PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Wheelright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wheelright
vs
Kutsoo

154 cm
26
141 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

169 cm
29
132 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Heisenberg
Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Wheelright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wheelright tries to land a front kick but Kutsoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wheelright throws a body punch but Kutsoo moves out of range.

Kutsoo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kutsoo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutsoo distracts Wheelright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutsoo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wheelright is proving hard to escape from.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Wheelright blocks nicely.
Wheelright is pulling down on Kutsoo's head to control his posture.
Wheelright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
Wheelright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutsoo chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo distracts Wheelright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheelright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Wheelright keeps moving.
Wheelright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wheelright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheelright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jarni Kutsoo wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kutsoo rushes Wheelright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kutsoo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wheelright prevents it.

Kutsoo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wheelright regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright trying to control the position.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheelright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wheelright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheelright wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutsoo trying to control but Wheelright is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wheelright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing.
Kutsoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jarni Kutsoo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kutsoo has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright misses with a body kick.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazerus Wheelright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo checks a leg kick.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Wheelright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutsoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wheelright throws a body punch but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Wheelright 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.
Wheelright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range.
Kutsoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kutsoo shoots and misses
and Wheelright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wheelright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutsoo's sensitive parts.
Kutsoo tries to clinch but Wheelright is having none of it.
Wheelright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wheelright swivels and escapes.
Wheelright is looking to wear down Kutsoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Wheelright misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheelright. Kutsoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wheelright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wheelright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range.
Wheelright thumps Kutsoo with a low kick.
Wheelright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kutsoo wants to clinch up but Wheelright keeps it at a distance.
Wheelright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheelright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutsoo looks for a takedown but Wheelright sprawls well.
Wheelright digs a good body shot into Kutsoo's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheelright lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheelright tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheelright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutsoo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wheelright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Wheelright does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutsoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Kutsoo.
Good leg kick by Wheelright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wheelright takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.

Kutsoo instigates a clinch.
Wheelright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
Wheelright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Kutsoo can't get the takedown.
Lazerus Wheelright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Wheelright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wheelright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kutsoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wheelright - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wheelright lands a left hand.
Wheelright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wheelright pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wheelright after a bit of a struggle.
Wheelright scores with a hook to the body.
Wheelright gets underhooks to prevent Kutsoo's takedown attempt.
Kutsoo is breathing heavily.
Kutsoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheelright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kutsoo up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wheelright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Wheelright.
A right hook to the body lands for Wheelright.
Wheelright connects with a knee to the head.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wheelright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kutsoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wheelright gets underhooks to prevent Kutsoo's takedown attempt.
Kutsoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wheelright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wheelright lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright slowing the pace effectively.
Wheelright scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutsoo is trying to drag Wheelright to the mat but Wheelright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wheelright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wheelright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kutsoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Wheelright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheelright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. Kutsoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Wheelright.
Wheelright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheelright misses with a wild body shot.
Wheelright defending well as Kutsoo loads up on a big left hand.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wheelright swivels and escapes.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wheelright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Wheelright just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazerus Wheelright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheelright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wheelright.
Wheelright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutsoo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheelright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazerus Wheelright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wheelright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wheelright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wheelright.
Wheelright feints and then cracks Kutsoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutsoo down.
Kutsoo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheelright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutsoo moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wheelright.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheelright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheelright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheelright lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheelright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Wheelright.
Kutsoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheelright throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kutsoo is defended easily by Wheelright.
Kutsoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wheelright's waist but Wheelright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutsoo off to one side.
Lazerus Wheelright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright connects with a looping right hand.
Kutsoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutsoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wheelright swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Wheelright.
Wheelright punishes Kutsoo's body with a nice straight punch.
Wheelright throws a head kick that misses.
Wheelright lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Wheelright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutsoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wheelright to score with a decent uppercut.

Kutsoo is rocked!
Kutsoo has his takedown stuffed

and Wheelright counters by clinching up.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kutsoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wheelright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wheelright.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheelright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wheelright lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kutsoo!
Kutsoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kutsoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutsoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wheelright is pulling down on Kutsoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutsoo, at least for the moment.
Wheelright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright blocks the strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wheelright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wheelright's back!
Wheelright staying busy and making it hard for Kutsoo to control.
Wheelright covering up well under a series of strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo gets his hands free as Wheelright looks to control.
Wheelright covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kutsoo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kutsoo punishes Wheelright with strikes from the back mount.
Wheelright tries to roll but Kutsoo sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright just trying to survive but Kutsoo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kutsoo.
Kutsoo punishes Wheelright with strikes from the back mount.
Wheelright is taking damage to the body and head.
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 lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wheelright hold on?!
Even with his hooks in, Kutsoo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wheelright breaks Kutsoo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wheelright stops Kutsoo from standing up.
Kutsoo controls Wheelright momentarily but Wheelright frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheelright won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here.
Kutsoo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazerus Wheelright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wheelright 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazerus Wheelright!
Our winner, Lazerus Wheelright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jarni Kutsoo stepped up to the mic, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.