PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Cavalli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Nechvidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cavalli
vs
Nechvidov

205 cm
18
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Cavalli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nechvidov clinches up against the cage.
Nechvidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Nechvidov pulls guard successfully.
Cavalli wants to control from the top but Nechvidov keeps moving.
Nechvidov has control of Cavalli's left arm, preventing Cavalli from doing any damage.
Cavalli trying to control but Nechvidov is working from the bottom.
Nechvidov has his hands on Cavalli's head, controlling the position.
Nechvidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nechvidov wants to stand but Cavalli is controlling the position.
Nechvidov keeping moving, preventing Cavalli from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nechvidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Nechvidov with that takedown attempt.

Nechvidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nechvidov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov drops an elbow to the side of Cavalli's head.
Nechvidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cavalli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nechvidov on the ground.
Nechvidov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nechvidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nechvidov is looking for a kimura but Cavalli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nechvidov to get the leverage.
Nechvidov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nechvidov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cavalli avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nechvidov.
Nechvidov looking to finish Cavalli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cavalli!

Nechvidov working for a submission but Cavalli is keeping him at bay.
Nechvidov looks gassed!
Nechvidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Nechvidov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cavalli tries to clinch up

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

Nechvidov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cavalli looks to clinch

and Nechvidov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cavalli!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nechvidov content just to control the position here.
Nechvidov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cavalli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nechvidov.
Cavalli is looking to improve his position but Nechvidov isn't that keen on the idea.

Nechvidov has hold of Cavalli's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cavalli manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalli tries to hold on but Nechvidov postures up.
Nechvidov content just to control the position here.
Cavalli wants to hold on but Nechvidov pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cavalli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cavalli tries to break free.
Nik Nechvidov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nechvidov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Nechvidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cavalli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nechvidov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cavalli closes the distance but Nechvidov moves to the side

and Nechvidov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nechvidov advances position into side control!

Nechvidov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nechvidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavalli darts in trying to clinch

and Nechvidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nechvidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cavalli wants to control but Nechvidov is keeping busy.
Nechvidov prevents Cavalli from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nechvidov stalling.
Nechvidov throws a strike but Cavalli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nechvidov stands up from Cavalli's guard - Nechvidov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cavalli clinches but Nechvidov breaks the clinch

and Nechvidov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cavalli prevents the takedown attempt.
Cavalli is stalling here.
Nechvidov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cavalli is trying to stall.
Nechvidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cavalli taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalli can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roberto Cavalli.
Cavalli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nechvidov counters with a good low kick that Cavalli was not able to check.
Nechvidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavalli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nechvidov somewhat.
Roberto Cavalli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Cavalli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Nechvidov.

Nechvidov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nechvidov jumps guard but Cavalli stands there with Nechvidov around his waist. Nechvidov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nik Nechvidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavalli tries to land knees in the clinch but Nechvidov avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Nechvidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nechvidov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Nechvidov!