PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chierehdk Cknlaskhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seventeen - Sex Pistols. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cknlaskhr
vs
Cox

175 cm
24
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

167 cm
17
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chierehdk Cknlaskhr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cox!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox moves out of range of the body kick from Cknlaskhr.
Cox tries to clinch there but Cknlaskhr circles away.
Cknlaskhr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cknlaskhr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Cknlaskhr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Cknlaskhr.
Cknlaskhr misses with a hook.
Cknlaskhr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chierehdk Cknlaskhr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cknlaskhr lands the left hand.
Cknlaskhr throws a push kick but Cox slaps the foot to one side.

Cox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cknlaskhr's guard.
Cox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cox chips away with some ground and pound.
Cknlaskhr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cknlaskhr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cox is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cknlaskhr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cknlaskhr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cknlaskhr throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Cknlaskhr is looking for a sweep.
Cknlaskhr is pushing Cox's head away, looking to escape. Cox manages to hold on to the position though.
Cknlaskhr tries to bench press Cox off him but Cox keeps the position.
Cknlaskhr is pushing Cox's head away, looking to escape. Cox manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox scoring with punches from side control.
Cox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cknlaskhr tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cknlaskhr being controlled for a moment.
It looks like Cox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cknlaskhr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
My spies in LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS inform me that Cox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cknlaskhr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cknlaskhr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cknlaskhr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cknlaskhr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cknlaskhr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cox won't allow Cknlaskhr to sweep him here.
Cox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is pushing down on Cknlaskhr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cknlaskhr is fighting to maintain full guard but Cox has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cknlaskhr is trying to stand.
Cknlaskhr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cox thows a huge punch but Cknlaskhr dodges it nicely.
Cknlaskhr is looking for a sweep. Cox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cox dominated that round.
That's time! Cknlaskhr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cknlaskhr.
Cknlaskhr throws a body kick that misses.
Cox throws a big shot that misses.
Cknlaskhr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cknlaskhr.
Cknlaskhr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chierehdk Cknlaskhr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox is looking to clinch.
Cknlaskhr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cknlaskhr misses with a double jab.
Cknlaskhr is looking to land body kicks.
Cknlaskhr throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Cknlaskhr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cknlaskhr tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cknlaskhr jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Cknlaskhr.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cknlaskhr moves away.
Cknlaskhr throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cknlaskhr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cknlaskhr takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Cknlaskhr does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cknlaskhr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Cknlaskhr. Those never looked like landing.
Cox misses with a hook.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cknlaskhr misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr throws a low kick, looking for Cox's leg but Cox calmly moves out of range.
Cknlaskhr avoids the body shot from Cox.
Cknlaskhr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cknlaskhr walks into a jab.
Cknlaskhr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox slips a straight right by Cknlaskhr.
Cknlaskhr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox avoids a punch combination nicely.

Cox rushes Cknlaskhr and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cox turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cox manages to end up in side control.
Cknlaskhr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cox lands an elbow.
Steve Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox controls the position.
An elbow from Cox crashes against the mat.
Cknlaskhr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cox off and has taken his back!
Cox needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Will Cknlaskhr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cknlaskhr controlling well, preventing Cox from escaping the position.
Cox trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Cknlaskhr looking for the RNC.

Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox breaks Cknlaskhr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cknlaskhr is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox controls the position.
Cknlaskhr taking a bit of punishment here - Cox scoring with strikes.
Cox landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cknlaskhr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cknlaskhr scores with a one two! Cox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chierehdk Cknlaskhr is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cknlaskhr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cknlaskhr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cknlaskhr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cknlaskhr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cknlaskhr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cknlaskhr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Cknlaskhr looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Cox throws a jab when Cknlaskhr was well out of range.
Cknlaskhr misses the jab.
Cknlaskhr tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox is looking to clinch but Cknlaskhr is avoiding it.
Cox swings for the body but Cknlaskhr moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Cknlaskhr wants to slow Cox down by chopping away at his legs.
Cknlaskhr swinging wildly here.
Cox checks a leg kick nicely.
Cox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cknlaskhr.
Cknlaskhr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cox.
Cox working the ground and pound.
Cox in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cox cracks Cknlaskhr with a big elbow.
Chierehdk Cknlaskhr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cknlaskhr tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cox controlling the position.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cknlaskhr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cknlaskhr is letting Cox control him for a moment.
Cknlaskhr gets back to half guard.
Cox sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox passes to full mount!
Cknlaskhr is looking to improve his position but Cox isn't that keen on the idea.
Steve Cox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cknlaskhr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cknlaskhr stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Cox is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cknlaskhr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cox's guard.
Cox controlling the position.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cox controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Cox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A big right from Cox misses.
Some wild striking there from Cknlaskhr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cknlaskhr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cox if he has to take too many more of those.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cknlaskhr sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cox!
After the big win, Steve Cox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.