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Event:
Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Campbell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campbell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Campbell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Novak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Campbell digs a right hand into Novak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Novak's gas tank.
Campbell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ian Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Novak.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Campbell.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Novak looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell digs a right hand into Novak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Novak's gas tank.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Novak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Novak is rocked!
A short left from Campbell.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novaks head.
Campbell creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Novak's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Novak drops to his knees and Campbell pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Campbell!
A victorious Ian Campbell 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:
Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reznikov trying to control from the bottom.
Novak passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Novak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reznikov is controlling an arm, preventing Novak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reznikov tries to reverse the position but Novak maintains control.
Reznikov wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Reznikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov is looking to improve his position but Novak isn't that keen on the idea.
Novak content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Novak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reznikov is on top in guard.
#T1#
Novak is trying to control the position but Reznikov postures up.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving. #SUB2#
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reznikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reznikov is looking to advance position but Novak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Novak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Reznikov is controlling an arm, preventing Novak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reznikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Novak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reznikov is looking to escape.
Novak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reznikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reznikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Reznikov tries to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Novak controlling the pace for now.
Novak trying to control but Reznikov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Novak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reznikov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Novak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reznikov tries to improve position but can't.
Reznikov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Novak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reznikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Novak. #SUB#
Reznikov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Novak dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Reznikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Novak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Reznikov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov advances position into side control!
Novak is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Novak stops Reznikov from passing to mount.
Novak manages to get back to half guard.
Reznikov wants to take a breather but Novak is having none of it.
Novak is trying to control but can't.
Novak tries to roll over but Reznikov keeps him under control.
Novak has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Petar Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to hold on to Reznikov's head to control him but Reznikov postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reznikov is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Reznikov is thwarting Novak's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Reznikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novak on his heels. He'll look to pass Novak's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Novak can't keep his opponent in guard - Reznikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reznikov trying to control from half guard but Novak is working away. #SUB2#
Novak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Novak wants to improve his position but Reznikov is controlling well.
Reznikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Novak trying to control but Reznikov postures up.
#SUB2#
Novak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reznikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reznikov is trying to control. Novak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reznikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Novak defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuzma Reznikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Novak darts in looking for a takedown but Reznikov gets double underhooks and turns Novak into the cage. #TD#
Reznikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Novak's guard.#SUB2#
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reznikov is aware though and is defending well.
Novak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Novak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reznikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznikov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Reznikov trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Novak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reznikov defends it easily.
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Novak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reznikov has picked Novak up and slammed him! Novak can't keep hold of the triangle and Reznikov manages to pass to side control!
Novak looks to move to half guard but instead Reznikov has passed into mount! Damn!
Novak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reznikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape. #T2#
Reznikov thowing shots but they're missing.
Reznikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
Novak blocking the ground and pound.
Reznikov prevents Novak from getting the reversal.
Novak keeps trying to improve his position.
Novak is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Novak holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reznikov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Novak working to try and regain half guard.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Novak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reznikov pulls his head out easily.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Novak makes his way to full guard, as Reznikov worked for a kimura.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Novak can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Reznikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Novak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reznikov is aware though and is defending well.
Reznikov wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Reznikov defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma Reznikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reznikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuzma Reznikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuzma Reznikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 104
Date: Nov 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Wick lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Wick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
Wick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wick's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wick keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Wick, not yet. #SUB2#
Novak 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.
Wick controlling Novak's posture.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Novak drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Novak as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Novak! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petar Novak!
Petar Novak 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:
Cast vs Thek
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Novak darts in and clinches Blaze up against the cage.#TD2#
Novak successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Blaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Novak wants to get back to his feet but Blaze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Novak is proving hard to escape from.
Blaze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T1#
Novak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Blaze manages to pass to side control.
Blaze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Novak gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Novak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Novak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novak working a defensive guard but Blaze passes into half guard.
Novak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novak keeps working.
Blaze trying to control the pace.
Blaze throwing shots but Novak is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Blaze shoots in and gets a takedown into Novak's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merrick Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blaze 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Blaze! |
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