PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 516 p4p, 84 weight class) and Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 261 p4p, 43 weight class). Knuckles comes into the arena with Ugandan Knuckles song blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knuckles
vs
LightHeavyweight

170 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LightHeavyweight.

LightHeavyweight closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to break free but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
LightHeavyweight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on LightHeavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight has Knuckles pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.

It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles is working LightHeavyweight over against the cage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight looks winded!
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but LightHeavyweight is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but LightHeavyweight has the dominant position.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LightHeavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but LightHeavyweight has the dominant position.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lighty LightHeavyweight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LightHeavyweight moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LightHeavyweight at a distance.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
LightHeavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LightHeavyweight.

LightHeavyweight closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles gets through LightHeavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
LightHeavyweight working aggressively here.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles is working LightHeavyweight over against the cage.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight lands with a light punch inside.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LightHeavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries to break free but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles lands a body punch.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from LightHeavyweight in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but LightHeavyweight keeps him there for the moment.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Good body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Knuckles is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LightHeavyweight pushes Knuckles against the cage. LightHeavyweight is working some dirty boxing. LightHeavyweight pushes off with a quick right hook! Knuckles goes down! Knuckles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LightHeavyweight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight! Lighty LightHeavyweight retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Lighty LightHeavyweight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ugandan Knuckles spoke after the fight, saying 'You do not know dae wae! I spit on you!'.