PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Broderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutlover has chosen Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Broderson
vs
Nutlover

202 cm
20
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

225 cm
24
290 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

[JMFC] Club Tops 'n' Hot Pants
[JMFC] Club Tops 'n' Hot Pants

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Broderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Nutlover!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nutlover moves into the clinch successfully.

Nutlover gets control of Broderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nutlover will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutlover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutlover tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nutlover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Broderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nutlover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Broderson looking to pass the guard.
Broderson pushes down on Nutlover's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Nutlover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broderson pulls his head out easily.
Broderson trying to mount his opponent but Nutlover defends it.
Broderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nutlover on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutlover is not content to let Broderson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nutlover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutlover wants to get back to full guard.
Broderson is keen to just control but Nutlover is a slippery customer.
Broderson wants to get back to his feet.
Broderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Broderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broderson throws a shot from downtown. Nutlover moves away and avoids it.
Nutlover tries to clinch up but Broderson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Broderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Nutlover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Broderson's half guard.
Nutlover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderson is trying to maintain the position but Nutlover is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutlover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nutlover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nutlover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broderson defending well though.
Nutlover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nutlover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nutlover is working for a kimura but Broderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Broderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Broderson tries to get out of the position.
Broderson is looking to improve his position.
Nutlover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nutlover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nutlover.
Nutlover sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutlover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Broderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broderson is trying to control but can't.
Nutlover looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Nutlover is working for a submission of some sort.
Broderson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Broderson keeping full guard, as Nutlover tries to pass.
Nutlover wants to control from the top but Broderson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Broderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutlover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Broderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutlover thows a big elbow that misses.
Nutlover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutlover throws a big right hand that misses.
Nutlover postures up and lands a big shot to Broderson's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Nutlover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Broderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nutlover.
Dallas Broderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutlover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broderson misses with a straight left.
Broderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutlover fails with a takedown attempt.
Broderson cracks Nutlover with a good jab.

It looks like Harry Nutlover has been cut.
Broderson throws a lazy right hand but Nutlover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutlover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutlover is looking to clinch.

Nutlover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nutlover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Broderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderson tries to roll over but Nutlover keeps him under control.
Nutlover trying to pass the guard but Broderson defending well.
Nutlover stalling.
Nutlover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Broderson tries to get to full guard but Nutlover has control of the leg.
Nutlover tries to pass to full mount but Broderson defends it.
Nutlover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Broderson misses.
A slow jab from Broderson misses its intended target.
Dallas Broderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broderson misses with a straight right.
Nutlover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nutlover slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Broderson misses

and Nutlover counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Broderson fails to land.
Nutlover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Broderson smiles and moves away.
Broderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutlover manages to avoid it.
Broderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nutlover is breathing heavily.
Broderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nutlover sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover ducks under a wild hook from Broderson.
Broderson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nutlover counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broderson's guard now.
Nutlover postures up in Broderson's guard and throws a big left but Broderson blocks it.
Nutlover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nutlover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broderson controlling the position.
Broderson trying to keep a closed guard but Nutlover is proving a slippery customer.
Nutlover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutlover is working Broderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nutlover wants to control from the top but Broderson keeps moving.
Broderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nutlover.
Nutlover is looking to work some ground and pound but Broderson has wrist control.
Broderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Broderson throws a right hand that Nutlover ducks under and follows up with a left that Nutlover also avoids with ease.

Nutlover instigates a clinch.

Nutlover has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Broderson uses from the top position.
Broderson trying to control but Nutlover is working from the bottom.

Nutlover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Dallas Broderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Nutlover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nutlover slips a jab from Broderson.
Nutlover is looking to clinch but Broderson is avoiding it.
Broderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Broderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broderson loads up on a big right hand but Nutlover slips the punch.

Nutlover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nutlover looking to pass the guard.
Nutlover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nutlover stays in close to Broderson's body and controls the position.
Nutlover stopping the sweep attempt from Broderson.
Nutlover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nutlover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nutlover postures up in Broderson's guard and throws a big left but Broderson blocks it.
Nutlover wants to control from the top but Broderson keeps moving.
Nutlover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutlover stopping the sweep attempt from Broderson.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Nutlover closes the distance and pushes Broderson back into the cage.
Broderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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.
Broderson is trying to force a seperation but Nutlover has the dominant position.
Nutlover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Broderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nutlover shoots in for a takedown but Broderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Broderson leaves Nutlover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dallas Broderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Nutlover.
Broderson throws a sloppy body shot

and Nutlover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Broderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nutlover trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutlover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Nutlover drops back looking for a leg! Broderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Broderson manages to kick Nutlover off! Nutlover jumps back into Broderson's guard.
Harry Nutlover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderson keeping full guard, as Nutlover tries to pass.
Nutlover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nutlover moves out of range as Broderson strikes.
Nutlover moves in looking to clinch but Broderson pushes him off.
Nutlover looks for a takedown but Broderson sprawls well.
Nutlover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Broderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nutlover circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutlover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broderson throws a nice looking combination but Nutlover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broderson looks to land a right hand but Nutlover moved out of range.
Broderson throws an overhand right that lands on Nutlover's shoulder, as Nutlover tries to avoid the shot.
Broderson missing with a left hand there. Nutlover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas Broderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nutlover clinches up against the cage.

Nutlover jumps guard.

Nutlover has his foot on Broderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nutlover looking to control.

Nutlover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broderson is aware though and is defending well.
Broderson looking to pass the guard.
Broderson wants to stand but Nutlover is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Nutlover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nutlover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Nutlover!