PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Knight (ranked 24527 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joh Kaema (ranked 6397 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Knight
vs
Kaema

197 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Kaema!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaema is defended easily by Knight.
Kaema fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Kaema on that attempt.
Rudolf Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Kaema.

Kaema fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight stalling.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaema tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaema drops back down to his feet.
Kaema has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaema up against the cage.
Kaema is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaema has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
Knight won't allow Kaema to sweep him here.
Kaema should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaema has wrist control.
Knight is looking to stand up but Kaema won't let him.

Kaema working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaema tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight wants to stand but Kaema has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kaema thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two 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.
Kaema is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaema throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaema tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaema paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaema fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight punishes Kaema's body with a nice straight punch.

Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Knight just leaning against Kaema, taking a breather.
A short right from Kaema on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Knight to work.
Kaema throws an elbow that misses.

Kaema successfully pulls guard.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight wants to stand but Kaema is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kaema 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 throws a strike but Kaema avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaema has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Kaema's legs - danger averted.

Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaema is defended easily by Knight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kaema looks winded!

Knight clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaema sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.

Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaema keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaema has Knight pushed against the cage.
Knight with a knee to the head.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Kaema is controlling the position.
Kaema takes a shot to the head.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kaema manages to pull guard.
Kaema is trying to keep Knight in close.

Kaema has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaema trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Kaema looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight is fighting to break Kaema's control of his arms but Kaema is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Knight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaema, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudolf Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaema is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaema shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a left and a right that stings Kaema.
Kaema is breathing heavily.
Kaema fails with the takedown.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudolf Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Kaema.
Kaema misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaema paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaema wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
Kaema throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaema off to one side.

Knight clinches up with Kaema and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Knight gets a clinch.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kaema is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rudolf Knight.
Kaema shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaema shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaema circles away.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaema tries a head kick but it misses.
Joh Kaema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Knight closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kaema jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaema is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Knight gets to his feet - Kaema follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Knight dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaema manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaema can do to turn this around?
Kaema doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaema's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaema jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Kaema gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaema counters with a nice body shot.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaema looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaema pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaema avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight sets himself, and Kaema steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.

Kaema moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Kaema blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.

Kaema jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kaema looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knight has picked Kaema up and slammed him! Kaema can't keep hold of the triangle and Knight manages to pass to side control!
Kaema takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaema is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kaema shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Rudolf Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joh Kaema.
Knight tries to clinch up but Kaema circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaema with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.

Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight stalling in the clinch.

Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaema swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaema closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaema swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight leaves Kaema with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaema's waist but Kaema gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
A low kick from Kaema misses
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaema looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kaema to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaema tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Kaema ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaema circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaema tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaema manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaema gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Kaema will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaema circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight tries to clinch up.

Knight darts in and clinches Kaema up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joh Kaema has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudolf Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaema goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Knight!