PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butt Wipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur McKnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKnight has chosen Bring your whole crew as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wipe
vs
McKnight

196 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butt Wipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur McKnight!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wipe misses the jab.
McKnight with the counter takedown but Wipe avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wipe. No joy for McKnight on that attempt.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
Wipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wipe.
Butt Wipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wipe's waist but Wipe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKnight off to one side.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
McKnight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wipe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wipe scores with a jab.
McKnight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with Wipe, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes Wipe against the cage but Wipe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKnight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKnight. Wipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wipe tests McKnight's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Arthur McKnight has been cut.
Wipe throws a shot from downtown. McKnight moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKnight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wipe.
Jab from Wipe.
McKnight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKnight is looking to score with low kicks.
McKnight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKnight blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by McKnight.
Wipe leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wipe throwing a counter right hand but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wipe avoids it really well and circles away.
McKnight moves out of range of the strikes.
McKnight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wipe counter with a right hand.
McKnight throws a leg kick that misses.
McKnight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wipe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
McKnight takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McKnight.
Nice shot lands for Wipe.
Wipe lands a right hook to the body.
Wipe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Wipe misses the target.
Wipe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKnight.
Wipe misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wipe checks a leg kick.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
Wipe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKnight on the side of the head.
Wipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKnight fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wipe misses with a hook. McKnight ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
McKnight looks winded!
McKnight defending well as Wipe loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight ducks under a wild hook from Wipe.
McKnight darts in looking for a takedown but Wipe gets double underhooks and turns McKnight into the cage.
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wipe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.
Wipe jabs McKnight right on the nose. McKnight blinks but takes it well.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight fails to land the takedown.
A jab from McKnight misses.
McKnight slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKnight there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wipe as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Wipe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKnight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wipe tries to avoid it but McKnight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wipe to the ground. Wipe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKnight takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wipe cracks a nice hook into McKnight's ribs.
Wipe throws a hook to the side of McKnight's head but McKnight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wipe looks to land a left hand but McKnight moved out of range nicely.
Wipe misses the shot to the body.
Butt Wipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKnight walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKnight is defended easily by Wipe.
A counter left hand to the body from Wipe misses its target.
Wipe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wipe loads up on a big right hand but McKnight slips the punch.
McKnight feints the counter takedown.
Wipe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butt Wipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur McKnight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
Wipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKnight can do to turn this around?
Wipe checks a leg kick.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
McKnight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That has opened up Arthur McKnight's cut even more.
McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
McKnight slips under a jab from Wipe.
A slow jab from Wipe misses its intended target.
McKnight has a takedown stuffed.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
McKnight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butt Wipe is winning the standup battle so far.

McKnight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wipe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKnight defends well.
Wipe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKnight is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wipe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKnight has Wipe in his guard.

Wipe passes into half guard.
Wipe trying to pass the guard but McKnight defending well.
Wipe is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight wants to improve his position but Wipe is controlling well.
Wipe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wipe trying to control but McKnight is having none of it.
McKnight is desperately trying to improve his position but Wipe has a good base and remains in mount.
McKnight keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wipe looking to control but McKnight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKnight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

McKnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wipe pulls his head out easily.
Wipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKnight keeps working.
McKnight is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wipe moves into full mount! McKnight won't be happy about that!
Wipe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wipe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKnight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butt Wipe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur McKnight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wipe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKnight.
Wipe throws out a loose jab but McKnight uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKnight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wipe is out of range and McKnight settles back down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKnight is defended easily by Wipe.
A big left from Wipe misses.
Wipe throws out a powerful jab.
Wipe lands a body shot.
Wipe leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wipe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKnight is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wipe defends well and McKnight ends up having to push Wipe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight wants to slow Wipe down by chopping away at his legs.
McKnight throws out a leg kick but Wipe moves out of range and McKnight only half commits.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Wipe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wipe misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight misses with a looping left.
Wipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight walks into a jab.
McKnight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wipe avoids it really well and circles away.
McKnight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McKnight throws a front kick aimed at Wipe's knee but Wipe avoids it well.
McKnight dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKnight defending well as Wipe loads up on a big left hand.
Wipe misses with a looping left.

McKnight gets a takedown into half guard.
Wipe gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.

Wipe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKnight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wipe pulls McKnight in close to prevent any damage.
McKnight trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
McKnight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wipe is keeping the position for now.
Wipe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butt Wipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wipe is keeping the position for now.
McKnight wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving.
McKnight looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butt Wipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKnight slips under a jab.
Wipe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKnight.
McKnight shoots for a double leg takedown but Wipe sprawls well. He's pushed McKnight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wipe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKnight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
McKnight dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKnight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKnight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKnight shoots in but no luck this time.
McKnight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Wipe finds it's target.
Wipe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Wipe tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wipe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wipe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wipe throws out the jab.
McKnight shoots for a double leg takedown but Wipe sprawls well. He's pushed McKnight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wipe misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Wipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKnight doesn't seem phased though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wipe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arthur McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKnight dives in and grabs Wipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wipe pushes down on McKnight's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Wipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butt Wipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wipe 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butt Wipe!
A victorious Butt Wipe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.