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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Saurkraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Something I Can Never Have. Saurkraut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poland National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Saurkraut!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurkraut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saurkraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saurkraut is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saurkraut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Saurkraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saurkraut defends it easily.
Saurkraut throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurkraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Saurkraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Saurkraut wants to stand but Knox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saurkraut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Saurkraut which made him look bad.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Saurkraut's shoulder, as Saurkraut tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurkraut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mickey Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saurkraut.
Horrible takedown by Saurkraut or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox which made him look bad.
Knox tries to move into range but Saurkraut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saurkraut throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saurkraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saurkraut misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Saurkraut avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saurkraut slips a straight right by Knox.
Saurkraut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurkraut throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Saurkraut thumps Knox with a low kick.
Saurkraut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Saurkraut lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox checks a low kick from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saurkraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saurkraut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saurkraut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saurkraut's back!
I really don't envy Saurkraut right now.
Knox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saurkraut rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saurkraut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pushes down on Saurkraut's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is working for a kimura but Saurkraut is defending it quite comfortably.
Saurkraut has one foot on Knox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Olaf Saurkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saurkraut. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a series of punches but Saurkraut moves out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Saurkraut avoids them all with ease.
Saurkraut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurkraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
Saurkraut fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saurkraut drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saurkraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saurkraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saurkraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saurkraut defends it easily.
Knox working for a triangle but Saurkraut defends it easily.
Knox looking to control.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox has Saurkraut pulled in close to control his posture.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is pulling down on Saurkraut's head to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saurkraut throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Saurkraut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Saurkraut down.
Saurkraut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Saurkraut from controlling successfully.
Saurkraut is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Olaf Saurkraut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox looking for a guillotine here but Saurkraut defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saurkraut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saurkraut distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saurkraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox controls Saurkraut momentarily but Saurkraut frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olaf Saurkraut has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Saurkraut moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a three punch combo!
Knox shoots in for a double leg but Saurkraut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saurkraut tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox blocks a head kick by Saurkraut.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Saurkraut tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saurkraut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saurkraut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saurkraut looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Saurkraut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saurkraut is in Knox's guard.
Saurkraut postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurkraut is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Saurkraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saurkraut lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Saurkraut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Saurkraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saurkraut shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Saurkraut.
Saurkraut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saurkraut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Saurkraut, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Saurkraut against the cage but Saurkraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Saurkraut pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Saurkraut, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Saurkraut against the cage but Saurkraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saurkraut fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickey Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Saurkraut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saurkraut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox prevents Saurkraut from improving his position.
Knox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saurkraut is looking to get back to full guard here but Knox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saurkraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurkraut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
Knox wants to control but Saurkraut is keeping him busy.
Knox is looking for a kimura but Saurkraut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
Saurkraut tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Saurkraut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saurkraut tries to improve his position but instead Knox has taken his back!
Saurkraut turns into Knox and is now in his guard.
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saurkraut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saurkraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saurkraut postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Saurkraut 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.
Mickey Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurkraut wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olaf Saurkraut.
Saurkraut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saurkraut digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurkraut takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Saurkraut stuffs the takedown.
Saurkraut shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saurkraut is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saurkraut is trying to stand back up but Knox is controlling him
Knox wants to control but Saurkraut is keeping him busy.
Saurkraut manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saurkraut fails with the takedown
and Saurkraut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saurkraut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saurkraut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knox is looking to control Saurkraut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Saurkraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox looking for submissions off his back.
Saurkraut trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Saurkraut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Saurkraut eventually gives up the hold.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Saurkraut in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saurkraut scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Saurkraut.
Well Saurkraut 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Saurkraut!
Olaf Saurkraut made sure to mention his sponsor, Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview.
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