PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Humphry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. Humphry has chosen Iggy And The Stooges - as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Knox
vs
Humphry

193 cm
22
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
255 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Humphry!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Humphry.
A swing and a miss from Humphry.
Humphry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Humphry swinging wildly here.
Humphry doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Humphry fails in his attempt to clinch.

Humphry takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Humphry has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humphry.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Humphry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.

It looks like Tommy Knox has been cut.
Humphry lands a nice shot to the body.
Humphry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Humphry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Humphry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Humphry scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humphry.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humphry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Tommy Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Humphry.
Humphry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humphry tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Humphry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Humphry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humphry looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Humphry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humphry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Humphry just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Humphry.
Humphry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Humphry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Humphry lands a jab to the nose.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Humphry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Humphry.
Humphry moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Humphry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Humphry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphry connects with a crisp jab.
Humphry missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Humphry slips under a jab from Knox.

Humphry moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Humphry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Humphry has him pressed against the ropes.
Humphry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Humphry has double underhooks.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Humphry prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Humphry.
Humphry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Humphry lands a body shot.
Humphry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox is breathing heavily.

Humphry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humphry lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humphry closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Knox! Humphry dives in looking to finish! Knox is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Humphry!