PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Williams Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Star Wars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jedi Knight will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams Jr
vs
Knight

170 cm
20
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Williams Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jedi Knight!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a jab when Williams Jr was well out of range.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Williams Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams Jr.
Williams Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams Jr ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Williams Jr throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Knight counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Williams Jr moved out of range nicely.
Williams Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Williams Jr stuffs the takedown.
Knight moves out of range as Williams Jr strikes.
Knight thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams Jr lands a jab to the head.
Williams Jr scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight tries to clinch but Williams Jr moves out of range.
Knight tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a combination

and Williams Jr counters by moving into the clinch.

Williams Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams Jr manages to end up in side control.
Williams Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Williams Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight tries to bench press Williams Jr off him but Williams Jr keeps the position.
Knight tries to escape but Williams Jr is in control.
Williams Jr working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
Williams Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Williams Jr crashes against the mat.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Jr off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Knight looking for the RNC.

Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Williams Jr tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr is working hard here to advance position.

Knight looking to break Williams Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Williams Jr is keeping busy.

Williams Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Williams Jr trying to control the action but Knight just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hank Williams Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Williams Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt

and Williams Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Williams Jr has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Williams Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Williams Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to stall.
Williams Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Knight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knight is trying to break free.
Williams Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams Jr is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knight is trying to break free.
Williams Jr wants a takedown.

Williams Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Williams Jr throws strikes from the back but Knight rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Knight.
Williams Jr throws and elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams Jr's guard. Nice move by Knight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.

Knight drops back looking for a leg! Williams Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams Jr manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Williams Jr's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Williams Jr counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four 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.
Williams Jr circles away from the clinch attempt

and Williams Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams Jr with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knight wants to control the position but Williams Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Williams Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams Jr tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Knight is looking to control Williams Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Williams Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Williams Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Williams Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams Jr has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight tries for a takedown but Williams Jr manages to get underhooks.
Williams Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Jr throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Williams Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams Jr throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams Jr wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to pass the guard.

Knight has gone for a leg lock! Williams Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Williams Jr from controlling successfully.
Williams Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight tries to kick Williams Jr off but Williams Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Williams Jr working Knight over with strikes.
Williams Jr thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Jedi Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knight tries to hold on but Williams Jr postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
Williams Jr breaks from Knight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knight regains half guard.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams Jr working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams Jr trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Williams Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams Jr 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Williams Jr!