PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Mg Rathenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Knight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mg Rathenson
vs
Knight

190 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Mg Rathenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Knight!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Mg Rathenson throws a shot to the body.
Knight dives in and grabs Mg Rathenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mg Rathenson pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Mg Rathenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mg Rathenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mg Rathenson misses with a wild combination.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Mg Rathenson misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mg Rathenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mg Rathenson stuffs the takedown.
Mg Rathenson throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mg Rathenson jabs at Knight's body.
Mg Rathenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mg Rathenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mg Rathenson throws a good cross that connects.

Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mg Rathenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Mg Rathenson's guard now, I'm sure.

Mg Rathenson kicks Knight off and gets to his feet.
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!
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mg Rathenson but Mg Rathenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mg Rathenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight has closed the distance and engaged Mg Rathenson in a clinch.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries to clinch up but Mg Rathenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mg Rathenson throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
James Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Knight has Mg Rathenson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mg Rathenson is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight tries for a takedown but Mg Rathenson manages to get underhooks.
Mg Rathenson tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Mg Rathenson is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight keeps control of Mg Rathenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mg Rathenson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.

Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mg Rathenson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knight manages to pass to side control.
Knight not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Mg Rathenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Mg Rathenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Mg Rathenson misses with a hook.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mg Rathenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Mg Rathenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mg Rathenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mg Rathenson attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Mg Rathenson counters with a straight right hand.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mg Rathenson as he avoids it easily.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson scores with a hook.
Mg Rathenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mg Rathenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mg Rathenson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mg Rathenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Knight is rocked!
Knight backs away from a small jab... but Mg Rathenson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Knight crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mg Rathenson with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Benjamin Mg Rathenson!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Mg Rathenson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.