PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norberto French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelve Knickerbocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knickerbocker has chosen Big K.R.I.T. - Saturdays = Celebration as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

French
vs
Knickerbocker

160 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norberto French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twelve Knickerbocker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knickerbocker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knickerbocker off to one side.
Knickerbocker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrench.
French blocks a head kick by Knickerbocker.
French thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knickerbocker throws a series of punches but French moves out of range.
French slaps away a takedown attempt from Knickerbocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
French avoids the head kick by Knickerbocker.
Knickerbocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but French was well out of range. Poor timing from Knickerbocker.
Knickerbocker tries for a takedown but French circles away easily
and French counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norberto French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twelve Knickerbocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with French but French pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knickerbocker looks winded!
Knickerbocker looks to land a body kick but French moved away.
French throws a big counter combination but Knickerbocker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knickerbocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knickerbocker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
French could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knickerbocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French loads up on a big right hand but Knickerbocker slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knickerbocker. French does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knickerbocker shoots and misses
and French counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knickerbocker is lucky that one didn't land flush.

French has managed to clinch.
Knickerbocker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
French is trying to pull guard but Knickerbocker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
French is trying to pull guard but Knickerbocker has him pressed against the cage.
Knickerbocker is trying to push French away but French has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French fails to pull the fight into his guard.
French jumps guard but Knickerbocker stands there with French around his waist. French gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knickerbocker is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. French fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knickerbocker fails with the takedown
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
French stuffs the takedown attempt from Knickerbocker. Knickerbocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Knickerbocker misses with a few strikes there.
French is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knickerbocker.
Knickerbocker throws a body shot but no joy.

Knickerbocker gets a clinch.

French pulls Knickerbocker into guard.
French has Knickerbocker pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
French working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knickerbocker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
French looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knickerbocker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
French is trying to control the position but Knickerbocker postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knickerbocker looking to sit in guard and control but French gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

French wants to stand but Knickerbocker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knickerbocker controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knickerbocker working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Norberto French will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Knickerbocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has French pinned against the cage. French gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knickerbocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knickerbocker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French avoids the body shot from Knickerbocker.
Knickerbocker throws a wild body kick that French sees coming a mile off.
French is looking for a counter combo.

Knickerbocker has French up against the cage in a clinch.
French is trying to pull guard but Knickerbocker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knickerbocker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
French jumps guard but Knickerbocker stands there with French around his waist. French gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knickerbocker lands a body shot in the clinch.
French tries to pull guard but Knickerbocker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
French managing to block the knees to the body from Knickerbocker.

French decides to pull guard.
Knickerbocker wanted to stand there but French had control of the position.
French keeping moving, preventing Knickerbocker from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
French is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knickerbocker is stalling in the full guard.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knickerbocker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker stands up over French, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knickerbocker trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Knickerbocker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knickerbocker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down French's shoulder. That is not cool.
French is trying to control Knickerbocker's posture but Knickerbocker avoids it.
Knickerbocker in the domination position with French hanging on.
Knickerbocker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker tries to stand but French is controlling his head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knickerbocker controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knickerbocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twelve Knickerbocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Knickerbocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knickerbocker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
French holds on to Knickerbocker's head and controls the position momentarily.
French might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knickerbocker tries to stand but French controls the position and pulls Knickerbocker into his guard.
French working a defensive guard but Knickerbocker passes into half guard.
Knickerbocker trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French wants to control but Knickerbocker is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French is refusing to be controlled, as Knickerbocker sits in half guard.
Knickerbocker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
French is looking to control Knickerbocker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can French avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knickerbocker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knickerbocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knickerbocker. French does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from French misses its target.
A head kick from French lands but Knickerbocker takes it in his stride.
Knickerbocker misses with a combination
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knickerbocker with a poor takedown
and French counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knickerbocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knickerbocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Knickerbocker persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.

Knickerbocker instigates a clinch.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
French is trying to pull guard but Knickerbocker has him pressed against the cage.
French jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knickerbocker walks away with a smile on his face. French gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker looks to land a body kick but French moved away.
Knickerbocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Twelve Knickerbocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Knickerbocker clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.
Knickerbocker is trying to break free.
Knickerbocker tries to score a body lock takedown but French shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Norberto French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twelve Knickerbocker.

Knickerbocker pulls guard.

French stands up and waves to Knickerbocker to follow him.
Knickerbocker misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from French misses the target.
Knickerbocker throws a sloppy head kick
and Knickerbocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knickerbocker throws a right hand that misses
and French counters with a head kick.
French takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knickerbocker has his takedown stuffed
and French counters with a left and a right that stings Knickerbocker.
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!
Knickerbocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knickerbocker gets slowly back to his feet.
Knickerbocker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down French rather than just go for the knockout.

French moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twelve Knickerbocker.
I think Knickerbocker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Twelve Knickerbocker!
An out of breath Twelve Knickerbocker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.