PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Weebalos's choice of entrance music: Big Sean - Guap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knight
vs
Weebalos

160 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Weebalos.
Weebalos looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Weebalos misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Knight wants to clinch up but Weebalos keeps it at a distance.
Weebalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weebalos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Weebalos - just one landing.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Weebalos circles away.
Weebalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weebalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight wants to clinch up but Weebalos keeps it at a distance.
Knight tries to clinch but Weebalos is having none of it.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weebalos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weebalos is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weebalos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weebalos has escaped and now he's on top!
Weebalos lands a couple of elbows.
Weebalos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Weebalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weebalos has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Weebalos throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weebalos's guard.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Weebalos is keeping the position.

Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weebalos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weebalos is aware though and is defending well.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weebalos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.

Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weebalos defends it easily.
Weebalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weebalos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Weebalos lands a couple of elbows.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weebalos is aware though and is defending well.

Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weebalos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weebalos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weebalos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.

Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weebalos defends it easily.
Weebalos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weebalos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weebalos is aware though and is defending well.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

Knight looking for a guillotine here but Weebalos defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weebalos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.

Knight looking for a guillotine here but Weebalos defends easily.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weebalos defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weebalos is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Knight with a poor takedown
and Weebalos counters with a nice body kick.

Weebalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Weebalos is controlling him.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weebalos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weebalos taking a breather.
Weebalos keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weebalos keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weebalos looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight stalling in the clinch but Weebalos improves position.
Weebalos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weebalos is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weebalos down to the mat. Weebalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Weebalos has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Weebalos tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight can't break the clinch.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos wants to stall.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Weebalos has him pressed against the cage.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Weebalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weebalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weebalos counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weebalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Weebalos.
Weebalos lands a jab to the nose.
Weebalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Weebalos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weebalos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weebalos misses with a two punch combination.
Weebalos lands with a good body shot.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weebalos.
Weebalos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weebalos to the mat! Weebalos manages to get full guard.

Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.
Weebalos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weebalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weebalos controls from within his opponent's guard.

Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weebalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weebalos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weebalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aaron Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Knight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weebalos keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Weebalos is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.

Knight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weebalos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weebalos has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Weebalos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weebalos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight looking for a guillotine here but Weebalos defends easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Weebalos from controlling successfully.

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

Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weebalos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.

Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weebalos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weebalos throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Weebalos connects with a couple of short punches.

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.

Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weebalos is aware though and is defending well.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Weebalos stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Weebalos distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.

Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weebalos defends well.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Weebalos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weebalos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weebalos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weebalos trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
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!
Weebalos landing with the ground and pound.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Weebalos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weebalos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Knight has his foot on Weebalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weebalos works his way back into a safe position though.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Knight looking for a guillotine here but Weebalos defends easily.
Duke Weebalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weebalos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Knight!