PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nedo Novkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Haven (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.

Novkovic
vs
Haven

176 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nedo Novkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chester Haven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novkovic misses with a wild combination.
Novkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Novkovic darts in trying to clinch

and Haven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Novkovic!
Haven wants to control but Novkovic is keeping him busy.
Haven tries to advance to mount but can't.

Haven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haven trying to control the position but Novkovic is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Haven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novkovic keeps working.
Haven postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haven wants to control but Novkovic is keeping him busy.
Haven just content to control the position.
Novkovic prevents Haven from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haven tries to stand but Novkovic is controlling his head.
Haven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Haven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Novkovic, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haven tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Novkovic is trying to control Haven's posture but Haven avoids it.

Haven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novkovic keeps working.
Haven wants to stand but Novkovic has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haven working away.
Haven staying calm.
Haven is looking to take a break and control but Novkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novkovic tries to bench press Haven off him but Haven keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haven trying to control the position but Novkovic is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Haven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novkovic sprawls well. Novkovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haven gets slowly back to his feet.
Novkovic throws a low kick but Haven avoids it.
Nedo Novkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haven slips a straight right by Novkovic.
Novkovic throws a nice looking combination but Haven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novkovic throws a right and a left that Haven avoids nicely.
Novkovic throws the left hand but Haven avoids the punch easily.
Novkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novkovic but Novkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Novkovic misses with the combination.
Novkovic missing with a left hand there. Haven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Novkovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Novkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Haven avoids the elbow strike from Novkovic, against the cage.

Haven lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chester Haven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novkovic is trying to control but can't.
Haven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Novkovic trying to control from the bottom.
Haven controlling the pace.
Haven wants to control but Novkovic is keeping him busy.

Chester Haven has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Novkovic closes the distance but Haven moves to the side

and Haven counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Novkovic!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Haven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Novkovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novkovic keeps working.
Haven tries to stand but Novkovic is controlling his head.
Haven advances to mount.
Haven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Haven is looking to stand but Haven has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Haven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haven looking to control but Novkovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novkovic tries to hold on but Haven pushes him away.
Haven wants to get back to his feet but Novkovic is holding on tight.
Haven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novkovic is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novkovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Haven.
Haven wants to get back to his feet but Novkovic is holding on tight.
Haven looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novkovic reaches up and holds on to Haven to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Haven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Novkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Novkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haven.
Novkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Novkovic misses.
Novkovic tries to clinch there but Haven circles away.
Nedo Novkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Haven has managed to clinch.
Haven blocks an elbow strike from Novkovic.
Haven prevents Novkovic from breaking the clinch.
Novkovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Haven pulls guard successfully.

Novkovic is posturing up here but Haven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Novkovic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Novkovic has to tap! Slick submission there by Haven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Haven!