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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habib Arellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Habib Arellano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Arellano avoids it.
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight wants to control but Arellano is keeping him busy.
Arellano is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
Arellano is not content to let Knight control the position.
Arellano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arellano is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arellano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arellano feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Arellano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arellano won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Arellano works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Arellano wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knight is trying to keep Arellano in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arellano wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Arellano tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom.
Knight pulls Arellano in close to his closed guard and prevents Arellano from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arellano counters with a left to the body.
Arellano misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control from the top but Arellano keeps moving.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight trying to control but Arellano is working from the bottom.
Knight passes Arellano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arellano is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight moves nicely into side control.
Knight trying to control the position but Arellano is working away.
Knight is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight is trying to ground and pound but Arellano uses the momentary lack of control by Knight to regain half guard.
Arellano is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arellano manages to get to full guard.
Knight postures up.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight advances position into side control!
Knight decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arellano with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Arellano's temple.
Knight decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
Arellano wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight trying to control but Arellano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arellano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Knight stands and steps away. Arellano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arellano misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Arellano fights it but they end up in guard.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Arellano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Arellano pushes his legs off easily.
Arellano stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight working for a triangle but Arellano defends it easily.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arellano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knight scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight cracks Arellano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arellano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knight with shots to the head and body - Arellano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knight tries to control but Arellano wriggling away.
Arellano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is tying to control. Arellano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arellano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arellano is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Arellano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arellano is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Habib Arellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arellano with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jack Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Arellano.
Knight wants to control but Arellano is keeping him busy.
Arellano has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight feints and as Arellano raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arellano dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arellano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arellano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arellano is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arellano misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arellano is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Knight is really struggling to control Arellano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arellano is trying to stand up here but Knight is controlling him well.
Arellano won't allow Knight to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Arellano wants to get back to full guard.
Arellano kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Arellano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knight's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arellano wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arellano has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arellano's guard.
Arellano throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arellano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Arellano in his guard.
Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arellano is now in Knight's guard. A big mistake from Knight there, giving up the dominant position!
Knight keeping moving, preventing Arellano from controlling successfully.
Knight lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arellano!
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Knight connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Habib Arellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to clinch there but Arellano circles away.
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Arellano is retaining full guard.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knight trying to control the action but Arellano is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arellano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Knight stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Arellano to get to his feet.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight shoots in and bounces Arellano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight wants to control from the top but Arellano keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knight!
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