PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Mishka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishka's entrance music is Kamelancien - Danse de guerrier. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mishka
vs
Nowak

180 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
246 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Mizuko Wear
KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Mishka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nowak has Mishka up against the cage in a clinch.
Mishka jumps guard but Nowak stands there with Mishka around his waist. Mishka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mishka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nowak uses from the top position.
Mishka wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mishka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nowak is trying to control but can't.

Nowak is defending against the submission attempts here by Mishka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is trying to stand up here but Mishka is controlling him well.
Mishka is thwarting Nowak's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishka wants to take a breather but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mishka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mishka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mishka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nowak is trying to stand back up but Mishka is controlling him
Mishka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nowak is concentrating on defense, preventing Mishka from advancing position.
Nowak wants to control but Mishka is keeping busy.

Mishka is looking for a kimura but Nowak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishka to get the leverage.
Mishka lands with a punch from half guard.
Mishka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mishka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nowak pushes Mishka off looking to stand but Mishka dives back in and keeps control.
Nowak is doing well to control the position and prevent Mishka from advancing to side control.
Nowak is trying to stand back up but Mishka is controlling him

Mishka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nowak is looking to escape.
Mishka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mishka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mishka trying to mount his opponent but Nowak defends it.
Mishka stops Nowak from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak scores with a head kick.
Nowak scores with a head kick.
Mishka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mishka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowak.
Mishka tries to clinch up but Nowak circles away and keeps his distance.
Mishka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nowak's waist but Nowak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mishka off to one side.
Nowak scores with a one two! Mishka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mishka lands a nice looking body shot.
Nowak looks winded!

Mishka closes the distance and pushes Nowak back into the cage.

Mishka successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mishka wants to sweep but no luck.
Mishka keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
Mishka pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mishka is working an open guard so Nowak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mishka looking to score a takedown here. Nowak is defending well but Mishka drives through and ends up in Nowak's guard.
Mishka postures up and lands a big shot to Nowak's brow.
Mishka wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Mishka throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mishka is controlling him.
Mishka throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mishka wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Mishka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Mishka 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.

Nowak gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Mishka counters with a right hand that sends Nowak tumbling to the canvas! Can Mishka finish him? He dives into Nowak's guard looking to do just that!

Nowak is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!

It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Mishka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nowak's guard.
Nowak is still in real trouble! Can Mishka finish him?
Mishka is looking to take a break and control but Nowak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mishka seems to be looking for submissions.
Mishka lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nowak quite badly. Nowak pulls Mishka in close trying to recover. Mishka postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nowak on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nowak doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Mishka!
After the big win, Ali Mishka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.