PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Monnelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monnelli has chosen Legenda - Where the Devils Dance as his entrance music. 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.

Knox
vs
Monnelli

225 cm
24
300 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
312 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bloodbath Fighting Clothes

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neal Monnelli!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monnelli tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monnelli backs up against the cage.
Monnelli is looking to clinch.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Monnelli on that attempt.
Monnelli misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monnelli darts in trying to clinch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monnelli misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Monnelli throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Monnelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knox tries to bum rush Monnelli with a series of wild strikes but Monnelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monnelli misses with an uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Monnelli avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monnelli throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Monnelli backing up. Monnelli nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
Monnelli fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Monnelli looks gassed!
Monnelli misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monnelli swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monnelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Monnelli shrugs it off.
Monnelli misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox connects with a right hand. Monnelli shakes it off.
Monnelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a head kick.
Monnelli wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a head kick. That will keep Monnelli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monnelli misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Monnelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monnelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Johnny Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Monnelli.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monnelli has his takedown stuffed
and Monnelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Monnelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monnelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Monnelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.

Knox lands a left and a right that send Monnelli crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Monnelli is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Monnelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox lands a head kick!
Monnelli looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Monnelli.
Monnelli tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a head kick that wobbles Monnelli - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Knox sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knox!