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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thames McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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180 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rey Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thames McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKnight avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by McKnight.
Landry is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKnight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKnight doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Landry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Landry has passed into half guard!
Landry throwing shots but McKnight is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landry 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.
Landry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McKnight tries to roll over but Landry keeps him under control.
McKnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
McKnight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Landry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Landry there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
Landry working McKnight over with strikes.
Landry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
Landry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKnight tries to get to full guard but Landry has control of the leg.
Landry is trying to control the action in half guard but McKnight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKnight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Landry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Landry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKnight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry cracks McKnight with a solid left hand.
Landry postures up in McKnight's guard and throws a big left but McKnight blocks it.
Landry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKnight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Landry passes into side control.
Landry scoring with punches and elbows.
Landry has control of an arm but McKnight manages to advance to Landry's back!
McKnight wants to control the position but Landry frees himself and scrambles - McKnight manages to regain control in side control.
Landry regains half guard, as McKnight was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Landry.
Landry pushes McKnight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McKnight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry is not content to let McKnight control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Landry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from McKnight as Landry shoots in.
McKnight scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rey Landry has been cut.
Landry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Landry showed some decent athleticism there.
Landry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKnight trying to control but Landry postures up.
McKnight is staying active underneath Landry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
Landry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry is keen to just control but McKnight is a slippery customer.
Landry winds up and cracks McKnight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKnight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Landry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKnight is not content to let Landry control the position.
Landry drops an elbow to the side of McKnight's head.
McKnight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Landry lands a nice short elbow.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
McKnight trying to control but Landry postures up.
Landry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McKnight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Landry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Landry working over McKnight with some ground and pound. McKnight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McKnight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Landry manages to move to mount!
Rey Landry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landry breaks from McKnight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McKnight can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry scoring with strikes but McKnight is staying in there.
Landry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKnight can do to turn this around?
Landry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Landry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Landry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKnight is rocked!
Landry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McKnight hang on?
McKnight is still in real trouble! Can Landry finish him?
Landry cracks McKnight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight can't escape the position.
McKnight seems to have recovered his senses.
Landry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Landry landing strikes from the mount.
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!
A nice elbow there by Landry.
Landry dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landry scoring with strikes but McKnight is staying in there.
McKnight tries to hold on but Landry postures up.
Landry lands a big shot there that rocks McKnight but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Landry trying to control but McKnight is having none of it.
Landry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Landry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Landry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rey Landry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Landry throws a body kick that misses.
McKnight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McKnight controls Landry momentarily but Landry frees himself.
McKnight wants to sweep here but Landry controlling him for the moment.
Landry works over McKnight with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight has momentary wrist control but Landry slips an elbow through the middle.
Landry postures up.
McKnight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Landry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Landry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKnight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Landry prevents McKnight from improving his position.
McKnight is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Landry.
Landry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
Landry is nestled in close to McKnight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Landry winds up and cracks McKnight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKnight wants to improve his position but Landry is controlling well.
McKnight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry is nestled in close to McKnight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Landry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landry working McKnight over with strikes.
Landry trying to control the action but McKnight is working from the bottom.
McKnight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landry scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Landry connects with a nice short shot to McKnight's temple.
McKnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
McKnight is trying to maintain the position but Landry is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry winds up and cracks McKnight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKnight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landry scores with a couple of nice shots.
McKnight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Landry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landry stops McKnight from getting back to his feet.
Landry lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Landry.
Landry working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry slips a nice elbow through McKnight's hands, connecting with McKnight's forehead.
McKnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
McKnight has hold of Landry's hands but Landry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Landry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKnight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Landry there.
Landry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thames McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey Landry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Landry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Landry, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Landry!
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RATING
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