PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. 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.

Kutsoo
vs
Goldman

169 cm
27
134 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

165 cm
28
135 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Meet the Future
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldman.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutsoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman trying to control the position but Kutsoo is working away.

Goldman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kutsoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kutsoo trying to control from the bottom.
Kutsoo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kutsoo landing a few short strikes.
Kutsoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldman forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Kutsoo is trying to maintain the position but Goldman is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control from half guard but Kutsoo is working away.

Goldman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kutsoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goldman working over Kutsoo with some ground and pound. Kutsoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kutsoo missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Kutsoo is defending well.
Goldman is trying to control. Kutsoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in UMMA Gym Now with StandUP inform me that Goldman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Kutsoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Goldman is looking to advance position but Kutsoo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutsoo.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo trying to strike off his back.
Goldman trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldman is controlling him.

Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Goldman defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman has momentary wrist control but Kutsoo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutsoo throws a strike but Goldman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard but Goldman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kutsoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but Kutsoo defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo missing with punches from the bottom.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Goldman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo 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.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman is working Kutsoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutsoo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman is pushing down on Kutsoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kutsoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kutsoo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Goldman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kutsoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kutsoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.

Kutsoo gets a clinch.

Goldman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kutsoo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goldman to the mat. Goldman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman looking to control.

Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutsoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goldman is tightening it up a little... Kutsoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kutsoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kutsoo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goldman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jarni Kutsoo had this to say: 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.