PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leiffi Murunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Knoxville has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Knoxville
vs
Murunen

200 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

155 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leiffi Murunen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murunen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murunen wants it to stay on the feet.
Murunen throws an overhand right that lands on Knoxville's shoulder, as Knoxville tries to avoid the shot.
Knoxville tries for a takedown but Murunen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Knoxville scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knoxville trying to control the action but Murunen is working from the bottom.
Knoxville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Knoxville misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knoxville is staying tight to Murunen's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Knoxville just wasn't active enough.
Murunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murunen. Knoxville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murunen looks to throw the jab but Knoxville is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knoxville is defended easily by Murunen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Knoxville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knoxville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murunen's waist but Murunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knoxville off to one side.
Knoxville shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murunen pinned against the cage. Murunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knoxville shoots in for a double leg but Murunen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knoxville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knoxville somewhat.
Murunen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Knoxville fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knoxville gets a clinch.
Murunen working hard to break the clinch.
Knoxville lands a good knee to the midsection. Murunen won't want to take too many of those.
Murunen stops a takedown attempt from Knoxville.

Knoxville pulls Murunen into guard.

Knoxville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murunen defends well.
Knoxville is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Murunen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knoxville's guard.
Knoxville throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knoxville really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murunen tries to stand but Knoxville is controlling from the bottom.

Knoxville has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murunen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murunen tries to stand but Knoxville is controlling from the bottom.
Murunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knoxville has his foot on Murunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murunen works his way back into a safe position though.
Knoxville has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murunen has passed into side control.
Knoxville pushes Murunen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murunen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Murunen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Murunen gets caught napping as Knoxville dives in and scores a takedown. Murunen manages to retain guard.
Murunen looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murunen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knoxville controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knoxville trying to control the position from guard on top but Murunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Knoxville dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Knoxville clinches up against the cage.
Knoxville has Murunen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murunen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Murunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Knoxville jumps guard.

Knoxville is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knoxville tries to strike from the bottom.

Knoxville looking for a guillotine here but Murunen defends easily.

Knoxville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knoxville is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Knoxville working for a triangle but Murunen defends it easily.
Murunen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knoxville's guard.

Knoxville has his foot on Murunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murunen works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murunen wants to stand but Knoxville has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Murunen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Murunen stands up and waves to Knoxville to follow him.
Murunen is breathing heavily.
Knoxville shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murunen defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knoxville.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Knoxville. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knoxville.
Leiffi Murunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Murunen.
Knoxville fails to land the takedown.
Knoxville tries to clinch but Murunen moves out of range.

Knoxville looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murunen!
Knoxville cracks Murunen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murunen is looking to escape.
Murunen really wants to buck Knoxville off and get back to his feet.
Knoxville sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Knoxville lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murunen hang on?
Knoxville controlling the pace for now.
Knoxville looking to control but Murunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murunen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knoxville tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Knoxville dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Knoxville gets a double leg takedown into Murunen's guard.
Knoxville wants to control from the top but Murunen keeps moving.
Knoxville pushes down on Murunen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murunen wants to get back to his feet.
Knoxville trying to control from half guard but Murunen is working away.

Murunen kicks off Knoxville and gets to his feet.
Murunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murunen misses with a lunging right hand

and Knoxville counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knoxville takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knoxville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murunen keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jonny Knoxville has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Knoxville moves away from the strike by Murunen.
Knoxville shoots in looking for a takedown but Murunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knoxville's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knoxville fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Knoxville shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murunen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Knoxville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knoxville.
Murunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knoxville.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murunen is fending him off so far but Knoxville persists. Nope, Murunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Knoxville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Murunen as Knoxville shoots in.
Murunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Knoxville.
A jab from Murunen does it's job there.
Murunen misses with an uppercut

and Knoxville counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knoxville.
Knoxville looking for a takedown.
Knoxville has Murunen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murunen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murunen gets underhooks to prevent Knoxville's takedown attempt.
Murunen wants to break the clinch but can't.

Knoxville lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knoxville is trying to control the action in half guard but Murunen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville prevents Murunen from standing back up.
Murunen is staying active underneath Knoxville, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jonny Knoxville has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Knoxville closes the distance and clinches up with Murunen, looking for a takedown. Knoxville pushes Murunen against the cage but Murunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Knoxville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knoxville slips under a jab from Murunen.
Murunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murunen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knoxville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murunen's waist but Murunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knoxville off to one side.
Murunen throws a looping overhand right but Knoxville ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murunen.
Murunen throws a hook but Knoxville blocks it.
Murunen tests Knoxville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knoxville tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knoxville on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murunen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murunen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knoxville.
Knoxville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knoxville somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Knoxville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knoxville, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jonny Knoxville!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jonny Knoxville!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jonny Knoxville!

Jonny Knoxville wins by unanimous decision!