PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Riley Knox (ranked 3592 p4p, 19160 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 455 p4p, 724 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Knox
vs
Penn Jr

188 cm
27
216
13 - 3 - 0

186 cm
32
215
9 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
TRAP A-LOT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.

It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a head kick but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox is looking to clinch but Penn Jr is avoiding it.
Penn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a right and a left that Penn Jr avoids nicely.
Knox scores with a jab. Penn Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Penn Jr is rocked!

Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Penn Jr tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Penn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn Jr controls his hands.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn Jr.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn Jr is defending well for now.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.

Penn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Penn Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn Jr.
OH! Penn Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Knox smells blood and charges in for the finish! Knox unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Penn Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.