PBP Commentary

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

Genocide
vs
Novak

220 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

216 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Genocide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Novak!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Genocide.
Genocide really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Genocide throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak leaves Genocide with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Novak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genocide pinned against the cage. Genocide gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Genocide but Genocide pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Novak lands with an uppercut that bounces Genocide off the cage and back into range.
Genocide tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Genocide somewhat.
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Genocide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genocide misses with a takedown attempt - Novak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Genocide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genocide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novak circles away.
Genocide throws a leg kick but Novak checks it.
Genocide shoots in but Novak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genocide.
Genocide tries to clinch there but Novak circles away.
Genocide lands a nice shot that snaps Novak's head back.
Novak lands a jab to Genocide's midsection.
Novak stuffs the takedown.
Genocide tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novak swivels and escapes.
Genocide is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genocide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Novak shoots in but Genocide avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a body punch but Genocide moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Novak. No joy for Genocide on that attempt.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Novak rushes Genocide and presses him up against the cage.
Genocide can't break the clinch.
Genocide is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Genocide has his back to the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak is pressed up against the cage. Genocide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Novak down to the mat. Novak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Genocide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genocide slips a jab from Novak.
Novak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genocide pinned against the cage. Genocide gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novak lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genocide slips under a jab from Novak.
Novak swings for the body but Genocide moves out of range.
Genocide is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genocide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Genocide is fending him off so far but Novak persists. Nope, Genocide circles away and we're back to standing.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Genocide moves away from the strike by Novak.
Novak scores with a hook to the body. Genocide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novak throws a body punch but Genocide moves out of range.
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Genocide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Novak has closed the distance and engaged Genocide in a clinch.
Genocide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Genocide swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to pull guard but Genocide holds him up against the cage and eventually Novak drops back down to his feet.
Genocide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novak smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak misses with a hook to the body

and Genocide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Genocide.
Novak is trying to pull guard but Genocide has him pressed against the cage.
Genocide blocks a body shot from Novak.

Novak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Genocide uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Genocide throwing strikes but missing.
Genocide stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Novak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Genocide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novak's waist but Novak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Genocide off to one side.
Novak shoots in but Genocide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Genocide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Genocide tries for a takedown but Novak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Genocide's shoulder, as Genocide tries to avoid the shot.
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak throws a hook but Genocide avoids it easily.
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Genocide counters with a three punch combo that has Novak backing up. Novak nods at Genocide to acknowledge the strikes.
Novak tries to clinch up.
Genocide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novak defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Genocide. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Genocide counters with a straight right hand.
Genocide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Genocide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Genocide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genocide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Novak.
Novak wants to clinch.
Novak lands a head shot.
Max Genocide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novak throws a jab when Genocide was well out of range.
Drago Novak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genocide was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genocide misses with a head kick.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Novak. No joy for Genocide on that attempt.
Genocide looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.

Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genocide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Novak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Genocide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novak fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genocide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws the left hand but Genocide avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Genocide counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novak throws a shot from downtown. Genocide moves away and avoids it.
Novak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Genocide tries to land a leg kick but Novak saw it coming and moves away.
Novak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genocide as he jumps to the side.
Genocide shoots in for a takedown but Novak shows good takedown defense.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Novak misses with a hook.
Novak misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Genocide circles away.

Novak closes the distance and pushes Genocide back into the cage.

Novak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Genocide is sitting in close to Novak's body. Novak has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Genocide is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Genocide is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Novak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drago Novak!