PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kutsoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kutsoo
vs
Rad

169 cm
42
132 lbs
32 - 32 - 0

165 cm
40
104 lbs
32 - 22 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 32 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.

Kutsoo looking to score a takedown here. Rad is defending well but Kutsoo drives through and ends up in Rad's guard.

Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard.

Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.

Rad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kutsoo is proving hard to escape from.
Rad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Rad has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Rad gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown
and Kutsoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutsoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutsoo dives in and grabs Rad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rad pushes down on Kutsoo's head and hops out.
Rad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kutsoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kutsoo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rad did well to prevent Kutsoo getting 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!

Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.

Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rad defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rad makes his way to full guard, as Kutsoo worked for a kimura.
Rad keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here.

Rad has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kutsoo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rad wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rad clobbers Kutsoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Rad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Rad.

Kutsoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rad's guard.

Kutsoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rad!

Kutsoo is being controlled here.

Rad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rad throws a series of punches but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rad sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarni Kutsoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a low kick, right behind Kutsoo 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Rad shows good takedown defense.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rad counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kutsoo shoots in for a double leg but Rad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rad leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rad misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutsoo.
A head kick from Rad lands but Kutsoo takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Kutsoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and Rad counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rad but Rad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kutsoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.

Kutsoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rad to the mat! Rad manages to get full guard.
Rad is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo won't allow Rad to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rad has escaped and now he's on top!

Rad wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutsoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad wants to stand but Kutsoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutsoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters circling a little - Rad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutsoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutsoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rad counters with a series of strikes. Kutsoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutsoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Rad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rad swivels and escapes.
Rad scores with a leg kick.
Kutsoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rad delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad scores with a kick to the body.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Kutsoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rad!
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Rad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rad.
Rad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutsoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rad lands with a cross.
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo shoots in but Rad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Rad counters with a nice leg kick.
Rad lunges at Kutsoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutsoo's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Rad gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the cage.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Rad.
Rad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Kutsoo's torso.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kutsoo's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.