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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pendach Lachtenvieser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Novacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendach Lachtenvieser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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198 lbs
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190 cm
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pendach Lachtenvieser! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Novacek! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lachtenvieser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novacek tries to avoid it but Lachtenvieser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novacek to the ground. Novacek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lachtenvieser tries to clinch up but Novacek circles away and keeps his distance. Lachtenvieser tries to clinch up. Novacek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novacek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lachtenvieser counters with a nice low kick that buckles Novacek's knee momentarily. Lachtenvieser tries to clinch but Novacek is having none of it. Novacek shoots for a double leg takedown but Lachtenvieser sprawls well. He's pushed Novacek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lachtenvieser lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lachtenvieser has Novacek up against the cage in a clinch.
Novacek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lachtenvieser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pendach Lachtenvieser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Novacek. Novacek scores a takedown into full mount! Lachtenvieser is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lachtenvieser tries to lock up and control but Novacek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lachtenvieser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Novacek unloading with bombs! Lachtenvieser tries to lock up and control but Novacek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lachtenvieser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Lachtenvieser won't allow Novacek to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lachtenvieser trying to control but Novacek is working from the bottom. Novacek has his hands on Lachtenvieser's head, controlling the position. Lachtenvieser wants to control from the top but Novacek keeps moving. Lachtenvieser is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lachtenvieser stopping the sweep attempt from Novacek.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Lachtenvieser misses with a takedown and Novacek counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lachtenvieser! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lachtenvieser is desperately trying to improve his position but Novacek has a good base and remains in mount. Lachtenvieser in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Novacek lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lachtenvieser hang on? Novacek cracks Lachtenvieser with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Novacek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lachtenvieser can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Novacek landing strikes from the mount and Lachtenvieser is in trouble! Novacek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lachtenvieser?
Lachtenvieser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Novacek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Novacek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Lachtenvieser that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Novacek dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Novacek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lachtenvieser's half guard. Novacek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Novacek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lachtenvieser wants to get back to his feet.
Novacek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachtenvieser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lachtenvieser is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novacek scores with a couple of nice shots. Lachtenvieser flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lachtenvieser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Novacek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lachtenvieser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Novacek. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lachtenvieser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Novacek. Novacek is thwarting Lachtenvieser's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lachtenvieser looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Novacek scoring with strikes to the body and head. Novacek trying to advance position but Lachtenvieser counters by regaining guard. Novacek won't allow Lachtenvieser to get back to his feet. Novacek works over Lachtenvieser with some ground and pound from guard. Novacek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lachtenvieser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novacek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lyle Novacek has got the better of the ground game so far. Novacek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lachtenvieser working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lachtenvieser closes the distance looking to clinch and Novacek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lachtenvieser's guard. Novacek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Novacek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lachtenvieser swivels though and keeps the full guard. Novacek landing some decent shots from guard. Novacek scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Novacek connects with a couple of short punches. Novacek looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Novacek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lachtenvieser's head. Novacek looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lachtenvieser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novacek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lachtenvieser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lachtenvieser stops a takedown attempt from Novacek.
Lachtenvieser slowing the pace effectively. Novacek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lachtenvieser prevents it.
Pendach Lachtenvieser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyle Novacek. Lachtenvieser trying to land knees to the body.
Novacek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Novacek goes for a takedown attempt but Lachtenvieser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lachtenvieser stalks Novacek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Novacek's face. Novacek staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Novacek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lachtenvieser but Lachtenvieser pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice takedown defense from Lachtenvieser. No joy for Novacek on that attempt. Lachtenvieser fails with the takedown and Novacek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lachtenvieser's guard now. Novacek throws a strike but Lachtenvieser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Lachtenvieser trying to control the position from guard on top but Novacek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Novacek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Novacek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Novacek winds up and cracks Lachtenvieser with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Novacek slips a nice elbow through Lachtenvieser's hands, connecting with Lachtenvieser's forehead. Lachtenvieser tries to roll over but Novacek keeps him under control. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novacek connects with a nice short shot to Lachtenvieser's temple. Lachtenvieser tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novacek lands a nice short elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lachtenvieser moves into full guard.
Lachtenvieser has momentary wrist control but Novacek slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Novacek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lachtenvieser trying to control the position.
Lachtenvieser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novacek is one step ahead there. Novacek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Novacek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lachtenvieser works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Novacek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Novacek is in close to Lachtenvieser's body, working some short punches and elbows. Novacek with a flurry of punches that miss. Lachtenvieser looking to control.
Lachtenvieser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lachtenvieser tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Novacek gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Novacek is nestled in close to Lachtenvieser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lachtenvieser wants to control but Novacek is keeping busy and won't allow it. Novacek scoring with strikes to the body and head. Novacek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Novacek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Novacek scoring with strikes to the body and head. Novacek working Lachtenvieser over with strikes. Nice strikes from Novacek there. Novacek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lachtenvieser's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novacek connects with a nice short shot to Lachtenvieser's temple. Novacek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Novacek working Lachtenvieser over with strikes. Lachtenvieser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Novacek is working away from the top position though. Novacek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lachtenvieser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Novacek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lachtenvieser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lachtenvieser trying to control from the bottom.
Novacek winds up and cracks Lachtenvieser with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Novacek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Novacek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lachtenvieser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lachtenvieser is trying to control but can't.
Novacek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lachtenvieser wants to control but Novacek is keeping busy and won't allow it. Nice strikes from Novacek there. Lachtenvieser manages to get to full guard.
Novacek working some strikes from top position. Lachtenvieser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Novacek scoring with punches to the head and body. Pendach Lachtenvieser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lyle Novacek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Novacek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyle Novacek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Novacek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Novacek!
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energy
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RATING
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