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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 5634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Wardrobe (ranked 23712 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down | Sick Puppies. Wardrobe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Save The Queen. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Wardrobe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wardrobe misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knox has managed to clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Wardrobe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wardrobe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wardrobe.
Wardrobe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wardrobe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wardrobe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wardrobe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wardrobe is hanging on to Knox's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wardrobe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Knox prevents Wardrobe from getting a body triangle.
Wardrobe not allowing Knox to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wardrobe landing with strikes.
Wardrobe keeps control of the position as Knox tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling Wardrobe 's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Wardrobe keeps control of the position.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe won't let him.
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Wardrobe keeps control of the position.
Wardrobe tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Knox right now.
Wardrobe is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position.
Wardrobe connects with a big shot to the side of Knox's head.
Wardrobe has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Can Knox hold on?! Wardrobe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Knox tries to break free.
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe breaks the grip.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wardrobe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox is keeping busy.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wardrobe's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Wardrobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox is really struggling to control Wardrobe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wardrobe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wardrobe working a defensive guard here.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Wardrobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wardrobe dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wardrobe doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Wardrobe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wardrobe wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Wardrobe is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wardrobe wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox is pulling down on Wardrobe's head. It's preventing any offense from Wardrobe, at least for the moment.
Barry Wardrobe has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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.
Nice defenses there by Wardrobe.
Knox lands a head shot.
Wardrobe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox jabs at Wardrobe's body.
Wardrobe swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Wardrobe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Wardrobe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wardrobe wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Wardrobe saw that one coming.
Wardrobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Wardrobe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox stalks Wardrobe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wardrobe's face. Wardrobe staggers backwards, shaken.
Wardrobe fails to land the takedown.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
Knox with a jab.
Wardrobe goes for a double leg but Knox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knox continues to drive forward.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wardrobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control but Wardrobe postures up.
Wardrobe trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is trying to control Wardrobe's posture but Wardrobe avoids it.
Wardrobe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knox down.
Knox is trying to control Wardrobe's posture but Wardrobe avoids it.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wardrobe.
Wardrobe cracks Knox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Wardrobe moves away and avoids it.
Wardrobe shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Wardrobe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Wardrobe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox takes a swing at Wardrobe's ribcage but misses.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wardrobe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Wardrobe does no damage.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Wardrobe moved out of range nicely.
Wardrobe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Wardrobe ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
Wardrobe throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox connects with a right hand. Wardrobe shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox with a jab.
Barry Wardrobe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Wardrobe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wardrobe off to one side.
Wardrobe avoids the body shot from Knox.
Wardrobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wardrobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wardrobe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wardrobe shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Wardrobe walks into a jab.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wardrobe can do to turn this around?
Knox digs a good body shot into Wardrobe's ribs.
Wardrobe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wardrobe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wardrobe slips a straight right by Knox.
Wardrobe feints the counter takedown.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Wardrobe is just out of range.
Wardrobe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knox quickly recovers to half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wardrobe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Wardrobe being controlled here momentarily.
Knox controls Wardrobe momentarily but Wardrobe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knox lunges at Wardrobe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wardrobe's hand.
That's four 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.
Knox darts in and clinches Wardrobe up against the cage.
Wardrobe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Wardrobe's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wardrobe.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wardrobe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wardrobe is trying to trip Knox. He has hold of a leg but Knox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wardrobe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knox is trying to keep Wardrobe in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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