PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Lisario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Protector of the Earh. Lisario has chosen I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Knight
vs
Lisario

180 cm
23
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Lisario!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lisario does it's job there.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Lisario moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisario looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Knight jumps guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Lisario is having none of it.
Lisario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is pulling down on Lisario's head. It's preventing any offense from Lisario, at least for the moment.
Lisario trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to stand up but Lisario is controlling him.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knight keeping full guard, as Lisario tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lisario fails with the takedown.
Lisario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lisario is defended easily by Knight.
Lisario moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lisario.
Lisario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Lisario ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Knight rushes Lisario and presses him up against the cage.

Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lisario looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lisario controls his leg.
Lisario 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 not doing much here.
Knight wants to stand but Lisario has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lisario trying to control here.
Knight controlling the pace.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lisario tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Lisario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Knight has Lisario up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisario throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lisario quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight uses his free foot to push down on Lisario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lisario.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Knight swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lisario is now in Knight's guard. A big mistake from Knight there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight has control of Lisario's left arm, preventing Lisario from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisario stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Lisario won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Knight has his hands on Lisario's head, controlling the position.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lisario trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Knight clinches up against the cage.
Lisario should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lisario manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Knight stands up and beckons Lisario to join him on the feet.
Knight scores with the left hand. Lisario knows he should have avoided that one.

Lisario drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lisario dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lisario wants to stand but Knight has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Knight is pressing down on Lisario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight has control of Lisario's left arm, preventing Lisario from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lisario from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Knight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lisario tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Lisario shoots in.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lisario has eaten all the pies!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Lisario shoots in.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lisario sprawls and moves away.
Lisario tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.

Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Knight moves into the clinch.

Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lisario with that takedown attempt.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lisario or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Lisario was just out of range.
Lisario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Knight has managed to clinch.
Lisario has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.

Knight has clasped his hands together around Lisario's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Knight moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lisario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lisario is able to avoid easily.

Knight closes the distance and pushes Lisario back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lisario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow.

Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.

Lisario throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Knight closes the distance and clinches.

Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lisario wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Lisario dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Lisario's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisario tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Lisario with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.

Knight moves into the clinch successfully.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Knight rushes Lisario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lisario tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Lisario drops back down to his feet.

Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lisario being controlled here momentarily.
Knight striking from his own guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to stand up but Lisario isn't so interested in that idea.
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Knight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Angel Lisario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Knight decides to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Knight!
The defeated Angel Lisario had this to say: 'Everyone sucks!'.