PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1727 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 194 p4p, 361 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kutvonen
vs
Wolf-Fang

170 cm
25
162
7 - 4 - 1

178 cm
27
165
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Core Combat

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Wolf-Fang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen just leaning against Wolf-Fang, taking a breather.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to work over Wolf-Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf-Fang controls his hands.
Kutvonen is pushing Wolf-Fang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolf-Fang throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short left from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf-Fang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Wolf-Fang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolf-Fang tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Wolf-Fang back against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutvonen wants to stall.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf-Fang lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wolf-Fang - that landed with a thud.
Kutvonen presses Wolf-Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.

Wolf-Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen has a takedown stuffed.
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf-Fang as he connects with a hook.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job there.
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!
Wolf-Fang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab
and Wolf-Fang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Kutvonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
A cross from Wolf-Fang lands.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that Kutvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutvonen also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamcha Wolf-Fang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kutvonen thuds his shin into the meat of Wolf-Fang's side.
Wolf-Fang misses with a double jab
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.

Kutvonen pushes Wolf-Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen slowing the pace effectively.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kutvonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wolf-Fang can turn it around.
Wolf-Fang presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf-Fang pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wolf-Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf-Fang gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a left to the head.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Wolf-Fang prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Wolf-Fang misses with some punches.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Wolf-Fang improves his position.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kutvonen as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf-Fang cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutvonen has time to react.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf-Fang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Jab, jab by Kutvonen - just one landing.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolf-Fang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolf-Fang enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolf-Fang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kutvonen is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf-Fang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Wolf-Fang strikes from his own guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf-Fang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf-Fang walks into a left hand.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf-Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf-Fang catches Kutvonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Wolf-Fang avoids the punch easily.
Wolf-Fang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
A less than humble Lusmu Kutvonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.