PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Nuttree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Koslov
vs
Nuttree

187 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Nuttree!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuttree has his takedown stuffed
and Koslov counters with a stiff right hand.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Nuttree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuttree slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Michael Nuttree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuttree tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koslov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nuttree misses with a takedown

and Koslov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov pushing down on Nuttree's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koslov wants to get back to his feet.
Koslov is looking to advance position but Nuttree won't allow it.

Koslov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Koslov seems to be working for a kimura but Nuttree defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koslov seems to be working for a kimura but Nuttree defends the submission attempt.

Koslov decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nuttree has his takedown stuffed
and Koslov counters with a left and a right that stings Nuttree.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Nuttree.
Nuttree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koslov counters with a left and a right that stings Nuttree.
Nuttree looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttree tries for a takedown but Koslov circles away easily
and Koslov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koslov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuttree.
Nuttree shoots and misses
and Koslov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koslov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuttree misses with a takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuttree thinking.
Koslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuttree moves forwards but Koslov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuttree backs up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Koslov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Koslov.
Koslov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nuttree counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nuttree.
Koslov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Koslov pushes Nuttree off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boris Koslov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuttree is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Koslov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov tried to score with a low kick but Nuttree checks it.
Koslov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koslov throws a right hand that Nuttree ducks under and follows up with a left that Nuttree also avoids with ease.
Nuttree tries for a takedown but Koslov circles away easily
and Koslov counters with a left and a right that stings Nuttree.

That's two 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.
Koslov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koslov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koslov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koslov scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov swinging wildly here.
Koslov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuttree misses with a takedown
and Koslov counters with a one-two to the body.

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.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuttree is out of range and Koslov settles back down.
Koslov lands with a right hand.
Nuttree doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koslov counters with a left and a right that stings Nuttree.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Koslov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Koslov misses with a double jab.
Nuttree shoots and misses
and Koslov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuttree with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a two punch combo.
Koslov scores with a hook to the body. Nuttree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nuttree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koslov misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov looks to land a combination. Nuttree sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boris Koslov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Koslov both land. Nice combination.
Koslov connects with a body shot that sends Nuttree's belly button to the back.
Koslov thuds a left hand into Nuttree's body.
Koslov throws a right and a left that Nuttree avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuttree walks into a straight right hand from Koslov.
Koslov swinging wildly here.
Koslov stalks Nuttree and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nuttree's face. Nuttree staggers backwards, shaken.
Nuttree fails with the takedown
and Koslov counters with a three punch combo that has Nuttree backing up. Nuttree nods at Koslov to acknowledge the strikes.
Boris Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Nuttree.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov connects with an inside leg kick.
Koslov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koslov lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Koslov does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koslov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuttree can do to turn this around?
Koslov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nuttree looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuttree needs to keep his hands up - Koslov had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Koslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koslov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Koslov!