PBP Commentary

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

Mcknight
vs
Jabbernaki

224 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

197 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoine Mcknight!
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, Andrew Jabbernaki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbernaki tries a head kick but it misses.

Jabbernaki pushes Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight misses with an uppercut. Jabbernaki saw that one coming.

Jabbernaki closes the distance and pushes Mcknight back into the cage.
Jabbernaki blocks an uppercut.

Mcknight breaks the clinch.

Jabbernaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Jabbernaki pushes Mcknight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jabbernaki blocks an elbow strike.
Jabbernaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabbernaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcknight lands an uppercut.
Mcknight avoiding damage as Jabbernaki throws knees to the body.
Mcknight swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jabbernaki gets a clinch.
Mcknight prevents Jabbernaki from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcknight misses with a knee strike.
Mcknight misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jabbernaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcknight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcknight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jabbernaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Mcknight stands up from Jabbernaki's guard - Mcknight perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Jabbernaki. Jabbernaki maintains the clinch.
Jabbernaki is trying to break free.
Mcknight misses with an elbow strike.
Mcknight throws an elbow but it misses.

Jabbernaki gets control of Mcknight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jabbernaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbernaki wants to sweep here but Mcknight controlling him for the moment.
Jabbernaki wants to get back to his feet but Mcknight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Mcknight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Jabbernaki. Jabbernaki maintains the clinch.
Mcknight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcknight misses with an elbow strike.
Jabbernaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcknights head.
Jabbernaki presses Mcknight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jabbernaki moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jabbernaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jabbernaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jabbernaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head.
Mcknight trying to control here.
Mcknight tries to roll over but Jabbernaki keeps him under control.
Mcknight is breathing heavily.
Mcknight wants to control but Jabbernaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
Jabbernaki thows a huge punch but Mcknight dodges it nicely.
Mcknight wants to control but Jabbernaki is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jabbernaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mcknight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabbernaki moves into full guard.

Mcknight stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jabbernaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcknight, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcknight throws a head punch that misses.
Jabbernaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcknight misses with an elbow over the top.
Jabbernaki avoids the elbow strike from Mcknight, against the cage.

Jabbernaki pulls Mcknight into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jabbernaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jabbernaki closes the distance and clinches.
Andrew Jabbernaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcknight misses with some punches.
Mcknight throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Jabbernaki wants the takedown. Mcknight is fighting it off but Jabbernaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcknight's guard against the cage.
Jabbernaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcknight wants to sweep here but Jabbernaki controlling him for the moment.
Jabbernaki won't allow Mcknight to get back to his feet.
Jabbernaki looking to sit in guard and control but Mcknight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jabbernaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mcknight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabbernaki avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jabbernaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcknight blocks it with crossed arms.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jabbernaki darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage.
Jabbernaki tries to break the clinch but Mcknight is controlling the position.
Mcknight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jabbernaki wants to break free but Mcknight has control.

Mcknight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jabbernaki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcknight to the mat. Mcknight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jabbernaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jabbernaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbernaki with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbernaki trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight controls Jabbernaki momentarily but Jabbernaki frees himself.
Mcknight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jabbernaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcknight has wrist control.
Mcknight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jabbernaki.
Jabbernaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Mcknight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrew Jabbernaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jabbernaki trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Jabbernaki misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jabbernaki closes the distance and clinches.
Jabbernaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jabbernaki to keep the fight standing.
Mcknight swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbernaki uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jabbernaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jabbernaki moves into the clinch.

Jabbernaki successfully pulls guard.
Mcknight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jabbernaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Jabbernaki moves into range and clinches up with Mcknight.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jabbernaki has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jabbernaki has Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcknight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbernaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabbernaki blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Jabbernaki.

Jabbernaki has Mcknight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jabbernaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcknight tumbling to the mat - Jabbernaki dives into Mcknight's guard.
Jabbernaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabbernaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcknight has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jabbernaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jabbernaki clinches.

Jabbernaki breaks from the clinch.

Jabbernaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcknight to the mat! Mcknight manages to get full guard.
Jabbernaki wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving.
Jabbernaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcknight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jabbernaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcknight keeping moving, preventing Jabbernaki from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Jabbernaki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mcknight throws a leg kick that misses.
Mcknight misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabbernaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jabbernaki gets control of Mcknight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jabbernaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jabbernaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbernaki, not yet.
Jabbernaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jabbernaki is working an open guard so Mcknight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jabbernaki closes the distance and clinches.

Jabbernaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabbernaki.
Jabbernaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jabbernaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mcknight breaks the clinch.

Jabbernaki clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcknight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcknight looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jabbernaki smiles and moves away.
Mcknight shoots in for a double leg but Jabbernaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jabbernaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcknight, pushing him back against the cage.
Jabbernaki has had enough of the clinch but Mcknight keeps him there for the moment.
Jabbernaki stalling against the cage.

Jabbernaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jabbernaki takes the fight into the clinch.

Jabbernaki lands a takedown into guard.
Jabbernaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcknight has wrist control.
Jabbernaki looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight pulls Jabbernaki in to control the position.
Mcknight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jabbernaki.
Jabbernaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jabbernaki is fighting to break Mcknight's control of his arms but Mcknight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jabbernaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcknight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jabbernaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jabbernaki postures up.

Antoine Mcknight has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jabbernaki scores with a one two! Mcknight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Antoine Mcknight has been cut.
Andrew Jabbernaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jabbernaki pushes Mcknight up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcknight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabbernaki lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jabbernaki has picked Mcknight up - he's going for a ride! Jabbernaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabbernaki is looking to take a break and control but Mcknight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcknight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabbernaki.
Jabbernaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jabbernaki is looking for a kimura here.
Andrew Jabbernaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jabbernaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcknight is looking to control Jabbernaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcknight avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jabbernaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jabbernaki 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jabbernaki!