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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brochan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 cm
26
141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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169 cm
38
132 lbs
27 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brochan Darrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutsoo walks into a jab. Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutsoo's sensitive parts. A leg kick checked by Kutsoo. Kutsoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Good work by Kutsoo as he checks the leg kick. Brochan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Darrow. A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Darrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutsoo in his tracks. Kutsoo with a poor takedown and Darrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutsoo is out of range and Darrow settles back down. Kutsoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow. Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Kutsoo off balance momentarily. Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutsoo, pushing him back against the ropes. Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Kutsoo avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the ropes. Darrow misses with a body punch.
Kutsoo prevents a body shot from Darrow. Kutsoo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses. Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo. A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darrow pulls him back up using the underhooks. Darrow cracks Kutsoo with a nice body shot. Kutsoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darrow blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutsoo. Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head. Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kutsoo tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the ropes. Kutsoo is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kutsoo blocking some punches.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutsoo backwards. A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Kutsoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kutsoo thumps Darrow with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo looks for a takedown but Darrow sprawls well. Darrow thows a leg kick but Kutsoo checks it and Kutsoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darrow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Darrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A head kick misses from Kutsoo. A head kick misses from Darrow. Kutsoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darrow's waist but Darrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutsoo off to one side. Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Darrow, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Darrow against the ropes but Darrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Kutsoo checks it. Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Kutsoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darrow pinned against the ropes. Darrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kutsoo darts in looking for a takedown but Darrow gets double underhooks and turns Kutsoo into the ropes. Kutsoo slips a jab from Darrow. A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brochan Darrow dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutsoo avoided it. Darrow blocks a leg kick. Darrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutsoo.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Kutsoo's leg. Kutsoo is trying to keep his angry face on. Darrow throws a low kick but Kutsoo moves out of range easily. Kutsoo throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Darrow throws a shot from downtown. Kutsoo moves away and avoids it. Darrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darrow throws a low kick but Kutsoo moves out of range easily. Kutsoo with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily. Kutsoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Darrow lands a head kick!
Darrow 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. Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Kutsoo moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutsoo! But no joy. Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutsoo can do to turn this around? Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Kutsoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kutsoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutsoo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brochan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far. Kutsoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo. Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo. Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Darrow half committed to a counter leg kick. Darrow scores with a nice strike. Kutsoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutsoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kutsoo somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darrow connects with a high kick. Darrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Darrow moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Darrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kutsoo has Darrow pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Darrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kutsoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darrow blocks it with crossed arms. Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle. Darrow pushes Kutsoo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kutsoo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kutsoo is trying to break free. Darrow lands an elbow inside. Darrow lands a nice shot to the body. Kutsoo is breathing heavily. Darrow lands a damaging elbow. Darrow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow presses Kutsoo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kutsoo tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the ropes. Darrow gets through Kutsoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Darrow manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brochan Darrow dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kutsoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Darrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kutsoo is rocked! Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo. Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kutsoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A low kick from Darrow misses and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Darrow wants to improve his position but Kutsoo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darrow has hold of Kutsoo's hands but Kutsoo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kutsoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard. Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but Darrow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kutsoo to get the leverage. Darrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo. Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutsoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutsoo's back! Kutsoo is trying to break free.
Kutsoo is still trying to improve position. Darrow biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darrow has the hooks in. Kutsoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Kutsoo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darrow's guard. Nice work there by Kutsoo.
Darrow tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kutsoo distracts Darrow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control. Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses. Kutsoo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kutsoo landing some decent shots from guard. Kutsoo throwing strikes but missing. Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses. Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brochan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses. 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 throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Darrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutsoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kutsoo trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutsoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Darrow lands with a straight right. Kutsoo didn't see that one coming. Darrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Darrow loads up on a big right hand but Kutsoo slips the punch. Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jarni Kutsoo. I think Darrow 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brochan Darrow! Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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