PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miggery Sow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Novikov
vs
Sow

168 cm
25
139 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Novikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miggery Sow!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sow scoring well with a low kick there.
Novikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Novikov misses.
Sow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Sow.
Sow connects with a nice looking jab.
Sow tries a head kick but it misses.
Sow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sow thuds his right hand into Novikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novikov.
Novikov throws a head kick that misses.
Sow tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Sow.
A head kick misses from Sow.
Sow scores with a head kick.
Sow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Sow does it's job there.
Sow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Novikov blocks a head kick by Sow.
Sow keeps Novikov at a distance using the push kick.
Sow misses with a head kick.
Sow throws the left hand but Novikov avoids the punch easily.
Sow scores with a head kick.
Sow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sow works the jab nicely.
Sow scoring well with a low kick there.
Sow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Sow throws a sloppy head kick
and Novikov counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Sow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sow lands a nice shot that snaps Novikov's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sow - that will leave a mark!
Sow scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Sow.
Sow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novikov has time to react.
Sow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novikov's head.
Sow misses with a head kick.
Sow throws a head kick that Novikov semi-blocks.
Miggery Sow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Sow coming out on top.
Sow throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Sow defending well as Novikov loads up on a big left hand.
Novikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sow.
Sow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sow.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Sow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Sow tenderised Novikov's leg. Novikov is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sow scores with a spinning back kick!
Sow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novikov on the side of the head.
Sow lands a high kick!
Sow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novikov's head.
Novikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sow scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sow.
Sow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Novikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sow lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sow connects with a single shot there.
Sow delivers a nice body kick.
Novikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novikov ducks right into an uppercut from Sow.
Sow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Novikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sow lands a head kick!
Sow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Sow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sow is looking to slow Novikov down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sow - the referee stops the clock and Novikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sow. Novikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miggery Sow dominated that 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.

Novikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Sow.
Sow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sow lands a glancing blow to the side of Novikov's head.
Miggery Sow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Sow as he connects with a hook.
Sow misses with a head kick.
Sow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novikov.
Novikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sow lands with an uppercut that bounces Novikov off the cage and back into rage.
Sow lands a head kick. Novikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sow tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Sow finds it's way through Novikov's defenses.
Sow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sow as he connects with a hook.
Novikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sow lands with a slapping head kick.
Sow throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Sow feints and then cracks Novikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novikov down.
Sow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Novikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Victor Novikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novikov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sow as he connects with a hook.
Sow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sow works the jab nicely.
Sow throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Sow throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sow connects with a high kick.
Sow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novikov. That did some damage!
Sow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novikov in his tracks.
Novikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sow.
Sow scores with a nice strike.
Sow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novikov. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sow.
Sow scores with a kick to the body.
Sow lands a lovely overhand right.
Novikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novikov's head.
Sow throws a front kick that sends Novikov stumbling back into the cage.
Sow works the jab nicely.
Sow lands a high kick!
Novikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sow.
Sow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novikov walks into a straight right hand from Sow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Sow connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Sow lands but Novikov takes it in his stride.

Novikov is rocked!
Sow lands a big head kick that sends Novikov to the canvas! Sow follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miggery Sow!