decent uppercut.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe moved away.
Moribe connects with a looping right hand.
Varvaskoukku swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Varvaskoukku, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Varvaskoukku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moribe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Moribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moribe blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moribe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varvaskoukku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Moribe.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Moribe thumps Varvaskoukku with a low kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moribe slips under a jab.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
As Varvaskoukku backs away, Moribe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
Moribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Moribe coming out on top.
Moribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku lands an overhand right.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a right hand but Moribe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azusa Moribe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moribe throws a looping overhand right but Varvaskoukku ducks down to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Moribe's body.
Moribe tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Moribe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moribe lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe scores with a shot to the body.
Moribe throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Moribe lands with a straight right. Varvaskoukku didn't see that one coming.
Varvaskoukku blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Varvaskoukku.
A jab lands there for Moribe.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe cracks Varvaskoukku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Varvaskoukku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moribe scores with a nice strike.
Moribe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Moribe counters with a stiff right hand.

Moribe closes the distance and pushes Varvaskoukku back into the cage.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moribe smiles and moves away.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a head kick!
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Varvaskoukku has time to react.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moribe thumps Varvaskoukku with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Varvaskoukku ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Varvaskoukku manages to circle out of the way.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moribe missing with a left hand there. Varvaskoukku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
Varvaskoukku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick that knocks Moribe off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moribe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Varvaskoukku moves out of range easily.
Moribe blocks a leg kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe throws a hook but Varvaskoukku avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a left hand but Moribe moved out of range nicely.
Moribe wants to slow Varvaskoukku down by chopping away at his legs.
Moribe feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Moribe tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azusa Moribe had his way with Rainer Varvaskoukku in that round.
That's time! Moribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moribe defending well as Varvaskoukku loads up on a big left hand.
Moribe moves in looking to clinch but Varvaskoukku pushes him off.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Varvaskoukku misses with a few strikes there.
Moribe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe needs to keep his hands up - Varvaskoukku had a free shot at his head there.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with a series of punches.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moribe doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Moribe avoids the punch easily.
Moribe moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varvaskoukku at a distance.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Varvaskoukku breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Varvaskoukku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Varvaskoukku slams his shin into Moribe's torso.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moribe throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe misses with a few strikes there.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Varvaskoukku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws out a leg kick but Moribe moves out of range and Varvaskoukku only half commits.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Varvaskoukku shakes it off.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Varvaskoukku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moribe - the referee stops the clock and Varvaskoukku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moribe. Varvaskoukku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moribe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Moribe blocks a leg kick.
Moribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Varvaskoukku's hands.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moribe checks it well.
Moribe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe connects with a right hand. Varvaskoukku shakes it off.
Moribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moribe.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe checks it.
As Varvaskoukku tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid the attempt.
Moribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varvaskoukku's head.
Varvaskoukku scores with a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
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!
Moribe tries to bum rush Varvaskoukku with a series of wild strikes but Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moribe. Moribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Varvaskoukku misses with a few strikes there.
Moribe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azusa Moribe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moribe keeps Varvaskoukku at a distance using the push kick.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
Moribe tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku motions for Moribe to come forward. Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Varvaskoukku breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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 Azusa Moribe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
A very excited looking Azusa Moribe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.