PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Brutus Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maximus
vs
Nowak

198 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowak's calf.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Nowak.

Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nowak!
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maximus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nowak can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Brutus Maximus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nowak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus shoots in but Nowak avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus dips to his left and cracks Nowak with an uppercut!
Nowak dodges the punch combination from Maximus.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Maximus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nowak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nowak looks gassed!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Nowak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maximus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Nowak is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maximus moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nowak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brutus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nowak.

Maximus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak forces his way into half guard.
Nowak is stalling here. Maximus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nowak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maximus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Maximus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Nowak as Maximus shoots in.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nowak counters with a nice leg kick.
Maximus swinging wildly here.
Maximus scores with a three punch combo!
Nowak is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.

Maximus has Nowak up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Maximus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nowak uses from the top position.
Nowak seems to have recovered his senses.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Maximus kicks Nowak off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus misses with a combination
and Nowak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stuffs the takedown.
Nowak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximus pinned against the cage. Maximus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus swinging wildly here.
Maximus leaves Nowak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Nowak circles away.
Nowak walks into a jab.
Brutus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maximus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nowak quickly recovers to half guard.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowak is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nowak controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brutus Maximus just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nowak.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus dives in and grabs Nowak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nowak pushes down on Maximus's head and hops out.
Maximus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nowak is fending him off so far but Maximus persists. Nope, Nowak circles away and we're back to standing.
Nowak leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nowak is able to avoid easily.
Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nowak counters with a body kick.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Nowak backpedaling.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Nowak circles away.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nowak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maximus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nowak.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Nowak on that attempt.
Nowak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
Maximus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brutus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Maximus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Maximus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Maximus darts in and clinches Nowak up against the cage.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Nowak keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus just leaning against Nowak, taking a breather.

Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a low kick.

Maximus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximus trying to control the action but Nowak is working from the bottom.

Maximus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nowak's guard.
Nowak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.

Maximus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nowak.
Brutus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nowak.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brutus Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
Maximus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nowak back to the cage. Maximus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Nowak avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nowak leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nowak misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowak swivels and escapes.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nowak counters with a low kick, right behind Maximus 's knee.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nowak feints and then cracks Maximus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximus down.
Maximus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nowak back to the cage. Maximus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Nowak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Maximus clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.
Nowak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Maximus breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maximus clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus presses Nowak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nowak blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries to circle away but Nowak has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Nowak's takedown attempt.
Maximus wants to get back to striking at distance but Nowak won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Nowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutus Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nowak tries to score with a low kick but Maximus moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Maximus!
Brutus Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.