PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boreas Notus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Notus comes to the ring accompanied by Bloc Party- Blue Light. Manny Knox struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Notus
vs
Knox

194 cm
21
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

223 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreas Notus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Notus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.

Notus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Notus is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knox tries to buck Notus off but Notus is having none of it.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Notus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox managing to control the position.
Notus stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Notus wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notus trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Notus throws a head kick that misses.
Knox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Notus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Notus.

It looks like Manny Knox has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notus connects with a high kick.
Notus misses with a wild combination.
Notus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Notus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Notus fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox shoots and misses
and Notus counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreas Notus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Notus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Notus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Notus off to one side.
Boreas Notus is winning the standup battle so far.
Notus connects with a solid leg kick.
Notus lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Notus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox with a poor takedown
and Notus counters with an inside leg kick.
Notus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That has opened up Manny Knox's cut even more.
Notus scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Notus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Notus drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Notus from controlling successfully.
Notus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Notus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Notus from controlling successfully.
Notus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Notus won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Notus wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Notus is proving a slippery customer.

Knox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Notus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreas Notus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Notus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knox is staying active underneath Notus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Knox actively working from the bottom here.
Notus wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notus is working away from the top position though.
Knox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notus is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Notus is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Notus shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a takedown
and Notus counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Notus on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

The cut above Manny Knox's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Notus scores with a body shot.
Notus lands with a cross.
Boreas Notus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Notus. Beautiful body shot.

Notus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Notus is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreas Notus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Notus shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Notus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Notus lands a front kick.
Notus lands with a slapping head kick.
Notus lands a high kick!
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Notus fails with the takedown

and Knox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Notus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Notus.
Notus keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Notus is keeping the position.
Notus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Notus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Notus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Notus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox trying to control but Notus is working from the bottom.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Knox stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Notus throws up his legs and catches Knox in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Knox tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Notus! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boreas Notus!