PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ELVIS PRESLEY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deis Knutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think PRESLEY might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You aint' nothin but a hounddog. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

PRESLEY
vs
Knutz

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ELVIS PRESLEY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Deis Knutz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutz doesn't manage to clinch there - PRESLEY circles away.

PRESLEY closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - PRESLEY lands in his opponent's guard.
Knutz has PRESLEY pulled in close to control his posture.
Knutz trying to strike off his back.
Knutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but PRESLEY is one step ahead there.
Knutz pulls PRESLEY in close to his closed guard and prevents PRESLEY from doing any damage or advancing position.
PRESLEY trying to control but Knutz is working from the bottom.
Knutz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PRESLEY. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knutz wants to sweep here but PRESLEY controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PRESLEY trying to control but Knutz is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

PRESLEY shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
PRESLEY wants to control from the top but Knutz keeps moving.
Knutz managing to control the position.
PRESLEY stopping the sweep attempt from Knutz.
PRESLEY prevents Knutz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knutz is trying to control the position but PRESLEY postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PRESLEY forces his way into half guard.
Knutz wants to get back to full guard.
PRESLEY is thwarting Knutz's attempts to control the position.
PRESLEY controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knutz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knutz is looking for a sweep. PRESLEY is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PRESLEY takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PRESLEY slows the pace down in half guard.
Knutz missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to maintain the position but PRESLEY is very close to passing his half guard.
Knutz wants to get back to full guard.

Knutz kicks off PRESLEY and gets to his feet.
Knutz with a lazy takedown attempt

and PRESLEY counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knutz's guard now.
Knutz wants to improve his position but instead PRESLEY has moved into half guard.
PRESLEY stops Knutz from getting back to his feet.
Knutz looks gassed!
Knutz controlling the position well.
Knutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to stand back up but PRESLEY is controlling him

PRESLEY is trying to work for a kimura but Knutz is defending well.
Knutz is looking to control PRESLEY's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knutz avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deis Knutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knutz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as PRESLEY backs up against the cage.
PRESLEY misses with a takedown
and Knutz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knutz misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knutz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
PRESLEY shoots in looking for a takedown. Knutz tries to sprawl out of it but PRESLEY keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knutz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 ELVIS PRESLEY will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

PRESLEY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

PRESLEY gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knutz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knutz wants to control from the top but PRESLEY keeps moving.

PRESLEY is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PRESLEY swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knutz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knutz trying to control the position from guard on top but PRESLEY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knutz wants to stand but PRESLEY is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

PRESLEY has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Despite being in the dominant position, Deis Knutz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Knutz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PRESLEY, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knutz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knutz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knutz is trying to force a seperation but PRESLEY has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Knutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed PRESLEY clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
PRESLEY trying to control the position but Knutz manages to sink in the hooks.
Knutz is riding his opponent, not letting PRESLEY buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deis Knutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

PRESLEY doesn't manage to clinch there - Knutz circles away.
Knutz wants to clinch.
Knutz tries to clinch but PRESLEY is having none of it.
Knutz tries a head kick but it misses.

Knutz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knutz trying to control but PRESLEY is working from the bottom.
Knutz trying to stand up but can't free himself from PRESLEY's guard.

Knutz stands and steps away. PRESLEY gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knutz is looking to clinch but PRESLEY is avoiding it.
ELVIS PRESLEY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Knutz has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to break free.
PRESLEY tries to score a body lock takedown but Knutz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PRESLEY has him pressed against the cage.
Knutz is trying to break the clinch but PRESLEY is controlling him.
Knutz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
PRESLEY is pressed up against the cage. Knutz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag PRESLEY down to the mat. PRESLEY avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Knutz clinches with his opponent.
Knutz is working for takedown but PRESLEY is calmly controlling the position for now.

Knutz breaks from the clinch.

Knutz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows PRESLEY to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knutz has control of PRESLEY's left arm, preventing PRESLEY from doing any damage.
PRESLEY wants to control from the top but Knutz keeps moving.
Knutz seems keen to control PRESLEY's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knutz keeping moving, preventing PRESLEY from controlling successfully.
Knutz wants to sweep here but PRESLEY controlling him for the moment.
PRESLEY throwing strikes from guard but Knutz blocks nicely.
Knutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PRESLEY stopping the sweep attempt from Knutz.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knutz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knutz looks to land a combination. PRESLEY sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
PRESLEY blocks a head kick by Knutz.
PRESLEY has his takedown stuffed
and Knutz counters with a series of strikes. PRESLEY will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knutz scores with a one two! PRESLEY had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
PRESLEY shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knutz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ELVIS PRESLEY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Knutz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

PRESLEY darts in and clinches Knutz up against the cage.
Knutz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PRESLEY avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knutz wants to break the clinch but can't.
PRESLEY is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knutz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knutz is trying to break the clinch but PRESLEY has him pressed against the cage.
PRESLEY has Knutz pressed against the cage, preventing Knutz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PRESLEY keeps control of Knutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

PRESLEY turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PRESLEY lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PRESLEY trying to control the position but Knutz is working away.
Knutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deis Knutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knutz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deis Knutz!