PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominoe Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knocks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Click Click Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knocks
vs
Howard

198 cm
23
202 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominoe Knocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knocks lands the left hand.
Knocks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knocks throws a front kick that sends Howard stumbling back into the cage.
Knocks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knocks throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Knocks throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Knocks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knocks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knocks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Howard looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard blocks a head kick by Knocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knocks!
Knocks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knocks.

It looks like Bobby Howard has been cut.
Dominoe Knocks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard avoids the head kick by Knocks.
Howard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle momentarily. Knocks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knocks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knocks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Howard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard moves out of range of the body kick from Knocks.
Howard throws a leg kick
and Knocks counters with a stiff right hand.
Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knocks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knocks throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard moves out of range as Knocks throws a body kick.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knocks is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks.
Knocks thumps Howard with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocks misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Knocks.
Howard blocks a jab.
Knocks tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Howard avoids the head kick by Knocks.
Knocks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knocks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Howard if he has to take too many more of those.
Howard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knocks.
Knocks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard avoids a kick to the body.
Knocks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Knocks misses with a body kick.
Knocks misses with a body kick.
Knocks looks to throw a body kick

and Howard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Howard drops back looking for a leg! Knocks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knocks manages to kick Howard off! Howard jumps back into Knocks's guard.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominoe Knocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Howard avoids the head kick by Knocks.
Knocks leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard blocks a head kick by Knocks.
Knocks throws a low kick but Howard avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knocks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knocks throws a lazy head kick

and Howard counters with a shoot takedown. Knocks fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Howard has gone for a leg lock! Knocks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howard's guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Knocks from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knocks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knocks has managed to get both his arms back between Howard's legs - danger averted.
Knocks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Howard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knocks stacks Howard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knocks!
Sloppy strikes there by Knocks.
Knocks trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Knocks keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knocks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Howard wants to control but Knocks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knocks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Howard is trying to escape the position but Knocks is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knocks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howard to his feet.
Howard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knocks connects with a solid leg kick.
Knocks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knocks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knocks scores with a hook to the body. Howard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knocks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knocks pinned against the cage. Knocks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knocks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Howard back to the cage. Knocks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knocks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominoe Knocks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Knocks lands with a slapping head kick.
Knocks throws a leg kick but Howard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knocks, right into the meat.
Howard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Howard gets the takedown into side control.
Howard trying to control the position but Knocks is working away.

Howard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocks is looking to reverse the position.

Howard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knocks, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Knocks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Knocks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Knocks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Howard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knocks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Knocks but he's now mounted!
Knocks tries to hold on but Howard pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knocks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knocks shrugs it off.

Howard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knocks turns into him and now he's in Howard's guard.
Knocks wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.

Knocks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howard working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knocks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dominoe Knocks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knocks throws a head kick that misses.
Knocks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominoe Knocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Knocks lands but Howard takes it in his stride.
Knocks tries a low kick but Howard avoids it.
Knocks cracks Howard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Knocks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominoe Knocks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knocks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominoe Knocks!