PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukas Novak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Novak
vs
HighLife

209 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
32
285 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukas Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Miller HighLife!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HighLife.
Novak is looking to chop away at HighLife's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novak, right into the meat.
HighLife lands a nice shot to the body.
Novak throws a head kick but HighLife moves out of range.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at Disciples Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak looks for the body kick but HighLife saw that one coming.
A jab from Novak misses.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HighLife.

Novak gets a clinch.
Novak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and HighLife avoids it.
HighLife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novak lands a hook to the side of the head.
HighLife lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HighLife lands a shoulder strike.
HighLife gets through Novak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak throws an elbow but it misses.
HighLife misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from HighLife.
Novak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novak throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Novak just misses with a elbow thrown towards HighLife's brow.
Novak tries a knee to the head but HighLife blocks it.
Novak blocks a body shot from HighLife.
HighLife has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Novak avoids the elbow strike from HighLife, against the cage.
Novak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HighLife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HighLife throws a head punch that misses.
Novak throws an elbow that misses.
Novak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Novak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
HighLife lands with a short head shot on the inside.
HighLife presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife pushes off an throws an elbow but Novak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Novak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Novak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
HighLife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HighLife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HighLife avoids a wild elbow strike from Novak.
Novak missing with knees to the body.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Novak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Novak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novak lands with a right to the head.
Novak throws a head punch that misses.
Novak lands a hook to the side of the head.
HighLife lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Novak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife scores with a nice hook to the head.
HighLife scores with a nice hook to the head.
HighLife lands a right hand.
HighLife is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now HighLife has his back to the cage.
Novak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but HighLife has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novak throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Novak.
A body shot lands from HighLife.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from HighLife.
HighLife looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Novak tries a body shot but HighLife blocks it.
Novak takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Novak.
Novak takes a shot to the head.
Novak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HighLife avoids a wild elbow strike from Novak.
HighLife managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HighLife's elbow.
Nice body punch from Novak.
Novak misses with the head strike.
HighLife dodges an elbow strike from Novak.
HighLife lands a body punch.
Novak misses with an elbow over the top.
HighLife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Novak dodges an elbow strike from HighLife.
The referee calls for HighLife to work.
A short right from HighLife on the inside.
Novak misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Novak.
Novak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HighLife.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HighLife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miller HighLife will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Novak avoids the body shot from HighLife.
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Novak thows a leg kick but HighLife checks it
and HighLife counters with a right hand to the body.
HighLife throws a big shot that misses.

HighLife closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Novak did well to prevent HighLife getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak blocking the ground and pound attempt from HighLife.
HighLife thows a huge punch but Novak dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. HighLife lands a nice short elbow.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
HighLife throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
HighLife is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
HighLife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife is taking a breather. Novak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
HighLife trying to control the action but Novak is working from the bottom.
HighLife throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Novak blocking the ground and pound attempt from HighLife.
HighLife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Novak is looking to control HighLife's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novak avoid being mounted?
HighLife wants to take a breather but Novak is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife is nestled in close to Novak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
HighLife not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
HighLife wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novak keeps working.
Novak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HighLife.
Novak blocking the ground and pound attempt from HighLife.
HighLife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Novak trying to control but HighLife postures up.
HighLife throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
HighLife thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Novak is looking for a sweep. HighLife is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
HighLife wants to control but Novak is keeping him busy.
Novak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HighLife.
HighLife takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Novak is refusing to be controlled, as HighLife sits in half guard.
HighLife throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HighLife stalling.
Novak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with HighLife in particular looking to stall.
HighLife throws a strike but Novak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
HighLife looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miller HighLife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Novak slips a jab from HighLife.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
HighLife throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
HighLife explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HighLife.
HighLife scores with a nice right hand.
Novak connects with a nice looking jab.
HighLife avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. HighLife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak is looking to score with low kicks.
HighLife checks a leg kick.
Novak misses with a body kick.
HighLife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from HighLife.
Novak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Novak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Novak cracks the inside of HighLife's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from HighLife.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HighLife.
HighLife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
HighLife cracks Novak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Novak finds it's target.
HighLife throws a big shot that misses.
HighLife throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novak on the side of the head.
A big right from Novak misses.
HighLife dives in and grabs Novak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes down on HighLife's head and hops out.
HighLife takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by HighLife. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HighLife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but HighLife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HighLife moves forwards but Novak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HighLife lands with a cross.
Donk. HighLife catches Novak right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak walks into a straight right hand from HighLife.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
HighLife is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
HighLife displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novak throws out the jab.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Donk. HighLife catches Novak right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from HighLife misses.
HighLife looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
HighLife takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

HighLife fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Novak sprawls well initially but HighLife persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
HighLife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HighLife throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HighLife looks to land a strike but Novak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife is working Novak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HighLife chips away with some ground and pound.
HighLife looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller HighLife is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novak trying to control the position here.
Lukas Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
HighLife throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
HighLife throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HighLife sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Novak's guard.
Novak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Novak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miller HighLife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HighLife 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller HighLife!
After winning the bout, Miller HighLife thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.