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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McCain (ranked 3271 p4p, 148 weight class) and Eta Knox (ranked 2666 p4p, 128 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by Anywhere I Go. Knox has chosen David Dallas | Runnin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
Knox with a nice cross.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
It appears McCain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like McCain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Knox tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
Knox scores with the left hand. McCain knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that McCain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCain has time to react.
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!
McCain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
Knox lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
McCain throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McCain misses its target.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McCain pushes him away.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCain's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain slips a straight right by Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a combination
and McCain counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCain's guard.
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Knox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knox is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
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.
Nice body punch from Knox.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab.
McCain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCain ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCain misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eta Knox!
Eta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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