PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Steroids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroids comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal - Tyrants. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steroids
vs
Novavich

178 cm
18
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Silver Dragon Pharmacies

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, War Steroids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroids lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novavich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novavich misses with a few strikes there.
Novavich throws a series of punches but Steroids avoids them all with ease.
Steroids throws the left hand but Novavich avoids the punch easily.
Novavich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novavich needs to keep his hands up - Steroids had a free shot at his head there.
Steroids swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Novavich moves into the clinch.
Novavich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steroids is looking to break free of the clinch but Novavich has double underhooks.

Novavich drags the fight down to the ground.

Novavich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steroids doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steroids manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novavich is trying to control the position but Steroids postures up.
Steroids trying to control the position from guard on top but Novavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroids passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroids slows the pace down in half guard.
Steroids is trying to control the action in half guard but Novavich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steroids controlling the action here.
Novavich missing with punches from the bottom.
Novavich wants to control but Steroids is keeping busy.
Steroids performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novavich wants to get back to full guard.

Steroids is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steroids seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steroids prevents Novavich from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroids content to control rather than advance.

Steroids is looking for a kimura here.
Novavich is trying to control but Steroids passes into side control!
Steroids controls the position from side control.
Steroids passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Novavich!

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.
Novavich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steroids moves to take his opponent's back.
Novavich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steroids is looking to take a break and control but Novavich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. War Steroids just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Steroids throws a predictable looking body shot

and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch.
Novavich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steroids.
Novavich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steroidss head.
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 War Steroids will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steroids misses with a shot to the body

and Novavich counters by clinching up.
Novavich has had enough of the clinch but Steroids keeps him there for the moment.
Novavich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steroids goes for a takedown attempt but Novavich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
War Steroids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novavich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steroids moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novavich throws a series of punches but Steroids moves out of range.
Novavich tries to bum rush Steroids with a series of wild strikes but Steroids uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroids just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroids with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novavich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steroids's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Steroids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novavich lands a lovely overhand right.
Steroids fails to land the takedown.
Novavich works Steroids's body with a nice hook.
Novavich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steroids moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steroids misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich works Steroids's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novavich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novavich throws a right and a left that Steroids avoids nicely.
Novavich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Novavich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novavich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steroids misses with a body punch
and Novavich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novavich tries to bum rush Steroids with a series of wild strikes but Steroids uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steroids throws a looping overhand right but Novavich ducks down to avoid it.
Steroids throws a hook but Novavich blocks it.
Steroids is looking to wear down Novavich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novavich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroids takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steroids misses with a straight left.
Steroids shoots in looking for a takedown. Novavich tries to sprawl out of it but Steroids keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novavich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steroids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Novavich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novavich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroids is able to avoid easily.
Steroids misses with a takedown attempt

and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novavich.
Steroids changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Novavich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novavich connects with a high kick.

It looks like War Steroids has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novavich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroids manages to avoid it.
Novavich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steroids.
Steroids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasha Novavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steroids slips a jab and a cross from Novavich.
Novavich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroids.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novavich. That's going to slow Steroids down.
Novavich throws an overhand right that lands on Steroids's shoulder, as Steroids tries to avoid the shot.
Steroids tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and Novavich counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroids just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroids closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novavich circles away.
Novavich looks to land a combination but Steroids avoids it well.
Novavich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Novavich.
Steroids has a takedown stuffed.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steroids. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Novavich misses with a series of wild punches.
Steroids thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Novavich misses.
Steroids fails with the takedown.
Novavich moves in looking to clinch but Steroids pushes him off.
Steroids throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroids loads up on a big right hand but Novavich slips the punch.
Novavich looks to land a combination but Steroids avoids it well.
Novavich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroids has his takedown stuffed
and Novavich counters with a series of strikes. Steroids will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sasha Novavich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steroids stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Novavich.
Steroids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Novavich.

War Steroids's cut is getting worse.
Steroids misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novavich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Steroids misses
and Novavich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Steroids shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steroids showed some decent athleticism there.
Novavich is looking for a sweep. Steroids is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novavich flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Steroids seems to be looking for submissions.
Novavich trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Novavich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on War Steroids's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Novavich misses with a two punch combination.
Steroids loads up on a big right hand but Novavich slips the punch.
Steroids blocks a head kick by Novavich.

Steroids looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steroids takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steroids thows a huge punch but Novavich dodges it nicely.

Novavich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steroids is controlling the pace.

Steroids is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Novavich is just riding it out for now. Steroids eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich wants to control but Steroids is keeping busy.
Novavich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steroids not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steroids looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novavich is fending him off so far but Steroids persists. Nope, Novavich circles away and we're back to standing.
Steroids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novavich just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steroids tests Novavich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steroids.
Novavich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steroids paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steroids misses with a takedown attempt
and Novavich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Steroids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novavich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steroids.
Steroids with a poor takedown
and Novavich counters with a nice uppercut.
Steroids misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Novavich looks to land a combination but Steroids avoids it well.
Novavich lands with a straight right. Steroids didn't see that one coming.
Steroids misses with a takedown
and Novavich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steroids tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and Novavich counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Novavich!
Steroids takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steroids with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novavich counters with a two punch combo.
Novavich lands with a cross.
Novavich throws a head kick but Steroids moves out of range.

Novavich rushes Steroids and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Novavich to work.
Steroids has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Novavich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Novavich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novavich lands with an uppercut that bounces Steroids off the cage and back into rage.
Steroids with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novavich counters with a left and a right that stings Steroids.

War Steroids's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Novavich throws a series of punches but Steroids moves out of range.
Novavich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novavich lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Steroids checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Novavich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroids moves out of range of the strikes.
Steroids tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novavich swivels and escapes.
Novavich throws a right and a left that Steroids avoids nicely.
Steroids looks for a takedown but Novavich sprawls well.
Novavich throws a leg kick but Steroids moved away.
Steroids takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steroids shoots in and drives through. Novavich sprawls well.
Novavich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steroids.
Steroids misses with a body punch
and Novavich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novavich misses with a looping right.
Novavich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steroids has time to react.
Steroids throws a jab when Novavich was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Novavich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novavich 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Novavich!