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GFO IV: Knox v Pereira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Weber (ranked 25640 p4p, 898 weight class) and The Sewer Rat (ranked 24890 p4p, 908 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Weber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pumped Up Kicks. On his way into the cage it seems that Jake Weber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake Weber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sewer Rat!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rat misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Rat.
It looks like Jake Weber has been cut.
Weber avoids the body shot from Rat.
Weber clinches with his opponent.
Rat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Weber.
Weber jumps guard and drags Rat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weber working for a triangle but Rat defends it easily.
Weber pulls Rat in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat stopping the sweep attempt from Weber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rat manages to get himself to full guard.
Rat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weber controls the pace.
Weber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weber trying to control the pace.
Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weber is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber stalling.
Weber stands up out of the half guard.
Rat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rat defends well and Weber ends up having to push Rat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rat dives in for a single leg takedown but Weber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weber closes the distance and clinches.
Weber blocks the elbow strike.
Rat can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Rat.
Rat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rat misses with a knee strike.
Weber breaks the clinch.
Rat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weber is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Rat with that takedown attempt.
Jake Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sewer Rat.
Weber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weber moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off.
Weber goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rat.
Rat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Weber tries to break free but Rat pushes him back against the cage.
Weber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weber avoids a wild elbow strike from Rat.
Weber takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weber dodges an elbow strike from Rat.
Rat tries to pull guard but Weber holds him up against the cage and eventually Rat drops back down to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sewer Rat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Weber's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weber lands with a kick to the temple. Rat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rat lands a slapping body shot.
Jake Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Rat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rat is trying to break the clinch but Weber is controlling him.
Rat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weber decides to pull guard.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully.
Rat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat is fighting to break Weber's control of his arms but Weber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rat wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rat trying to control from the bottom.
Weber thows a huge punch but Rat dodges it nicely.
Weber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rat!
Rat is trying to escape the mount.
Weber content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber looking for a guillotine from mount but Rat is having none of it.
Weber controlling from the full mount.
Weber looking for a guillotine from mount but Rat is having none of it.
Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around?
Rat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rat tries to hold on but Weber postures up.
Weber controlling the position easily from mount.
Weber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Weber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Weber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rat throws a head kick that misses.
Rat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rat as he avoids it easily.
Weber instigates a clinch.
Rat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weber shoots in and drives through. Rat sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber staying out of range there.
Donk. Rat catches Weber right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Rat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weber doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber tries to keep at a distance but Rat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weber stalls.
Weber effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat lands a good knee to the midsection. Weber won't want to take too many of those.
Weber blocks an elbow strike from Rat.
Weber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weber stalls.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weber stalling the fight.
Weber jumps guard but Rat stands there with Weber around his waist. Weber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rat pushes off an throws an elbow but Weber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rat wants to break free but Weber has control.
Rat looking to throw knees to the head but Weber is blocking nicely.
Weber manages to pull guard.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber pulls Rat in close to prevent any damage.
Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weber pulls Rat in close to his closed guard and prevents Rat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Weber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rat misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely.
Rat wants to clinch up but Weber keeps it at a distance.
Weber is looking for a counter combo.
Rat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rat lands a jab.
Rat rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage.
Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Weber fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rat scores with a jab. Weber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rat has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber breaks from the clinch.
Rat cracks Weber with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weber to stand back up!
Weber is rocked!
Jake Weber's cut is getting worse.
Rat plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Weber swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Weber face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Sewer Rat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Gashi (ranked 8961 p4p, 759 weight class) and Peter Johnson (ranked 23312 p4p, 872 weight class). Johnson has chosen Cooler Than Me by Mike Posner as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Gashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants the takedown. Gashi is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gashi's guard against the cage.
Gashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Gashi is working from the bottom.
Gashi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Gashi cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefan Gashi!
The defeated Peter Johnson had this to say: 'Thank you fans for your support!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hills (ranked 5935 p4p, 637 weight class) and Ward Rand (ranked 23424 p4p, 806 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ward Rand!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hills's waist but Hills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rand off to one side.
Hills throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rand stumbling backwards into the cage! Rand bounces back off the cage towards Hills, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hills lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hills celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Hills!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hudson (ranked 5855 p4p, 499 weight class) and Kevin Sheedy (ranked 8404 p4p, 573 weight class). Kevin Sheedy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheedy sprawls well. Sheedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheedy tests Hudson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheedy connects with a body shot.
Hudson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hudson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hudson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson controls the position from side control.
Hudson scoring with punches from side control.
Sheedy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson working away.
Hudson working the head with strikes.
Hudson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheedy, who protects the arm well.
Hudson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sheedy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudson working the ground and pound.
Sheedy gets back to half guard.
Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sheedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson.
Hudson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sheedy defend it? Hudson steps over the head and cranks it - Sheedy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Hudson!
After the fight, Jeff Hudson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan May (ranked 9804 p4p, 633 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 5325 p4p, 485 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from May on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling May to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald closes the distance looking to clinch
and May counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald is looking to clinch but May is avoiding it.
May changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
May cracks McDonald's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! McDonald slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before May can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan May!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Montgomery (ranked 8468 p4p, 575 weight class) and Skylar Roberts (ranked 6139 p4p, 516 weight class). Roberts is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Audience Of One. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skylar Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery swinging wildly here.
Montgomery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Montgomery counters with a two punch combo.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Montgomery counters with a crisp right that sends Roberts to the canvas! Montgomery follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Kaalee (ranked 3357 p4p, 115 weight class) and Hamish McTavish (ranked 8710 p4p, 267 weight class). Hamish McTavish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Kaalee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalee lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
Kaalee lands with a nice combination. McTavish backs away looking to recover.
Kaalee lands a jab to McTavish's midsection.
Kaalee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTavish was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaalee.
McTavish feints the counter takedown.
Kaalee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaalee defending well as McTavish loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kaalee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTavish takes one on the button.
Kaalee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Kaalee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTavish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaalee misses with a hook
and McTavish decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaalee's guard.
Kaalee has his feet on McTavish's thighs here. He's pushed McTavish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McTavish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Kaalee!
Mr Kaalee retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 3799 p4p, 383 weight class) and Mario Pereira (ranked 4830 p4p, 452 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pereira's choice of entrance music: Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight. Mario Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beta Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Pereira fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Pereira throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Beta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Knox misses.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira throws a counter combo.
Pereira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pereira throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Knox misses.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Knox.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Pereira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
As Knox backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a hook.
Pereira slips a straight right by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pereira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Pereira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
As Knox backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Knox scores with a jab.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pereira.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Pereira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pereira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pereira lands a head kick!
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
As Knox backs off Pereira throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Mario Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a big counter head kick but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira goes for a double leg but Knox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knox continues to drive forward.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Knox.
Pereira jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Pereira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pereira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pereira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Pereira taking a breather here.
Pereira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knox!
Pereira prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pereira really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pereira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox scores with a body shot.
Beta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Knox.
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pereira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pereira.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Knox throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox had his way with Mario Pereira in that round.
The cut man is working on Beta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook
and Pereira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws a combination. Knox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pereira.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pereira.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beta Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beta Knox!
Beta Knox is the new featherweight champion!
Beta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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