PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 21192 p4p, 5285 weight class) and Conrad Knightley (ranked 399 p4p, 361 weight class). Carlton Adesanya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adesanya
vs
Knightley

160 cm
36
147
22 - 30 - 4

176 cm
21
155
4 - 1 - 1

Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 30 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conrad Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knightley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knightley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adesanya moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Adesanya moves to clinch but Knightley breaks away
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Knightley.
Knightley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knightley with a nice calf kick.
Knightley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knightley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knightley connects with an inside leg kick.
Conrad Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley scores with a one two! Adesanya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Knightley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adesanya's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knightley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knightley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Adesanya throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.
Knightley jabs at Adesanya's body.
Adesanya tries to score with a low kick but Knightley moves his leg out of the way.
Knightley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adesanya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adesanya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knightley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Knightley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Knightley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knightley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a low kick as Adesanya jumps back.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adesanya throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knightley. That's going to slow Adesanya down.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Knightley moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Knightley misses
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Knightley throws a chopping leg kick but Adesanya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knightley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Knightley tried to score with a low kick but Adesanya checks it.
Conrad Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knightley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knightley throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
Knightley scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
Adesanya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knightley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knightley is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
Knightley scores with a punch to the head.
Knightley looks for the body kick but Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knightley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adesanya.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conrad Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knightley.
Knightley scores with a jab. Adesanya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.
Knightley is looking for the big counter here.
Knightley thuds his shin into the meat of Adesanya's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Knightley lands but Adesanya takes it in his stride.
Knightley tried to score with a low kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adesanya is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Adesanya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Knightley!
Conrad Knightley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.