PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajab Masun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knockers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Knockers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Masun
vs
Knockers

200 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rajab Masun !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Knockers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masun shoots for a double leg takedown but Knockers sprawls well. He's pushed Masun 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Masun or perhaps it was just good defense by Knockers which made him look bad.
Masun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Rajab Masun has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masun .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajab Masun . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masun at a distance.

Knockers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masun is breathing heavily.
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!
You can see the frustration on Masun 's face as Knockers controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masun manages to get back to half guard.

Masun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Masun is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Knockers pulls his head out easily.
Knockers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masun . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Knockers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knockers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockers prevents Masun from improving his position.

Masun actively working from the bottom here.
Knockers working Masun over with strikes.
Knockers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Knockers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tommy Knockers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knockers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knockers lands a big shot that drops Masun ! Can he finish him?

Masun is rocked!
Masun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockers wanted to stand there but Masun had control of the position.
Knockers is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockers is looking to stand up but Masun won't let him.

Masun working for a triangle but Knockers defends it easily.
Masun is looking to sweep but instead, Knockers has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knockers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knockers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajab Masun 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Knockers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Rajab Masun 's cut is getting worse.

Knockers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knockers is staying tight to Masun 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knockers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.

Knockers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Knockers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masun tries for a takedown but Knockers circles away easily

and Knockers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masun 's guard.
Knockers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knockers controlling from the top position.
Knockers is working Masun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knockers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knockers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knockers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masun wants to get back to full guard.
Knockers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masun taking some punishment here, with Knockers in his half guard.

Masun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knockers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knockers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knockers is taking a breather. Masun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knockers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Masun controls his leg.
Masun tries to get to full guard but Knockers has control of the leg.
Knockers stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tommy Knockers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knockers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masun 's hands.

Rajab Masun 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Masun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knockers wants to improve his position but Masun is controlling well.
Knockers controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masun prevents Knockers from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knockers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rajab Masun 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Knockers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Knockers misses its intended target.
Masun slips under a jab.
Masun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Knockers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knockers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masun !
The referee warns Masun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knockers cracks Masun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masun regains half guard.
Knockers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers 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.

Knockers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Knockers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knockers lands with a right hand.
Masun misses with a takedown

and Knockers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masun 's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockers won't allow Masun to sweep him here.

Masun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knockers has passed into half guard!

Masun actively working from the bottom here.
Knockers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masun gets back to full guard.
Knockers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Masun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knockers lands a couple of digs.
Knockers is pushing down on Masun 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masun is fighting to maintain full guard but Knockers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knockers trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knockers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rajab Masun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masun wants to improve his position but Knockers is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Knockers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knockers 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Knockers!