PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jigfu Cambrona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Knuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cambrona comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bad Wolf. Chuck Knuckle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cambrona
vs
Knuckle

169 cm
26
146 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

171 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jigfu Cambrona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Knuckle!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambrona misses with a leg kick.
Cambrona sizes up Knuckle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cambrona misses with a hook.
Jigfu Cambrona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Knuckle.
Knuckle looks to land a combination but Cambrona avoids it well.
Knuckle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Cambrona has managed to clinch.
Knuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckle misses with some punches.

Knuckle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cambrona trying to hold on to Knuckle's head to control him but Knuckle postures up.
Knuckle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cambrona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cambrona looking for a sweep. Not yet Cambrona, not yet.
Cambrona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cambrona tries to get out of the position.
Knuckle wants to stand but Cambrona is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cambrona uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cambrona has Knuckle up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cambrona blocks an uppercut.
Knuckle swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambrona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cambrona misses with a knee strike.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Knuckle blocks it.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Knuckle on the inside.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Knuckle blocks it.
Cambrona misses with an elbow strike.
Knuckle lands a left hand.
Knuckle lands a nice shot to the body.

Knuckle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knuckle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cambrona defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle wants to stand up but Cambrona is controlling the position.
Knuckle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cambrona desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knuckle is pressing down on Cambrona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cambrona is holding on for now.
Cambrona is trying to stand back up but Knuckle is controlling him
Cambrona wants to control but Knuckle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cambrona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckle not doing much here.
Knuckle stops Cambrona from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knuckle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cambrona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cambrona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cambrona connects with a leg kick. Knuckle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cambrona. That's going to slow Knuckle down.
Cambrona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckle manages to avoid it.
Cambrona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckle clobbers Cambrona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knuckle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckle wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Cambrona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Knuckle takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckle avoids a wild elbow strike from Cambrona.
Knuckle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambrona backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cambrona.
Knuckle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cambrona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckle backwards.
Knuckle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cambrona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckle prevents a body shot from Cambrona.
Knuckle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cambrona throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckle.
Cambrona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cambrona misses with a punch to the body.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Knuckle blocks it.
Knuckle gets through Cambrona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cambrona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knuckle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckle tries to circle away but Cambrona has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Knuckle blocks it.
Knuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Cambrona avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckle tries a body shot but Cambrona blocks it.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Knuckle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Cambrona misses.
Knuckle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cambrona.

Knuckle shoots in and gets a takedown into Cambrona's guard.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Cambrona.
Knuckle scoring with punches to the head and body.

Cambrona has his feet on Knuckle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Knuckle moves into the clinch.
Cambrona misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckle.
Knuckle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambrona backwards.
Cambrona trying to land knees to the body.
Cambrona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckle wants to break free but Cambrona has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cambrona works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Knuckle is looking to stand up but Cambrona isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambrona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cambrona prevents Knuckle from getting back to his feet.
Knuckle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Knuckle kicks Cambrona off and gets to his feet.
Knuckle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckle scores with a nice right hand.

Cambrona drives through and clinches with Knuckle against the cage.
Knuckle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cambrona backwards.
Knuckle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cambrona gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Knuckle kicks Cambrona off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cambrona.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona throws a series of punches but Knuckle avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cambrona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knuckle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Knuckle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knuckle cracks Cambrona with a big right hand but Cambrona just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Knuckle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Knuckle connects with a right hand. Cambrona shakes it off.
Knuckle misses with a few strikes there.
Cambrona shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cambrona.
Cambrona connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckle tries to clinch but Cambrona moves out of range.
Knuckle staying out of range there.
Cambrona misses with a hook
and Knuckle counters with a left and a right that stings Cambrona.
Cambrona loads up on a big right hand but Knuckle slips the punch.
Knuckle throws a right hand that Cambrona ducks under and follows up with a left that Cambrona also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cambrona.

Cambrona forces Knuckle back against the cage and clinches.
Cambrona is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jigfu Cambrona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cambrona.
Cambrona pushes off an throws an elbow but Knuckle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knuckle blocks a body shot from Cambrona.
Knuckle is leaning against Cambrona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona tries to throw a body punch but Knuckle avoids it by throwing Cambrona back against the cage.
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!
Knuckle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cambrona avoiding damage as Knuckle throws knees to the body.

Knuckle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knuckle manages to end up in side control.
Cambrona is looking for a sweep.

Knuckle decides to stand back up. Knuckle steps back and let's Cambrona get back to his feet.
Knuckle throws a combination that misses
and Cambrona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knuckle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Cambrona has managed to clinch.
Knuckle lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Knuckle.
Still in the clinch, Knuckle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cambrona looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckle is blocking nicely.
Knuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knuckle working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Knuckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cambrona shoots in for a double leg but Knuckle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jigfu Cambrona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cambrona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Knuckle catches Cambrona right on the button with a cross.
Cambrona throws a nice looking combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckle lands the left hand.
Cambrona slips a jab and a cross from Knuckle.
Knuckle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cambrona.
Cambrona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knuckle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cambrona is looking to clinch but Knuckle is avoiding it.
Cambrona shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cambrona is looking to clinch but Knuckle is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cambrona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knuckle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Cambrona decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knuckle to his feet.

Cambrona gets tackled into the cage by Knuckle. Knuckle maintains the clinch.
Knuckle tries to throw a body punch but Cambrona avoids it by throwing Knuckle back against the cage.
Cambrona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knuckle is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jigfu Cambrona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambrona walks away with a smile on his face. Knuckle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knuckle fails with a takedown attempt.

Cambrona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckle tries to kick Cambrona off but Cambrona keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck Knuckle has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cambrona postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Knuckle to stand up.

Cambrona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knuckle to the mat! Knuckle manages to get full guard.
Knuckle is looking to stand up but Cambrona isn't so interested in that idea.

Cambrona decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knuckle, up you get!

Cambrona rushes Knuckle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cambrona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckle is looking to break free of the clinch but Cambrona has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cambrona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knuckle is defending well for now.
Knuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Cambrona controls the action.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Knuckle blocks it.
Knuckle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cambrona lands with a light punch inside.
Cambrona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambrona backwards.
Cambrona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cambrona blocks an uppercut.
Cambrona tries for a takedown. No joy.

Knuckle pulls Cambrona into guard.
Cambrona trying to control but Knuckle is working from the bottom.
Knuckle wants to stand up but Cambrona is controlling him.

Cambrona gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knuckle cracks Cambrona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knuckle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cambrona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jigfu Cambrona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cambrona swivels and escapes.
A big right from Knuckle misses.

Cambrona gets a clinch.
Cambrona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knuckle.
Knuckle lands an uppercut.
Chuck Knuckle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cambrona has Knuckle pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cambrona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckle avoids it.
Knuckle prevents a body shot from Cambrona.
Cambrona throws an elbow that misses.
Knuckle tries for a takedown but Cambrona manages to get underhooks.
Cambrona tries to score a body lock takedown but Knuckle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knuckle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckle blocks a body shot from Cambrona.
Cambrona can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckle controls the action.
Cambrona misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cambrona fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jigfu Cambrona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Knuckle!