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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crisanto Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crisanto Pitpitunge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitpitunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitpitunge tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Pitpitunge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitpitunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight looks to clinch
and Pitpitunge counters with a head kick.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitpitunge as he jumps to the side.
Knight is looking to clinch but Pitpitunge is avoiding it.
Pitpitunge has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters by clinching up.
Pitpitunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitpitunge clinches.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pitpitunge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitpitunge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knight stacks Pitpitunge 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 Knight!
Pitpitunge managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knight.
Pitpitunge tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Pitpitunge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight taking a breather here.
Knight decides to stand back up.
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Pitpitunge's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitpitunge is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitpitunge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Pitpitunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Pitpitunge is having none of it.
Pitpitunge shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Pitpitunge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crisanto Pitpitunge.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitpitunge sprawls well. Pitpitunge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight clinches.
Pitpitunge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pitpitunge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight keeping full guard, as Pitpitunge tries to pass.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pitpitunge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitpitunge stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Pitpitunge is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pitpitunge drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Pitpitunge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pitpitunge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight gets full guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wriggles free and stands up.
Pitpitunge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Travis Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight trying to control but Pitpitunge postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight moves into full guard.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Pitpitunge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitpitunge manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to stand up but Pitpitunge won't let him.
Pitpitunge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitpitunge keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge is controlling Knight's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitpitunge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitpitunge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitpitunge tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge wants to take a breather but Knight manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pitpitunge.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitpitunge manages to get himself to full guard.
Pitpitunge keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge has control of Knight's left arm, preventing Knight from doing any damage.
Pitpitunge doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Pitpitunge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knight is striking off his back. Pitpitunge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crisanto Pitpitunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pitpitunge.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Pitpitunge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitpitunge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitpitunge's waist but Pitpitunge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Knight closes the distance but Pitpitunge moves to the side
and Pitpitunge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pitpitunge avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Pitpitunge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Pitpitunge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitpitunge is stalling here.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pitpitunge has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pitpitunge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Pitpitunge dives into Knight's guard.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitpitunge is one step ahead there.
Pitpitunge wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Pitpitunge from controlling successfully.
Pitpitunge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Pitpitunge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pitpitunge tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Crisanto Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Pitpitunge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitpitunge is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitpitunge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitpitunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitpitunge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pitpitunge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pitpitunge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitpitunge misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitpitunge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitpitunge misses with a wild body shot.
Knight drives through and clinches with Pitpitunge against the cage.
Pitpitunge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pitpitunge is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Pitpitunge into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pitpitunge uses from the top position.
Pitpitunge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pitpitunge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Pitpitunge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Travis Knight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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