PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Span (ranked 25155 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Emmanuella Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 509 weight class). Kurt Span has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Span
vs
Knapp

177 cm
18
175
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
170
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Span!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmanuella Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Span is looking to clinch.
As Span backs off Knapp throws a huge counter combo but Span manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Span misses

and Knapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Span's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Span is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Knapp breaks the clinch.
Knapp avoids the body shot from Span.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Span pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Span misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knapp.
Span scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knapp lands a high kick!
Span tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Span.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Span throws a lazy head kick
and Knapp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Span tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Span.
Knapp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Span misses with a looping left.
Knapp tries to counter by closing the distance.
Span misses with a double jab
and Knapp counters with a series of strikes. Span will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Span throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Span tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Span wants to clinch but Knapp slips to the side
and Knapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Span throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Span misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knapp to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Span throws a right hand that Knapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Knapp also avoids with ease.
Knapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Span throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
Span misses with a takedown
and Knapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Span is breathing heavily.
Span thuds a left hand into Knapp's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Span.
Knapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Span misses with a double jab.
Span swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knapp counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Span throws a series of punches but Knapp avoids them all with ease.
Knapp unleashes a big counter combination but Span bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Span throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knapp checks a leg kick.
Span throws a combination that misses
and Knapp counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knapp is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Span showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knapp.
Span takes one to the side of the head.
Span misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Knapp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knapp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Span avoids the body shot from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuella Knapp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Knapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Span.
Knapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Span pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knapp back to the cage. Span follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Span clobbers Knapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danga de danga de dang - Knapp scores with a four punch combination!
We've been informed that Knapp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Span throws out a loose jab but Knapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Emmanuella Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Span.
A nice side step and Knapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Span misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Span misses
and Knapp counters with a right hand to the body.
Span throws a head kick that misses.
Span is looking to wear down Knapp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Span misses with a body shot.
Span throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knapp counters with a two punch combo.
Span tries to clinch up.
Span throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Span tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp lands a jab to Span's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp throws a body punch but Span moves out of range.
Span throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurt Span is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Span has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
Span moves out of range of the body kick from Knapp.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knapp!

Span is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Span tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Span.
Oh Span is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knapp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Span fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Span has his takedown stuffed
and Knapp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Span tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knapp manages to circle out of the way.
Span seems to have got his legs back now.
Span throws a right and a left that Knapp avoids nicely.
Knapp throws a counter combo.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
Kurt Span seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Knapp.
Span tries to clinch there but Knapp circles away.
Knapp throws a counter combo.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Span.
Knapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Span but Span pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Span is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knapp.
Nice straight punches there by Span. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Span.
Span is looking to land body kicks.
Knapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp checks a leg kick.
Knapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuella Knapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Knapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Span throws a right and a left that Knapp avoids nicely.
Span throws a nice looking combination but Knapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Span on that attempt.
Span goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knapp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Span appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knapp defending well as Span loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Span throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Knapp throws a counter combo.
Span misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Span throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knapp.
Knapp wants to counter with a clinch but Span pushes him away.
Knapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp lands with a slapping head kick.
Span swings for the body but Knapp moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Span misses with a right hand
letting Knapp counter with a right hand.
Span looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp unleashes a big counter combination but Span bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Span tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
Knapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Span tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Knapp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Span misses with a hook to the body
and Knapp counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Span avoids the head kick by Knapp.
Span was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knapp forces Span back against the cage and clinches.

Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Span tries to clinch but Knapp moves away
and Knapp counters with a left and a right that stings Span.
Span throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Span tries to bum rush Knapp with a series of wild strikes but Knapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Knapp drops Span with a beautiful combination! Span stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knapp is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Span takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Span falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knapp dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuella Knapp!