PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Novicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Novicar
vs
Vogel

171 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

153 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Novicar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novicar throws a leg kick but Vogel moved away.
Novicar swings for the body but Vogel moves out of range.
Novicar throws a series of punches but Vogel avoids them all with ease.
Vogel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Vogel closes the distance and clinches.
Novicar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novicar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vogel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Novicar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel won't allow Novicar to get back to his feet.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Novicar working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novicar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vogel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Novicar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Novicar gets caught napping as Vogel dives in and scores a takedown. Novicar manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vogel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.
Vogel controlling from the top position.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vogel landing with the ground and pound.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Novicar is keeping the position.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Vogel dominated that round.
That's time! Novicar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Novicar just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vogel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novicar avoids it really well and circles away.
Novicar misses the shot to the body.
Novicar tries to land a body kick

and Vogel counters with a shoot takedown. Novicar fights it but they end up in guard.
Vogel stops Novicar from standing up.
Novicar is trying to control the position but Vogel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novicar keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novicar is trying to control the position but Vogel postures up.
Vogel scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vogel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vogel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Novicar's guard.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogel winds up and cracks Novicar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novicar trying to control but Vogel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogel passes to side control.
Vogel scores with punches from side control.
Novicar tries to buck Vogel off but Vogel is having none of it.
Novicar gets back to half guard.
Vogel is looking to take a break and control but Novicar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vogel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogel trying to advance position but Novicar counters by regaining guard.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novicar has momentary wrist control but Vogel slips an elbow through the middle.
Vogel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Novicar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vogel is one step ahead there.
Vogel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Novicar's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Novicar blocks nicely.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.

Novicar is rocked!
Vogel connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Vogel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Novicar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vogel slips a jab from Novicar.
Novicar lands with a right hand.
Vogel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rory Novicar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novicar lands a leg kick that knocks Vogel off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Novicar.
Vogel shoots and misses
enabling Novicar to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogel shoots in but Novicar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vogel or perhaps it was just good defense by Novicar, which made it look bad.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Vogel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novicar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogel feints the counter takedown.
Novicar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novicar wants it to stay on the feet.
Novicar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novicar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vogel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novicar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vogel at a distance.
Novicar connects with a solid leg kick.
Novicar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vogel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novicar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Novicar misses with an attempted mid kick.

Vogel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Novicar's guard.
Novicar controls Vogel momentarily but Vogel frees himself.
Novicar keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Novicar has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novicar is on top in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novicar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vogel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Vogel throws a big right hand that misses.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novicar working a defensive guard here.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Novicar clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Novicar swings away with a body shot that misses

and Vogel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novicar won't be happy with that.
Novicar tries to bench press Vogel off him but Vogel keeps the position.
Vogel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Novicar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vogel scoring with punches from side control.
Vogel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vogel scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novicar is trying to improve his position.
Vogel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Novicar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novicar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kurt Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vogel lands a strong strike to the head of Novicar. That's dazed him! Vogel looking to finish here. Novicar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vogel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Vogel!