PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Garcia Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Duck Song Billy Mays Remix. Evgeni Novikov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Garcia Jr
vs
Novikov

176 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
282 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Determined

Resistance
Next Level Nutrition--158q/$45 (159q coming soon)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Jr misses with an uppercut.
Novikov looks to land a right hand but Garcia Jr moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia Jr. That's going to slow Novikov down.
Novikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Garcia Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Novikov slips under a jab.
Novikov punishes Garcia Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Novikov throws a hook but Garcia Jr avoids it easily.
Jab from Garcia Jr.
Novikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia Jr cracks Novikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia Jr moves away.
Garcia Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Novikov moves out of range easily.
Garcia Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novikov.
Novikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novikov misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novikov.
Novikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novikov.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novikov looks gassed!
That kick from Garcia Jr tenderised Novikov's leg. Novikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia Jr thows a body kick. Novikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia Jr. Garcia Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Novikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novikov's sensitive parts.
Garcia Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia Jr. That snapped Novikov's head back.
Sergio Garcia Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia Jr cracks Novikov with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Novikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia Jr thumps Novikov with a low kick.
Garcia Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Garcia Jr jabs Novikov right on the nose. Novikov blinks but takes it well.
Garcia Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia Jr cracks the inside of Novikov's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia Jr.
Novikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sergio Garcia Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia Jr, right into the meat.
Garcia Jr lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia Jr can pounce on him.
Garcia Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Garcia Jr.
Novikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia Jr, as that shot connected.
Garcia Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Novikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Garcia Jr.
A jab from Garcia Jr does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Novikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Novikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia Jr scores with a leg kick.
Garcia Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Novikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia Jr can pounce on him.
Garcia Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novikov's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia Jr lands with a hook. Novikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Novikov will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Garcia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia Jr 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.

Garcia Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Novikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Garcia Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Novikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novikov can do to turn this around?
Garcia Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Garcia Jr finds it's way through Novikov's defenses.
Garcia Jr lands a head kick!
Garcia Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novikov on the side of the head.
Novikov moves forwards but Garcia Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia Jr thuds his right hand into Novikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia Jr thumps Novikov with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novikov needs to keep his hands up - Garcia Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Novikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Novikov's head.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Garcia Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia Jr jabs Novikov right on the nose. Novikov blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia Jr works the jab nicely.
Garcia Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Novikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia Jr as Novikov shoots in.
Novikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia Jr.
A left and a right from Garcia Jr both land. Nice combination.
Garcia Jr lands the left hand.
Garcia Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia Jr throws a combination. Novikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Novikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia Jr - the referee stops the clock and Novikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia Jr. Novikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garcia Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia Jr misses with a head kick.
Garcia Jr throws a front kick that sends Novikov stumbling back into the cage.
Novikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia Jr - the referee stops the clock and Novikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia Jr. Novikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Novikov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr cracks Novikov with an open hand slap.
Novikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Garcia Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Garcia Jr scores with a head kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a head kick. Novikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Novikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia Jr.
Novikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Garcia Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Novikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia Jr thumps Novikov with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr is looking to slow Novikov down with leg kicks.
Garcia Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia Jr cracks Novikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Novikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novikov scrambles back to his feet.
Novikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia Jr connects with a right hand. Novikov shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Garcia Jr - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novikov drops his hands momentarily and Garcia Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia Jr connects with a high kick.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Garcia Jr throws a combination. Novikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garcia Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Novikov will feel that in the morning.
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sergio Garcia Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Novikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia Jr thumps Novikov with a low kick.
Garcia Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novikov. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia Jr. That's going to slow Novikov down.
Garcia Jr lands a high kick!
Evgeni Novikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Novikov needs to keep his hands up - Garcia Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia Jr.
Novikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Novikov missing with a left hand there. Garcia Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr cracks Novikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcia Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia Jr cracks the inside of Novikov's front leg.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Novikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garcia Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Novikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novikov's hands.
Novikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novikov in his tracks.
Garcia Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr catches Novikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia Jr. That's going to slow Novikov down.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Garcia Jr does it's job there.
Garcia Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia Jr lands with a hook. Novikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia Jr.
Novikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia Jr can pounce on him.

Garcia Jr lands a big head kick that sends Novikov tumbling to the mat! Garcia Jr takes a step backwards and waves Novikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Novikov is rocked!
Garcia Jr lands a brutal head kick. Novikov looks out on his feet and Garcia Jr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sergio Garcia Jr!