PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nowak
vs
Dali

188 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janusz Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Salvador Dali!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Nowak.
Nowak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nowak misses with a hook. Dali ducked under it nicely.
Dali scores with the left hand. Nowak knows he should have avoided that one.
Dali scores with a push kick.
Dali is looking to slow Nowak down with leg kicks.
Dali feints and then cracks Nowak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowak down.
Nowak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nowak throws a right and a left that Dali avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nowak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dali connects with a body shot that sends Nowak's belly button to the back.
Salvador Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nowak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowak there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Nowak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Nowak has closed the distance and engaged Dali in a clinch.
Dali throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowak.
Dali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nowak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dali lands with a hook. Nowak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nowak on the side of the head.
Nowak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Dali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nowak is breathing heavily.
Dali digs a good hook to Nowak's body.
Dali scores with a body shot.
Dali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salvador Dali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nowak's head.
Nowak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dali lands with a shot to the body.
Dali connects with a nice looking jab.
Nowak throws a combination that misses
and Dali counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dali does it's job there.
Dali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nowak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nowak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dali looks to land a combination. Nowak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dali throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Dali.
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
A solid body kick from Dali.
Dali thuds a left hand into Nowak's body.
Dali connects with a high kick.
Nowak lands a really nice looking cross but Dali seems unphased.
Dali lands with a kick to the temple. Nowak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dali lands with a kick to the temple. Nowak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali works the jab nicely.
Dali connects with a leg kick. Nowak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Dali.
Dali throws a series of punches but Nowak avoids them all with ease.
Dali swinging wildly here.
Dali fails to land with a series of punches.
Dali lands a head kick. Nowak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dali.
Dali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nowak moves out of range of the body kick.
Dali keeps Nowak at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dali fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dali throws a hook but Nowak blocks it.
Dali swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowak.
Dali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowak counters with a two punch combo.
Dali scores with a sloppy right hand. Nowak should have avoided that one.
Dali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nowak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nowak looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Nowak blocks a head kick by Dali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Dali there.
Nowak with a jab.
Nowak throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dali - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvador Dali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nowak misses with a combination
and Dali counters with a stiff right hand.
Dali scores with a body shot.
Dali lands a high kick!
Dali scores with a hook to the body. Nowak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nowak ducks right into an uppercut from Dali.
Nowak shoots in but no luck this time.
Dali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nowak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nowak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nowak backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dali connects with a body shot that sends Nowak's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali feints a jab promting Nowak to slip. Dali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nowak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Janusz Nowak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dali digs a good hook to Nowak's body.
Dali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nowak.
Dali scores with a leg kick.
Salvador Dali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Dali.
Nowak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dali defends well and Nowak ends up having to push Dali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dali scores with a nice body kick.
Nowak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dali lands a head kick!
Dali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nowak under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dali swings for the body but Nowak moves out of range.
Dali lands a slapping body shot.
Dali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nowak on the side of the head.
Dali thuds his right hand into Nowak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Dali lands but Nowak takes it in his stride.
Dali connects with a nice looking jab.
Dali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Dali.
Nowak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dali. Dali obviously looking to wear him down.
Dali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowak's calf.
Dali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dali throws a body shot but no joy.
Dali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali lands a nice hook to Nowak's body. Nowak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dali connects with a body shot.
Dali throws a right hand that Nowak ducks under and follows up with a left that Nowak also avoids with ease.
Nowak throws the left hand but Dali avoids the punch easily.
Nowak looks to score with a jab to the body but Dali is just out of range.
Nowak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dali's waist but Dali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nowak off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dali lands a head kick!
Dali throws a right and a left that Nowak avoids nicely.
Nowak takes one on the button.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali keeps Nowak at a distance using the push kick.
Dali scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nowak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nowak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dali lands with a cross.
Dali takes a swing at Nowak's ribcage but misses.
Dali lands with a straight right. Nowak didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dali throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.

Dali gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salvador Dali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Nowak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nowak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dali lands a head kick!
Nowak swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Nowak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowak.
Dali lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dali works the jab nicely.
Dali pushes Nowak away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dali scores with a head kick.
Nowak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nowak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dali finds it's way round the side to connect with Nowak's head.
Nowak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nowak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dali throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dali keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowak throws a looping overhand right but Dali ducks down to avoid it.
Dali unleashes a big counter combination but Nowak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nowak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nowak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Dali. Beautiful body shot.

Nowak takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowak blocking some punches.
Dali is trying to break the clinch but Nowak is controlling him.
Nowak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dali misses with the head strike.

Nowak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nowak shoots in and bounces Dali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali pulls Nowak in close to prevent any damage.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Dali is keeping the position.

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.
Dali 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 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.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Janusz Nowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvador Dali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dali.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Dali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dali 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 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dali!