Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Korolev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
Novak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korolev lands a body shot.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Korolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Novak misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak throws a big counter combination but Korolev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
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!
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Novak should have avoided that one.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a nice head kick!
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev keeps Novak at a distance using the push kick.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Novak off balance momentarily.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Korolev.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Novak misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Korolev pushes him off.
Novak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Novak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Korolev duly obliges. #ROC2#Novak is rocked!
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!
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Korolev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Ante Novak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev scores with a kick to the body.
Novak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down. #T2#
Novak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korolev at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Korolev.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Novak looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
Novak misses with a hook.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ante Novak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Novak and move into the clinch.
Novak swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Novak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novak.#TD#
Thibodeaux jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Novak is defending well. Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Novak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauvage Thibodeaux!
Sauvage Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
A low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
It looked like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novak avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Good exchange - Novak coming out on top.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body punch
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Novak does no damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook.
Novak swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak is looking to chop away at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's legs. #T4#
Novak walks into a jab.#CL2#
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls the action.
Novak lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak gets through Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Novak blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ante Novak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Novak slips a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks right into an uppercut from Novak.
Novak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novak connects with a right hand. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shakes it off.
Ante Novak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Novak throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.#T2#
Novak jabs Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski right on the nose. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blinks but takes it well.
Novak throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a one two! Novak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Novak thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novak.
Novak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a head kick that drops Novak to the mat! Novak scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Novak is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ante Novak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?#T3#
Novak defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Novak tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Novak! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Novak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Novak misses with a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Novak tenderised Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Novak sizes up Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Novak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novak walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novak throws a body kick that misses.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak checks the leg kick.#T1#
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Novak has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A body shot lands from Novak. #BC2#
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak misses with a looping right.
Novak misses with a wild combination.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Novak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak stuns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a leg kick but Novak checks it
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Novak misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight left.
Novak is looking to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Novak - just one landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a head kick.
Novak throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#Ante Novak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ante Novak.
I think Novak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
A very excited looking Ante Novak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Novak as he connects with a hook.
Goode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Goode on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Novak slips a straight right by Goode.
Goode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goode if he has to take too many more of those.
Goode misses with a looping left.
That kick from Novak tenderised Goode's leg. Goode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goode on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Novak misses.
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goode at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak connects with an inside leg kick.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Goode avoids it.
Goode is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goode's head.
Novak drops his hands momentarily and Goode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Goode.
Goode moves in looking to clinch but Novak pushes him off.
Novak slips under a jab from Goode.
Novak tries a quick counter leg kick but Goode is wise to it.
Good shot there by Novak.
Goode lands a jab to the nose.
Goode blocks a head kick by Novak.
Goode scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Novak works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Novak there.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Goode misses.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Novak gets a clinch.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Goode lands a hook that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Goode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Novak or not.
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands with a short shot to the head.
Goode blocks a body shot from Novak.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goode.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Goode lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Goode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goode is working Novak over against the cage.
Goode working aggressively here.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novak.
Goode working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goode lands with a short shot to the head.
Goode misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Goode misses with a body punch.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Goode holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goode blocks a body shot from Novak.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Novak.
Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goode.
Novak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goode seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Novak can turn it around.
Novak blocking some punches. #T4#
Novak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Novak working aggressively here.
Goode tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Novak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goode tries to clinch there but Novak circles away.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Goode clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goode.
A short right from Goode.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak blocking some punches.
Goode wants to break free but Novak has control.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Goode.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Goode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
Goode throws a head punch that misses.
Novak digs a right hand underneath Goode's ribcage. Goode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Goode leaning against his opponent.
Novak lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Novak lands a right hand.
Goode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Novak.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Novak.
Goode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak lands a left hand.
A short left from Novak.
Novak lands a body punch. #T2#
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak scores with a shoulder strike.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goode is trying to break free.
Ante Novak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Goode.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Novak works on Goode's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Novak.
Novak is working Goode over against the cage.
Novak lands with a light punch inside.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novak.
Novak keeps control of Goode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Novak.
Novak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novak lands with a right to the head.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak pushes Goode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak digs a right hand underneath Goode's ribcage. Goode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode digs a right hand underneath Novak's ribcage. Novak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goode.#T4#
Goode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goode.
Novak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak lands a nice uppercut.
Novak tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novak.
Novak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Novak lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak pushes Goode back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Novak.
A right hook to the body lands for Novak.
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Novak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Novak.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goode takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goode cracks Novak with a good jab.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Goode in his tracks momentarily.
Goode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goode throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak catches Goode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak lands a really nice looking cross but Goode seems unphased. #T1#
Novak jabs Goode right on the nose. Goode blinks but takes it well.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Goode avoids it.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novak, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Goode is rocked!
Novak throws a shot to the body.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novak works Goode's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Novak closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goode.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Novak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
Goode lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Good body shot from Novak.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Goode tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode trying to stall but Novak improves his position.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Novak blocking some punches.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Goode blocking some punches. #T4#
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goode.
Goode is trying to break free.
Goode working aggressively here.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goode fails to land.
Goode stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Novak prevents a body shot from Goode.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
A very excited looking Ante Novak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Novak sets himself, and Anderson steps forward looking for the clinch! Novak avoids it this time.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Novak's knee but Novak avoids it well.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook.
It looked like Novak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Novak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Novak.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Novak misses the target.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Novak.
Novak staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Anderson avoids it.#T2#
Novak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Anderson lands.
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!
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Novak takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Novak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Novak blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Novak is defending well for now.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Novak.
Novak tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Novak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Novak managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Novak blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson connects with a leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novak takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Novak is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Novak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Novak's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Novak tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Jones Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Novak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson prevents a body shot from Novak. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with the body kick
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Novak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs.#T4#
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Novak walks into a left hand.
A big right from Anderson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Novak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Novak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Novak throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Novak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Novak saw that one coming.
Novak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Novak. #T1#
Anderson scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A cross from Anderson lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novak looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novak's head backwards.
Novak checks a leg kick.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Jab by Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Novak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anderson just manages to avoid it.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Novak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Anderson has Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Novak pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Novak.
Well Anderson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novak scores with a nice body kick.
Fergusson tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
Novak blocks a jab.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Fergusson connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Novak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson fakes the leg kick and cracks Novak in the body.
Novak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a low kick as Novak jumps back.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a front kick aimed at Fergusson's knee but Fergusson avoids it well. #T2#
Fergusson moves out of range of the body kick.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Good work by Novak as he checks the leg kick.
Fergusson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson lands a head shot.
Fergusson scores with a punch to the head.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Novak tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Novak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fergusson lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fergusson jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Novak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novak lands with an uppercut that bounces Fergusson off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.
Fergusson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Novak is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak throws a body punch but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Novak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Novak keeps Fergusson at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fergusson throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Novak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fergusson misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak scores with a three punch combo!
Novak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Novak misses with a body kick.
Fergusson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Novak scores with a one two! Fergusson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak lands with a hook. Fergusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Novak misses
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a nice body shot.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novak swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson's corner calls for a 1-2. Fergusson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fergusson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Novak moves away from the strike by Fergusson.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Fergusson sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Fergusson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Fergusson works the jab nicely.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fergusson lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Novak moves out of range of the body kick.
Novak misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fergusson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
A head kick by Fergusson misses
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson backing away here, and Novak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fergusson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Novak misses the target.
Novak looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Fergusson takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good shot there by Fergusson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws a body kick that misses
and Novak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Fergusson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Fergusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Novak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fergusson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novak scrambles back to his feet.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novak throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fergusson stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson lands a right hook to the body.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fergusson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fergusson blocks it well.
Novak moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
Fergusson throws a right hand that Novak ducks under and follows up with a left that Novak also avoids with ease.
Novak counters with a body kick.
Fergusson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Novak throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fergusson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson pushes Novak away with a front kick.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Fergusson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fergusson clobbers Novak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Fergusson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fergusson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Our winner, Shane Fergusson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Novak throws a leg kick
and FeoTeo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
FeoTeo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak throws a jab when FeoTeo was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - FeoTeo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Novak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FeoTeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FeoTeo is looking to score with low kicks.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak takes a swing at FeoTeo's ribcage but misses.
It appears FeoTeo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.#T1#
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
FeoTeo jabs Novak right on the nose. Novak blinks but takes it well.
FeoTeo lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Novak gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! FeoTeo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Novak is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz FeoTeo!
A very excited looking Taz FeoTeo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak lands a head shot.
Daan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Daan connects with a leg kick.
Daan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Daan wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side
and Novak counters with an outside leg kick.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan is looking to clinch but Novak is avoiding it. #T1#
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan wants to clinch.
Daan wants to slow Novak down by chopping away at his legs.
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daan catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daan - the referee stops the clock and Novak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daan. Novak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Novak.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daan wants to clinch up but Novak keeps it at a distance.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Daan takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daan swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Daan.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan moves away from the strike by Novak. #T4#
Daan is looking to chop away at Novak's legs.
Daan is looking to wear down Novak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Daan tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Daan has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novak feints a counter leg kick.
Novak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Novak.
A punch lands to the side of Novak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daan with a body shot.
Daan defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Daan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Daan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target.#CL#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Daan. Daan maintains the clinch.
Novak tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Daan working aggressively here.
Novak misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short left from Daan.
Novak being controlled against the cage.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with the head strike.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Daan is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan prevents a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good body shot from Novak.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak presses Daan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Novak - that landed with a thud.
Novak scores with a shoulder strike.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Levi Daan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan blocking some punches.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Daan blocks a head kick by Novak.
Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Daan has closed the distance and engaged Novak in a clinch.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak lands a left hand.
Daan is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daan has his back to the cage.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Daan has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Daan lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daan keeps control of Novak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Daan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Novak misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Novak as the two fighters clinch.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Novak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
A short right from Daan.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Novak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Daan cracks Novak with a nice body shot.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daan.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan lands a left hand.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Novak.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novak as Daan tries to tie him up. #T3#
Novak lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak works on Daan's body with a couple of short punches.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Novak.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan takes a shot to the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daan.#T4#
Daan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Novak responds with a good body kick, but Daan manages to step out the way in time.
Daan slips a straight right by Novak.
Daan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Novak throws a leg kick that misses.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Novak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novak checks a leg kick.
Novak throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan!
A victorious Levi Daan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Cailean throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Cailean. Those never looked like landing.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean cracks Novak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cailean. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
Cailean doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean misses with a left hand
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novak to score with a decent uppercut.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
Some bone on bone action there as Novak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
Cailean tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak cracks Cailean with an open hand slap.
Cailean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novak doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cailean. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak slips a straight right by Cailean.
Novak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Novak throws a push kick but Cailean slaps the foot to one side.
Cailean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak looks for the body kick but Cailean saw that one coming.
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean misses with a hook.
Crunch! Novak slams his shin into Cailean's torso.
Novak avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Cailean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean. #T4#
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cailean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cailean fails to land.
Novak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Novak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean wants to clinch.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Novak checks a low kick from Cailean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novak.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean.
A big right from Novak misses.
Cailean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cailean finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
Cailean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novak is out of range and Cailean settles back down.
Cailean tries to clinch up.
Novak misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cailean crumples to the floor! Novak milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ante Novak!
During a confident post fight interview, Ante Novak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoupos is looking to counter the offense by Novak and move into the clinch.
Thoupos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Thoupos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a leg kick but Thoupos checks it.
Thoupos connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Thoupos counters with a three punch combo that has Novak backing up. Novak nods at Thoupos to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Thoupos throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novak tests Thoupos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a nice body shot.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thoupos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Novak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thoupos really felt that one!
Thoupos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novak's hands.
Thoupos tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Thoupos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thoupos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novak under the eye.
Novak slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Novak moves away and avoids it.
Thoupos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thoupos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Thoupos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovak.
A cross from Novak lands.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoupos throws a sloppy body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak misses the jab.
Thoupos cracks a nice hook into Novak's ribs.
Thoupos moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Novak cracks a nice hook into Thoupos's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak ducks right into an uppercut from Thoupos. #CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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.#R2#
Thoupos throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Novak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak throws a body punch but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and pushes Novak back into the cage.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak is trying to break free.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Novak tries to circle away but Thoupos has him pinned against the cage.
Thoupos cracks Novak with a nice body shot.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos lands with a light punch inside.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoupos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Novak misses with some punches.
Novak tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#The cut above Ante Novak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
A short left from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Novak is rocked!
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos working aggressively here. #T3#
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands.
Thoupos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos working aggressively here.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane Thoupos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos. #T4#
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thoupos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane Thoupos is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak looks to throw the jab but Thoupos is out of range.
A good leg kick by Thoupos.
Novak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak slips a straight right by Thoupos.#KD#
Thoupos cracks Novak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thoupos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Novak to stand back up!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thoupos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thoupos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoupos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a lunging right hand
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Thoupos darts in and clinches Novak up against the cage.
Novak tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoupos lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoupos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos pushes Novak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#Ante Novak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos. #T3#
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
Thoupos is working Novak over against the cage.
Thoupos presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thoupos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novak.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane Thoupos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak tries to break free but Thoupos pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak has had enough of the clinch but Thoupos keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Thoupos prevents a body shot from Novak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Novak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos prevents Novak from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Novak fails to land.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Thoupos avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Thoupos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thoupos 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Thoupos!
A very excited looking Kane Thoupos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novak tries to land a front kick but Chevrolet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chevrolet feints a counter leg kick.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Chevrolet counters with a good low kick that Novak was not able to check.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak throws a head kick but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Novak throws a good cross that connects.
Chevrolet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novak jabs Chevrolet right on the nose. Chevrolet blinks but takes it well.
Novak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chevrolet slips under a jab.
Novak throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chevrolet misses with a looping right.
Novak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chevrolets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Chevrolet ducks down to avoid it.
Novak connects with the punch.
Novak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Novak connects with a nice looking jab.
Chevrolet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Novak fails to land with a series of punches.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevrolet is just out of range.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novak misses with a looping left.#T2#
Novak connects with a body shot that sends Chevrolet's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Chevrolet throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Novak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chevrolet.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chevrolet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novak thinking.
Novak lands a head shot.
Novak scoring well with a low kick there.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Chevrolet avoids it.
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Chevrolet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chevrolet tries to land a front kick but Novak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Chevrolet.#T3#
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chevrolet.
Novak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chevrolet moves away from the strike by Novak.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Chevrolet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak backing away here, and Chevrolet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Novak.
Chevrolet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
Chevrolet staying out of range there.
Chevrolet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novak lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Novak darts in looking for a takedown but Chevrolet gets double underhooks and turns Novak into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak gets through Chevrolet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chevrolet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chevrolet.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Chevrolet avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Chevrolet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chevrolet tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Chevrolet back against the cage. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novak works Chevrolet's body with a nice hook.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevrolet was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Chevrolet throws a lazy head kick
and Novak counters with a left to the body.
Novak lands a jab to the head.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Novak misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chevrolet misses with a low kick as Novak jumps back.
Novak jabs Chevrolet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak takes a swing at Chevrolet's ribcage but misses.
Novak throws a body punch but Chevrolet moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chevrolet misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chevrolet. That's going to slow Novak down.
Novak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chevrolet.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevrolet moves away.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Chevrolet avoids it.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Novak.
Novak misses with a two punch combination.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Chevrolet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Novak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chevrolet on the side of the head.#T1#
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Chevrolet is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chevrolet misses with an uppercut.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevrolet was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Chevrolet misses with a hook to the body
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novak lands a body shot.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chevrolet misses with a wild body shot.
Chevrolet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chevrolet avoids the body shot from Novak.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Novak digs a good body shot into Chevrolet's ribs.
Chevrolet throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chevrolet lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Novak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Novak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chevrolet misses with a kick to the body.
Novak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Novak tenderised Chevrolet's leg. Chevrolet is trying to keep his angry face on.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chevrolet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chevrolet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novak. That one must have hurt.
Novak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chevrolet takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak misses the jab.
Chevrolet looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
And Novak counters with a quick kick to the body but Chevrolet blocks it.
Novak scores with a kick to the body.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevrolet can do to turn this around?
Novak needs to keep his hands up - Chevrolet had a free shot at his head there.
Novak throws a sloppy head kick and Chevrolet moves out of range easily. #T3#
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ante Novak is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak looks to land a body kick but Chevrolet moved away.
Chevrolet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a body kick that stops Novak in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chevrolet.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chevrolet scores with a shot to the body.
Novak lands a head shot.
Chevrolet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novak.
Novak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Novak.
Chevrolet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novak.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chevrolet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novak - the referee stops the clock and Chevrolet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novak. Chevrolet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak throws a front kick aimed at Chevrolet's knee but Chevrolet avoids it well.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
A nice leg kick from Chevrolet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chevrolet blocks the body kick.
Jab by Novak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak slips a jab from Chevrolet.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Chevrolet tries a quick counter leg kick but Novak is wise to it.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Chevrolet sees coming a mile off.
Chevrolet tries a quick counter leg kick but Novak is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chevrolet delivers a nice body kick.
Chevrolet throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chevrolet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chevrolet throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chevrolet.
Novak lands a really nice looking cross but Chevrolet seems unphased. #T1#
Novak lands with a nice body punch.
Chevrolet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Novak.
Chevrolet throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chevrolet on the side of the head.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chevrolet at a distance.
Novak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chevrolet is out of range.
Novak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chevrolet lands with a nice body kick.
Novak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chevrolet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novak doesn't seem bothered though.
Ante Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Novak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Novak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chevrolet under the eye.
Chevrolet lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak throws a wild body kick that Chevrolet sees coming a mile off.
Novak swings for the body but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Chevrolet cracks Novak with an open hand slap.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chevrolet lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Chevrolet scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Chevrolet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chevrolet throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Chevrolet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chevrolet blocks a jab.
Novak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Chevrolet raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Novak lands with a straight right. Chevrolet didn't see that one coming.
Novak looks to land a left hand but Chevrolet moved out of range nicely.
Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chevrolet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Novak looks to land a left hand but Chevrolet moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chevrolet! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Chevrolet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A jab from Novak misses.
Novak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chevrolet.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chevrolet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chevrolet throws a body punch but Novak moves out of range.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevrolet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak lands with a nice body kick.
Chevrolet misses with a leg kick
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moncontour Chevrolet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Chevrolet counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Novak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novak, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Novak catches Kouame with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
Kouame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak slips under a jab from Kouame.
Kouame misses with a looping left.
Novak throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Kouame's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kouame throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kouame. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak lands the left hand.
Novak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kouame's sensitive parts.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Novak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kouame avoids the body shot from Novak.
Kouame throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Kouame.
A jab from Kouame misses.
Kouame misses the shot to the body.
Kouame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novak is fending him off so far but Kouame persists. Nope, Novak circles away and we're back to standing.
Kouame misses with a takedown attempt - Novak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak lunges at Kouame with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kouame's hand.
Novak swinging wildly here. #T1#
Novak thuds a left hand into Kouame's body.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kouame tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kouame.
Novak lands with a right hand.
Novak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Kouame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novak thuds a left hand into Kouame's body.
Kouame blocks a jab.
Kouame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Kouame on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Kouame misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Kouame.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kouame.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouame ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Novak slips a straight right by Kouame.
Kouame steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novak. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Kouame moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak throws a sloppy body shot
and Kouame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kouame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Kouame connects with a looping right hand.
Novak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kouame on the side of the head.
Kouame tests Novak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kouame blocks a jab.
That kick from Novak tenderised Kouame's leg. Kouame is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Kouame misses.
Novak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Kouame is rocked!
Novak flashes Kouame a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kouame's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kouame crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Novak punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!
Our winner, Ante Novak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Novak lands with a slapping head kick.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
Novak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Novak.
Chevrolet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chevrolet misses with a looping left.
Chevrolet blocks a head kick by Novak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Chevrolet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
A lazy body kick from Novak
and Chevrolet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chevrolet misses with a leg kick.
Chevrolet lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Chevrolet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chevrolet scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Chevrolet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Chevrolet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Novak checks it well.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Chevrolet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novak misses with a left hand
and Chevrolet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chevrolet needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Novak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Novak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak is looking to wear down Chevrolet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chevrolet throws a low kick, looking for Novak's leg but Novak calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Novak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chevrolet looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
As Chevrolet backs away, Novak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chevrolet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chevrolet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Novak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chevrolet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chevrolet scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Novak misses with a combination
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novak.
Chevrolet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Novak throws a combination that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a nice kick to the body.
A cross from Novak lands.
Chevrolet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novak. Novak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chevrolet.
A cross from Novak lands.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chevrolet.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chevrolet.
Novak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Novak misses with the combination.
Chevrolet looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
Novak misses with a leg kick
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Chevrolet's shoulder, as Chevrolet tries to avoid the shot.
Novak lands with an uppercut that bounces Chevrolet off the cage and back into range.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Novak lands a front kick.
Novak thows a body kick. Chevrolet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chevrolet defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Chevrolet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Chevrolet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Chevrolet throws a lazy uppercut
and Novak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chevrolet throws a right hand that misses
and Novak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chevrolet thinking.
Chevrolet moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak lands a right hook to the body.
Chevrolet avoids a kick to the body.
Chevrolet scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak lands a nice shot that snaps Chevrolet's head back.
Novak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chevrolet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chevrolet takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Novak thows a leg kick but Chevrolet checks it
and Chevrolet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chevrolet slips a straight right by Novak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Novak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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.#R2#
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a straight right hand.
Novak looks to land a left hand but Chevrolet moved out of range nicely.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevrolet moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Chevrolet misses.
Chevrolet misses with a jab to the body
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak lands a nice shot to the body.
Novak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Chevrolet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Novak.
The crowd cheers as Chevrolet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Novak doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet cracks Novak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Novak.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Novak scores with a hook to the body. Chevrolet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Novak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevrolet.
Nice cross by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet slips a jab from Novak.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
Chevrolet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chevrolet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Novak lands.
A head kick misses from Novak.
Novak throws a leg kick
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Novak
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Chevrolet lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevrolet moves out of range of the body kick.
Ante Novak is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak misses with a low kick.
Chevrolet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Novak misses with a body kick.
Chevrolet checks a low kick from Novak.
Novak misses with the body kick
and Chevrolet counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chevrolet checks a leg kick.
Novak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chevrolet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chevrolet doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Chevrolet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chevrolet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Chevrolet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chevrolet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chevrolet takes one to the chin there.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
Chevrolet just misses with a punch to the body.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chevrolet.
Chevrolet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chevrolet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chevrolet connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Novak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chevrolet. Chevrolet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chevrolet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Novak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chevrolet with the inside leg kick.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chevrolet lands a jab to Novak's midsection.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chevrolet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Novak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ante Novak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak looks to throw the jab but Chevrolet is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Chevrolet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chevrolet moves out of range of the body kick from Novak.
Chevrolet flicks out a counter leg kick but Novak steps away.
Novak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chevrolet moves out of range of the strikes.
Chevrolet avoids the head kick by Novak.
Chevrolet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Novak misses with a leg kick
and Chevrolet counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chevrolet counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chevrolet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Chevrolet delivers a nice body kick.
Novak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chevrolet. Chevrolet obviously looking to wear him down.
Novak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
Novak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chevrolet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chevrolet lands with a hook. Novak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Novak throws a body kick that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Novak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chevrolet. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chevrolet.
Ante Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chevrolet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novak.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Novak's corner calls for a 1-2. Novak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chevrolet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Novak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a good, hard body kick but Novak shrugs it off.
Novak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Novak throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Ante Novak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Novak misses the body punch
and Chevrolet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novak swings for the body but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Novak backing away here, and Chevrolet unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevrolet was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Novak throws a hook but Chevrolet blocks it.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Chevrolet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chevrolet scores with a leg kick.
Novak staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chevrolet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Novak with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Novak.
Chevrolet throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak ducks right into an uppercut from Chevrolet.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novak moves out of range as Chevrolet strikes.#T4#
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novak moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
Novak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Novak misses with a leg kick
and Chevrolet counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novak throws a leg kick
and Chevrolet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ante Novak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moncontour Chevrolet!
A very excited looking Moncontour Chevrolet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Novak misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Esposito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Esposito misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a right hand to the body.
Esposito moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak checks a leg kick nicely.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Novaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Novak.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Novak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Novak misses with a hook to the body
and Esposito counters with a nice leg kick.
Esposito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Novak.
The crowd cheers as Novak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak. #T2#
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Esposito moves out of range as Novak throws a body kick.
Novak checks a leg kick nicely.
Novak checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Novak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Esposito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esposito slips a jab from Novak.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Novak's body.#T3#
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
Novak misses with a looping right.
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Novak's knee momentarily.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.#T4#
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
Novak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Novak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Novak throws a series of punches but Esposito moves out of range.
Novak drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
Novak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Esposito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a quick counter kick to the body but Novak avoids it.
Novak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novak counters with a straight right hand.
Novak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Esposito swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Novak's front leg but catches the back leg as Novak tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonardo Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Novak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
And Novak responds with a good body kick, but Esposito manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esposito if he has to take too many more of those.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Novak lands a big head kick that sends Esposito tumbling to the mat! Novak takes a step backwards and waves Esposito back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Novak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Esposito momentarily.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Novak is looking for the big counter here.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Novak. #T2#
Esposito throws a leg kick but Novak moved away.
Esposito misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Novak. That's going to slow Esposito down.
Esposito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novak's sensitive parts.
Esposito cracks Novak with a good jab.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Novak delivers a nice body kick.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Esposito is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novak lands a head shot.
Esposito with a nice calf kick.
Novak checks a leg kick nicely.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Novak's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Esposito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esposito lands with a hook. Novak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ante Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Novak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito.
Esposito misses the body punch
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Novak misses.
Novak digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Novak avoids the body shot from Esposito.
A nice side step and Novak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body punch
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esposito moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Novak. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Novak lands the left hand.
Novak jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Esposito counters with a quick kick to the body but Novak blocks it.
Novak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esposito counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Esposito jabs Novak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novak slips under a jab.
Novak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Novak lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esposito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Novak looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Novak misses with a body punch
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito.
Esposito scores with a sloppy right hand. Novak should have avoided that one.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.#T4#
Novak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Novak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito scores with the left hand. Novak knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Esposito.#CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Jab from Esposito.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Kelly takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Novak counters with a straight right hand.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Kelly attempts a counter takedown but Novak avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novak circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.#T1#
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Novak circles away.
Kelly misses with a body shot
and Novak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Novak circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kelly to the canvas! Kelly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Novak keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Novak!
After winning the bout, Ante Novak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Robert Kelly spoke after the fight, saying 'Before the fight I told you : "Imma try bumping and grinding it. If it works it works, if it doesn't it doesn't. It didn't so in the end it didn't. I still got that vibe though."'.

Event: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak slips a jab from Covington.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak scores with a jab. Covington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Covington was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Novak slips a jab and a cross from Covington.
Covington takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Covington catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Covington misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Novak lands a jab.
Novak slips under a jab.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak works Covington's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Covington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Covington stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Covington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Covington rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington jabs at Novak's body.
Novak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Covington misses its intended target.
Novak loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak takes one to the side of the head.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a jab to the body
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak misses the jab.
Covington lands with a good body shot.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak lands a jab.
Novak digs a good body shot into Covington's ribs.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Covington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Novak eats them both and turns towards Covington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Covington misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Covington avoids the body shot from Novak.
Covington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
A jab from Novak finds it's way through Covington's defenses.
Covington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sidroy Covington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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.#R2#
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Novak works the jab nicely.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Covington walks into a left hand.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Covington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novak cracks Covington with a good jab.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak throws out a counter right but Covington avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Covington lands a nice shot to the body.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Covington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Novak does it's job there.
Covington connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Novak rushes Covington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Covington can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Covington misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Novak misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
Novak tries a body shot but Covington blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Covington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Covington misses with the head strike.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novak.
Novak misses with some punches. #BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch.
Novak defending well as Covington loads up on a big left hand.
Novak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a body shot.
Novak lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Novak drops Covington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Covington looks back up at him and smiles so Novak waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Covington throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Covington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novak circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Covington tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Novak wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!
A victorious Ante Novak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 65:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Murska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murska misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murska lands with a good body shot.
Novak defending well as Murska loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak throws a shot to the body.
Murska thuds a left hand into Novak's body.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska throws a hook but Novak blocks it.
Novak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murska lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska throws a one two combo.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Murska misses with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.
Ispa Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Murska misses.
Novak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novak is looking to wear down Murska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Murska counters by clinching up.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow. #BC#
Novak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Murska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murska throws an off balance right hand
and Novak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Novak lands a jab to Murska's midsection.
Novak just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Murska slips a straight right by Novak.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak throws a body punch but Murska moves out of range.
Murska stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Murska finds it's way through Novak's defenses.
Murska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Murska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murska throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murska throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murska closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murska misses with a lunging right hand
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Novak scores with a decent looking hook.
Novak takes a swing at Murska's ribcage but misses.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Novak is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Novak cracks Murska with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murska looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Novak finish him? #ROC#Murska is rocked!
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Murska is still on wobbly legs! Can Novak finish him?
Murska looks winded!
Novak lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Murska up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Novak from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Murska's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!

Event: Outlaw 20 - Pollard vs Hickock
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Novak misses #CL2#
and Battle moves into the clinch.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle gets through Novak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Novak.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novak.
Novak blocks a body shot from Battle.
A right handed body shot lands from Novak.
Novak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novak lands a hook that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak working aggressively here. #T1#
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak blocks a body shot from Battle.
Novak prevents a body shot from Battle.
Novak prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Battle misses with the head strike. #T2##BC#
Novak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Novak throws out a powerful jab.
Novak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Battle is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battle is still on wobbly legs! Can Novak finish him?
Battle tries to clinch but Novak moves away
and Novak scores with a counter punch that sends Battle to the canvas! Novak smells blood - he's punishing Battle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Battle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Novak!

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