PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 708 p4p, 789 weight class) and Porthos Knox (ranked 103 p4p, 118 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Step Closer | Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leifsson
vs
Knox

179 cm
29
183
12 - 9 - 0

177 cm
28
175
13 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Conviction

Voodoo Nutrition
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leifsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Leifsson thumps Knox with a low kick.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leifsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leifsson under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Leifsson tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leifsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox works Leifsson's body with a nice hook.
Leifsson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Leifsson.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leifsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.

Knox manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.

Leifsson rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Knox.

Knox breaks from the clinch.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Leifsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leifsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Leifsson defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leifsson. Leifsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox blocks a head kick by Leifsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox dodges the punch combination from Leifsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Knox.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Leifsson throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leifsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leifsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a jab to the head.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leifsson's hands.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson slips a jab from Knox.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Knox throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leifsson throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.
Leifsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Leifsson should have avoided that one.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leifsson momentarily.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leifsson scores with a kick to the body.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Leifsson. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a low kick.
Leifsson tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Leifsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Leifsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leifsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leifsson lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Leifsson misses with a double jab.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leifsson. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Leifsson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Leifsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with the combination.
Leifsson jabs at Knox's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Knox misses the jab.
Leifsson slips a jab from Knox.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson throws a nice head kick!
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leifsson lands a jab to the head.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson misses with a wild combination.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Leifsson's head back.

Leifsson has managed to clinch.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leifsson up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
The referee calls for Knox to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Knox breaks from the clinch.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses the jab.

Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leifsson walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Leifsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Leifsson is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Porthos Knox.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
After the big win, Porthos Knox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.