PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman. Monet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Downstait - Open Your Eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kutsoo
vs
Monet

169 cm
37
132 lbs
26 - 24 - 0

170 cm
33
135 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 26 - 24 - 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monet catches Kutsoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monet sprawls well. Monet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Monet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet digs a good hook to Kutsoo's body.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Monet is quick to defend against it.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Kutsoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Monet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutsoo.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monet manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Monet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a hook to the side of Kutsoo's head but Kutsoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kutsoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monet's half guard.

Kutsoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is keen to just control but Monet is a slippery customer.
Kutsoo lands strikes from half guard.
Monet is not content to let Kutsoo control the position.
Kutsoo looks to land a strike but Monet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Monet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monet trying to keep a closed guard but Kutsoo is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Monet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Monet controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kutsoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Monet from controlling successfully.

Kutsoo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monet escapes and throws Kutsoo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kutsoo is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boros Monet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet.
Nice body kick there by Monet.
Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet.
Monet misses with an uppercut.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutsoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kutsoo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch combination from Monet misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a combination that misses

and Kutsoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monet's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kutsoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutsoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control.
Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Monet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Monet won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here.
Monet tries to stand but Kutsoo is controlling from the bottom.
Monet wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet but Monet passes into half guard.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Monet is just content to waste time from the top position. Kutsoo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Kutsoo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kutsoo has tightened it up now! Monet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).