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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nowak enables Caesar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nowak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Caesar looking to sit in guard and control but Nowak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Caesar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar pulls Nowak in close to his closed guard and prevents Nowak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nowak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nowak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nowak is trying to control the position but Caesar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Nowak is keeping the position.
Nowak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Nowak is keeping the position.#T1#
Nowak controls Caesar momentarily but Caesar frees himself.
Nowak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Caesar passes Nowak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caesar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Caesar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak tries to reverse the position but Caesar maintains control.
Nowak is working hard here to advance position.
Nowak tries to lock up and control but Caesar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nowak is desperately trying to improve his position but Caesar has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Caesar controlling the position easily from mount.
Nowak prevents Caesar from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowak can't escape the position.
Caesar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Caesar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nowak is surviving well by controlling Caesar's body position as best he can.
Caesar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Caesar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nowak has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Caesar wants to finish this one by submission but Nowak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Caesar.
Nowak tries to hold on but Caesar postures up.
Caesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nowak is looking to escape. #T4#
Nowak tries to reverse the position but Caesar maintains control.
Nowak wants to hold on but Caesar pushes him away.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caesar prevents Nowak from getting the reversal.
Caesar wants to take his opponent's back but Nowak doesn't allow it.
Caesar content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Caesar has got one arm under Nowak's chin. This could be trouble... Nowak trying to control the other hand but Caesar gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nowak has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Caesar!
Black Caesar gave a mention to Big Dog Gains 160Q $49 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Nfld FN 3
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowak.
Carvalho throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Nowak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nowak is looking to advance position but Carvalho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Nowak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nowak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Simply The Best, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nowak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowak tries to get out of the position.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Nowak to control.
Nowak is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho looking to control but Nowak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Nowak tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Nowak tries to reverse the position but Carvalho maintains control.
Carvalho wants to control the pace but Nowak is squirming around nicely.
Nowak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nowak is controlling Carvalho's trapped leg to prevent Carvalho from advancing to side control.
Nowak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nowak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nowak trying to control the position here.
Nowak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nowak is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Nowak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nowak controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carvalho for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Nowak continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nowak has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvalho misses.
Jonas Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nowak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carvalho quickly recovers to half guard.
Nowak wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowak trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Nowak shoots in.
Nowak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Nowak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho cracks a nice hook into Nowak's ribs.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Nowak avoids nicely.
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nowak slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Nowak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowak tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho misses with a combination
#TD#
and Nowak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak content to control rather than advance.
Carvalho pushes Nowak off looking to stand but Nowak dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Nowak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nowak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nowak trying to mount his opponent but Carvalho defends it.
Well, if Nowak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More hug and hope from Nowak.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Nowak counters with a single leg into guard. Carvalho didn't expect that.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nowak slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Carvalho tries to kick Nowak off but Nowak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nowak stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Nowak is working hard here to advance position.
Nowak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nowak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carvalho's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonas Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nowak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carvalho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nowak eats them both and turns towards Carvalho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Nowak avoids it well.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carvalho scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nowak seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carvalho shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Nowak is backing up but Carvalho catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Nowak covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carvalho Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 2
Date: Apr 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Nowak catches Desjardins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Nowak feints and as Desjardins raises his hands in defense, Nowak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nowak trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nowak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nowak has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Desjardins on the ground.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Nowak defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Desjardins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowak is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Nowak advances position into side control!
Desjardins is letting Nowak control him for a moment.
Desjardins can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desjardins tries to buck Nowak off but Nowak is having none of it.
Desjardins prevents Nowak from moving into mount.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins is looking to regain half guard here but Nowak keeps moving and retains side control.
Nowak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Desjardins keeps working.
Nowak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Desjardins's legs.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowak happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Desjardins is looking for a sweep.
Desjardins trying to remain calm as Nowak controls from the top position.
Desjardins stops Nowak from passing to mount.
Nowak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Desjardins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Desjardins is trying to control Nowak's posture but Nowak avoids it.
The referee asks Nowak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nowak prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Desjardins drives through with a takedown into Nowak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving. #T4#
Nowak has control of Desjardins's left arm, preventing Desjardins from doing any damage.
Nowak working a defensive guard here.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Nowak tries to sprawl but Desjardins drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowak defending well though.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Desjardins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nowak is looking to improve his position.
Nowak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nowak seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak looking to control.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Desjardins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Desjardins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nowak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nowak looking to score a takedown here. Desjardins is defending well but Nowak drives through and ends up in Desjardins's guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Desjardins keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass. #T2#
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Desjardins.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Nowak pushes down on Desjardins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Desjardins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desjardins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Desjardins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Nowak postures up.
#SUB#
Nowak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nowak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Desjardins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nowak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desjardins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins trying to keep a closed guard but Nowak is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Desjardins feints and as Nowak raises his hands in defense, Desjardins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak is adopting a defensive guard.
Nowak can't keep his opponent in guard - Desjardins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dade Desjardins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nowak dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking for a triangle but Nowak pushes his legs off easily.
Desjardins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Desjardins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nowak gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Nowak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
Nowak has Desjardins pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nowak.#SUB2#
Desjardins drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Desjardins off! Desjardins jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Desjardins being controlled here momentarily.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Nowak controls Desjardins momentarily but Desjardins frees himself.
Nowak is pulling down on Desjardins's head to control his posture.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Desjardins trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Desjardins is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desjardins wants to control but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Desjardins trying to hold on to Nowak's head to control him but Nowak postures up.
Desjardins won't allow Nowak to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
Nowak wants to free his trapped foot but Desjardins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nowak is thwarting Desjardins's attempts to control the position.
Desjardins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nowak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nowak's back!#T4##SUB2#
Desjardins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nowak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nowak for a finish.
Desjardins not allowing Nowak to control his hands.
Nowak tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nowak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Desjardins gets his way!
Nowak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dade Desjardins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desjardins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dade Desjardins!
A victorious Dade Desjardins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Nfld 10
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nowak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brook's hands.#TD2#
Brook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brook is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Brook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nowak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brook puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nowak has hold of Brook's hands but Brook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brook is pressing down on Nowak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nowak is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Brook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nowak has his hands clasped together around Brook's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Brook is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nowak has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brook is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nowak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nowak is trying to control but can't.
Nowak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nowak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nowak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brook is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Brook is working for a kimura but Nowak is defending it quite comfortably.
Nowak wants to control but Brook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nowak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nowak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brook thows a huge punch but Nowak dodges it nicely.
Nowak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Brook throwing shots but Nowak is blocking nicely.
Nowak controlling the position for now.
Nowak tries to roll over but Brook keeps him under control.
Brook wants to pass to mount but Nowak is defending the position.
Nowak is trying to get back to full guard.
Brook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook winds up and cracks Nowak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nowak wants to sweep but Brook has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Brook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Brook working away.
Brook working the ground and pound.
Brook is putting a hurting on Nowak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brook lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Brook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nowak has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brook has hold of Nowak's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nowak tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brook cranks the arm and Nowak screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nowak, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Brook!
Danny Brook is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Danny Brook thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Nfld 9
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nowak scores with a takedown into OR's guard.
OR looks winded!
Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OR swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nowak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nowak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OR won't allow Nowak to pass to mount.
Nowak is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Nowak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OR for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak is looking to advance position but OR won't allow it.
Nowak is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Nowak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OR!
Nowak controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nowak wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak raining down shots from the mount!
Nowak controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nowak gets a takedown into half guard.
Nowak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nowak controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak fails to move to back control.
OR is breathing heavily.
Nowak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nowak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OR can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nowak continues to stall.
OR prevents Nowak from taking his back.
Nowak controlling the position easily from mount.
Nowak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nowak prevents OR from getting the reversal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
OR has left one of his arms exposed and Nowak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. OR screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Jan Nowak made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nowak on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Nowak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shavers did well to prevent Nowak getting side control.
Shavers tries to roll over but Nowak keeps him under control.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but Shavers defending well.
Shavers is trying to get back to full guard.
Nowak content to control rather than advance.
Shavers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nowak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Nowak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Shavers is pressing down on Nowak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shavers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shavers is working hard here to advance position.
Shavers has Nowak pulled in close to control his posture.
Shavers continues to stall.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shavers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shavers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nowak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nowak darts in looking for a takedown but Shavers gets double underhooks and turns Nowak into the cage.
Shavers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Shavers gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Shavers manages to retain guard.
Shavers is pulling down on Nowak's head to control his posture.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Shavers keeps moving.
Shavers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shavers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
More hug and hope from Shavers.
Nowak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shavers is trying to keep Nowak in close.
Shavers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nowak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense.
Shavers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Nowak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nowak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavers defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Nowak scores with a takedown into Shavers's guard.
Nowak stays in close to Shavers's body and controls the position.
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shavers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nowak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nowak keeping full guard, as Shavers tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shavers.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shavers thuds a left hand into Nowak's body.
Nowak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Shavers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak shoots in looking for a takedown but Shavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nowak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shavers sizes up Nowak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shavers jabs Nowak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Shavers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shavers sprawls well. Shavers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Nowak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nowak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt - Shavers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shavers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowak looks to land a combination but Shavers avoids it well.
Shavers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nowak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shavers tries to avoid it but Nowak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shavers to the ground. Shavers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shavers with the inside leg kick.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nowak.
Nowak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shavers counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shavers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense.
Shavers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavers as he jumps to the side.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nowak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Shavers.
Nowak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shavers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nowak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shavers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shavers scores with a jab.#T4##TD2#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Shavers gets back to half guard.
Jan Nowak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shavers gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom.
Shavers is pulling down on Nowak's head to control his posture.
Shavers wants to sweep but no luck.
Shavers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that second round.
That's time! Shavers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nowak drops his hands momentarily and Shavers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Nowak. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Shavers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Shavers.
Nowak feints the counter takedown.
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Shavers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nowak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Shavers is controlling Nowak's posture.
Nowak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shavers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nowak trying to control but Shavers is working from the bottom.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shavers is controlling Nowak's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shavers feints and then cracks Nowak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowak down.
Nowak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Shavers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nowak, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shavers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nowak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shavers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Shavers stops a takedown attempt from Nowak.
Shavers just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
Shavers is working Nowak over against the cage.
Nowak takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Shavers taking a breather.#T3##BC#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Nowak gets a takedown into half guard.
Shavers is looking to improve his position.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Shavers is defending well.
Shavers is trying to get back to full guard.
Shavers is refusing to be controlled, as Nowak sits in half guard. #T4#
Nowak not doing much here.
Shavers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shavers 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Honor 4
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nowak shoots in looking for a takedown but Rude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nowak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nowak fails to land the takedown.
Nowak misses with a takedown #KD#
and Rude counters with a nice right hand that sends Nowak toppling to the canvas! Nowak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rude finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Nowak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a big left hand that crumples Nowak! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Rude!
An intense looking Rick Rude took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm just......RAVISHING '. |
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Event:
Honor 3: Collision
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Nowak, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Greene steps into range and cracks Nowak with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Nowak flops backwards and Greene dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.#SUB#
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nowak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Nowak's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nowak is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Nowak wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nowak seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nowak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nowak controls Greene momentarily but Greene frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Greene wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak has his hands on Greene's head, controlling the position.
Nowak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowak tries to get out of the position.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nowak's head.
Greene works over Nowak with some ground and pound from guard.
Nowak has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Nowak pushes a forearm under Greene's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greene is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Honor 2: Menace vs Giant
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Verdins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nowak tries to avoid it but Verdins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nowak to the ground. Nowak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nowak gets the takedown into side control.
Nowak throws an elbow but Verdins slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Nowak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verdins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nowak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Verdins to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nowak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verdins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verdins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nowak working the head and body with strikes.
Verdins wants to get back to his feet but Nowak drags him back down.#SUB#
Nowak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Verdins is trying to control Nowak's posture but Nowak avoids it.
We've been hearing that Nowak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Nowak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verdins, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Nowak swings around for an armbar but Verdins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nowak's guard.#SUB#
Nowak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Verdins escapes and throws Nowak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nowak is looking for a sweep.
Nowak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verdins off and has taken his back!
Nowak avoiding Verdins 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Nowak has managed to slip his arm under Verdins's chin. This could be all over... yep, Verdins is tapping out! Submission win for Nowak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Nowak! |
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Event:
BMF 10- One Last Score
Date: Sep 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nowak is defended easily by Orlov.
Nice cross by Nowak.#TD#
Nowak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlov was covering up waiting for the punch and Nowak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nowak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orlov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Nowak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.
Nowak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nowak looking to control.
Nowak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nowak has his foot on Orlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlov postures up.
Orlov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nowak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orlov with a nice head shot there.
Orlov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nowak's head.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Orlov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Orlov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Orlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Nowak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nowak, into his guard. #REVB#
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Orlov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orlov lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Nowak is rocked!
Orlov gets to his feet and stands over Nowak, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nowak felt that one! Orlov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nowak from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krigor Orlov!
Krigor Orlov is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
BMF 5- Stackz on Stackz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Nowak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Nowak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Legs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nowak's guard! Nice work there by Legs! #SUB#
Nowak has his foot on Legs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nowak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legs defends it easily.
Nowak can't keep his opponent in guard - Legs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Nowak looking for submissions off his back.
Nowak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowak tries to get out of the position.
Nowak wants to improve his position but Legs is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nowak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legs pulls his head out easily.
Legs wants to take a breather but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak trying to control but Legs postures up.
#T1#
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legs controlling the pace.
Nowak is pressing down on Legs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Legs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nowak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legs has passed into half guard!
Nowak moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nowak working for a triangle but Legs defends it easily.
Nowak keeping full guard, as Legs tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Nowak is looking for a triangle but Legs pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nowak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legs forces his way into half guard.
Legs controlling the action here.
Nowak gets full guard.
Legs trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
Legs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Nowak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legs defends it easily.#SUB#
Nowak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legs defends well.
Legs wants to pass the guard but Nowak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nowak has his foot on Legs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nowak looking for a guillotine here but Legs defends easily.
Legs sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nowak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legs defends it easily.
Legs wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving. #SUB#
Nowak working for a triangle but Legs defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nowak has his foot on Legs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legs works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Legs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nowak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jan Nowak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nowak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nowak takes one to the side of the head.
Nowak tries for a takedown but Legs circles away easily
and Legs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Legs cracks Nowak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nowak looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Nowak throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Nowak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Legs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nowak is on him like a limpet, forcing Legs back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowak blocking some punches.
#T1#
Legs wants to break free but Nowak has control.
#TD#
Nowak lands a takedown into guard.
Legs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak trying to control but Legs is working from the bottom.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nowak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Legs dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nowak is looking for a triangle but Legs pushes his legs off easily.
Legs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nowak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legs defends it easily.#SUB#
Nowak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legs wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nowak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nowak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legs stopping the sweep attempt from Nowak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Nowak is pulling down on Legs's head. It's preventing any offense from Legs, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nowak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nowak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Legs frees his head nicely. Oh but Nowak has switched to an armbar! Legs is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nowak scores with a body shot.
Laird doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowak circles away.
Nowak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Nowak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laird's guard.
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laird is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nowak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laird is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nowak, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nowak looking for subs off his back but Laird has passed one foot through into half guard.
Laird passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nowak!
Laird wants to control the pace but Nowak is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Nowak is trying to escape the mount.
#SU2#
Laird gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Laird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nowak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laird to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Nowak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2##TD#
Nowak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laird clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nowak not allowing Laird to control his hands.
Nowak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laird on the ground.#SUB#
Nowak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laird defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Nowak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laird tries to roll but Nowak sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Nowak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Nowak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowak is persistently looking for the submission but Laird is defending it well.
#SUB#
Laird defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nowak's arms. #SUB#
Nowak goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laird escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nowak wants to get back to full guard.
Nowak trying to control here.
#T4#
Laird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nowak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nowak trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nowak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laird moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nowak.#SUB2#
Laird is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird wants to control but Nowak is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Laird will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Laird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowak swivels and escapes.
Nowak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laird in his tracks.
Laird fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowak throws an overhand right that lands on Laird's shoulder, as Laird tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Laird gets caught flat footed, as Nowak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nowak's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nowak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Laird stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Nowak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nowak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nowak is trying to control. Laird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nowak is trying to work for a kimura but Laird is defending well.
#SUB#
Nowak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Laird is trying to maintain the position but Nowak is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nowak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laird is just riding it out for now. Nowak eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nowak seems to be looking for submissions.
Laird trying to control here.
#T3##SUB#
Nowak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nowak wants to control but Laird is keeping him busy.
Laird is trying to maintain the position but Nowak is very close to passing his half guard.
Laird is staying active underneath Nowak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Laird gets caught napping as Nowak dives in and scores a takedown. Laird manages to retain guard.#T4#
Nowak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laird is keeping the position for now.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nowak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laird dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Laird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Laird drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Laird off! Laird jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Laird trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nowak's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laird with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Nowak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Laird is defending against the submission attempts here by Nowak.
#SUB#
Nowak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Nowak seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nowak seems to be working for a kimura but Laird defends the submission attempt.
Laird wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nowak is trying to control the action in half guard but Laird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nowak is looking for a kimura but Laird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nowak to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nowak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nowak. #SUB#
Nowak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laird defends it well.
Nowak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laird tries to get to full guard but Nowak has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nowak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nowak slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nowak is thwarting Laird's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laird shoots in for a double leg but Nowak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Nowak.
Nowak misses with an uppercut. Laird saw that one coming.
Laird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Nowak cracks Laird with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Laird misses #TD#
and Nowak counters with a takedown into side control.
Laird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laird regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nowak's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Nowak is working for a kimura but Laird is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Nowak wants to work for an arm triangle but Laird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laird.#SUB#
Nowak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Nowak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laird looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laird looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laird! #REVB#
Nowak is looking to reverse the position.
Nowak dodges the ground and pound from Laird.
Nowak is trying to work for a sweep but Laird has mounted him!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nowak tries to lock up and control but Laird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Nowak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nowak 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Nowak! |
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Event:
BMF 1 - Money in tha Bank
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Nowak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Nowak in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Norris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Nowak! |
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