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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ma Bong Sik (ranked 1522 p4p, 1651 weight class) and Alfonz Novak (ranked 188 p4p, 199 weight class). Novak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ma Bong Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong Sik was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Bong Sik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Novak. Beautiful body shot.
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bong Sik on the side of the head.
Novak avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak scores with a hook.
Novak lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Bong Sik - just one landing.
Novak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novak looking for a takedown.
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.
Bong Sik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik misses with a body kick.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong Sik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak swings for the body but Bong Sik moves out of range.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak stuns Bong Sik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Bong Sik.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong Sik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bong Sik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bong Sik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bong Sik walks into a stiff left hand from Novak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak shoots for a takedown but Bong Sik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Novak lands a nice looking body shot.
Novak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novak connects with a single shot there.
Bong Sik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong Sik misses with an uppercut.
Novak lands a nice looking body shot.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bong Sik rather than just go for the knockout.
Bong Sik is breathing heavily.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bong Sik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bong Sik misses.
Novak feints the counter takedown.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses.
Novak scores with a jab to the head.
Novak with a jab.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Novak.
Bong Sik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bong Sik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bong Sik looks to throw the jab but Novak is out of range.
Novak connects with a right hand. Bong Sik shakes it off.
A cross from Novak lands.
Bong Sik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak takes a swing at Bong Sik's ribcage but misses.
Ma Bong Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Bong Sik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novak scores with a jab.
Bong Sik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novak on the side of the head.
Novak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bong Sik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Novak tries to clinch there but Bong Sik circles away.
Novak scores with a nice head shot.
Bong Sik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bong Sik moves away.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bong Sik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bong Sik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bong Sik delivers a nice body kick.
Novak shoots in and drives through. Bong Sik sprawls well.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak lands with a shot to the body.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Novak.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bong Sik looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Bong Sik throws a counter high kick but Novak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bong Sik throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bong Sik.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bong Sik doesn't seem bothered though.
Novak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novak moves into the clinch.
Bong Sik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bong Sik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Novak.
Novak misses with a hook
and Bong Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Novak shoots in looking for a takedown. Bong Sik tries to sprawl out of it but Novak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bong Sik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ma Bong Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonz Novak.
Bong Sik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novak thuds his right hand into Bong Sik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bong Sik scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Novak to work.
Novak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bong Sik's efforts to push away.
Bong Sik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bong Sik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
Bong Sik misses with an uppercut.
Novak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bong Sik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novak tests Bong Sik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novak digs a good hook to Bong Sik's body.
Novak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Alfonz Novak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bong Sik throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Bong Sik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Bong Sik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bong Sik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Novak.
Nice shot lands for Novak.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
Bong Sik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Bong Sik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ma Bong Sik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Novak there.
Bong Sik with a nice calf kick.
Bong Sik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Novak finds it's way round the side to connect with Bong Sik's head.
Novak throws out a powerful jab.
Novak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novak slips a jab from Bong Sik.
Novak with the counter takedown but Bong Sik avoids it easily.
Bong Sik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong Sik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong Sik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novak throws out a powerful jab.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak lands with a straight right. Bong Sik didn't see that one coming.
Novak lands with a cross.
Bong Sik throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Bong Sik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Bong Sik.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak connects with a body shot.
Novak lands with a cross.
Novak lands with a right hand.
Bong Sik is rocked!
Bong Sik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oh Bong Sik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bong Sik taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Novak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak 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.
Novak wants to control but Bong Sik is keeping him busy.
Bong Sik seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bong Sik defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Bong Sik's temple.
Still in half guard, Novak seems content to control.
Novak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Novak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Novak wants to work for an arm triangle but Bong Sik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik pushes Novak off looking to stand but Novak dives back in and keeps control.
Novak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bong Sik wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novak lands a nice short elbow.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bong Sik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bong Sik is trying to stand up here but Novak is controlling him well.
Novak is nestled in close to Bong Sik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novak controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonz Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak!
An intense looking Alfonz Novak took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The Serpent is coming, and he's here to win gold! It's been a long road, but I'm here to show what I can do. I look forward to the next chance to prove that.'.
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hype
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