PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 2339 p4p, 265 weight class) and Raistlin Majere (ranked 4288 p4p, 421 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kutvonen
vs
Majere

170 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raistlin Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kutvonen pinned against the cage. Kutvonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Majere manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majere.
No luck for Majere with that takedown attempt.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raistlin Majere.

Kutvonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majere told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Majere is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere jumps guard but Kutvonen stands there with Majere around his waist. Majere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Majere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kutvonen smiles and moves away.
Majere misses with a takedown attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Majere drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Majere trying to control the position but Kutvonen is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutvonen wants to control but Majere postures up.
Majere throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Majere trying to control the position but Kutvonen is working away.
Majere throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Majere tries to move to full mount but Kutvonen actually manages to regain half guard.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Majere seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Majere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majere is looking to advance position but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutvonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere throwing shots but Kutvonen is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Majere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majere is keen to just control but Kutvonen is a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Majere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kutvonen is fending him off so far but Majere persists. Nope, Kutvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Majere has a takedown stuffed.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Majere moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majere.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
Kutvonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Majere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Majere shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kutvonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Majere is able to avoid easily.
Majere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kutvonen jabs Majere right on the nose. Majere blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Raistlin Majere has been cut.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Kutvonen lands a big head kick that sends Majere tumbling to the mat! Kutvonen takes a step backwards and waves Majere back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Majere is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Kutvonen connects with the perfect overhand right and Majere falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kutvonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lusmu Kutvonen!