PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Tjahyadikarta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutlover comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch. This should be fireworks!

Nutlover
vs
Tjahyadikarta

225 cm
24
290 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Nutlover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Tjahyadikarta!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutlover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tjahyadikarta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutlover is just out of range.
Tjahyadikarta lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutlover. Tjahyadikarta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a body shot

and Nutlover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nutlover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutlover effectively controlling the action here.
Nutlover jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tjahyadikarta walks away with a smile on his face. Nutlover gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta swings for the body but Nutlover moves out of range.
Tjahyadikarta misses the shot to the body.
Nutlover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tjahyadikarta throws a body punch but Nutlover moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nutlover.
Nutlover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutlover doesn't manage to clinch there - Tjahyadikarta circles away.
Tjahyadikarta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nutlover rather than just go for the knockout.
Tjahyadikarta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutlover manages to avoid it.
Tjahyadikarta misses the body punch
and Nutlover counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nutlover.
Tjahyadikarta looks gassed!
Tjahyadikarta thows a body shot but no joy.

Nutlover throws a left that rocks Tjahyadikarta and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nutlover dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tjahyadikarta regain composure!

Tjahyadikarta is rocked!

It looks like Edward Tjahyadikarta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tjahyadikarta prevents Nutlover from moving into mount.
Tjahyadikarta is still in real trouble! Can Nutlover finish him?

Nutlover is trying to get an arm triangle but Tjahyadikarta is defending well.
Tjahyadikarta seems to have recovered his senses.
Tjahyadikarta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nutlover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nutlover seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nutlover trying to control the position but Tjahyadikarta is working away.
Tjahyadikarta prevents Nutlover from moving into mount.
Nutlover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tjahyadikarta keeps working.
Tjahyadikarta defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tjahyadikarta throws a body punch but Nutlover moves out of range.
Tjahyadikarta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover is looking to clinch but Tjahyadikarta is avoiding it.
Nutlover slips under a jab from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutlover.
Tjahyadikarta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutlover moves away.
Edward Tjahyadikarta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutlover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Nutlover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nutlover looks to land a right hand but Tjahyadikarta moved out of range.
Tjahyadikarta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutlover is just out of range.
Tjahyadikarta looks to land a left hand but Nutlover moved out of range nicely.
Nutlover scores with a nice head shot.

That has opened up Edward Tjahyadikarta's cut even more.
A jab from Nutlover misses.
Nutlover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tjahyadikarta.
Nutlover throws a looping overhand right but Tjahyadikarta ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tjahyadikarta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a straight right.
Tjahyadikarta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tjahyadikarta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutlover throws out the jab.
Tjahyadikarta scores with a jab. Nutlover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutlover lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutlover throws a right and a left that Tjahyadikarta avoids nicely.

Nutlover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tjahyadikarta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nutlover scores with a knee to the head.
Nutlover lands a good knee to the midsection. Tjahyadikarta won't want to take too many of those.
Nutlover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Nutlover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tjahyadikarta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tjahyadikarta misses with a looping right.
Nutlover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nutlover throws a looping overhand right but Tjahyadikarta ducks down to avoid it.
Tjahyadikarta looks to score with a jab to the body but Nutlover is just out of range.
Nutlover wants to clinch.
Tjahyadikarta digs a good hook to Nutlover's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tjahyadikarta as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Tjahyadikarta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nutlover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tjahyadikarta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nutlover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a body shot
and Nutlover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a hook.
Nutlover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Nutlover has closed the distance and engaged Tjahyadikarta in a clinch.
Nutlover tries a knee to the head but Tjahyadikarta blocks it.
Tjahyadikarta wants to break free but Nutlover has control.

Nutlover ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nutlover no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nutlover 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.
Nutlover 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.
Nutlover working a defensive guard here.

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.
Tjahyadikarta postures up in Nutlover's guard and throws a big left but Nutlover blocks it.
Tjahyadikarta works over Nutlover with some ground and pound from guard.

Nutlover is looking for a triangle but Tjahyadikarta pushes his legs off easily.

Nutlover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tjahyadikarta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tjahyadikarta lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Nutlover had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tjahyadikarta defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tjahyadikarta wants to control from the top but Nutlover keeps moving.
Tjahyadikarta scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tjahyadikarta is now in half guard.
Nutlover is looking to improve his position.
Tjahyadikarta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nutlover defending well though.
Tjahyadikarta winds up and cracks Nutlover with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutlover gets full guard.

Nutlover has his foot on Tjahyadikarta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tjahyadikarta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tjahyadikarta passes Nutlover's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tjahyadikarta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tjahyadikarta is nestled in close to Nutlover, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nutlover looking for submissions off his back.
Tjahyadikarta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tjahyadikarta lands with a punch from half guard.
Tjahyadikarta prevents Nutlover from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Tjahyadikarta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutlover taking some punishment here, with Tjahyadikarta in his half guard.

Nutlover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tjahyadikarta lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nutlover looking for submissions off his back.
Tjahyadikarta is thwarting Nutlover's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Tjahyadikarta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Tjahyadikarta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tjahyadikarta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a body shot.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a hook to the body

and Nutlover counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tjahyadikarta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nutlover.
Nutlover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tjahyadikarta.

It looks like Harry Nutlover has been cut.
Tjahyadikarta can't find room to land a body shot as Nutlover controls the action.
Nutlover trying to land knees to the body.
Tjahyadikarta working aggressively here.
Nutlover tries to pull guard but Tjahyadikarta holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutlover drops back down to his feet.
Tjahyadikarta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutlover's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta is trying to force a seperation but Nutlover has the dominant position.
Tjahyadikarta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutlover's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutlover prevents Tjahyadikarta from breaking the clinch.

Nutlover manages to pull guard.
Tjahyadikarta trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutlover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjahyadikarta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Nutlover has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tjahyadikarta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nutlover looking to control.
Tjahyadikarta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutlover's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nutlover looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tjahyadikarta tries to pass to full mount but Nutlover defends it.
Nutlover regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tjahyadikarta.
Nutlover wants to sweep but no luck.

Nutlover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tjahyadikarta is aware though and is defending well.

Nutlover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tjahyadikarta defends well.
Tjahyadikarta postures up and lands a big shot to Nutlover's brow.
Tjahyadikarta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tjahyadikarta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tjahyadikarta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tjahyadikarta trying to control but Nutlover is working from the bottom.
Tjahyadikarta scoring with punches to the head and body.

Nutlover has an active guard here but Tjahyadikarta has managed to pass into half guard.

Nutlover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tjahyadikarta pulls his head out easily.
Tjahyadikarta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tjahyadikarta is stalling here. Nutlover is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tjahyadikarta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nutlover has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nutlover wants to control but Tjahyadikarta is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tjahyadikarta tries to bench press Nutlover off him but Nutlover keeps the position.
Nutlover trying to control the action but Tjahyadikarta is working from the bottom.
Tjahyadikarta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nutlover's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Tjahyadikarta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tjahyadikarta 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Tjahyadikarta!