PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Knight (ranked 2552 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Kajulik Nuvaqirq (ranked 288 p4p, 421 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Knight
vs
Nuvaqirq

182 cm
23
192
3 - 2 - 1

190 cm
29
196
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajulik Nuvaqirq!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuvaqirq ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.

Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight prevents Nuvaqirq from getting back to his feet.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuvaqirq wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nuvaqirq looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuvaqirq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuvaqirq looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Nuvaqirq blocks nicely.
Nuvaqirq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Nuvaqirq has wrist control.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Nuvaqirq keeps moving.
Nuvaqirq avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuvaqirq trying to control the position.
Nuvaqirq has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Knight has passed into side control.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Nuvaqirq defends.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuvaqirq down.
Knight controlling from side mount.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuvaqirq is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq struggling a bit here.
Nuvaqirq tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuvaqirq takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nuvaqirq trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knight working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nuvaqirq taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Nuvaqirq takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuvaqirq tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nuvaqirq down.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nuvaqirq takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to his feet.
Nuvaqirq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nuvaqirq some visible discomfort.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight landing strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Nuvaqirq avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight wants to control but Nuvaqirq is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuvaqirq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nuvaqirq is trying to buck Knight off.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight cracks Nuvaqirq with a big right hand but Nuvaqirq just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Nuvaqirq is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is working Nuvaqirq over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuvaqirq keeps working.
Knight is putting a hurting on Nuvaqirq here, landing some big shots from side control.
Knight is working Nuvaqirq over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nuvaqirq takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knight landing a few strikes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Nuvaqirq is rocked!
Nuvaqirq wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Knight scoring with strikes but Nuvaqirq is staying in there.
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nuvaqirq?
Nuvaqirq is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Nuvaqirq is out cold! Knight jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrance Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.