PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by 7B - Young Winds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tutov
vs
Bergfried

169 cm
26
144 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

169 cm
29
141 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tutov avoids a kick to the body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov checks the leg kick.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried delivers a nice body kick.
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bergfried in his tracks.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a right and a left that Tutov avoids nicely.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tutov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov cracks the inside of Bergfried's front leg.
Tutov with a nice cross.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Bergfried is out of range.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Tutov thuds his shin into the meat of Bergfried's side.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Tutov scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tutov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tutov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Bergfried's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergfried tries to avoid it.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Bergfried checks it.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body.
Tutov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergfried's head backwards.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Bergfried avoids it.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bergfried misses with a hook.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergfried ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bergfried off the cage and back into range.
Tutov lands a front kick.
Tutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tutov jabs at Bergfried's body.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tutov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bergfried. That snapped Tutov's head back.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tutov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov connects with a body shot.
Tutov feints and then cracks Bergfried's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bergfried down.
Bergfried has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergfried is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tutov rather than just go for the knockout.
Tutov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bergfried.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried takes one to the side of the head.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergfried throws out the jab.
Tutov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bergfried wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutov throws a right hand that Bergfried ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergfried also avoids with ease.
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses

and Tutov counters with a shoot takedown. Bergfried fights it but they end up in guard.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bergfried throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Bergfried looks to throw the jab but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov walks into a jab.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergfried lands with a nice combination. Tutov backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there

and Tutov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tutov.
Tutov prevents Bergfried from getting back to his feet.
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergfried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but Tutov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tutov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutov.
Tutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tutov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tutov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick.
Bergfried throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Bergfried checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergfried.
Tutov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Bergfried is out of range.
Bergfried takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tutov.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick

and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergfried is staying active underneath Tutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergfried blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tutov.
Bergfried keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tutov is looking to stall here but Bergfried recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tutov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Tutov working some strikes from top position.
Tutov trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Tutov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tutov lands a couple of digs.
Tutov trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergfried is retaining full guard.
Tutov is working hard here to advance position.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tutov connects with the punch.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Bergfried as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bergfried throws a leg kick but Tutov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Bergfried bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergfried can do to turn this around?
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tutov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergfried throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bergfried fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov cracks Bergfried with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Tutov's belly button to the back.
Tutov tries to land a leg kick but Bergfried saw it coming and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Bergfried

and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bergfried won't be happy with that.

Tutov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bergfried is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tutov connects with a decent elbow.

Tutov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bergfried is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Tutov.
Friedrich Bergfried has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried is looking to regain half guard here but Tutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Tutov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Tutov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bergfried manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tutov.
Bergfried avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tutov.
Tutov wants to control but Bergfried is keeping him busy.
Tutov is pressing down on Bergfried's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bergfried is holding on for now.
Tutov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergfried tries to kick Tutov off but Tutov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tutov trying to work for an americana but Bergfried has managed to regain full guard.
Tutov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bergfried manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried is looking to work some ground and pound but Tutov has wrist control.
Bergfried stopping the sweep attempt from Tutov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tutov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

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