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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Radovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 cm
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179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
25
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alan Nova! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Radovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Radovan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oooooh!!! Radovan has knocked Nova down with a huge combo! Radovan steps away and waves a wobbly Nova back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Alan Nova has been cut. Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range. Nova forces Radovan back against the cage and clinches. A body shot lands from Radovan.
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! Nova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radovan avoids it. Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nova is rocked! Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head. Oh Nova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head. Radovan is working Nova over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Radovan. Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Radovan drops Nova onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nova is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Nova is breathing heavily. Nova is trying to force a seperation but Radovan has the dominant position. Radovan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Radovan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Nova trying to control but Radovan is working from the bottom. Radovan managing to control the position. Nova seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Radovan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Nova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Radovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nova is retaining full guard. Radovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Radovan with a flurry of punches that miss. Radovan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Radovan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nova's head. Nova throws a head kick that Radovan semi-blocks.
Radovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Radovan throws out a counter right but Nova avoids it with no problem. Nova cracks Radovan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nova is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Decent striking displayed by Radovan there. Radovan misses with a body shot.
Radovan rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Radovan scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nova has had enough of the clinch but Radovan keeps him there for the moment. Radovan has Nova pressed against the cage, preventing Nova from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nova misses with an elbow over the top. Radovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Nova shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Radovan pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nova looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Nova throws an elbow that misses.
Nova gets underhooks to prevent Radovan's takedown attempt.
Nova connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Radovan on the inside. A body shot lands from Radovan.
Radovan lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Radovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radovan. Radovan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards. Radovan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nova or not. A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovan. Radovan works on Nova's body with a couple of short punches. Radovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Radovan lands a shot to the body. Radovan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova. Radovan lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovan. A short right from Radovan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nova takes a shot to the head. Nova takes a shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Radovan as the two fighters clinch.
Nova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Radovan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radovan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova. A right handed body shot lands from Radovan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Radovan lands a shoulder strike. Radovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alan Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Radovan. Radovan scores with a shoulder strike. Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nova throws a head punch that misses. Radovan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nova drops to his knees and Radovan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Radovan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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