PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Dynamo has chosen Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kutsoo
vs
Dynamo

169 cm
33
132 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

155 cm
26
140 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutsoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynamo, which made it look bad.
Kutsoo slips a jab and a cross from Dynamo.

Kutsoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kutsoo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dynamo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kutsoo's guard! Nice work there by Dynamo!

Dynamo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kutsoo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dynamo has Kutsoo in his guard.

Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Kutsoo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dynamo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is working Dynamo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dynamo is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo is in close to Dynamo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kutsoo with a nice head shot there.
Dynamo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Dynamo keeps moving.
Dynamo has control of Kutsoo's left arm, preventing Kutsoo from doing any damage.
Kutsoo stops Dynamo from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Dynamo circles away easily
and Dynamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo throws a body punch but Kutsoo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a looping left.
Dynamo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dynamo throws a leg kick

and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dynamo trying to hold on to Kutsoo's head to control him but Kutsoo postures up.

Kutsoo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dynamo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutsoo throws an elbow that misses. Dynamo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutsoo's guard. Nice move by Dynamo!

Kutsoo trying to control the position.
Dynamo wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kutsoo has momentary wrist control but Dynamo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutsoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dynamo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dynamo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo trying to strike off his back.

Kutsoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dynamo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dynamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dynamo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dynamo passes 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!
Dynamo cracks Kutsoo with a big right hand but Kutsoo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Dynamo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kutsoo throws a lazy right hand but Dynamo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynamo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kutsoo throws a front kick aimed at Dynamo's knee but Dynamo avoids it well.
Dynamo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dynamo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dynamo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kutsoo looking to control.

Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dynamo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kutsoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dynamo is aware though and is defending well.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Dynamo from controlling successfully.
Dynamo scoring with some ground and pound.
Dynamo with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo distracts Kutsoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutsoo wants to stand and escape but Dynamo is having none of it.

Kutsoo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dynamo uses it to pass to side control.

Dynamo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kutsoo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dynamo but great work by Kutsoo.
Dynamo regains half guard.

Kutsoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dynamo is just riding it out for now. Kutsoo eventually gives up the hold.
Kutsoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Dynamo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kutsoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kutsoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dynamo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kutsoo.

Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dynamo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dynamo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kutsoo is trying to get back to half guard.

Dynamo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dynamo tries for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kutsoo moves into full guard.

Kutsoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dynamo defends well.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Dynamo from controlling successfully.
Dynamo works over Kutsoo with some ground and pound from guard.

Kutsoo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dynamo uses it to pass to side control.
Kutsoo regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to roll over but Dynamo keeps him under control.
Dynamo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutsoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutsoo wants to control but Dynamo is keeping busy.
Dynamo moves nicely into side control.
Kutsoo is not content to let Dynamo control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kutsoo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutsoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Dynamo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kutsoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kutsoo somewhat.
Kutsoo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dynamo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dynamo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutsoo cracks Dynamo with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kutsoo preventing the sweep.
Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing.
Kutsoo is looking to stand up but Dynamo won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kutsoo is posturing up here but Dynamo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kutsoo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kutsoo has to tap! Slick submission there by Dynamo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Dynamo!
A less than humble Rick Dynamo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Jarni Kutsoo had this to say: 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.