PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kuhrimao
vs
Knogen

175 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knogen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kuhrimao is trying to get back to full guard.
Knogen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Knogen decides to stand and escape the position.
Knogen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knogen is looking to clinch.
Knogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuhrimao's sensitive parts.
Knogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Knogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knogen throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhrimao tries to clinch up.
Knogen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kuhrimao counters with a single leg into guard. Knogen didn't expect that.
Kuhrimao wants to pass the guard but Knogen is keeping the position.
Knogen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kuhrimao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knogen looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knogen lands a jab-cross combination.
Knogen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knogen lands a nice shot that snaps Kuhrimao's head back.
Knogen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knogen but Knogen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Knogen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kuhrimao is trying to control Knogen's posture but Knogen avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuhrimao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Knogen stands up and beckons Kuhrimao to his feet.
Knogen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuhrimao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuhrimao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knogen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuhrimao throws a lazy head kick
and Knogen counters with an inside leg kick.
Knogen blocks a head kick by Kuhrimao.

Knogen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuhrimao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knogen decides to stand back up. Knogen steps back and let's Kuhrimao get back to his feet.
Kuhrimao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knogen avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuhrimao is breathing heavily.
Kuhrimao wants to clinch up but Knogen keeps it at a distance.
Knogen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuhrimao dodges the punch combination from Knogen.
A nice combination there by Knogen.

Knogen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuhrimao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knogen is in Kuhrimao's guard.
Knogen is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Knogen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knogen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuhrimao's guard.
Kuhrimao trying to keep a closed guard but Knogen is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knogen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Richard Knogen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knogen is defended easily by Kuhrimao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Knogen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Knogen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Knogen scores with a body shot.
Richard Knogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Knogen forces Kuhrimao back against the cage and clinches.
Knogen jumps guard but Kuhrimao stands there with Knogen around his waist. Knogen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kuhrimao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knogen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knogen throws a combination that misses

and Kuhrimao moves into the clinch.
Knogen tries to pull guard but Kuhrimao won't allow it.
Knogen can't break the clinch.

Kuhrimao pulls Knogen into guard.
Knogen is looking to stand up but Kuhrimao won't let him.
Knogen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuhrimao keeping moving, preventing Knogen from controlling successfully.

Kuhrimao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuhrimao working for a triangle but Knogen defends it easily.

Knogen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuhrimao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knogen.
Knogen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kuhrimao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knogen's guard now.
Knogen has Kuhrimao pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knogen controls Kuhrimao momentarily but Kuhrimao frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knogen wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard Knogen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuhrimao won't allow Knogen to get back to his feet.

Knogen pushes Kuhrimao off and gets back to his feet.
Knogen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuhrimao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuhrimao misses with an attempted mid kick.

Knogen moves into range and clinches up with Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knogen's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knogen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knogen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuhrimao.
Knogen throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a head kick but Knogen moves out of range.

Kuhrimao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kuhrimao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Kuhrimao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Knogen drives through and clinches with Kuhrimao against the cage.
Knogen is trying to push Kuhrimao away but Kuhrimao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knogen can't break the clinch.
Knogen lands a hook to the side of the head.

Knogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knogen!
Kuhrimao misses with a right hand
and Knogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kuhrimao gets caught flat footed, as Knogen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knogen stands up and waves to Kuhrimao to follow him.
Kuhrimao blocks a leg kick.
Knogen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knogen connects with the punch.
Kuhrimao throws a series of strikes that have Knogen backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knogen scores with a hook.
Knogen looks to land a combination but Kuhrimao avoids it well.
Knogen misses with a combination

and Kuhrimao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuhrimao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhrimao working over Knogen with some ground and pound. Knogen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knogen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuhrimao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuhrimao's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koo Kuhrimao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Knogen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knogen lands with a straight right. Kuhrimao didn't see that one coming.

Knogen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Knogen decides to stand back up. Knogen steps back and let's Kuhrimao get back to his feet.
Knogen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuhrimao counters with a nice body kick.
Knogen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koo Kuhrimao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kuhrimao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuhrimao showed some decent athleticism there.
Knogen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knogen tries to kick Kuhrimao off in order to stand up. Kuhrimao Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knogen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuhrimao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuhrimao creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Kuhrimao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Knogen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuhrimao shoots in looking for a takedown but Knogen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhrimao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kuhrimao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuhrimao cracks Knogen with a big right hand but Knogen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Kuhrimao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knogen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuhrimao trying to control the action but Knogen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knogen struggling a bit here.
Knogen pushes Kuhrimao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuhrimao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knogen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuhrimao throws an elbow but Knogen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kuhrimao landing a few strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kuhrimao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knogen keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuhrimao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Knogen does no damage.
Knogen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knogen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knogen tries to bum rush Kuhrimao with a series of wild strikes but Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuhrimao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuhrimao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Knogen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuhrimao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knogen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kuhrimao's guard.
Kuhrimao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuhrimao keeping moving, preventing Knogen from controlling successfully.
Knogen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuhrimao is proving hard to escape from.

Kuhrimao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knogen defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koo Kuhrimao.
I think Kuhrimao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koo Kuhrimao!