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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1487 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Xavier Knight (ranked 158 p4p, 204 weight class). Xavier Knight has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Knight!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into From Statefarm's guard.
From Statefarm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as From Statefarm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
From Statefarm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of From Statefarm's head.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
From Statefarm controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. From Statefarm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
From Statefarm looking to control.
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
Knight cracks From Statefarm with a solid left hand.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
From Statefarm working a defensive guard here.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight works over From Statefarm with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight wants to control from the top but From Statefarm keeps moving.
From Statefarm has control of Knight's left arm, preventing Knight from doing any damage.
From Statefarm is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight stands up over From Statefarm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
From Statefarm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight is in close to From Statefarm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
From Statefarm has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but From Statefarm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight slips a straight right by From Statefarm.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but From Statefarm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but From Statefarm is out of range.
From Statefarm has managed to clinch.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. From Statefarm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight throws a hook but From Statefarm blocks it.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with From Statefarm, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes From Statefarm against the cage but From Statefarm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake From Statefarm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but From Statefarm gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but From Statefarm gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
From Statefarm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from From Statefarm.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. From Statefarm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
From Statefarm misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants a takedown but no success here.
From Statefarm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
From Statefarm has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
From Statefarm has his hands on Knight's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
From Statefarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've been informed that Knight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
From Statefarm is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight keeping hold of From Statefarm's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knight's thigh. Knight counters though and makes it back to full guard.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight keeping full guard, as From Statefarm tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is working hard here to advance position.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
From Statefarm trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
From Statefarm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
From Statefarm wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight prevents From Statefarm from improving position.
From Statefarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight gets tackled into the cage by From Statefarm. From Statefarm maintains the clinch.
From Statefarm pulls Knight into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake From Statefarm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
From Statefarm closes the distance and clinches.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knight has From Statefarm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. From Statefarm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight is trying to trip From Statefarm. He has hold of a leg but From Statefarm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
From Statefarm controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
From Statefarm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xavier Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
From Statefarm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body.
From Statefarm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Knight wants to control from the top but From Statefarm keeps moving.
Knight postures up in From Statefarm's guard and throws a big left but From Statefarm blocks it.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
From Statefarm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight postures up in From Statefarm's guard and throws a big left but From Statefarm blocks it.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
From Statefarm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
From Statefarm is trying to keep Knight in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of From Statefarm's head.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight works over From Statefarm with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
From Statefarm working a defensive guard here.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
From Statefarm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Knight postures up and lands a big shot to From Statefarm's brow.
From Statefarm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight stands up over From Statefarm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
From Statefarm is rocked!
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh From Statefarm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from From Statefarm.
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Knight!
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mgr
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