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WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Halliday (ranked 3758 p4p, 401 weight class) and Herrick Sahrahsahe (ranked 21364 p4p, 570 weight class). Sahrahsahe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Medicine Crow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herrick Sahrahsahe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sahrahsahe enables Halliday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sahrahsahe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halliday prevents Sahrahsahe from getting back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe has his hands on Halliday's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halliday prevents Sahrahsahe from getting back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Halliday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe keeping moving, preventing Halliday from controlling successfully.
Halliday is really struggling to control Sahrahsahe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halliday won't allow Sahrahsahe to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halliday throws a right hand that misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sahrahsahe throws a good cross that connects.
Halliday misses with a head kick.
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sahrahsahe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sahrahsahe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Halliday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sahrahsahe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halliday is in Sahrahsahe's guard.
Halliday working some strikes from top position.
Sahrahsahe is pulling down on Halliday's head to control his posture.
Halliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Sahrahsahe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Halliday off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Halliday has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy body kick from Halliday
and Sahrahsahe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halliday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Halliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sahrahsahe finds it's way round the side to connect with Halliday's head.
It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Sahrahsahe scores with a nice strike.
Halliday misses with the body kick
and Sahrahsahe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halliday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halliday's head.
Sahrahsahe lands with a cross.
Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halliday's head.
Sahrahsahe keeps Halliday at a distance using the push kick.
Halliday missing with a left hand there. Sahrahsahe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sahrahsahe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halliday throws a series of punches but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Halliday looks to land a right hand but Sahrahsahe moved out of range.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sahrahsahe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick that knocks Halliday off balance momentarily.
Halliday misses with a two punch combination.
Halliday takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sahrahsahe lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halliday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sahrahsahe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halliday scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday dives in for a single leg takedown but Sahrahsahe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halliday misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Sahrahsahe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halliday is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halliday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sahrahsahe tries to avoid it but Halliday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sahrahsahe to the ground. Sahrahsahe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Halliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halliday.
Halliday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halliday misses with a hook.
A low kick from Halliday misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halliday tries for a takedown but Sahrahsahe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Halliday's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sahrahsahe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halliday momentarily.
Halliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sahrahsahe to score with a decent uppercut.
Sahrahsahe tests Halliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halliday looks to land a combination but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Halliday throws a big shot that misses.
Halliday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Halliday.
Sahrahsahe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halliday has time to react.
Halliday misses the shot to the body.
Halliday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sahrahsahe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephen Halliday's cut is getting worse.
Halliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephen Halliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Halliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice hook to Halliday's body. Halliday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Halliday misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Halliday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halliday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sahrahsahe lands the left hand.
Halliday throws a right and a left that Sahrahsahe avoids nicely.
Sahrahsahe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking body shot.
Sahrahsahe jabs Halliday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.
Stephen Halliday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sahrahsahe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahrahsahe digs a good body shot into Halliday's ribs.
Halliday looks to throw a body kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Halliday is rocked!
Halliday takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Halliday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sahrahsahe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Halliday to the canvas! Halliday doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sahrahsahe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
After winning the bout, Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bengan Claesson (ranked 2746 p4p, 326 weight class) and Loki Mills (ranked 5230 p4p, 471 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengan Claesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loki Mills!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills looks to throw the jab but Claesson is out of range.
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mills is trying to pull guard but Claesson has him pressed against the cage.
Claesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mills jumps into guard, dragging Claesson to the mat.
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claesson lands a couple of digs.
Mills keeping moving, preventing Claesson from controlling successfully.
Mills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claesson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claesson trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Claesson postures up in Mills's guard and throws a big left but Mills blocks it.
Mills working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mills is tightening it up a little... Claesson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Claesson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Claesson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loki Mills!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Snape (ranked 3965 p4p, 392 weight class) and Scruffy Bushrod (ranked 3108 p4p, 330 weight class). John Snape could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scruffy Bushrod's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Snape!
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, Scruffy Bushrod!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushrod throws a leg kick but Snape checks it.
Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushrod.
Bushrod throws a combination that misses
and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bushrod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snape.
Bushrod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snape on the side of the head.
Bushrod misses with a kick to the body
and Snape counters with a straight right hand.
Bushrod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snape is able to avoid easily.
Snape throwing a counter right hand but Bushrod manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bushrod.
Bushrod throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Snape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushrod throws an off balance right hand
and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bushrod throws a sloppy head kick
and Snape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bushrod! Snape lets Bushrod back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bushrod is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snape weaves into range and cracks Bushrod right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bushrod goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Snape is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Snape!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Snape waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malicious Singcoli (ranked 3761 p4p, 399 weight class) and Remy Lebeau (ranked 3252 p4p, 370 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good knees
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malicious Singcoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lebeau!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Lebeau.
Singcoli throws a counter high kick but Lebeau was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lebeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lebeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singcoli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Singcoli slips a jab from Lebeau.
Lebeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singcoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Lebeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Singcoli.
Singcoli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lebeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Singcoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebeau swings for the body but Singcoli moves out of range.
Singcoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lebeau scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singcoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lebeau throws a right hand that misses
and as Lebeau loses concentration momentarily, Singcoli counters with a picture perfect head kick! Lebeau goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Malicious Singcoli!
Malicious Singcoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 23644 p4p, 483 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 3877 p4p, 336 weight class). Chu Ho Soon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon throws an off balance right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a leg kick.
Kitjakarn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho Soon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kitjakarn's head.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Soon checks it well.
Ho Soon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a shot to the body.
Ho Soon clobbers Kitjakarn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Ho Soon lands a jab.
Ho Soon jabs Kitjakarn right on the nose. Kitjakarn blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ho Soon tests Kitjakarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon misses with a right hand
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Soon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho Soon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Ho Soon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
We've been told by Kitjakarn's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Soon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kitjakarn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ho Soon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitjakarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Ho Soon throws an off balance right hand
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitjakarn connects with a high kick.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kitjakarn steps away.
Ho Soon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ho Soon with a nice cross.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a big head kick but Ho Soon shrugs it off.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Soon lands with a straight right. Kitjakarn didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Ho Soon misses
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp one two that drops Ho Soon! Kitjakarn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ho Soon to his feet! Ho Soon is in big trouble!
Ho Soon is rocked!
Ho Soon throws a lazy body kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ho Soon off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kitjakarn follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ho Soon was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Biabas Kitjakarn!
After winning the bout, Biabas Kitjakarn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goldberg (ranked 2256 p4p, 266 weight class) and Mayson Benjamin (ranked 3215 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mayson Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg scores with a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benjamin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamin trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Benjamin stands and throws Goldberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldberg is looking to regain half guard here but Benjamin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goldberg!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benjamin is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Benjamin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Benjamin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Benjamin has control of the leg.
Benjamin is keen to just control but Goldberg is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg striking from the bottom here.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Benjamin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benjamin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benjamin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benjamin is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Benjamin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benjamin throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Benjamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Benjamin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benjamin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Benjamin has control of the leg.
Benjamin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldberg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayson Benjamin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benjamin swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into Benjamin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg postures up.
Benjamin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Goldberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg is working Benjamin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin looking to control.
Benjamin is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Benjamin covers up, he's hurt! Goldberg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Goldberg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Goldberg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
Our winner, John Goldberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smok Kiss (ranked 2276 p4p, 286 weight class) and Aramis Knox (ranked 1749 p4p, 234 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: You're Going Down | Sick Puppies. Aramis Knox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Smok Kiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aramis Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a body punch but Kiss moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiss.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Kiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Kiss ducks down to avoid it.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Kiss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kiss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Nice shot lands for Kiss.
We've been told by Kiss's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiss with a body shot.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kiss moved out of range.
Kiss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiss throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
It looks like Smok Kiss has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kiss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiss looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Kiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Kiss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiss defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox jabs at Kiss's body.
Kiss looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Kiss throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox slips a straight right by Kiss.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Kiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiss.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiss.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Kiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Kiss is controlling the position.
Kiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiss working aggressively here.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is trying to push Kiss away but Kiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiss being controlled against the cage.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiss slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiss is just out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Kiss avoids it easily.
Kiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A big left from Kiss misses.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiss's head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox thuds a left hand into Kiss's body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiss.
A swing and a miss from Kiss.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiss throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Kiss moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox slips under a jab from Kiss.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
Kiss throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smok Kiss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knox instigates a clinch.
Kiss misses with some punches.
Kiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kiss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiss connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kiss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox throws a body punch but Kiss moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiss.
Donk. Knox catches Kiss right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiss lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss clinches with his opponent.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiss throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox prevents a body shot from Kiss.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Kiss blocking some punches.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiss smiles and moves away.
Kiss wants to clinch.
Knox blocks a jab.
Kiss avoids the body shot from Knox.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kiss's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Kiss lands.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kiss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox slips under a jab.
A jab from Kiss misses.
Knox cracks Kiss with a good jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiss.
Kiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kiss misses.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiss throws out a powerful jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiss.
Kiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiss smiles and moves away.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
Kiss cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox defending well as Kiss loads up on a big left hand.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Kiss's ribs.
Kiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox gets through Kiss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiss struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Kiss has the dominant position.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Kiss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiss manages to avoid it.
Kiss pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiss throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiss.
Kiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiss takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiss has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smok Kiss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kiss misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiss avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiss.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Kiss misses its intended target.
Kiss looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kiss moved out of range.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiss.
A jab from Knox misses.
Kiss throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
Kiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiss misses the target.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiss.
Kiss throws a big shot that misses.
Kiss staying out of range there.
Kiss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox moves forwards but Kiss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A slow jab from Kiss misses its intended target.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiss lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Kiss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiss's head.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Smok Kiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips a jab from Kiss.
Kiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Kiss rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Kiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Kiss lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox jabs at Kiss's body.
Kiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiss momentarily.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiss lands with a good body shot.
Knox lands with a hook. Kiss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiss looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiss ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Kiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Kiss throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox jabs Kiss right on the nose. Kiss blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Knox.
Kiss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox thuds a left hand into Kiss's body.
Kiss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiss misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox cracks Kiss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiss throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiss looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Our winner, Aramis Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hartley (ranked 1648 p4p, 213 weight class) and Mark Doncaster (ranked 2475 p4p, 290 weight class). Andrew Hartley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Doncaster!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Mark Doncaster has been cut.
Hartley looks to throw the jab but Doncaster is out of range.
Hartley moves out of range of the body kick from Doncaster.
Doncaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doncaster misses with a takedown
letting Hartley counter with a right hand.
Hartley lands a jab to Doncaster's midsection.
Hartley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doncaster.
Hartley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doncaster with a poor takedown
and Hartley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrew Hartley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Doncaster.
Doncaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hartley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hartley lands a head shot.
Doncaster is rocked!
Hartley knocks out Doncaster with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hartley before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hartley picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Hartley!
Andrew Hartley very nearly forgot to thank Hot Spunk amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolbee Owens (ranked 1848 p4p, 215 weight class) and Cabasa Punyawong (ranked 2184 p4p, 240 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Owens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Destroyer. 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolbee Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabasa Punyawong!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Punyawong tries to score with a low kick but Owens moves his leg out of the way.
Owens drops down looking for a counter takedown but Punyawong sprawls and moves away.
Punyawong takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Punyawong misses.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Owens lands a jab to Punyawong's midsection.
Punyawong looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Punyawong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
Punyawong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punyawong. Punyawong obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Owens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Owens throws an off balance right hand
and Punyawong counters with a nice leg kick.
Owens misses with an uppercut
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punyawong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punyawong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Owens trying to control but Punyawong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens postures up in Punyawong's guard and throws a big left but Punyawong blocks it.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Owens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Owens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punyawong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Owens lands a couple of elbows.
Punyawong controlling Owens's posture.
Punyawong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punyawong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Punyawong keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
Punyawong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Punyawong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens.
Punyawong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Owens is one step ahead there.
Owens looking to pass the guard.
Owens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Punyawong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punyawong is one step ahead there.
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punyawong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owens has Punyawong pulled in close to control his posture.
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punyawong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punyawong is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owens working for submissions but it's allowed Punyawong to get to half guard.
Punyawong is trying to control. Owens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punyawong is pressing down on Owens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owens is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens has a hand on Punyawong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Punyawong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Owens is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kolbee Owens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and Punyawong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punyawong throws a leg kick but Owens checks it.
Punyawong throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Punyawong lands a big head kick that sends Owens tumbling to the mat! Punyawong takes a step backwards and waves Owens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Owens is rocked!
Punyawong and Owens are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Punyawong throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Owens into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Punyawong knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cabasa Punyawong!
A very excited looking Cabasa Punyawong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kolbee Owens had this to say: 'I really put everything into this camp and match up, really going to need to go back to the drawing board after this one. Sorry to anyone I disappointed but I'll be back, I promise.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 854 p4p, 119 weight class) and Eli McDonell (ranked 2800 p4p, 331 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Step Closer | Linkin Park. McDonell has chosen Vampillia - ice fist as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Porthos Knox has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Porthos Knox seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Eli McDonell!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonell ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
McDonell looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
McDonell avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
McDonell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonell's head.
Knox punishes McDonell's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
McDonell throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
McDonell throws a body kick that misses.
McDonell misses with a straight right.
McDonell throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox checks a low kick from McDonell.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
McDonell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McDonell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonell digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonell throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by McDonell and move into the clinch.
McDonell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonell throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McDonell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonell doesn't seem phased though.
McDonell misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a body punch but McDonell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonell! But no joy.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox takes a swing at McDonell's ribcage but misses.
McDonell feints a counter leg kick.
McDonell missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonell.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox keeps control of McDonell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonell can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox pushes McDonell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox jabs McDonell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox cracks McDonell with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Knox has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonell stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonell walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
McDonell misses with a wild body shot.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
McDonell tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
McDonell throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonell! But no joy.
McDonell swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonell on the side of the head.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonell. McDonell obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonell misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonell lands a head shot.
McDonell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
McDonell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
McDonell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox throws a series of punches but McDonell moves out of range.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from McDonell.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonell misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
McDonell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonell.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonell.
Knox tries to work over McDonell's front leg with a kick but McDonell checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McDonell ducks down to avoid it.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonell in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonell throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonell manages to circle out of the way.
Knox is looking to wear down McDonell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonell manages to avoid it.
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
McDonell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonell effectively controlling the action here.
McDonell manages to break the clinch.
McDonell throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
McDonell slips under a jab from Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonell can do to turn this around?
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonell working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on McDonell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonell breaks the clinch.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
McDonell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonell misses with a wild body shot.
Knox with a nice cross.
McDonell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
McDonell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and McDonell settles back down.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox punishes McDonell's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonell needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
McDonell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonell was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of McDonell's head but McDonell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox throws a right and a left that McDonell avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch up but McDonell circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonell misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonell breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonell throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
McDonell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonell controls the action.
McDonell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox prevents McDonell from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
McDonell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonell throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
McDonell just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonell can turn it around.
McDonell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox misses with the head strike.
McDonell is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonell.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonell.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonell.
McDonell scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonell swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonell controls the action.
Porthos Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonell is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonell.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonell.
McDonell pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonell is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
McDonell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonell controls his hands.
Knox misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McDonell fails to land.
Knox tries to stall but McDonell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox gets through McDonell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox works on McDonell's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
McDonell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonell has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
McDonell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
McDonell blocks a body shot from Knox.
McDonell lands with a light punch inside.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, McDonell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
A short right from McDonell.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
McDonell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox clearly takes 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.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonell's hands.
Knox cracks McDonell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through McDonell's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox connects with a body shot.
McDonell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonell slips under a jab.
Knox thuds his right hand into McDonell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. McDonell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox moves into range and clinches up with McDonell.
McDonell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonell has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonell blocks an uppercut.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonell.
McDonell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonell throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
McDonell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox gets through McDonell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonell avoids a wild elbow strike from Knox.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonell.
McDonell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
McDonell lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox pushes McDonell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonell tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Knox lands a left hand.
McDonell tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
McDonell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonell.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands an uppercut.
McDonell misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonell has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
McDonell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonell.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
McDonell has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
McDonell lands a shot to the body.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonell's elbow.
McDonell is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
McDonell blocking some punches.
McDonell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
McDonell digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox had his way with Eli McDonell in that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Knox misses with a body shot.
McDonell moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McDonell moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but McDonell seems unphased.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonell misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonell thinking.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonell scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonell walks into a jab.
McDonell swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
McDonell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonell managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonell backwards.
McDonell misses with the head strike.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonell swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonell breaks from the clinch.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McDonell ducks down to avoid it.
McDonell flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends McDonell's belly button to the back.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lunges at McDonell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonell's hand.
McDonell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
McDonell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox jabs McDonell right on the nose. McDonell blinks but takes it well.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from McDonell.
Eli McDonell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
McDonell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonell.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonell. McDonell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox swings for the body but McDonell moves out of range.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox is looking to chop away at McDonell's legs.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonell lands with a cross.
McDonell throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox punishes McDonell's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonell was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonell moves away.
McDonell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox cracks McDonell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonell gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
McDonell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Porthos Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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