PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Game Breed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Breed
vs
Kuusela

187 cm
22
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

187 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Powerful

Rio Mma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Game Breed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Breed there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Kuusela with that takedown attempt.
Kuusela cracks Breed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuusela moves away from the strike by Breed.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuusela misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusela misses the target.
Kuusela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breed.
Kuusela throws out a loose jab but Breed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuusela missing with a left hand there. Breed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela fails with the takedown.
Kuusela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuusela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breed.
No luck for Kuusela with that takedown attempt.
Game Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
Kuusela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breed circles away.
Kuusela is looking to chop away at Breed's legs.
Breed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuusela throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kuusela. No joy for Breed on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Breed 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuusela. Breed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut. Breed saw that one coming.
Matti Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela throws the left hand but Breed avoids the punch easily.
Kuusela shoots and misses
and Kuusela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Breed misses.
Kuusela throws a hook but Breed avoids it easily.
Kuusela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Breed moves out of range.
Kuusela throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuusela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws an overhand right that lands on Breed's shoulder, as Breed tries to avoid the shot.
Kuusela fails with the takedown
and Breed counters with a left and a right that stings Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to clinch up.
A jab from Kuusela finds it's way through Breed's defenses.
Breed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela tries for a takedown but Breed circles away easily
and Breed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuusela moves out of range of the strikes.
Breed shoots in and drives through. Kuusela sprawls well.
Breed misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breed scores with a decent looking hook.
Breed loads up on a big right hand but Kuusela slips the punch.
Breed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusela.
Kuusela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Breed counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kuusela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuusela throws a hook but Breed blocks it.
Breed lands a body shot.
Kuusela misses with a takedown
and Breed counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Game Breed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuusela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Breed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Breed misses with an uppercut.
Breed loads up on a big right hand but Kuusela slips the punch.
Kuusela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuusela with a poor takedown
and Breed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breed moves out of range as Kuusela strikes.
Kuusela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Breed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuusela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Breed looks to land a left hand but Kuusela moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuusela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusela wants to control but Breed is keeping him busy.
Kuusela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuusela throwing shots but Breed is blocking nicely.
Kuusela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Breed is looking for a sweep. Kuusela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuusela wants to pass the guard but Breed is defending well.
Kuusela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is trying to control. Breed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuusela misses with a head shot. Breed uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kuusela stopping the sweep attempt from Breed.
Kuusela postures up.
Kuusela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuusela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Breed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuusela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuusela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuusela landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuusela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breed trying to control the position.
Kuusela tries to free his leg and advance position but Breed is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuusela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuusela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela throws a big right hand that misses.

Breed working for submissions but it's allowed Kuusela to get to half guard.
Breed wants to control but Kuusela is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kuusela seems to be working for a kimura but Breed defends the submission attempt.
Kuusela thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Breed to regain full guard.
Kuusela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Kuusela 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kuusela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Breed counters with a nice body shot.
Kuusela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuusela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breed was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusela.
A punch combination from Kuusela misses.
Kuusela misses with a shot to the body
and Breed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Breed thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Kuusela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breed doesn't seem phased though.
Breed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuusela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breed counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Breed ducks right into an uppercut from Kuusela.
A head kick by Kuusela misses
enabling Breed to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Breed is just out of range.
Kuusela tries to clinch but Breed moves away
and Breed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuusela thinking.
Kuusela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Breed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kuusela misses its intended target.
Kuusela connects with a right hand. Breed shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Kuusela.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela staying out of range there.
Breed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Breed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuusela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuusela tries for a takedown but Breed circles away easily
and Breed counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuusela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuusela shoots and misses
and Kuusela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Game Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
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!
Good shot there by Kuusela.
Breed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Breed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kuusela counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breed walks into a left hand.
Kuusela throws a big shot that misses.
Kuusela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusela, right into the meat.
Kuusela swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Breed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuusela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut. Breed saw that one coming.
Kuusela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Breed counters with a nice body shot.
Breed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela misses with a head kick.
Breed cracks Kuusela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Breed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusela misses the target.
Kuusela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Breed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuusela looks to clinch
and Breed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Breed counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Game Breed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Game Breed!