PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Best Ever (ranked 4449 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Nowak (ranked 4887 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ever
vs
Nowak

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Best Ever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Waldemar Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ever misses with a body shot.
Ever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ever but Ever pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ever misses with a body shot.
Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.
Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
Ever misses with a body shot.

Nowak moves into range and clinches up with Ever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ever lands a shot to the body.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Ever tries to throw a body punch but Nowak avoids it by throwing Ever back against the cage.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowak or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ever.
Ever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever lands a shot to the body.
Ever can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Ever misses with a punch to the body.
Ever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Ever tries a body shot but Nowak blocks it.
Nowak is trying to drag Ever to the mat but Ever just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Nowak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ever just stands there and leans against the cage.
Best Ever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemar Nowak.
Ever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowak wants to take the fight to the mat but Ever manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever lands a body punch.
Nowak looks winded!
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ever.
Nowak prevents a body shot from Ever.
Ever lands a nice shot to the body.
Ever misses with a punch to the body.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nowak blocks a body shot from Ever.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
Ever lands a body shot.
Ever is working Nowak over against the cage.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Ever can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Ever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ever tries to work over Nowak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ever is working Nowak over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ever pushes Nowak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Ever works on Nowak's body with a couple of short punches.
Ever misses with a body punch.
Ever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ever misses with a punch to the body.
Ever lands a body punch.
Nowak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ever has him pressed against the cage.
Ever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowak controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Ever.
Ever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowak or not.
Nice body punch from Ever.
Ever lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ever.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ever.
Ever tries a body shot but Nowak blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nowak prevents a body shot from Ever.
Nowak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ever works on Nowak's body with a couple of short punches.
Nowak blocks a body shot from Ever.
Ever can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Ever scores with a hook to the body.
Ever tries a body shot but Nowak blocks it.
Ever can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Ever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowak or not.
Ever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!

Nowak pulls guard successfully.
Ever trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nowak's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Best Ever 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.

Ever swings for the body but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.
Nowak misses with a hook. Ever ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ever was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nowak.
Ever is looking to wear down Nowak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ever stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ever wants it to stay on the feet.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
Nowak throws a sloppy head kick and Ever moves out of range easily.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
Nowak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Ever throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ever but Ever pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nowak is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowak.
Nowak shoots in for a double leg but Ever sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Best Ever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemar Nowak.
Ever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowak moves away.
Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowak.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ever.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
A jab from Nowak misses.
Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Best Ever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowak manages to avoid it.
Ever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowak manages to avoid it.
Ever throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ever counters with a left to the body.
Ever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Ever.
Ever is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ever ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ever throws a body shot but no joy.
Ever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ever.
Best Ever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ever takes a swing at Nowak's ribcage but misses.
Ever swings for the body but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Ever misses its target.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
Ever takes a swing at Nowak's ribcage but misses.
Nowak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ever takes a swing at Nowak's ribcage but misses.
Nowak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ever swivels and escapes.
Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowak.
Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ever scores with a jab to the body.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ever.
Ever scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowak doesn't seem bothered though.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
Ever misses with a shot to the body

and Nowak counters with a shoot takedown. Ever fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Ever keeps moving.
Ever is looking to stand up but Nowak isn't so interested in that idea.
Ever knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowak on the ground.
Ever has his hands on Nowak's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Best Ever 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!

Ever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
Ever misses with a body shot.
Ever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Ever shows good takedown defense.
Nowak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ever misses with a body shot.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Waldemar Nowak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nowak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ever quickly recovers to half guard.

Nowak stands up from half guard.
Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ever with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ever. Nowak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ever fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ever. Nowak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.
Nowak is looking for the big counter here.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Nowak misses with a low kick.
Ever slaps away a takedown attempt from Nowak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ever swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Best Ever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemar Nowak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nowak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ever swings for the body but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.
Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowak is just out of range.

Nowak shoots in and gets a takedown into Ever's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowak trying to control but Ever is working from the bottom.

Nowak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
Ever stuffs the takedown.
Ever misses the shot to the body.
Best Ever is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Best Ever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ever misses with a wild body shot.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
Ever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowak throws a counter combo.
Nowak misses with a two punch combination.
Ever misses with a wild body shot.
And Nowak tries to counter it with a takedown but Ever pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ever fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nowak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
Ever throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowak avoids the body shot from Ever.
Ever throws a body punch but Nowak moves out of range.
Ever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowak was well out of range. Poor timing from Ever.
Ever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ever.
Nowak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waldemar Nowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ever just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Best Ever showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ever, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Best Ever!
Best Ever seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.