PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregry Tivolvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Tivolvich
vs
Nutt

187 cm
24
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregry Tivolvich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Nutt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tivolvich eats them both and turns towards Nutt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Nutt.
A punch combination from Nutt misses.
Tivolvich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nutt counters with a one-two to the body.
Nutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Nutt throws a nice head kick!
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Tivolvich moves out of range easily.
Nutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tivolvich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Nutt.
Nutt scores with a leg kick.

Tivolvich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tivolvich keeps control of Nutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Tivolvich breaks from the clinch.
Nutt misses with a head kick.
Tivolvich blocks a head kick by Nutt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt misses with the combination.
Nutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tivolvich closes the distance and clinches up with Nutt, looking for a takedown. Tivolvich pushes Nutt against the cage but Nutt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nutt misses with a head kick.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nutt sprawls well. Nutt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tivolvich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregry Tivolvich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tivolvich misses with a low kick.
Nutt thuds a left hand into Tivolvich's body.
Tivolvich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutt throws out the jab.
Tivolvich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tivolvich is breathing heavily.
Nutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Tivolvich cracks Nutt with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nutt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nutt wants to get back to his feet but Tivolvich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tivolvich gets to his feet. Nutt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tivolvich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nutt is fending him off so far but Tivolvich persists. Nope, Nutt circles away and we're back to standing.

Tivolvich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutt's guard.
Tivolvich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tivolvich wants to pass the guard but Nutt is keeping the position.

Tivolvich stands and steps away. Nutt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tivolvich blocks a head kick by Nutt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Nutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tivolvich counters with a left to the body.
Tivolvich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nutt as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nutt!

Nutt gets caught flat footed, as Tivolvich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tivolvich wants to stand and escape but instead Nutt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nutt is looking to stand up but Tivolvich won't let him.
Nutt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gregry Tivolvich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tivolvich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tivolvich.

Tivolvich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nutt, who protects the arm well.

Tivolvich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutt has escaped the position, nice work there.

Tivolvich has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tivolvich throws a nice looking combination but Nutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Tivolvich.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Nutt.
Nutt throws a combination. Tivolvich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tivolvich momentarily.
Nutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tivolvich.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutt scores with a hook to the body. Tivolvich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tivolvich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Nutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nutt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nutt throws a series of punches but Tivolvich moves out of range.
Nutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tivolvich is just out of range.
Tivolvich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mark Nutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutt throws a head kick but Tivolvich moves out of range.
Nutt misses with a two punch combination.
Tivolvich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Nutt scores with a four punch combination!
Mark Nutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tivolvich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tivolvich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregry Tivolvich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tivolvich gets a clinch.
Nutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tivolvich lands with a right to the head.
Nutt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Tivolvich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutt lands a jab-cross combination.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutt throws a head kick but Tivolvich moves out of range.
Nutt avoids the head kick by Tivolvich.
Nutt throws a head kick that half lands.
Nutt throws a head kick that misses.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Tivolvich counters with a two punch combo.

Tivolvich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nutt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tivolvich is in Nutt's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tivolvich trying to control but Nutt is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregry Tivolvich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tivolvich tries to clinch up but Nutt circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tivolvich.
Nutt scores with a hook to the body. Tivolvich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregry Tivolvich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nutt motions for Tivolvich to come forward. Nutt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nutt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nutt.
Nutt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tivolvich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutt.
Nutt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nutt throws a series of punches but Tivolvich avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tivolvich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tivolvich tries for a takedown but Nutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Tivolvich moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Nutt misses.
Tivolvich closes the distance and clinches up with Nutt, looking for a takedown. Tivolvich pushes Nutt against the cage but Nutt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregry Tivolvich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutt lands with a nice body kick.
Nutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Tivolvich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nutt connects with a high kick.
Nutt misses with a head kick.
Tivolvich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nutt.
Nutt throws out a leg kick but Tivolvich moves out of range and Nutt only half commits.
Tivolvich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tivolvich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nutt but Nutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tivolvich avoids the head kick by Nutt.
Tivolvich fails to land the takedown.
Nutt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tivolvich tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nutt sprawls well. Nutt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tivolvich gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Nutt scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Tivolvich moves out of range easily.

Tivolvich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Tivolvich stands up and beckons Nutt to his feet.
Nutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tivolvich.

Tivolvich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tivolvich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tivolvich taking a breather.
Nutt is trying to force a seperation but Tivolvich has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tivolvich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Nutt.
Nutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tivolvich's head.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nutt as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Nutt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tivolvich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tivolvich blocks a head kick by Nutt.
Mark Nutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregry Tivolvich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tivolvich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Nutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tivolvich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Nutt!