PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Travis's choice of entrance music: Shoot to thrill. The key to victory for Bob Knocksville has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Knocksville
vs
Travis

195 cm
25
286 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

200 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Travis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knocksville connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travis scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Jerry Travis has been cut.
Knocksville wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Knocksville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Travis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Travis wants to free his trapped foot but Knocksville is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knocksville trying to hold on to Travis's head to control him but Travis postures up.
Travis not doing much here.
Knocksville definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Let's hope that Travis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Travis seems to be looking for submissions.
Knocksville trying to control here.
Knocksville is concentrating on defense, preventing Travis from advancing position.
Travis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knocksville looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Travis is fending him off so far but Knocksville persists. Nope, Travis circles away and we're back to standing.

Knocksville lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Travis sprawling to the canvas. Knocksville follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Travis hang on?

Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knocksville is nestled in close to Travis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Knocksville wants to work for an arm triangle but Travis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knocksville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Travis trying to control but Knocksville postures up.
Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Travis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knocksville wants to free his trapped foot but Travis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Travis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knocksville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knocksville is looking to pass into half guard but Travis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Travis is in guard.

Knocksville is controlling Travis's posture.
Knocksville working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville is looking to stand back up but Travis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Knocksville.
Travis controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis thows a huge punch but Knocksville dodges it nicely.
Knocksville is looking to improve his position.
Knocksville is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Knocksville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Travis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knocksville fails to land the takedown.
Travis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bob Knocksville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Knocksville drops Travis with a right and a left! Knocksville comes rushing in but Travis regains his composure and manages to keep Knocksville in guard.

Travis is rocked!
Knocksville loads up on a big left hand. Travis felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knocksville looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Travis can't hide his disappointment, as Knocksville celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville!
Bob Knocksville decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.