PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Ready - Otep. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moretti
vs
Novak

204 cm
19
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

216 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Novak!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak wants to clinch.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moretti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moretti looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Novak cracks Moretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moretti throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Moretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Moretti.

It looks like Drago Novak has been cut.
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!
Moretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novak, as that shot connected.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
A jab from Moretti misses.
Moretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Moretti throws a push kick but Novak slaps the foot to one side.
Moretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Novak momentarily.
Novak shoots in looking for a takedown but Moretti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Novak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Novak takes a swing at Moretti's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moretti lands a big uppercut and Novak crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Novak looks OK. Moretti waves Novak back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Novak - just one landing.
Novak misses with a body shot.

Moretti clinches.
Novak has Moretti pressed against the cage, preventing Moretti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Moretti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Novak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Novak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sonny Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drago Novak.
Moretti looking to stall.
Moretti leaning against his opponent.

Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Novak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novak scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Moretti cracks Novak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moretti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Novak to stand back up!

Novak is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?

Moretti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Novak thuds his right hand into Moretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Moretti moves into the clinch.
Moretti looking to slow down the pace here.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Novak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak is trying to pull guard but Moretti has him pressed against the cage.
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moretti is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moretti has his back to the cage.
Moretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Novak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moretti wants to stall.
Novak throws a punch but it's blocked by Moretti.

Moretti breaks the clinch.
Moretti missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moretti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novak's head.
Moretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Moretti ducks down to avoid it.
Moretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Moretti.

Moretti lands a big right hand that sends Novak crashing to the mat! Moretti stays standing though and waves Novak back to his feet!

That has opened up Drago Novak's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moretti lands a body shot.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novak clinches with his opponent.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moretti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moretti looks to land a body kick but Novak moved away.
Moretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Good exchange - Moretti coming out on top.
Moretti tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Moretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moretti letting Novak take a breather here.
Novak misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moretti is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moretti throws a shot from downtown. Novak moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Moretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Novak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Novak jabs at Moretti's body.
Novak lands with a cross.
Moretti misses with a body kick.
Sonny Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moretti.
Good shot there by Novak.
Novak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Moretti pushes him off.
Moretti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Novak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moretti circles away.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.

Moretti lands a left and a right that send Novak crashing to the mat, dazed. Moretti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Novak drives through and clinches with Moretti against the cage.
Novak goes for a takedown attempt but Moretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Novak misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Novak.
Novak lands with a good body shot.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Novak moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Novak.
Sloppy strikes from Moretti. Those never looked like landing.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novak throws a body punch but Moretti moves out of range.
Moretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Sonny Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drago Novak.
Moretti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Novak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moretti connects with a looping right hand.
Novak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Novak moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak avoids the body shot from Moretti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moretti.
Novak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moretti misses with a kick to the body.
Novak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moretti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Novak.
Novak shoots in but no luck this time.
Moretti keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Moretti misses.
Sonny Moretti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Moretti connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Moretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Moretti misses its intended target.
Moretti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak dodges the punch combination from Moretti.
Novak slips a jab from Moretti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to clinch there but Moretti circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
Moretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Moretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Danga de danga de dang - Moretti scores with a four punch combination!

Moretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moretti is looking to break free of the clinch but Novak has double underhooks.
Novak lands with a left to the head.
Moretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moretti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moretti stuffs the takedown.
Moretti throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Novak. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moretti but Moretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moretti misses with a wild combination.
Moretti connects with the punch.
Moretti misses with a wild combination.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt.
Novak lands a jab to the nose.
Novak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Moretti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moretti!
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moretti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Moretti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Moretti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drago Novak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moretti tries to land a front kick but Novak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Moretti.

Oooooh!!! Moretti has knocked Novak down with a huge combo! Moretti steps away and waves a wobbly Novak back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Moretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Moretti throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Novak moves out of range as Moretti throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Novak finds it's target.
Moretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Moretti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Novak tries for a takedown but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moretti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
Novak scores with a jab.

Novak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moretti to the mat! Moretti manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Novak working the strikes but Moretti uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Novak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Novak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moretti is just riding it out for now. Novak eventually gives up the hold.
Novak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Novak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Novak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moretti's head.

Novak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moretti is just riding it out for now. Novak eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novak wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
Moretti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Novak passes to side control.
Moretti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Novak.
Novak scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Novak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moretti, who protects the arm well.
Novak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moretti's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novak throws a strike aimed at the side of Moretti's head but Moretti avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moretti 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Moretti!