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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Novak (ranked 915 p4p, 880 weight class) and Moncontour Chevrolet (ranked 120 p4p, 115 weight class). Chevrolet has chosen Loathsome (Pig Destroyer) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moncontour Chevrolet!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novak tries to land a front kick but Chevrolet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chevrolet feints a counter leg kick.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Chevrolet counters with a good low kick that Novak was not able to check.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak throws a head kick but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Novak throws a good cross that connects.
Chevrolet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novak jabs Chevrolet right on the nose. Chevrolet blinks but takes it well.
Novak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chevrolet slips under a jab.
Novak throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chevrolet misses with a looping right.
Novak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chevrolets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Chevrolet ducks down to avoid it.
Novak connects with the punch.
Novak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Novak connects with a nice looking jab.
Chevrolet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevrolet is just out of range.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novak misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak connects with a body shot that sends Chevrolet's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Chevrolet throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Novak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chevrolet.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chevrolet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novak thinking.
Novak lands a head shot.
Novak scoring well with a low kick there.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Chevrolet avoids it.
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Chevrolet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chevrolet tries to land a front kick but Novak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Chevrolet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chevrolet.
Novak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chevrolet moves away from the strike by Novak.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Chevrolet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak backing away here, and Chevrolet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Novak.
Chevrolet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
Chevrolet staying out of range there.
Chevrolet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novak lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak darts in looking for a takedown but Chevrolet gets double underhooks and turns Novak into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak gets through Chevrolet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chevrolet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chevrolet.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Chevrolet avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Chevrolet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chevrolet tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Chevrolet back against the cage.
Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novak works Chevrolet's body with a nice hook.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevrolet was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Chevrolet throws a lazy head kick
and Novak counters with a left to the body.
Novak lands a jab to the head.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Novak misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Novak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chevrolet misses with a low kick as Novak jumps back.
Novak jabs Chevrolet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak takes a swing at Chevrolet's ribcage but misses.
Novak throws a body punch but Chevrolet moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chevrolet misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chevrolet. That's going to slow Novak down.
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chevrolet.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevrolet moves away.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Chevrolet avoids it.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novak.
Novak misses with a two punch combination.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Chevrolet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Novak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chevrolet on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Chevrolet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chevrolet misses with an uppercut.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevrolet was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Chevrolet misses with a hook to the body
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novak lands a body shot.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chevrolet misses with a wild body shot.
Chevrolet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chevrolet avoids the body shot from Novak.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Novak digs a good body shot into Chevrolet's ribs.
Chevrolet throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chevrolet lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Novak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chevrolet misses with a kick to the body.
Novak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Novak tenderised Chevrolet's leg. Chevrolet is trying to keep his angry face on.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chevrolet 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.
Chevrolet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novak. That one must have hurt.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chevrolet takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak misses the jab.
Chevrolet looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Chevrolet blocks it.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevrolet can do to turn this around?
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Chevrolet had a free shot at his head there.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Chevrolet moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ante Novak is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak looks to land a body kick but Chevrolet moved away.
Chevrolet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a body kick that stops Novak in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chevrolet.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chevrolet scores with a shot to the body.
Novak lands a head shot.
Chevrolet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novak.
Novak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Novak.
Chevrolet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chevrolet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novak - the referee stops the clock and Chevrolet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novak. Chevrolet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak throws a front kick aimed at Chevrolet's knee but Chevrolet avoids it well.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
A nice leg kick from Chevrolet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chevrolet blocks the body kick.
Jab by Novak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak slips a jab from Chevrolet.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Chevrolet tries a quick counter leg kick but Novak is wise to it.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Chevrolet sees coming a mile off.
Chevrolet tries a quick counter leg kick but Novak is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Novak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak'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!
Chevrolet delivers a nice body kick.
Chevrolet throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chevrolet throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chevrolet.
Novak lands a really nice looking cross but Chevrolet seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak lands with a nice body punch.
Chevrolet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Novak.
Chevrolet throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chevrolet on the side of the head.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chevrolet at a distance.
Novak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chevrolet is out of range.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chevrolet lands with a nice body kick.
Novak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chevrolet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novak doesn't seem bothered though.
Ante Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak 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.
Novak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chevrolet under the eye.
Chevrolet lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak throws a wild body kick that Chevrolet sees coming a mile off.
Novak swings for the body but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Chevrolet cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chevrolet lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Chevrolet scores with a jab to the head.
Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Chevrolet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chevrolet throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevrolet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chevrolet blocks a jab.
Novak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Chevrolet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Novak lands with a straight right. Chevrolet didn't see that one coming.
Novak looks to land a left hand but Chevrolet moved out of range nicely.
Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chevrolet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novak looks to land a left hand but Chevrolet moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chevrolet! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Chevrolet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Novak misses.
Novak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chevrolet.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chevrolet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chevrolet throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevrolet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak lands with a nice body kick.
Chevrolet misses with a leg kick
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Chevrolet counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Ante Novak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
Ante Novak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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