|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 1295 p4p, 157 weight class) and Mickey Munday (ranked 796 p4p, 106 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
34
158 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
|
173 cm
32
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a takedown attempt
and Munday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munday looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Munday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munday lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox sizes up Munday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mickey Munday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munday throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday fails to land the takedown.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands a body shot.
Munday missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munday misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Munday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munday fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.
Munday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox lands with a straight right. Munday didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Munday. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox slips a jab from Munday.
Munday staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Munday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munday takes one to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Munday misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Munday moved out of range nicely.
Knox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knox showed some decent athleticism there.
Munday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
Munday wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy.
Knox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Munday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munday is looking to escape.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox is taking a breather. Munday says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Munday is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knox lands a nice short elbow.
Munday is refusing to be controlled, as Knox sits in half guard.
Munday is trying is best to control the position here.
Munday is trying to maintain the position but Knox is very close to passing his half guard.
Munday is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munday manages to get to full guard.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
Knox cracks Munday with a solid left hand.
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munday's head.
Munday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munday wants to get back to his feet but Knox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Munday throws a body shot but no joy.
It looks like Knox has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Munday misses with a looping left.
Knox with a jab.
Munday checks a low kick from Knox.
Knox looks for a takedown but Munday sprawls well.
Munday shoots in and bounces Knox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munday manages to get himself to full guard.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Munday.
Beta Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munday wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munday keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Munday being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox with a nice head shot there.
Munday keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Munday blocks nicely.
Munday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munday keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Munday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munday's guard.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munday is controlling Knox's posture.
Knox wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
Knox is in close to Munday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munday has momentary wrist control but Knox slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munday wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at RWB GYM inform us that Munday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munday slips a jab from Knox.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munday momentarily.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munday.
Munday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Munday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Munday counters with a left to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Munday.
Munday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Munday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munday can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Munday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
Knox postures up in Munday's guard and throws a big left but Munday blocks it.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Munday has wrist control.
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knox trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munday's head.
Munday is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munday's head.
Knox wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
Munday wants to stand and escape but Knox is having none of it.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munday's head.
Knox stands up over Munday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munday keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Munday pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munday's head.
Munday wants to stand up but Knox is controlling him.
Knox postures up in Munday's guard and throws a big left but Munday blocks it.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Munday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Munday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munday scrambles back to his feet.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Munday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Munday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Munday moves away and avoids it.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Munday misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munday swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Munday moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Munday's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox cracks Munday with a solid left hand.
Munday is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound.
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Knox is working Munday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Munday has momentary wrist control but Knox slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox stands up over Munday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox is working Munday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him.
Knox stands up over Munday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knox prevents Munday from getting back to his feet.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Munday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munday pushes Knox off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munday throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Munday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munday throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munday 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 throwing a counter right hand but Munday manages to avoid it.
A big left from Munday misses.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munday doesn't seem phased though.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Knox had his way with Mickey Munday in that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Knox slips under a jab from Munday.
Munday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox feinted with a counter takedown.
Munday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munday defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Munday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knox working the ground and pound.
Munday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munday keeps working.
Munday is looking for a sweep.
Knox lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munday taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Knox working away.
Munday regains half guard.
Knox is trying to control the action in half guard but Munday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Munday keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Knox stops Munday from getting back to his feet.
Knox working Munday over with strikes.
Knox is nestled in close to Munday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Munday's head.
Knox is just content to waste time from the top position. Munday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday has momentary wrist control but Knox slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox is working Munday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munday wants to sweep but no luck.
Mickey Munday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox cracks Munday with a solid left hand.
Munday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox prevents Munday from getting back to his feet.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munday misses with a takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Munday looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Munday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox looks to land a combination. Munday sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Munday walks into a left hand.
Knox connects with the punch.
Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knox tries to counter with a takedown but Munday is quick to defend against it.
Beta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.
Munday is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knox shoots in and bounces Munday off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beta Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beta Knox!
Beta Knox is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Beta Knox 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
