PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 904 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Mr Knuckles (ranked 118 p4p, 158 weight class). Mr Knuckles has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Killer
vs
Knuckles

184 cm
31
170
16 - 10 - 0

172 cm
24
178
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Brooklyn Threads

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!

Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckles won't allow Killer to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.

Knuckles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killer is trying is best to control the position here.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Killer is defending well.
Nice strikes from Knuckles there.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Knuckles seems content to control.
Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knuckles trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple.
Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knuckles throws a strike but Killer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knuckles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.
Knuckles is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knuckles.
Knuckles controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow.
Knuckles throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
Knuckles is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killer is staying active underneath Knuckles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knuckles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.

Knuckles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Knuckles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer misses with the combination.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Buzz Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer misses with the combination.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knuckles with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer slips under a jab.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.

Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Killer!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Knuckles has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Knuckles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard.

Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Killer is trying to keep Knuckles in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.

Knuckles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killer dives on top into guard.

Knuckles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
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 Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Killer throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.

Knuckles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knuckles lands in his opponent's guard.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
Knuckles distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killer tries to bench press Knuckles off him but Knuckles keeps the position.
Knuckles controlling the position from side mount.
Knuckles tries to score with some ground and pound. Killer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knuckles scores with punches from side control.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a nice forearm strike.
Knuckles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knuckles scores with punches from side control.
Knuckles landing strikes.
Knuckles working the ground and pound.
Knuckles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killer some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Knuckles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles landing strikes.
Knuckles working the ground and pound but Killer is defending the strikes.
Knuckles lands some shots froms side control.
Killer is being controlled here.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.
Knuckles is chipping away with strikes.
Killer defending against the ground and pound.
Knuckles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killer to see if he's OK.
Knuckles cracks Killer with a big right hand but Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Killer is trying to control Knuckles's posture but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles in side control, throwing shots but Killer defends.
Knuckles lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles in the domination position with Killer hanging on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knuckles 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Knuckles thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).