PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevin comes to the cage accompanied by Twin Atlantic - Free. Andersson has chosen Shaggy - Feel The Rush as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nevin
vs
Andersson

169 cm
27
142 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

150 cm
25
138 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nevin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nevin lands an overhand right.
Nevin throws a chopping leg kick but Andersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andersson cracks a nice hook into Nevin's ribs.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson digs a good hook to Nevin's body.
Nevin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nevin.
Andersson throws a body punch but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin lands with a right hand.
Nevin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Nevin is looking to land body kicks.
Nevin scores with a leg kick.
Andersson misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson cracks a nice hook into Nevin's ribs.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nevin throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andersson with a nice cross.
Nevin walks into a jab.
Nevin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andersson throws a head kick but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Nevin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevin tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevin is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin throws the kick towards the body but Andersson avoids it.
Nevin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson swings for the body but Nevin moves out of range.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Andersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Nevin lands a body shot.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nevin.
Nevin misses with a hook to the body

and Andersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevin backwards.
Nevin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Andersson.
Nevin misses with a hook to the ribs.

Nevin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Nevin.
Nevin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nevin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nevin takes one to the side of the head.
Nevin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Nevin stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevin keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Nevin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson throws a low kick but Nevin avoids it.
Nevin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nevin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nevin blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nevin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nevin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nevin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Nevin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nevin throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nevin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson throws a front kick aimed at Nevin's knee but Nevin avoids it well.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nevin should have avoided that one.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Andersson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nevin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
Nevin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevin throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson throws a head kick but Nevin moves out of range.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
Nevin blocks a leg kick.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harald Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevin is looking to wear down Andersson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nevin thumps Andersson with a low kick.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Andersson scores with a hook.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Nevin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Nevin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Nevin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nevin.
Nevin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Andersson lands with a nice combination. Nevin backs away looking to recover.

Nevin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Nevin is predictable there
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Nevin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nevin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Nevin's head but Nevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nevin.
Nevin seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson checks a low kick from Nevin.
Andersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nevin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nevin misses with a lunging right hand
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nevin keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nevin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Nevin moves away and avoids it.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevin circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Nevin jumps back.
Nevin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nevin is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson throws a low kick but Nevin avoids it.
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nevin can pounce on him.
Andersson takes a swing at Nevin's ribcage but misses.
Nevin ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Nevin moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Nevin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Nevin.
Nevin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nevin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevin.
Nevin misses with a leg kick.
Nevin looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Nevin misses the target.
Andersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Nevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Andersson moves out of range as Nevin strikes.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nevin blocks the body kick.
Nevin connects with a leg kick. Andersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevin misses with a jab to the body
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Andersson lands but Nevin takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nevin avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Nevin throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Nevin slips under a jab.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nevin circles away.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevin delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Nevin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nevin.
Andersson checks a low kick from Nevin.
Andersson misses with a hook. Nevin ducked under it nicely.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Nevin.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nevin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nevin scores with a jab to the head.
Nevin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nevin connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Andersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nevin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nevin takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevin blocks a jab.
Nevin misses the shot to the body.
Nevin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Andersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Nevin's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nevin throws a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Nevin is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bill Nevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nevin.
Nevin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Andersson pushes Nevin up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andersson.
Nevin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Andersson on the inside.
Nevin misses with the head strike.
Nevin misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson lands a body punch.
Nevin struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Nevin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevin.
Nice body punch from Andersson - that landed with a thud.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevin controls his hands.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Nevin.
A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Nevin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevin blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nevin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harald Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nevin tries to land a knee to the head but Andersson blocks with his arms.
Andersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevin backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andersson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Andersson!
An out of breath Harald Andersson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.