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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania comes to the cage accompanied by Murder Inc. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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211 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Lucania throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Lucania.
Knight misses the jab.
Lucania darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucania is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Lucania is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight has hold of Lucania's hands but Lucania slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucania is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucania is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
Lucania slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead.
Knight has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lucania escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lucania!
Lucania trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lucania has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lucania controlling the position from side mount.
Lucania is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Lucania is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lucania off and has taken his back!
Knight missing with strikes from the back.
Lucania is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania turns into Knight and is now in his guard.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucania stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lucania landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucania avoid being mounted?
Lucania avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Lucania trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucania's head.
Lucania avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Lucania is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight moves into full mount! Lucania won't be happy about that!
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Lucania but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Lucania dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucania.
Julian Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Lucania's head but Lucania sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucania takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lucania is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucania wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight passes to full mount!
Knight tries to control but Lucania wriggling away.
Lucania wants to control but Knight is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Lucania has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lucania staying busy and making it hard for Knight to control.
Lucania is trying to break free.
Knight throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lucania could be in trouble here!
Lucania is in bad spot here.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Knight gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Knight punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lucania rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with punches from the back.
Lucania staying busy and making it hard for Knight to control.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes.
Lucania covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Knight wants to control but Lucania is keeping busy.
Lucania avoids the strikes from Knight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania is keeping busy.
Knight missing with strikes from the back.
Knight trying to control momentarily.
Lucania is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to keep control of the position but Lucania is staying busy.
Lucania tries to break free.
Lucania is working hard here to advance position.
Lucania is taking damage to the body and head.
Knight tries to get the hooks in deep but Lucania pushed the leg off.
Julian Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight controlling from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lucania manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Lucania.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Lucania is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucania has wrist control.
Knight advances position into side control!
Knight trying to control the action but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Lucania sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucania looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucania throws out the jab.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucania motions for Knight to come forward. Lucania throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Lucania misses with an uppercut.
Lucania jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucania.
A big left from Knight misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses the jab.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucania quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight wants to control but Lucania is keeping him busy.
Lucania is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight trying to control but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Lucania lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucania gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucania avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucania.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucania's guard.
Lucania can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucania has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Lucania tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Lucania is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Lucania works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucania working a defensive guard here.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Knight thows a huge punch but Lucania dodges it nicely.
Lucania gets full guard.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucania keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Salvatore Lucania has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight postures up in Lucania's guard and throws a big left but Lucania blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight postures up.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucania has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucania thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucania. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight thuds a left hand into Lucania's body.
Julian Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvatore Lucania is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucania lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucania working aggressively here.
Lucania lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off.
Lucania misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucania working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Julian Knight wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Julian Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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