PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by PennyWise - Alien. The key to victory for Boss Rutten has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rutten
vs
Nelson

225 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

175 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boss Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutten's waist but Rutten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Rutten circles away easily
and Rutten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boss Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutten's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rutten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rutten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutten is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Rutten is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson managing to control the position.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boss Rutten.

Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutten on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutten's guard now, I'm sure.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
Nelson trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Nelson prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson stops Rutten from standing up.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson stops Rutten from standing up.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutten wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.

Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutten sprawls well. Rutten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Nelson.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Rutten pushes him off.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutten's waist but Rutten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Rutten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutten as he avoids it easily.
Nelson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutten throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutten jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutten.
Rutten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Rutten lands a head kick. Nelson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boss Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutten prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.

Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into range.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutten scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rutten pushes Nelson away with a front kick.
Rutten shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Rutten to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a jab.
Rutten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Rutten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutten digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Rutten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Rutten dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten with a hook.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutten sprawls well. Rutten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Rutten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Nelson.
A left and a right from Rutten both land. Nice combination.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten 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.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Nelson shoots in.
Rutten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Rutten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Rutten scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Rutten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Rutten scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutten lands with a cross.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten lands with a nice body kick.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutten throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutten throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Rutten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rutten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rutten wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Nelson trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Duke Nelson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Rutten!
Boss Rutten took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'you wanted the pain i just gave you what you wanted!!!!'.