PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avox Novalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnathan Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnathan Kimble has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Avox Novalski's chin.

Novalski
vs
Kimble

179 cm
23
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Avox Novalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnathan Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kimble.
Kimble misses the jab.
Novalski goes for a double leg but Kimble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimble continues to drive forward.
Kimble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novalski.
Kimble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novalski moves away.
Kimble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novalski.
Novalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avox Novalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novalski misses with a takedown attempt - Kimble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Novalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novalski defends it well.
Kimble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kimble misses with a hook.
Johnathan Kimble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimble.
Kimble scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novalski looks to land a combination but Kimble avoids it well.
Kimble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kimble throws a hook but Novalski avoids it easily.
Kimble is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kimble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novalski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimble circles away.
Novalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novalski blocks a jab.

Novalski rushes Kimble and presses him up against the cage.
Kimble is trying to stall.
Kimble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novalski looking for a takedown.
Novalski fails to pull guard.
Novalski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kimble is defending well.
Novalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Novalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Kimble avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novalski has Kimble pressed against the cage.
Kimble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novalski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Novalski tries to pull guard but Kimble won't allow it.
Novalski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kimble to keep the fight standing.
Novalski tries to pull guard but Kimble holds him up against the cage and eventually Novalski drops back down to his feet.
Novalski is breathing heavily.
Kimble stops a takedown attempt from Novalski.
Novalski is struggling to control the position.
Novalski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novalski is looking for a takedown.
Novalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimble smiles and moves away.
Kimble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novalski ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
Johnathan Kimble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novalski slips under a jab from Kimble.
Kimble thuds a left hand into Novalski's body.
Kimble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Novalski throws a low kick but Kimble avoids it.
Kimble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novalski on the side of the head.
Kimble jabs Novalski right on the nose. Novalski blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimble avoids it really well and circles away.
Novalski staying out of range there.
Novalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Kimble.
Novalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Novalski needs to keep his hands up - Kimble had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Kimble misses.
Novalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kimble cracks Novalski with a good jab.
Novalski staying out of range there.
Novalski is looking for a counter combo.
Kimble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Novalski forces Kimble back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnathan Kimble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Novalski slips under a jab from Kimble.
It looked like Novalski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kimble missing with a left hand there. Novalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novalski throws a quick counter head kick but Kimble was just out of range.
Kimble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novalski shoots in for a takedown but Kimble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimble misses with a wild body shot.
Kimble digs a good body shot into Novalski's ribs.
Kimble slaps away a takedown attempt from Novalski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novalski avoids the body shot from Kimble.
Novalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kimble tries to sprawl out of it but Novalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kimble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avox Novalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novalski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novalski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kimble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novalski tries to clinch but Kimble moves out of range.
Kimble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novalski slips under a jab from Kimble.
Novalski throws a big counter combination but Kimble scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Novalski closes the distance and clinches up with Kimble, looking for a takedown. Novalski pushes Kimble against the cage but Kimble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avox Novalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimble scores with a sloppy right hand. Novalski should have avoided that one.
Novalski tries to clinch there but Kimble circles away.
Novalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimble sprawls well. Kimble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Novalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Novalski wants to clinch.
Kimble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kimble connects with a crisp jab.
Kimble lands a nice hook to Novalski's body. Novalski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Novalski has a takedown stuffed.
Kimble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble scores with a jab to the body.
Kimble lands a head shot.
Kimble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novalski in his tracks.
Kimble misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kimble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimble scores with the left hand. Novalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kimble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kimble lands a jab to the head.
Novalski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Novalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kimble pinned against the cage. Kimble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kimble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novalski in his tracks.
Kimble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble misses with a hook. Novalski ducked under it nicely.
Kimble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novalski.
Kimble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kimble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kimble throws a hook but Novalski blocks it.
Kimble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Novalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnathan Kimble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimble swats away the attempt to clinch by Novalski.
Kimble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novalski's hands.
Novalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Novalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimble tries to circle away but Novalski has him pinned against the cage.

Novalski breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novalski has closed the distance and engaged Kimble in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Novalski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kimble gets underhooks to prevent Novalski's takedown attempt.
Novalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kimble smiles and moves away.
Novalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Kimble - just one landing.
Novalski takes one on the button.
Novalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimble.
Novalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kimble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novalski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kimble lands a jab.
Novalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Novalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kimble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnathan Kimble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Novalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kimble misses with an uppercut.
Kimble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novalski.
Kimble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novalski.
Novalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Novalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kimble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Novalski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avox Novalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimble is trying to push Novalski away but Novalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Novalski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimble uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novalski wants to sweep here but Kimble controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novalski has a closed guard, preventing Kimble from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Novalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Novalski, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnathan Kimble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two 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.
Novalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimble scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimble cracks Novalski with a good jab.
Novalski staying out of range there.
Kimble takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kimble cracks Novalski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Novalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimble throws out the jab.
Kimble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novalski.
Novalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novalski walks into a straight right hand from Kimble.
Kimble misses with a double jab.
Novalski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kimble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kimble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimble swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimble lands a jab to Novalski's midsection.
Kimble misses with a hook.
Novalski drops his hands momentarily and Kimble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kimble digs a good hook to Novalski's body.
Kimble lands with a hook. Novalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kimble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Kimble.
Novalski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kimble throws a lazy right hand but Novalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novalski moves away from the strike by Kimble.
Novalski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Kimble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kimble.
Novalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimble tests Novalski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimble misses with a jab to the body

and Novalski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novalski.
Kimble stops a takedown attempt from Novalski.
Kimble wants to get back to striking at distance but Novalski won't allow it.
Novalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kimble wants to break the clinch but can't.

Novalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathan Kimble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kimble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathan Kimble!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnathan Kimble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.