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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Diesel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Knuckles tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Knuckles does no damage.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Knuckles dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Knuckles's head and hops out.
Knuckles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckles wants it to stay on the feet.
Tommy Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Diesel.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch but Diesel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckles wants it to stay on the feet.
Diesel looks winded!
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knuckles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diesel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knuckles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
Diesel controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. King Diesel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knuckles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diesel to score with a decent uppercut.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diesel avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckles is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knuckles uses from the top position.
Diesel pulls Knuckles in to control the position.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diesel pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Diesel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a combination that misses
and Diesel counters by clinching up.
Diesel pulls Knuckles into guard.
Diesel looking to control.
Diesel has Knuckles pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knuckles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diesel's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Knuckles tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Diesel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Knuckles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diesel. That one must have hurt.
Diesel rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel is looking to break free of the clinch but Knuckles has double underhooks.
Knuckles is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knuckles has his back to the cage.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Diesel has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diesel as Knuckles tries to tie him up.
Diesel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel lands a head kick. Knuckles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diesel shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knuckles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diesel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Knuckles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tommy Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Diesel.
Diesel tries to score a body lock takedown but Knuckles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diesel. That one must have hurt.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel fails with the takedown.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel lands a jab-cross combination.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a series of strikes. Knuckles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knuckles tries to clinch up.
King Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knuckles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Diesel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Diesel in a clinch.
Knuckles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel scores with a spinning back kick!
Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Knuckles, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes Knuckles against the cage but Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tommy Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Diesel.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel moves out of range of the leg kick from Knuckles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles jumps guard but Diesel stands there with Knuckles around his waist. Knuckles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Diesel.
Diesel tries to pull guard but Knuckles holds him up against the cage and eventually Diesel drops back down to his feet.
Knuckles breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diesel drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel seems keen to control Knuckles's posture.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Knuckles trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing Knuckles from standing up.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knuckles's guard.
Diesel stands and steps away. Knuckles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Diesel checks it.
Tommy Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diesel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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