PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adamant Knight (ranked 5158 p4p, 3699 weight class) and Peter Konrad (ranked 595 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Konrad enters the cage!

Knight
vs
Konrad

180 cm
18
179
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
175
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adamant Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Konrad goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Konrad darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Konrad into the cage.
Adamant Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.

Knight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Konrad won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad is holding on to half guard well.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Konrad wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Konrad's hands, connecting with Konrad's forehead.
Konrad trying to control but Knight postures up.
Konrad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Knight is staying active.
Konrad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to break free.
Knight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Konrad's guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Konrad is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Konrad wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Konrad is looking to escape.
Konrad wants to get back to full guard.
Konrad trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konrad pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Konrad's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konrad won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adamant Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Konrad off the cage and back into range.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konrad manages to avoid it.
Konrad tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Konrad with that takedown attempt.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad has a takedown stuffed.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adamant Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Konrad throws a sloppy head kick

and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Konrad!
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Konrad is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Konrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight staying calm.
Konrad is looking for a sweep.
Knight controls the position.
Konrad can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Konrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Konrad closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Konrad pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konrad is looking to clinch.

Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Konrad was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Konrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konrad is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Konrad wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Konrad's head.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight is working Konrad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adamant Knight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Konrad scores with a shot to the body.
Konrad shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Konrad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Konrad avoids it well and moves away.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Konrad misses

and Knight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Konrad's guard.

Konrad is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Konrad breaks the clinch.

Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Konrad is retaining full guard.
Konrad working a defensive guard but Knight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Knight just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Konrad being controlled for a moment.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konrad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konrad on the ground.
Knight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Knight grinds an elbow into Konrad's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is letting Knight control him for a moment.
Konrad taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight happy to just control the position for now.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight controlling the position.
Konrad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Konrad pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Konrad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Konrad is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Konrad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konrad is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Peter Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamant Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adamant Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamant Knight!