PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huja Knikabolokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Mcpeeny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Huja Knikabolokov's chin.

Knikabolokov
vs
Mcpeeny

207 cm
19
271 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition

Fighting Spirit

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huja Knikabolokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knikabolokov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Knikabolokov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcpeeny can't escape the position.
Knikabolokov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcpeeny is trying desperately to improve position.
Knikabolokov lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Knikabolokov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knikabolokov with a couple of short strikes.
Knikabolokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcpeeny on the ground.
Knikabolokov blocks Mcpeeny's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knikabolokov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcpeeny tries to reverse the position but Knikabolokov maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knikabolokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcpeeny is looking to escape.
Mcpeeny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knikabolokov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcpeeny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knikabolokov stalling away here and it's allowed Mcpeeny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Knikabolokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcpeeny is looking to clinch but Knikabolokov is avoiding it.

Knikabolokov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control but Mcpeeny is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpeeny is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcpeeny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mcpeeny stands and steps away. Knikabolokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Mcpeeny.

Knikabolokov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcpeeny!
Mcpeeny looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcpeeny is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Mcpeeny defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knikabolokov.
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Mcpeeny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcpeeny is not content to let Knikabolokov control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny tries to get to full guard but Knikabolokov has control of the leg.

Mcpeeny actively working from the bottom here.
Knikabolokov is pressing down on Mcpeeny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcpeeny is holding on for now.

Mcpeeny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knikabolokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knikabolokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Mcpeeny gets caught flat footed, as Knikabolokov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov landing with the ground and pound.
Knikabolokov wants to control from the top but Mcpeeny keeps moving.
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mcpeeny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mcpeeny keeping full guard, as Knikabolokov tries to pass.
Mcpeeny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knikabolokov manages to get himself to full guard.
Knikabolokov wants to hit a switch here but Mcpeeny passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knikabolokov there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knikabolokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huja Knikabolokov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Knikabolokov blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Knikabolokov.

Knikabolokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcpeeny wants to get back to full guard.
Mcpeeny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcpeeny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knikabolokov.
Knikabolokov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcpeeny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcpeeny wants to get back to full guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control the action but Mcpeeny is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knikabolokov keeps the fight on the outside.
Knikabolokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcpeeny circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny wants to clinch but Knikabolokov slips to the side

and Knikabolokov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knikabolokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Knikabolokov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mcpeeny regains guard.

Mcpeeny had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knikabolokov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcpeeny Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knikabolokov's back instead.
Mcpeeny is breathing heavily.
Knikabolokov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mcpeeny lands a heavy elbow.
Mcpeeny has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knikabolokov's face.
Knikabolokov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Mcpeeny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knikabolokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knikabolokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knikabolokov is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knikabolokov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knikabolokov advances position into side control!
Mcpeeny tries to buck Knikabolokov off but Knikabolokov is having none of it.
Knikabolokov is looking to take a break and control but Mcpeeny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcpeeny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knikabolokov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knikabolokov looks up at the clock and then as Mcpeeny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knikabolokov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knikabolokov in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcpeeny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knikabolokov is looking to take a break and control but Mcpeeny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcpeeny wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mcpeeny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knikabolokov is trying to get back to full guard.
Knikabolokov is working hard here to advance position.
Knikabolokov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knikabolokov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knikabolokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcpeeny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knikabolokov trying to control the position.
Knikabolokov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mcpeeny won't allow Knikabolokov to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knikabolokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpeeny is one step ahead there.
Knikabolokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knikabolokov tries to get out of the position.
Knikabolokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huja Knikabolokov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcpeeny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpeeny. No joy for Knikabolokov on that attempt.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcpeeny.

Knikabolokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcpeeny manages to get to full guard.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mcpeeny is looking for a triangle but Knikabolokov pushes his legs off easily.
Mcpeeny keeping moving, preventing Knikabolokov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knikabolokov throws a strike but Mcpeeny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knikabolokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcpeeny is one step ahead there.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes but missing.
Mcpeeny won't allow Knikabolokov to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knikabolokov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Mcpeeny takes the fight into the clinch.

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.
Mcpeeny stops a takedown attempt from Knikabolokov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huja Knikabolokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Mcpeeny.

Mcpeeny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcpeeny tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Knikabolokov counters by clinching up.
James Mcpeeny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knikabolokov can't get the takedown.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Mcpeeny manages to break the clinch.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick but Knikabolokov moves out of range.
Knikabolokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knikabolokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcpeeny circles away.
James Mcpeeny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcpeeny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knikabolokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Knikabolokov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knikabolokov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcpeeny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knikabolokov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcpeeny's head.
Mcpeeny wants to stand up but Knikabolokov is controlling him.
Knikabolokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcpeeny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knikabolokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mcpeeny has his foot on Knikabolokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knikabolokov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcpeeny trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcpeeny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcpeeny throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcpeeny looks to clinch

and Knikabolokov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knikabolokov prevents Mcpeeny from improving his position.
Knikabolokov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knikabolokov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knikabolokov scoring with strikes but Mcpeeny is staying in there.
Huja Knikabolokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knikabolokov landing punches.
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!
Mcpeeny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huja Knikabolokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knikabolokov, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Huja Knikabolokov!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Huja Knikabolokov!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Huja Knikabolokov!

Huja Knikabolokov wins by unanimous decision!