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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emery Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emery Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses with a jab to the body
and Bryant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Knuckles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knuckles tries to control but Bryant wriggling away.
Knuckles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bryant is trying to reverse the position but instead Knuckles has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bryant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant just trying to survive but Knuckles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles keeps control of the position easily here as Bryant tries to buck him off.
Knuckles is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant covering up well and avoiding damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knuckles is looking to control Bryant but Bryant is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knuckles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Knuckles go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Knuckles missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bryant.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knuckles prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Bryant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knuckles breaks from the clinch.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Bryant tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bryant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bryant pinned against the cage. Bryant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emery Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knuckles.
Knuckles clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Bryant manages to get underhooks.
Knuckles can't get the takedown.
Bryant wants to take the fight to the mat but Knuckles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knuckles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Knuckles breaks the clinch.
Knuckles forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles breaks from the clinch.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles moves into the clinch.
Knuckles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryant drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles trying to move into half guard but instead Bryant has managed to sweep!
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Knuckles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Knuckles!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working a defensive guard but Knuckles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knuckles.
Knuckles working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant prevents Knuckles from improving position.
Knuckles wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.
Knuckles working away.
Bryant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knuckles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emery Bryant wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knuckles dives in and grabs Bryant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes down on Knuckles's head and hops out.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emery Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles clinches.
Bryant jumps guard but Knuckles stands there with Bryant around his waist. Bryant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knuckles walks away with a smile on his face. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bryant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knuckles striking off his back but it's not causing Bryant any problems.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckles's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knuckles pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnny Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles jumps guard but Bryant stands there with Knuckles around his waist. Knuckles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knuckles keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knuckles wants a takedown but no success here.
Knuckles fails to pull guard.
Bryant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryant jumps guard.
Bryant controlling Knuckles's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knuckles manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryant postures up.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Emery Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Emery Bryant.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Knuckles!
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energy
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hype
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