PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Chidwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Chidwick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chidwick
vs
Novak

225 cm
23
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Chidwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Novak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Novak moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chidwick.
Chidwick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novak wants to break the clinch but can't.

Chidwick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Novak uses from the top position.
Novak being controlled here momentarily.
Novak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak trying to control but Chidwick is working from the bottom.
Chidwick trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Chidwick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chidwick 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak forces his way into half guard.
Chidwick is pressing down on Novak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chidwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Chidwick, not yet.
Novak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chidwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Chidwick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novak looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chidwick is trying to control the position but Novak postures up.
Novak stands up over Chidwick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chidwick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Novak wants to work for an arm triangle but Chidwick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chidwick trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick moves into full guard.
Novak looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chidwick managing to control the position.
Novak looking to pass the guard.
Chidwick is trying to keep Novak in close.

Chidwick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Novak gets to his feet. Chidwick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chidwick has his takedown stuffed

and Novak counters with a shoot takedown. Chidwick fights it but they end up in guard.
Chidwick has momentary wrist control but Novak slips an elbow through the middle.
Novak 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.
Chidwick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris 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.

Novak feints and as Chidwick raises his hands in defense, Novak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chidwick looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to stand and escape but instead Chidwick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Novak. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Novak has his foot on Chidwick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chidwick works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chidwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak wants to control but Chidwick passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.

Novak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Novak tries to roll over but Chidwick keeps him under control.

Novak is defending against the submission attempts here by Chidwick.
Novak wants to control but Chidwick is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chidwick closes the distance but Novak moves to the side

and Novak counters with a single leg into guard. Chidwick didn't expect that.
Novak chips away with some ground and pound.
Kris Novak has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chidwick is looking for a triangle but Novak pushes his legs off easily.
Chidwick working a defensive guard here.
Chidwick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Novak!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Novak wants to hold on but Chidwick pushes him away.
Chidwick looking to control but Novak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novak regains half guard.
Novak moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chidwick is looking to stand up but Novak won't let him.
Chidwick throws and elbow that misses. Novak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chidwick's guard. Nice move by Novak!
Novak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chidwick struggling a bit here.

Novak decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chidwick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Novak shoots in and bounces Chidwick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chidwick is trying to hold Novak in close to prevent damage but Novak has managed to pass into half guard.
Chidwick pushes Novak off but Novak dives into side control.
Chidwick can't do much from the bottom here.
Chidwick is not content to let Novak control the position.
Chidwick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidwick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Novak has one foot on Chidwick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chidwick misses with a takedown
and Novak counters with an inside leg kick.

Novak scores a takedown into full mount!
Chidwick is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak avoids the attempt from Chidwick to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chidwick tries to buck Novak off but he can't manage it.
Chidwick tries to reverse the position but Novak maintains control.
Chidwick is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Chidwick is looking to get to half guard.
Novak lands a big shot there that rocks Chidwick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chidwick looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Chidwick wants to get back to his feet.
Novak lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Novak is trying to stick to Chidwick's back but Chidwick is turning into Novak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Novak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chidwick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chidwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chidwick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Novak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Novak has his foot on Chidwick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chidwick works his way back into a safe position though.
Novak keeping moving, preventing Chidwick from controlling successfully.
Chidwick preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novak wants to clinch up but Chidwick keeps it at a distance.
Alex Chidwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Chidwick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Novak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Kris Novak!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kris Novak!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kris Novak!

Kris Novak wins by unanimous decision!