PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Regard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 0. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Regard
vs
Nutt

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blue Regard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Nutt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nutt's waist but Nutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Regard off to one side.
Regard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutt.
Regard throws a big shot that misses.
Nutt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regard looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.
Nutt lands a jab-cross combination.
Regard swings for the body but Nutt moves out of range.
Regard throws a looping overhand right but Nutt ducks down to avoid it.
Regard looks to land a combination but Nutt avoids it well.

Nutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Nutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nutt stopping the sweep attempt from Regard.
Nutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Nutt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Regard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regard wants to stand and escape but Nutt is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nutt lands with a shot to the body.
Regard is breathing heavily.
Regard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nutt.

Nutt rushes Regard and presses him up against the cage.

Nutt has picked Regard up - he's going for a ride! Nutt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nutt trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Regard wants to get back to full guard but Nutt has mounted him!
Nutt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Regard?
Regard really wants to buck Nutt off and get back to his feet.
Nutt content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutt looking to control but Regard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Regard can't escape the position.
Regard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard tries to reverse the position but Nutt maintains control.
Nutt looking to control but Regard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Regard is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutt has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Regard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nutt working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Nutt.
Nutt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Regard is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Regard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Nutt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nutt with shots to the head and body - Regard looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nutt landing strikes from the mount.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting the reversal.
Nutt lands a big shot there that rocks Regard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nutt controlling the position easily from mount.
Regard is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Regard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Nutt 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.

Nutt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Regard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutt postures up in Regard's guard and throws a big left but Regard blocks it.
Nutt stops Regard from standing up.
Regard keeping moving, preventing Nutt from controlling successfully.
Nutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Regard is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Regard is on top in guard.
Regard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regard stopping the sweep attempt from Nutt.
Nutt has a closed guard, preventing Regard from standing up.

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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nutt walks into a stiff left hand from Regard.
The fighters circling - Regard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regard jabs Nutt right on the nose. Nutt blinks but takes it well.
Regard lands a nice shot to the body.
Regard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Regard scores with a jab. Nutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Regard dips to his left and cracks Nutt with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Regard.
Nutt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Regard stuns Nutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Regard tries to bum rush Nutt with a series of wild strikes but Nutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to de liver by Regard. Beautiful body shot.
Regard shoots and misses

and Nutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Regard!
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nutt landing shots from mount.
Nutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Regard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buck Nutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Regard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Regard tries to lock up and control but Nutt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Regard is in a horrible position here. Nutt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nutt tries to control but Regard wriggling away.
Regard is trying desperately to improve position.
Regard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Regard tries to roll over but Nutt keeps him under control.
Regard is looking to escape.
Nutt is thwarting Regard's attempts to control the position.
Nutt stops Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt wants to take a breather but Regard is having none of it.
Regard is trying to stand up here but Nutt is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nutt loads up on a big right hand but Regard slips the punch.
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 Blue Regard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Regard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Regard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nutt throws a head kick but Regard moves out of range.

Nutt closes the distance and clinches.

Nutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutt throws a right hand that Regard ducks under and follows up with a left that Regard also avoids with ease.
Regard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Regard fails with the takedown

and Nutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nutt.
Nutt prevents Regard from getting back to his feet.
Nutt trying to control but Regard is working from the bottom.
Regard looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Regard wants to stand and escape but Nutt is having none of it.
Regard wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt wants to control from the top but Regard keeps moving.
Nutt stops Regard from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Regard, as that shot connected.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Regard moves out of range easily.
Nutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Regard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nutt walks into a stiff left hand from Regard.
Nutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Regard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nutt drops his hands momentarily and Regard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nutt checks a leg kick.
Regard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Nutt.
Regard shoots and misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nutt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Regard prevents Nutt from improving position.
Regard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Regard wants to stand up but Nutt has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Nutt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Regard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nutt has a closed guard, preventing Regard from standing up.
Regard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Regard throws a nice looking combination but Nutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nutt throws a series of punches but Regard moves out of range.
Regard throws a series of punches but Nutt avoids them all with ease.
Buck Nutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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.

Nutt rushes Regard and presses him up against the cage.

Nutt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Regard is trying to get back to his feet.
Regard wants to get back to his feet but Nutt is dominant here and he's now got Regard's back!
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Regard is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Regard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nutt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Regard looks a forlorn figure.
Regard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Regard tries to reverse the position but Nutt maintains control.
Regard wants to hold on but Nutt pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Nutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nutt 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Nutt!