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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Job McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sitta Andretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andretti's choice of entrance music: You See It. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Job McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sitta Andretti!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andretti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andretti.
McKnight slaps away a takedown attempt from Andretti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
Andretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitta Andretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McKnight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Andretti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andretti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andretti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andretti postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andretti is one step ahead there.
Andretti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKnight is trying to control the position but Andretti postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKnight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McKnight trying to pass the guard but Andretti defending well.
Andretti tries to roll over but McKnight keeps him under control.
McKnight is keen to just control but Andretti is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andretti is concentrating on defense, preventing McKnight from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Job McKnight just wasn't active enough.
Andretti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andretti punishes McKnight's body with a nice straight punch.
Andretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKnight tries for a takedown but Andretti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That kick from McKnight tenderised Andretti's leg. Andretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andretti blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKnight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andretti fails to pull guard.
Job McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sitta Andretti.
Andretti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKnight just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Andretti sprawls well.
McKnight dives in and scores a takedown into Andretti's guard.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Andretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKnight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKnight wants to control from the top but Andretti keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andretti is looking to stand up but McKnight isn't so interested in that idea.
Andretti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKnight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andretti wants to hit a switch here but McKnight passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andretti there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKnight trying to control but Andretti is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Job McKnight dominated that round.
That's time! McKnight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McKnight clinches up with Andretti and pushes him back against the cage.
McKnight has Andretti pressed against the cage, preventing Andretti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKnight goes for a takedown attempt but Andretti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andretti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKnight's hands.
Andretti shoots in but McKnight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andretti misses with a series of wild punches.
McKnight has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andretti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKnight walks away with a smile on his face. Andretti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Job McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sitta Andretti.
Andretti misses with a low kick.
McKnight avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKnight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andretti managing to block the knees to the body from McKnight.
McKnight gets control of Andretti's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKnight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McKnight wriggles free and stands up.
McKnight misses with a takedown attempt - Andretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andretti tries to bum rush McKnight with a series of wild strikes but McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andretti looks to score with a jab to the body but McKnight is just out of range.
Andretti doesn't manage to clinch there - McKnight circles away.
Andretti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKnight has Andretti up against the cage in a clinch.
McKnight decides to pull guard.
Andretti throws an elbow that misses. McKnight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andretti's guard. Nice move by McKnight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andretti keeping moving, preventing McKnight from controlling successfully.
Andretti wants to stand but McKnight is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKnight gets to his feet - Andretti follows without any prompting.
McKnight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKnight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andretti jumps guard but McKnight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McKnight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andretti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andretti blocks a head kick by McKnight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andretti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKnight as he avoids it easily.
McKnight keeps the fight on the outside.
McKnight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKnight instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andretti.
Andretti wants to break free but McKnight has control.
McKnight manages to pull guard.
McKnight has his foot on Andretti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andretti works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andretti wants to control from the top but McKnight keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andretti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKnight kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Job McKnight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Andretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McKnight enables Andretti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McKnight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McKnight looking to control.
Andretti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andretti is looking to work some ground and pound but McKnight has wrist control.
McKnight is trying to keep Andretti in close.
McKnight wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andretti throws a strike but McKnight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andretti wants to stand and escape but McKnight is having none of it.
Andretti keeping moving, preventing McKnight from controlling successfully.
McKnight is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Andretti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Job McKnight.
McKnight slips a jab and a cross from Andretti.
Job McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Andretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKnight stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andretti wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andretti.
Andretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by McKnight or perhaps it was just good defense by Andretti which made him look bad.
Andretti tries to clinch but McKnight moves away
and McKnight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Andretti!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKnight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andretti is surviving well by controlling McKnight's body position as best he can.
McKnight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andretti is looking to escape.
Andretti tries to control McKnight's body but McKnight pushes him off. Andretti squirms to his side and now McKnight has his back!
Job McKnight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McKnight punches Andretti on the ear.
Andretti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McKnight not allowing Andretti to control his hands.
McKnight tries to get the hooks in deep but Andretti pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McKnight is persistently looking for the submission but Andretti is defending it well.
Andretti staying busy and making it hard for McKnight to control.
Sitta Andretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andretti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McKnight looking for the choke from the back.
Job McKnight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKnight trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Job McKnight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKnight, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Job McKnight!
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hype
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