PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Knight will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lineker
vs
Knight

177 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

Reaper Combatwear

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lineker to the mat! Lineker manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knight stands up over Lineker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Lineker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lineker wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lineker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Lineker trying to control the position.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight trying to control but Lineker is working from the bottom.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knight misses with a hook. Lineker ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Knight cracks Lineker with a good jab.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight throws a wild body kick that Lineker sees coming a mile off.
Lineker slips a jab from Knight.
Some bone on bone action there as Lineker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Lineker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lineker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Lineker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lineker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knight cracks Lineker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knight is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Knight.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Julian Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lineker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Knight.
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lineker will feel that in the morning.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lineker is breathing heavily.

Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lineker's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Knight connects with a jab.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lineker pinned against the cage. Lineker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight with a nice cross.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Knight thows a body shot but no joy.
Knight sizes up Lineker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lineker.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Lineker moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Julian Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Knight punishes Lineker's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Knight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lineker will feel that in the morning.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked

and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Lineker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Lineker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker 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.
Knight trying to control but Lineker is working from the bottom.
Lineker is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lineker throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lineker but Lineker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Knight 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!

Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lineker's calf.
Lineker misses with a leg kick

and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lineker wants to sweep but no luck.
Lineker keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight postures up and lands a big shot to Lineker's brow.
Knight stands up over Lineker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Lineker has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight wants to control from the top but Lineker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lineker is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Lineker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Lineker!
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lineker's guard.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight trying to control but Lineker is working from the bottom.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker working a defensive guard here.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lineker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knight!
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Lineker's attempts to control the action.
Lineker looking to finish with strikes here!
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight trying to control but Lineker is working from the bottom.
Julian Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lineker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lineker looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knight!
Knight tries to hold on but Lineker postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Knight!
A victorious Julian Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.