PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brik Holtik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nut
vs
Holtik

190 cm
19
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut tries to close the distance and clinch but Holtik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Holtik tries to keep at a distance but Nut has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nut misses with an elbow strike.
Nut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holtik blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nut throws an elbow but misses.
Nut is trying to maintain a safe position but Holtik gets an underhook and turns Nut into the ropes.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Holtik can't break the clinch.
Holtik tries to land knees in the clinch but Nut avoids the damage to the body.
Nut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nut missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nut.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Nut pushes off an throws an elbow but Holtik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nut throws an elbow but it misses.
Holtik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holtik trying to land knees to the body.
Nut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holtik.
Holtik looking to throw knees to the head but Nut is blocking nicely.
Nut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Holtik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Nut throws a head kick but Holtik moves out of range.
Holtik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holtik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nut slips a jab and a cross from Holtik.
Holtik looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries to clinch there but Holtik circles away.
Nut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nut blocks a head kick by Holtik.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Holtik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brik Holtik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holtik misses with a series of wild punches.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
A head kick by Nut misses
and Holtik counters with an inside leg kick.
Nut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holtik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Nut throws a right and a left that Holtik avoids nicely.
Holtik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Holtik throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Holtik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holtik.
Nut misses with a head kick.
Holtik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nut lands a jab to the head.
Nut tries to clinch but Holtik is having none of it.
Holtik lands a jab to Nut's midsection.
A head kick by Nut misses
and Holtik counters with a low kick, right behind Nut 's knee.
Nut is breathing heavily.
Nut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtik scores with a spinning back kick!
Holtik throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice combination there by Holtik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holtik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nut's head.
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holtik, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut moves forwards but Holtik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holtik blocks a head kick by Nut.
A shot to de liver by Holtik. Beautiful body shot.
Holtik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holtik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nut is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holtik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holtik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holtik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Holtik as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Holtik - just one landing.
Holtik lands a lovely overhand right.
Holtik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Holtik scores with a shot to the body.
Holtik with a jab.
Holtik tests Nut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holtik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holtik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holtik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holtik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Nut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holtik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nut's head.
Nut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brik Holtik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nut misses with an uppercut.
Nut shoots in looking for a takedown. Holtik tries to sprawl out of it but Nut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Holtik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holtik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nut avoids the head kick by Holtik.
Nut throws a lazy head kick
and Holtik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nut thinking.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
Holtik lands an overhand right.
Nut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holtik tries to bum rush Nut with a series of wild strikes but Nut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holtik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holtik.
Nut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nut. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nut closes the distance but Holtik moves to the side
and Holtik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holtik counters with a head kick. That will keep Nut thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holtik lands a head kick!
Holtik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nut. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Holtik coming out on top.
Holtik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Sam Nut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holtik avoids the head kick by Nut.
Holtik connects with a right hand. Nut shakes it off.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick
and Holtik counters with a solid body kick.
Nut steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Holtik. That one must have hurt.
Holtik misses with a head kick.
Holtik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Holtik.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
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!
Holtik fakes the leg kick and cracks Nut in the body.
Holtik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nut takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holtik throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holtik misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Holtik scores with a four punch combination!
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut tries for a takedown but Holtik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holtik lands with a slapping head kick.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Nut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holtik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holtik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtik lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holtik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nut's head.
Holtik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nut.
Nut drops his hands momentarily and Holtik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holtik.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Nut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nut is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nut throws a combination that misses
and Holtik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Holtik lands a jab to the head.
Holtik lands a high kick!
Holtik throws a head kick that misses.
Nut throws out a leg kick but Holtik moves out of range and Nut only half commits.
Nut has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holtik.
Nut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holtik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nut will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Holtik cracks Nut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Holtik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nut.
Holtik lands a high kick!

Nut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nut stops Holtik from getting back to his feet.
Holtik is looking for a sweep. Nut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nut's back!
Holtik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holtik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holtik misses with a punch to the head.
Nut trying to control the hands but Holtik breaks the grip.
Nut prevents Holtik from getting a body triangle.
Nut needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nut is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holtik misses with punches from the back.
Holtik misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brik Holtik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Holtik throws a looping overhand right but Nut ducks down to avoid it.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut avoids the head kick by Holtik.
Holtik blocks a low kick nicely.
Nut throws a jab but it's blocked by Holtik.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Nut tries to clinch but Holtik moves away
and Holtik counters with a nice uppercut.
Nut looks to land a left hand but Holtik moved out of range nicely.
Holtik takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Brik Holtik has been cut.
Holtik just misses with a punch to the body.
Brik Holtik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Holtik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
Nut misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Holtik misses.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik checks a low kick from Nut.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holtik tries to avoid it but Nut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holtik to the ground. Holtik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Holtik does it's job there.
Nut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holtik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holtik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nut has time to react.
Nut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtik circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtik scores with a head kick.
Holtik lands a nice looking body shot.
Holtik stuns Nut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holtik scoring well with a low kick there.
Nut throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holtik lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Holtik.
Nut looks for a takedown but Holtik sprawls well.
Brik Holtik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holtik lands a right hook to the body.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice uppercut there from Holtik.
Nut falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holtik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holtik pushes Nut away with a front kick.
Holtik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holtik.
Nut throws a head kick that misses.
Holtik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nut's calf.
Holtik is looking to slow Nut down with leg kicks.
Holtik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nut. That did some damage!
Holtik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holtik counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Holtik.
Holtik avoids the head kick by Nut.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Holtik moves out of range easily.
Jab from Holtik.
Holtik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nut throws a head kick that misses
and Holtik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holtik misses with a wild combination.
Holtik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holtik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holtik lands a head kick!
Nut ducks right into an uppercut from Holtik.
Nut tries to clinch up
and Holtik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holtik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtik with a nice cross.
Holtik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holtik stuffs the takedown attempt from Nut. Nut gets slowly back to his feet.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holtik lands with an uppercut that bounces Nut off the ropes and back into rage.
Holtik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holtik.
Holtik ducks under a wild hook from Nut.
Holtik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holtik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holtik scores with a nice strike.
Holtik works Nut's body with a nice hook.
Nut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sam Nut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holtik scores with a nice body kick.
Nut shoots in looking for a takedown. Holtik tries to sprawl out of it but Nut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Holtik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Nut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brik Holtik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holtik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brik Holtik!