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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Knight (ranked 1265 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 184 p4p, 195 weight class). Xavier Knight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elix Juarez's chin.
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8 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
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11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knight is working Juarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Juarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight distracts Juarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juarez 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Juarez's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is working Juarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Juarez 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.
Juarez has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight works over Juarez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juarez!
Knight working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Juarez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight laying and praying for a moment but Juarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Xavier Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight thows a huge punch but Juarez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Knight.
Juarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juarez can do to turn this around?
Knight wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juarez's head.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Juarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Juarez!
Juarez looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control.
Knight trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Knight is trying to control. Juarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Juarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Juarez.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Knight dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elix Juarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Juarez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juarez to regain full guard.
Knight is fighting to break Juarez's control of his arms but Juarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throws a sloppy strike and Juarez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Knight is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Juarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elix Juarez!
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energy
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hype
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