PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mack Johnstown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Johnstown
vs
Knight

190 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 Montreal, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Knight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnstown.

Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnstown is controlling Knight's posture.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnstown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnstown has wrist control.
Johnstown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnstown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnstown tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnstown wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnstown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnstown is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Johnstown blocks nicely.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight stands up over Johnstown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnstown trying to control the position.
Johnstown has Knight pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnstown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstown wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstown keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnstown closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.
Knight can't get the takedown.
Johnstown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnstown throws an elbow but misses.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnstown gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
Johnstown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnstown tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnstown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnstown is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnstown.
Johnstown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Thomas Knight has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnstown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnstown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Knight is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnstown.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnstown finish him?
The referee calls for Johnstown to work.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Johnstown prevents the takedown attempt.
Mack Johnstown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Knight.
Johnstown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and cracks Knight with a massive left hook! Knight crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Johnstown stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Johnstown!