PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Ripheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Knoxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robin Knoxx was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ripheart
vs
Knoxx

185 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Ripheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Knoxx!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knoxx looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Ripheart closes the distance and clinches.
Knoxx misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ripheart.

Ripheart has clasped his hands together around Knoxx's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Ripheart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Ripheart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Ripheart wants to finish this one by submission but Knoxx is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ripheart.
Ripheart lands a big shot there that rocks Knoxx but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ripheart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ripheart avoids the attempt from Knoxx to control.
Knoxx is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripheart controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ripheart working for a submission but Knoxx is keeping him at bay.
Ripheart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Ripheart is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knoxx has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knoxx is looking to improve his position but Ripheart isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ripheart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knoxx flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Ripheart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Knoxx regains half guard.
Knoxx trying to control here.
Knoxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knoxx trying to control from the bottom.
Ripheart stops Knoxx from getting back to his feet.
Ripheart stalling.
Knoxx wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ripheart.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Knoxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knoxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ripheart.

Ripheart forces Knoxx back against the cage and clinches.

Ripheart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knoxx can't fight it off and eventually Ripheart manages to take the fight to the floor. Knoxx looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ripheart stopping the sweep attempt from Knoxx.

Ripheart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knoxx misses with a head kick.
Knoxx throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ripheart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knoxx to the mat! Knoxx manages to get full guard.
Ripheart stands up over Knoxx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripheart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ripheart throwing strikes from guard but Knoxx blocks nicely.
Ripheart trying to control but Knoxx is working from the bottom.
Ripheart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ripheart gets to his feet. Knoxx looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Knoxx as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ripheart wants the takedown. Knoxx is fighting it off but Ripheart persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Knoxx's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knoxx looking to control.
Knoxx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ripheart won't allow Knoxx to get back to his feet.
Ripheart trying to control but Knoxx is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Ripheart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Knoxx swinging wilding here.

Ripheart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ripheart lands a couple of digs.
Ripheart thows a big elbow that misses.
Ripheart passes Knoxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ripheart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ripheart is looking to stall here but Knoxx recovers full guard.
Randy Ripheart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ripheart stands and steps away. Knoxx gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Ripheart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ripheart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knoxx keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripheart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knoxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Ripheart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knoxx's head.

Ripheart decides to return to a standing position.

Ripheart forces Knoxx back against the cage and clinches.
Ripheart scores with a hook to the body.

Ripheart turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ripheart manages to end up in side control.
Ripheart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ripheart scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Ripheart seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Ripheart decides to stand back up. Ripheart steps back and let's Knoxx get back to his feet.

Ripheart has closed the distance and engaged Knoxx in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripheart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Knoxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Ripheart.
Ripheart blocks the strikes from Knoxx.
Ripheart wants to control but Knoxx is keeping him busy.

Ripheart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ripheart seems to be working for a kimura but Knoxx defends the submission attempt.
Ripheart misses with a head shot. Knoxx uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ripheart wants to control from the top but Knoxx keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ripheart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Ripheart.
Knoxx misses with a two punch combination.
Ripheart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Ripheart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ripheart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knoxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ripheart working for a guillotine from mount but Knoxx is in no mood to give up.
Knoxx is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripheart landing strikes from the mount.
Knoxx tries to hold on but Ripheart pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ripheart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knoxx tries to hold on but Ripheart pushes him away.
Ripheart with shots to the head and body - Knoxx looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knoxx's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ripheart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knoxx looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knoxx is working to get back to half guard.

Ripheart has control of Knoxx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knoxx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Ripheart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ripheart shoots in and bounces Knoxx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ripheart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knoxx, up you get!

Ripheart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ripheart showed some decent athleticism there.
Ripheart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knoxx's head.
Ripheart throwing shots but Knoxx is blocking nicely.
Ripheart prevents Knoxx from standing back up.
Knoxx is trying to control but can't.
Ripheart is looking to take a break and control but Knoxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ripheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knoxx can do to turn this around?
Ripheart is thwarting Knoxx's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ripheart lands a nice short elbow.
Knoxx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ripheart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ripheart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knoxx for as long as he can get away with.
Ripheart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knoxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Ripheart misses with a head shot.
Ripheart working Knoxx over with strikes here.

Knoxx is rocked!
Ripheart landing punches.
Knoxx is still in real trouble! Can Ripheart finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripheart landing shots from mount.
Knoxx is looking to improve his position but Ripheart isn't that keen on the idea.

Knoxx bucks Ripheart off and manages to get back to his feet!

Ripheart feints and as Knoxx raises his hands in defense, Ripheart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knoxx seems to have recovered his senses.
Ripheart wants to control from the top but Knoxx keeps moving.
Ripheart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knoxx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ripheart is looking to stand up but Knoxx won't let him.

Knoxx is working an open guard so Ripheart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ripheart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ripheart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knoxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripheart dodges the punch combination from Knoxx.
Knoxx tries to clinch

and Ripheart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knoxx won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxx struggling a bit here.

Ripheart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ripheart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knoxx avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ripheart.
Knoxx wants to control but Ripheart postures up.
Knoxx tries to escape but Ripheart is in control.
Knoxx takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ripheart trying to control the position but Knoxx is working away.
Knoxx is looking to reverse the position.

That's four 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.
Ripheart looks up at the clock and then as Knoxx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ripheart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Ripheart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knoxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ripheart working away.
Ripheart throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Ripheart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ripheart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knoxx is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripheart trying to control the action but Knoxx is working from the bottom.
Robin Knoxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knoxx is trying to control Ripheart's posture but Ripheart avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Ripheart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ripheart 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Ripheart!