Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
DePalma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
Kluba avoids the body shot from DePalma.
DePalma throws a leg kick but Kluba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from DePalma. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
DePalma throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
DePalma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kluba catches DePalma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kluba throws out a powerful jab.
DePalma throws a combination that misses
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Kluba lands a jab to DePalma's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DePalma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#DePalma is rocked!
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh DePalma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kluba throws a shot to the body.
DePalma seems to have got his legs back now.
Kluba drops DePalma with a big left hand! DePalma is injured, injured bad! Kluba jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
DePalma throws a low kick but Avatar avoids it.
Avatar moves out of range of the body kick.
Avatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DePalma throws a chopping leg kick but Avatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Avatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DePalma staying out of range there.
DePalma misses with a head kick.
DePalma moves forwards but Avatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DePalma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that DePalma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
DePalma drives through and clinches with Avatar against the cage. #BC#
Avatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avatar slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DePalma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avatar avoids the head kick by DePalma.
It looked like Avatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DePalma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for DePalma.
DePalma tries to land a front kick but Avatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Avatar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from DePalma tenderised Avatar's leg. Avatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
DePalma wants to clinch up but Avatar keeps it at a distance.
Avatar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roided Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Avatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avatar throws a hook but DePalma avoids it easily.
Avatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DePalma ducks under a wild hook from Avatar.
DePalma misses with a looping right.
DePalma throws a series of punches but Avatar avoids them all with ease.
DePalma looks to land a left hand but Avatar moved out of range nicely.
DePalma throws a head kick but Avatar moves out of range.
Avatar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DePalma slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DePalma! But no joy.#CL2#
DePalma moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
DePalma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DePalma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avatar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DePalmas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avatar tries to throw a body punch but DePalma avoids it by throwing Avatar back against the cage.
DePalma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avatar up against the cage.
Avatar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avatar swings wildly with an uppercut but DePalma uses good head movement to avoid it.
DePalma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DePalma tries to stall but Avatar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DePalma stalling in the clinch but Avatar improves position.
DePalma is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Avatar has denied him.
Avatar tries to throw a body punch but DePalma avoids it by throwing Avatar back against the cage. #BC#
Avatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DePalma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DePalma misses with a body shot.
Avatar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
DePalma tries to land a front kick but Avatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Avatar misses its target.
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Avatar.
DePalma lands with an uppercut that bounces Avatar off the cage and back into range.
DePalma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avatar checks a low kick from DePalma.
DePalma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avatar counters with a one-two to the body.
DePalma motions for Avatar to come forward. DePalma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avatar scores with the left hand. DePalma knows he should have avoided that one.
DePalma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Avatar lands a big right hand that sends DePalma crashing to the mat! Avatar stays standing though and waves DePalma back to his feet!#ROC#DePalma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DePalma scores with a body shot.
DePalma is still on wobbly legs! Can Avatar finish him?
DePalma moves forwards but Avatar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DePalma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avatar moves out of range of the body kick from DePalma.
It looked like Avatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Avatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DePalma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DePalma wants to counter the offense by Avatar and move into the clinch position.
DePalma ducks under a wild hook from Avatar.#CL2#
DePalma takes the fight into the clinch.
DePalma seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Avatar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DePalma just misses with a punch to the body.
Avatar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Avatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DePalma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DePalma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avatar.
Avatar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avatar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avatar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Avatar as he connects with a hook.
DePalma delivers a nice body kick.
Avatar misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Battle Avatar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Avatar misses with a looping left.
Avatar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avatar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DePalma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from DePalma.
DePalma is looking to chop away at Avatar's legs.
DePalma looks to land a right hand but Avatar moved out of range.
DePalma moves away from the strike by Avatar. #CL2#
DePalma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avatar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avatar blocks a body shot from DePalma.
DePalma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avatar can't break the clinch.
Avatar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Avatar tries to break free but DePalma pushes him back against the cage.
DePalma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Avatar pushes off an throws an elbow but DePalma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DePalma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avatar tries to throw a body punch but DePalma avoids it by throwing Avatar back against the cage.
Avatar prevents a body shot from DePalma.
Avatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Avatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avatar swats away the attempt to clinch by DePalma.
Avatar lands a glancing blow to the side of DePalma's head.
DePalma throws a push kick but Avatar slaps the foot to one side.
DePalma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DePalma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DePalma misses with a low kick as Avatar jumps back.#T2#
DePalma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DePalma misses with a body kick.
Avatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DePalmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avatar throws a lazy right hand but DePalma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
DePalma slips under a jab.
DePalma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DePalma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avatar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avatar lands the left hand.
DePalma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
DePalma has closed the distance and engaged Avatar in a clinch.
DePalma stalling in the clinch.
DePalma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
DePalma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DePalma misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avatar can't find room to land a body shot as DePalma controls the action.
DePalma stalling against the cage.
Avatar gets through DePalma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avatar gets through DePalma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DePalma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Avatar breaks from the clinch.
Avatar scores with a jab. DePalma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avatar scores with a nice head shot.
Avatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DePalma.
DePalma misses with a body kick. #CL2#
DePalma closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
DePalma digs a right hand underneath Avatar's ribcage. Avatar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DePalma can't find room to land a body shot as Avatar controls the action. #BC#
Avatar breaks from the clinch.
Avatar throws a poor cross that misses
and DePalma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avatar throws a big shot that misses.
Avatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DePalma.
DePalma misses with a hook. Avatar ducked under it nicely.
Avatar misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like DePalma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DePalma lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DePalma. Avatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
DePalma throws the kick towards the body but Avatar avoids it.
DePalma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avatar.
Avatar lands a jab to the nose.
DePalma scores with a hook to the body. Avatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louie DePalma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Avatar throws a body shot but no joy.
DePalma thumps Avatar with a low kick.
Avatar throws out a loose jab but DePalma uses good head movement to avoid it.
DePalma digs a good hook to Avatar's body.
DePalma throws a sloppy body shot
and Avatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avatar lands with a cross.
Avatar misses the shot to the body.
Avatar throws a jab when DePalma was well out of range.
That kick from DePalma tenderised Avatar's leg. Avatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
DePalma swings for the body but Avatar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avatar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab from Avatar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DePalma throws out the jab.
DePalma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avatar.
Battle Avatar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
DePalma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DePalma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and DePalma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DePalma tries to clinch up.
Avatar cracks a nice hook into DePalma's ribs.
DePalma looks to clinch
and Avatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avatar blocks a head kick by DePalma.
Avatar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DePalma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avatar misses with a straight left.
DePalma misses with a body shot.
DePalma tests Avatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avatar lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
DePalma looks to land a body kick but Avatar moved away.
As DePalma backs away, Avatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DePalma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avatar takes one on the button.
Avatar throws a lazy right hand but DePalma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DePalma wants to clinch
and DePalma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DePalma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avatar throws an overhand right that lands on DePalma's shoulder, as DePalma tries to avoid the shot.
DePalma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avatar is out of range and DePalma settles back down.
Avatar slips under a jab.
Avatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DePalma.
DePalma tries to land a front kick but Avatar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Avatar misses with a hook.
DePalma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DePalma misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Avatar misses the target.
Avatar blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DePalma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avatar connects with a leg kick.
DePalma throws a wild body kick that Avatar sees coming a mile off.
DePalma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Avatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Avatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DePalma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DePalma tries a head kick but it misses.
Avatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DePalma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avatar scores with a nice right hand.
Avatar is looking to slow DePalma down with leg kicks. #T4#
The fighters circling - Avatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DePalma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avatar throws a looping overhand right but DePalma ducks down to avoid it.
Avatar misses with a hook.
DePalma feints a counter leg kick.
DePalma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Avatar. DePalma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DePalma!
Avatar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avatar throws a shot from downtown. DePalma moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Avatar.
DePalma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Avatar drops DePalma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DePalma looks back up at him and smiles so Avatar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DePalma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avatar scores with a counter punch that sends DePalma to the canvas! Avatar smells blood - he's punishing DePalma with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! DePalma has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Battle Avatar!
Battle Avatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Netti is predictable there
and DePalma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Netti misses
and DePalma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DePalma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti slips a straight right by DePalma.
DePalma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Netti throws an off balance right hand
and DePalma counters with a nice body shot.
DePalma checks a leg kick.
Netti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DePalma lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Netti closes the distance and pushes DePalma back into the cage.#T1#
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Netti misses with the head strike.
DePalma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Netti. #CUT#It looks like Louie DePalma has been cut.
DePalma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Netti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on DePalma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DePalma scores with a shot to the side of Netti's head.
DePalma trying to control the position but instead, Netti has worked for underhooks and has pushed DePalma into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DePalma throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma stalling in the clinch but Netti improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
DePalma scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
DePalma breaks from the clinch.
DePalma misses with a hook
and Netti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Netti slips under a jab.
Netti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DePalma manages to avoid it.
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up but DePalma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and DePalma moves out of range easily.
Netti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DePalma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.#T3#
DePalma misses with a shot to the body
and Netti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Netti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Netti checks a leg kick nicely.
Netti misses with the combination.
Netti is looking to clinch but DePalma is avoiding it.
DePalma works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Mario Netti's cut is getting worse.
DePalma scores with a jab to the jaw.
DePalma checks the leg kick.
Netti lands a really nice looking cross but DePalma seems unphased.
DePalma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Netti takes the fight into the clinch.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma dodges an elbow strike from Netti.
Netti blocking some punches.
Netti is leaning against DePalma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
DePalma looking to slow down the pace here.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti jumps guard but DePalma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
DePalma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DePalma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louie DePalma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DePalma throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DePalma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DePalma lands with an uppercut that bounces Netti off the cage and back into range.
DePalma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DePalma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DePalma throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Netti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mario Netti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Netti lands a body shot in the clinch.
DePalma takes an elbow to the temple.
Netti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DePalma's elbow.
Netti lands a body shot.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DePalma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma lands a right hand. #T1#
DePalma just leaning against Netti, taking a breather.
A short right from DePalma on the inside.
DePalma blocking some punches.
DePalma avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
DePalma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DePalma misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma slowing the pace effectively.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Netti on the inside.
Netti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Netti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Netti jumps guard and drags DePalma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Netti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DePalma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Netti has control of DePalma's left arm, preventing DePalma from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Netti looking for a guillotine here but DePalma defends easily.
Netti trying to keep a closed guard but DePalma is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
DePalma is posturing up here but Netti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DePalma tries to roll out but it's too tight and DePalma has to tap! Slick submission there by Netti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Netti!
Mario Netti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PL MMA 29* McDonald vs Mencken
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Nova misses with a low kick.
White lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
White wants to clinch up but Nova keeps it at a distance.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Nova with a jab.#CL2#
White gets a clinch.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nova.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Nova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Nova breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
White connects with a body shot that sends Nova's belly button to the back.
White ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nova moves into range and connects with a jab.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White moves out of range as Nova throws a body kick.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White tries to clinch but Nova is having none of it.
White lands a nice hook to Nova's body. Nova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Nova connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
White slips a straight right by Nova.#T2#
A jab from Nova finds it's way through White's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Nova misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Nova misses the jab.
Nova misses with a left hand
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
White loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Nova throws a body shot but no joy.
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nova but Nova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neo Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie White.#T3#
Nova throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Nova with a nice cross.
Nova misses the jab.
White misses with a looping left.
Nova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nova misses with a straight left. #CL2#
White has closed the distance and engaged Nova in a clinch.
White tries a body shot but Nova blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nova.
Nice body punch from Nova.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova looking to slow down the pace here.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards. #T4#
Nova is trying to stall.
Nova lands a left hand.
Nova scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nova into the cage.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nova scores with a nice short uppercut.
White lands an elbow inside that Nova shrugs off.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova looking to slow down the pace here.
White gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova 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.
#R2#
White cracks Nova with a good jab.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White throws a leg kick which misses Nova's front leg but catches the back leg as Nova tries to avoid it.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Nova misses.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White moves away from the strike by Nova.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nova's sensitive parts.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
White tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Nova looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Nova staying out of range there.
White takes one to the side of the head.
White misses with a hook to the body
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
White defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Nova misses with a looping right.
White throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nova misses with a looping right.
White darts in trying to clinch
letting Nova counter with a right hand. #T2#
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.#CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White blocking some punches.
White blocks a body shot from Nova.
White working aggressively here.
Nova blocks an elbow strike.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova blocks the elbow strike.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nova misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nova misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Nova. No joy for White on that attempt.
Nova misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White stuns Nova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White blocks an uppercut.
Nova lands an uppercut.
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!
White lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nova.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from White.
Nova takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Neo Nova has been cut.
A short left from Nova.
Nova pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Nova trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nova into the cage.
Nova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Nova manages to break the clinch.
White tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
White is rocked!
Nova lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova retains his welterweight title!

Event: PL MMA 21 Nova vs Horn
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Horn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horn misses with a kick to the body.
Horn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horn scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horn checks a low kick from Nova.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova clobbers Horn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Horn catches Nova right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nova misses with a wild combination.
Horn throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
As Horn backs away, Nova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Nova misses.
Horn blocks a jab.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horn throws a head kick but Nova moves out of range.
Nova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horn can pounce on him.
Nova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horn's head.
Horn moves out of range as Nova strikes.
A cross from Horn lands.
A low kick from Horn misses
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Horn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova knocks out Horn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nova before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nova picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova retains his welterweight title!

Event: PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Horn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horn thuds his right hand into Nova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Nova misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horn! But no joy.
Horn walks into a straight right hand from Nova.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn throws a right hand that Nova ducks under and follows up with a left that Nova also avoids with ease.
Horn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Nova off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Horn coming out on top.
Nova slips under a jab from Horn.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn tries to land a leg kick but Nova saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Nova misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Horn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova blocks a head kick by Horn.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horn throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.
Horn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nova can pounce on him.
Nova slips a jab and a cross from Horn.
Horn blocks a jab.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Horn moves away from the strike by Nova.
Horn feints a jab promting Nova to slip. Horn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nova slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nova blocks a jab.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws a big shot that misses.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn walks into a straight right hand from Nova.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target. #T2#
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horn on the side of the head.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nova.
Nova throws a leg kick but Horn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Horn is rocked!
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Horn misses with a jab to the body
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nova avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horn! But no joy.
Horn throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Nova. Those never looked like landing.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
Horn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Horn's shoulder, as Horn tries to avoid the shot.
Horn misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.#T3#
Horn thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horn misses with a body shot
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Horn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nova throws a monster overhand right that drops Horn! Nova follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova retains his welterweight title!

Event: PL MMA 6 Dadaeff vs Nova
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Nova misses.
Dadaeff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Dadaeff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nova moves away from the strike by Dadaeff.
Dadaeff misses with a hook to the body
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
Nova misses with a straight left.
Dadaeff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dadaeff misses with a wild body shot.
Nova takes one on the button.
Nova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadaeff.
Daday Dadaeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dadaeff digs a good hook to Nova's body.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Dadaeff misses.
Nova scores with the left hand. Dadaeff knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Dadaeff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova sizes up Dadaeff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dadaeff tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Dadaeff.
Dadaeff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadaeff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Dadaeff is rocked!
Nova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dadaeff swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a huge right that knocks Dadaeff out cold! Nova is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!
Neo Nova is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Eternity 1: Origin Story
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Nova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov lands a jab to Nova's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danilov punishes Nova's body with a nice straight punch.
Nova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danilov. Danilov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
A swing and a miss from Danilov.
Nova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova misses with the combination. #T1#
Nova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Danilov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDanilov.
Nova lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Danilov.
Danilov is looking to chop away at Nova's legs.
Nova cracks Danilov with an open hand slap.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova moves out of range of the leg kick from Danilov.
A big left from Danilov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov scores with the left hand. Nova knows he should have avoided that one.
Danilov moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danilov.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nova 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.
A leg kick checked by Nova.
Nova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Nova appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Danilov clinches with his opponent.
Nova taking a breather.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Nova. #T3#
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Danilov's head.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Neo Nova has been cut.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Nova blocks it.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Nova is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nova just leaning against Danilov, taking a breather.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment.
Nova pushes Danilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nova avoids it.
Nova trying to stall but Danilov improves his position.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nova avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov is trying to maintain a safe position but Nova gets an underhook and turns Danilov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neo Nova will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neo Nova's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nova throws out a powerful jab.
Danilov throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov thinks about the counter body kick.
Nova lands a glancing blow to the side of Danilov's head.
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Danilov under the eye.
The fighters circling - Danilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nova works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Danilov is rocked!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danilov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Danilov limp body while Nova jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova connects with a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nova avoids them all with ease.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.#T1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith wants to clinch.
Nova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova with a nice cross.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.#T2#
Nova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Nova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Nova misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.#T3#
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nova had a free shot at his head there.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Nova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
As Smith backs away, Nova returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Smith throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Nova stalling the fight. #BC#
Nova breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Nova with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith misses with a body shot
and Nova counters with a head kick.
Nova tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nova throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Nova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nova misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nova throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nova slips under a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Nova misses the target.#T1#
Nova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Nova throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Nova throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nova won't be happy with that.
Nova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Nova wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Nova defends it.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.
Askren is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Askren is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren working Nova over with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Nova with the active half guard here but Askren passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nova tries to control but Askren manages to take his back.
Nova wants to escape the position. #T2#
Askren lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nova's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren is trying to stick to Nova's back but Nova is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Nova preventing the sweep.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Nova from controlling successfully.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren controls Nova momentarily but Nova frees himself.
Nova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #T3#
Nova preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nova content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Askren has locked up a guillotine! Askren's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nova is holding on here and Askren must be using up a lot of energy. Nova has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Askren gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Askren!
An out of breath Matt Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Skrap Fights 87
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett needs to keep his hands up - Nova had a free shot at his head there.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnett just manages to avoid it.
Nova throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Nova circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nova throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nova's head.
Barnett moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Barnett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Nova in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nova. #TD2#
Barnett jumps into guard, dragging Nova to the mat.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nova is one step ahead there.
Nova wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Nova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett! #REVB#
Nova has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Nova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnett connects with a decent elbow.
Barnett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nova tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
Barnett working the body and head with strikes.
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett scores with punches from side control.
Barnett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnett.
Barnett lands an elbow. #T2#
Barnett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nova tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnett cracks Nova with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nova takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova tries to improve position but can't.
Nova is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nova has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Nova tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Nova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnett is just content to waste time from the top position. Nova takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Nova is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Nova trying to control the position.
Nova has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Barnett distracts Nova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nova trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Nova's hands, connecting with Nova's forehead.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Nova's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnett working Nova over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Barnett pulls guard successfully.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nova trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for subs off his back but Nova has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnett trying to control but Nova postures up. #T1#
Nova wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Nova stalling away here and it's allowed Barnett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Nova defends easily.
Nova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nova passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnett gets full guard.
Nova wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Nova pushes down on Barnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nova is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Nova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnett!
Nova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett wants to hold on but Nova pushes him away.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Nova has a good base and remains in mount.
Nova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Nova tries to control but Barnett wriggling away.
Barnett wants to hold on but Nova pushes him away.
Nova looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nova avoids the attempt from Barnett to control.
Barnett is controlling an arm, preventing Nova from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nova looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that second round.
That's time! Nova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Nova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnett is able to avoid easily.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnett tries to clinch up
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Barnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nova is trying to defend but Barnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nova is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Nova's head. #T1#
Barnett lands strikes from half guard.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Nova is rocked!
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Nova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett prevents Nova from improving his position.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Barnett there. #T2#
Ground and pound from Barnett.
Barnett is nestled in close to Nova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Barnett winds up and cracks Nova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a big elbow - Nova is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
A relieved looking Buddy Barnett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 82
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mathews forces Nova back against the ropes and clinches.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Nova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Nova's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mathews is trying to push Nova away but Nova has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nova prevents Mathews from breaking the clinch.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
Mathews now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nova taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nova is looking to chop away at Mathews's legs.
Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Mathews throws a sloppy body shot
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Nova.
Decent striking displayed by Nova there.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Mathews is rocked!
Nova swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Mathews is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Mathews seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch#KD#
and Nova counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mathews! Nova lets Mathews back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nova drops Mathews with a big left hand! Mathews is injured, injured bad! Nova jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Nova!

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 1325 p4p, 184 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1953 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

186 cm
24 yrs
178 lbs

182 cm
38 yrs
146 lbs

Nova

Morrison

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Neo Nova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nova (0) vs (2) Morrison
Nova wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Nova won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.

Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.

Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova is looking to improve his position.

Nova looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Nova defends it.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nova actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Nova is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nova is trying to control but can't.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova is trying to control but can't.

Nova looking for submissions off his back.

Nova actively working from the bottom here.
Nova is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.

Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Nova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Nova isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morrison stacks Nova on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morrison!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nova (0) vs (5) Morrison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova struggling a bit here.

Morrison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nova is trying to escape the position but Morrison is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova is trying to improve his position.
Morrison trying to control the position but Nova is working away.
Nova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Morrison tries for a kimura but Nova is defending well.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but Nova denies him.
Morrison trying to control the action but Nova is working from the bottom.
Nova is looking for a sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Nova wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Morrison has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nova's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nova is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Morrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Morrison!
After winning the bout, David Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 3957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 1320 p4p, 184 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

173 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

186 cm
24 yrs
178 lbs

Ulatov

Nova

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Nova rushes Ulatov and presses him up against the cage.

Nova pulls guard effortlessly.
Ulatov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nova is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulatov trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.

Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nova has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ulatov doesn't defend quickly enough and Nova has managed to lock this one up! Can Ulatov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nova on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 59
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Williams misses with a looping right.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova scores with a jab.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
A big left from Williams misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
Nova fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nova at a distance.
Nova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Nova's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Nova. That snapped Williams's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Nova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Nova tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Nova throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Nova. #T1#
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nova scores with a jab to the head.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams blocks a jab.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nova takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova is working Williams over against the ropes.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head. #T2#
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams wants to stall.
Nova tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a body punch.
Nova tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Nova trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams tries a body shot but Nova blocks it.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T3#
Nova blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Nova scores with a shoulder strike.
Nova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Nova lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nova taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Nova taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Nova as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the ropes.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Nova back against the ropes.
Williams lands a right hand.
Nova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nova prevents a body shot from Williams.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Nova improves position.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nova under the eye.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nova's head.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nova misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Nova.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova blocks a jab.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nova throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Nova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him. #T1#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Williams lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nova keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nova is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nova looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Nova up and slammed him! Nova can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Williams trying to control the position but Nova is working away.
Williams takes a little break here. Nova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nova is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Nova with the active half guard here but Williams passes nicely into side control.
Nova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nova trying to remain calm as Williams controls from the top position.
Nova tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Nova is not content to let Williams control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams taking a break here but Nova is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
Williams wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Williams controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Nova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Nova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Nova back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova looking to stall.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Nova gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Nova tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #TD2#
Williams has clasped his hands together around Nova's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nova manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nova wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Nova is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nova to get the leverage.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Nova from advancing to side control.
Nova is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams has control of Nova's left arm, preventing Nova from doing any damage.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nova controls the pace.
Williams looking to control. #T2#
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams keeping full guard, as Nova tries to pass.
Nova wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to sweep here but Nova controlling him for the moment.
Williams is trying to keep Nova in close.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nova takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nova misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
Nova blocks a jab.
Nova defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Some wild striking there from Nova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Nova's head.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Nova counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Nova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nova walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams works Nova's body with a nice hook.
Nova misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams works Nova's body with a nice hook.
Nova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Robin Williams!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Robin Williams!

Robin Williams wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Robin Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Skrap Fights 53
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Nova sizes up Vazzappo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo slips a straight right by Nova.
Nova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vazzappo under the eye.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vazzappo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.#CL2#
Vazzappo rushes Nova and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Vazzappo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Vazzappo has Nova up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nova.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vazzappo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nova's brow. #BC2#
Vazzappo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vazzappo tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vazzappo counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova throws a good cross that connects.
Vazzappo throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova misses with a hook. Vazzappo ducked under it nicely.
Vazzappo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Vazzappo moved out of range.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova is having none of it.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Vazzappo tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
A slow jab from Vazzappo misses its intended target. #T2#
Vazzappo wants to clinch.
Nova feints and then cracks Vazzappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazzappo down.
Nova misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Vazzappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vazzappo unleashes a big counter combination but Nova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vazzappo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nova tries to bum rush Vazzappo with a series of wild strikes but Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Vazzappo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vazzappo's hands.
Nova tries to score with a low kick but Vazzappo moves his leg out of the way.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nova misses with a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Nova.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vazzappo wants to clinch.#T4#
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vazzappo.
Nova lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
Vazzappo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nova lands a jab.#CL2#
Vazzappo clinches up against the ropes.
Nova tries to work over Vazzappo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Vazzappo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vazzappo is keeping busy.
Nova looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nova throws a hook but Vazzappo blocks it.#CL2#
Vazzappo closes the distance and clinches.
Vazzappo cracks Nova with a nice body shot.
A short left from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land. #BC2#
Vazzappo breaks the clinch.
Nova misses with a looping left.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vazzappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Vazzappo ducks down to avoid it.
Nova swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.#T1#
Nova keeps Vazzappo at a distance using the push kick.
Nova lands a body shot.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Nova misses its intended target.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick
and Vazzappo counters with a one-two to the body.
Nova missing with a left hand there. Vazzappo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo blocks a jab.
Nova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazzappo can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Nova.
Vazzappo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nova. Nova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Vazzappo moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Nova.
Neo Nova has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Vazzappo working aggressively here.
Nova lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Vazzappo swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vazzappo tries to break the clinch but Nova is controlling the position.
Vazzappo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nova has him pressed against the ropes.
Nova lands a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo working hard to break the clinch.
Nova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova lands a shoulder strike.
Nova stalling. #BC#
Nova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Vazzappo tries to clinch but Nova moves away
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Vazzappo is rocked!
Nova ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vazzappo out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 45
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Nova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.#CL#
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nova smiles and moves away.
Barnett slips a jab from Nova.#CL#
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
Nova looking to stall.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Nova has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Nova slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Nova breaks the clinch.
Nova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnett misses with a looping left.
Barnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova lands a slapping body shot.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
Nova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nova connects with a single shot there.
Barnett wants to clinch but Nova slips to the side
enabling Nova to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nova.
Nova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnett. Barnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Barnett is rocked!
Nova fakes the body blow, causing Barnett to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barnett goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Kallio thuds his right hand into Nova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Nova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nova sizes up Kallio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio cracks the inside of Nova's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Nova blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kallio.
Kallio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kallio scrambles back to his feet.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kallio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nova.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nova momentarily.
Kallio clobbers Nova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio lands a head kick. Nova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kallio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kallio throws a nice looking combination but Nova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Nova missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nova checks a leg kick nicely.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Nova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Nova digs a good hook to Kallio's body.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nova 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.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Nova misses with a straight left. #T2#
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!
Kallio scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kallio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nova with a body shot.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallio as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Nova.
Nova throws a hook but Kallio blocks it.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kallio ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Kallio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Kallio's front leg but catches the back leg as Kallio tries to avoid it.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
Nova misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nova throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nova takes one on the button.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nova.
Kallio lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova lands a glancing blow to the side of Kallio's head.
Nova punishes Kallio's body with a nice straight punch.
Kallio looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Kallio scores with the left hand. Nova knows he should have avoided that one.
Nova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Kallio is rocked!
Kallio defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nova thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a nice body shot.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nova. That did some damage!
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Kallio scores with a nice body kick.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Nova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio works over Nova's head and body with a nice combination.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio slips a straight right by Nova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova swings widly with a right hand
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio blocks a head kick by Nova.
Kallio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kallio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio throws a body kick that misses
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Nova moves in close and cracks Kallio with a massive right hand! Kallio, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 33
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Nova dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Weight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weight cracks Nova with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Nova takes the fight into the clinch.
Nova is trying to maintain a safe position but Weight gets an underhook and turns Nova into the ropes.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nova stalling the fight.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Nova tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
The referee calls for Nova to work.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land. #T1#
Nova trying to stall but Weight improves his position.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Neo Nova.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weight takes a step back to recover.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Weight.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Nova slips a straight right by Weight.
A big right from Weight misses.
Weight misses with a series of wild punches.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nova dodges the punch combination from Weight.
We've been told by Weight's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Weight blocks a leg kick.
Nova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nova scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova slips under a jab.
Nova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Nova moves out of range as Weight strikes.
A big right from Nova misses.
Weight misses with a straight left. #CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Nova is looking to control Weight's arms but Weight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nova has his back to the ropes.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Nova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Nova misses. #CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Weight blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nova stalling in the clinch but Weight improves position.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Weight back against the ropes.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Weight's ribcage. Weight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
Nova misses with a body punch.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Weight blocking some punches.
Nova blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Nova is trying to stall.
Nova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight working aggressively here.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nova. #BC2#
Nova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Weight throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Nova throws a hook to the side of Weight's head but Weight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nova in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Weight scores with a jab to the body.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova is looking to score with low kicks.
Weight with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nova.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Nova back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nova cracks Weight with a nice body shot.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova gets through Weight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weight misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Weight lands a right hand. #ROC#
Nova is rocked!#T2#
Weight lands a right hand.
Nova is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight pushes Nova back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Nova seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weight is keeping busy.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova is looking to control Weight's arms but Weight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nova has his back to the ropes.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nova is breathing heavily.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova misses with some punches.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Nova working hard to break the clinch.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Weight's head.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Nova tries to stall but Weight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Nova wants to stall.
Nova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Welter Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Weight blocks a body shot from Nova.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nova or not.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Nova blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight pushes Nova back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova looks up at the clock. Bad move! Weight lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nova. Weight pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Skrap Fights 25
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Nova throws a nice head kick!
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahoney is just out of range.
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney throws a series of punches but Nova moves out of range.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Nova looks to throw the jab but Mahoney is out of range.
We've been informed that Mahoney has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahoney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nova lands a high kick!
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body. Nova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Nova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Mahoney lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahoney's hands.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the body.
Mahoney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nova rather than just go for the knockout.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Nova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Mahoney looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Nova takes one to the side of the head.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahoney.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahoney throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Mahoney takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.#T2#
Mahoney avoids the body shot from Nova.
Nova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Nova lands an overhand right.
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mahoney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova slips a jab and a cross from Mahoney.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahoney throws out the jab.
Mahoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahoney misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Nova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nova dips to his left and cracks Mahoney with an uppercut!
Nova punishes Mahoney's body with a nice straight punch.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Nova connects with a looping right hand.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
Mahoney misses the jab.
Mahoney takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Nova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Nova is avoiding it.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahoney.
Nova throws a right hand that Mahoney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahoney also avoids with ease.
Mahoney looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nova throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Mahoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova cracks Mahoney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mahoney throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
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!
Mahoney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoney.
Mahoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nova. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
Nova scores with a nice head shot.
Mahoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Mahoney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahoney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Mahoney pushes Nova up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nova trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the ropes.
Nova is trying to stall.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nova. #T1#
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nova working aggressively here.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Nova stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Nova prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Neo Nova has been cut.
Nova taking a breather. #T2#
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Nova. #T3#
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Nova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
A short left from Nova.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Nova blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nova is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nova has his back to the ropes.
Nova stalling in the clinch.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nova takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nova throws a nice looking combination but Mahoney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nova takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Nova.
Mahoney throws a series of punches but Nova moves out of range.
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney misses with a hook
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahoney thinking.
Nova scores with a nice body kick.
Nova scores with a hook.
Nova tests Mahoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Nova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neo Nova will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neo Nova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Mahoney.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Nova looks to land a right hand but Mahoney moved out of range.
Nova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahoney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Nova's head but Nova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carey Mahoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nova is looking for a counter combo.
Mahoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahoney moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Nova has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Mahoney throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Mahoney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahoney.
Mahoney missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
Nova misses with a hook
and Mahoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Nova is rocked!
Nova blocks a jab.
Oh Nova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nova missing with a left hand there. Mahoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahoney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahoney looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the body
and Nova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nova scores with a leg kick.
Nova seems to have got his legs back now.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney throws a right hand that misses
and Nova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mahoney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Nova's head but Nova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahoney finds it's way round the side to connect with Nova's head.
Mahoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Nova scores with a leg kick.
Nova misses with a head kick.
Mahoney jabs at Nova's body.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Nova coming out on top.
Mahoney misses with a double jab
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Nova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Mahoney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nova.#T3#
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahoney connects with the punch.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahoney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
Nova half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nova lands with a shot to the body.
Mahoney avoids a kick to the body.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahoney! But no joy.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Mahoney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Mahoney looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
As Mahoney looks to move away, Nova throws a big counter combo but Mahoney just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nova. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Nova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Nova misses.
Mahoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Nova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahoney throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Mahoney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahoney.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neo Nova.
I think Nova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Neo Nova!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Neo Nova!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight as a draw!

Neo Nova wins by majority decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 16
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Nova lands a head kick!
Askren with a poor takedown
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren checks a leg kick nicely.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Askren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nova's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Nova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tip of the Spear, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nova with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nova trying to control but Askren postures up. #T1#
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nova is trying to control but can't.
Nova works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nova trying to control the position.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nova is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom.
Askren is in close to Nova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving.
Nova trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB#
Nova looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Nova looking to control. #SUB#
Nova working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nova is keeping the position for now.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nova is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nova working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily. #SUB#
Nova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Nova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren wants to control from the top but Nova keeps moving. #SUB#
Nova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Nova wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Askren is now in half guard.
Askren is trying to control. Nova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Nova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nova wants to control the position but Askren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren working over Nova with some ground and pound. Nova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Askren winds up and cracks Nova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nova regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neo Nova will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Nova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Askren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askren. That did some damage!
Nova misses with a straight left.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Askren defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.#T1#
Nova with a hook.
Nova avoids the body shot from Askren.
Nova walks into a left hand.
Nova throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Nova scoring well with a low kick there.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nova finds it's way round the side to connect with Askren's head.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Askren. Beautiful body shot.
Askren lands a right hook to the body.
Nova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
A low kick from Nova is predictable there #TD2#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nova!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren cracks Nova with a big elbow.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nova to see if he's OK.
Nova is looking for a sweep.
Nova is not content to let Askren control the position.
Nova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Askren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Askren stalling. #T3#
Nova moves into full guard. #SUB#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Nova's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nova looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Askren has picked Nova up and slammed him! Nova can't keep hold of the triangle and Askren manages to pass to side control!
Nova is looking for a sweep.
Nova taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nova tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Askren presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nova gets back to full guard.
Nova keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Nova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Nova throws his legs up looking for a submission but Askren uses it to pass to side control.
Askren gets to mount! Nova was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Nova is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Nova is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nova is not content to let Askren control the position.
Nova has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nova is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Askren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Nova is not content to let Askren control the position.
Nova wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nova is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nova manages to get to full guard.
Askren content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nova working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Askren trying to control but Nova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nova is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nova looking for subs off his back but Askren has passed one foot through into half guard.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren is trying to control. Nova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nova trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren is taking a breather. Nova 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 is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Matt Askren!

Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DK Battleground XII
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Askren has Nova up against the cage in a clinch.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nova or not. #BC#
Nova breaks the clinch.
Nova takes one on the button.
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren takes a swing at Nova's ribcage but misses.
Nova is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nova sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nova trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nova tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren winds up and cracks Nova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Nova tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Nova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tip of the Spear, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Askren is keen to just control but Nova is a slippery customer.
Nova tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren is keen to just control but Nova is a slippery customer.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nova wants to get back to full guard but Askren has passed into side control.
Askren trying to control the action but Nova is working from the bottom.
Nova is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nova can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nova to see if he's OK.
Askren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nova some visible discomfort.
Nova sneaks back into half guard.
Nova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nova working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily. #T3#
Nova looking to control.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Askren landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Askren is posturing up here but Nova has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Askren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Askren has to tap! Slick submission there by Nova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neo Nova!

Event: DK Battlegrounds IX
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Nova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nova scores with a jab to the body.
Nova tries to land a leg kick but Weight saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Weight misses with a hook
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.
Nova lands a lovely overhand right.
Weight tries to clinch up.#T1#
Nova throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab by Nova.
Nova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Weight falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weight slips under a jab from Nova.#T2#
Weight throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Weight is rocked!
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weight seems to have got his legs back now.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
A head kick misses from Nova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight throws a right and a left that Nova avoids nicely.
Weight moves forwards but Nova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Weight moves away from the strike by Nova.
Nova misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nova has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Weight closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova counters with a leg kick.
Nova avoids the body shot from Weight.
Nova takes one to the chin there.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Nova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Nova drops Weight with a beautiful combination! Weight stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nova is looking for the KO!
Nova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight drops Nova with a huge uppercut! Nova drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Weight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Welter Weight!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Welter Weight waved his t-shirt featuring The Juice Haven's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DK Battlegrounds VII
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Nova.
Nova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Finley has been cut.
Nova lands with an uppercut that bounces Finley off the cage and back into range.
Finley throws a lazy uppercut
and Nova counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Finley is rocked!
Finley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finley is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finley.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finley avoids the head kick by Nova.
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!
Nova lands a leg kick that knocks Finley off balance momentarily.#T1#
The fighters circle, before Nova throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Finley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nova lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Neo Nova!

Event: DK Battlegrounds VI
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Sadeq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nova swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Nova as he connects with a hook.
Sadeq seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nova throws a head kick but Sadeq moves out of range.
Nova fakes the leg kick and cracks Sadeq in the body.
Nova scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sadeq in his tracks.
Nova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Sadeq checks a leg kick nicely.
Sadeq attempts a counter takedown but Nova avoids it well and moves away.
Whack! Nova lands a heavy head kick that drops Sadeq. The ref tackles Nova to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sadeq was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Neo Nova!

Event: DK Battlegrounds IV
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Maricone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Maricone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nova lands with a straight right. Maricone didn't see that one coming.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nova lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Nova lands a big uppercut and Maricone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maricone looks OK. Nova waves Maricone back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maricone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nova!
Oh Maricone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maricone throws a low kick, looking for Nova's leg but Nova calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Nova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maricone misses with a right hand
and Nova counters with a thumping low kick.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Maricone.
Maricone seems to have got his legs back now.
Maricone misses with a leg kick
and Nova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nova lands the left hand.
Maricone drops his hands momentarily. Nova doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Maricone staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Maricone doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neo Nova!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Nova sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Nova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nova tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nova to the ground. Nova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nova is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nova tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nova to the ground. Nova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD2#
Nova lands a big head kick that sends Daniels tumbling to the mat! Nova takes a step backwards and waves Daniels back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nova's waist but Nova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Daniels backing away here, and Nova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Nova steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nova tries a quick counter leg kick but Daniels is wise to it.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nova sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
Nova flicks out a counter leg kick but Daniels steps away.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nova. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nova.#T2#
Nova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
Nova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Nova.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Nova connects with a stiff jab that staggers Daniels - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neo Nova!

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