PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TC Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Broad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nova
vs
Broad

190 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TC Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Broad!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broad darts in looking for a takedown but Nova gets double underhooks and turns Broad into the cage.
Nova fails to land the takedown.
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Broad is defended easily by Nova.
Nova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Broad swivels and escapes.

Broad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Broad breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Broad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nova tries to get to full guard but Broad has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Broad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Broad is working away from the top position though.
Nova is looking to improve his position.
Nova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Broad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Broad gets to his feet - Nova follows without any prompting.
Nova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broad circles away.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Broad counters with a three punch combo that has Nova backing up. Nova nods at Broad to acknowledge the strikes.
Nova tries to clinch up.
Broad blocks a low kick nicely.
Broad is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nova shoots in for a takedown but Broad shows good takedown defense.
Broad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nova defends it well.

Broad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Broad drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broad pulls Nova in close to his closed guard and prevents Nova from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Broad is looking for a triangle here but Nova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nova trying to control the position but Broad is working away.
Broad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nova is taking a breather. Broad 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.
Nova wants to get back to his feet.
Broad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Broad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nova tries to clinch but Broad moves out of range.
And Broad tries to counter it with a takedown but Nova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nova tries to clinch up but Broad circles away and keeps his distance.

Broad gets a takedown into half guard.
Broad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nova wants to control but Broad passes into side.
Anthony Broad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nova manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broad wants to control the action here but instead Nova manages to pass to full mount!
Nova throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Broad is squirming around, avoiding Nova's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looking to finish with strikes here!
Nova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broad is looking to escape.
Broad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nova is landing with some decent strikes but Broad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Broad tries to lock up and control but Nova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broad is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Broad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nova.
Broad looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

Nova with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Broad tries to reverse the position but Nova maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova looking to ground and pound but Broad is blocking nicely.
Nova wants to control the pace but Broad is squirming around nicely.
Nova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nova wants to finish this one by submission but Broad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nova looking to finish with strikes here!
Broad is squirming around, avoiding Nova's attempts to control the action.
Broad tries to reverse the position but Nova maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broad looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TC Nova dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Broad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broad.
Nova shoots in for a takedown but Broad shows good takedown defense.

Broad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nova to the ground. Broad is now in Nova's guard.

Nova has his foot on Broad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broad works his way back into a safe position though.

Nova is working an open guard so Broad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broad as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Broad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Nova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nova sprawls well. Nova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Broad gets slowly back to his feet.
Nova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Broad manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown. Broad tries to sprawl out of it but Nova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nova.

Broad has Nova up against the cage in a clinch.

Broad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Broad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.

Broad has Nova up against the cage in a clinch.
Nova has Broad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Broad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova taking a breather.
Broad has Nova pressed against the cage, preventing Nova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Broad is keeping busy.

Broad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Broad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nova.
Broad misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Broad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nova being controlled against the cage.

Broad breaks the clinch.
Anthony Broad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broad shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova sprawls well. He's pushed Broad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Broad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nova.
Nova misses with a takedown attempt - Broad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Broad instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Broad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Broad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Broad manages to break the clinch.
Nova shoots in looking for a takedown. Broad tries to sprawl out of it but Nova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Broad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Broad showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broad is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Broad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Broad 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Broad!