PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between boris the beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Knutsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

the beast
vs
Knutsson

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, boris the beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Knutsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutsson shoots in for a double leg but the beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
the beast looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Knutsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knutsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the beast is keeping the position for now.
Knutsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

the beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knutsson is aware though and is defending well.
Knutsson postures up in the beast's guard and throws a big left but the beast blocks it.
Knutsson landing with the ground and pound.
Knutsson distracts the beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knutsson trying to control but the beast is working from the bottom.
Knutsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of the beast's head.
Knutsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knutsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knutsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knutsson wants to control from the top but the beast keeps moving.
Knutsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knutsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast keeping moving, preventing Knutsson from controlling successfully.
Knutsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knutsson landing with the ground and pound.
Knutsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knutsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of the beast's head.
the beast is trying to keep Knutsson in close.
the beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knutsson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knutsson working some strikes from top position.
the beast thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
the beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knutsson wants to pass the guard but the beast is keeping the position.
the beast keeping moving, preventing Knutsson from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
the beast ducks right into an uppercut from Knutsson.
The crowd cheers as Knutsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. the beast doesn't seem phased though.

Knutsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knutsson working the ground and pound from side control.
the beast takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knutsson working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Knutsson swings around for an armbar but the beast sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knutsson's guard.
Knutsson is wriggling around but the beast manages to pass to half guard.

the beast seems to be working for a kimura but Knutsson defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knutsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knutsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the beast.

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.

Knutsson has one foot on the beast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Knutsson moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knutsson.
Knutsson tries to score a body lock takedown but the beast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knutsson pushes off an throws an elbow but the beast leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the beast fails to pull guard.
the beast jumps guard but Knutsson stands there with the beast around his waist. the beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Knutsson jumps guard and drags the beast to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
the beast wants to control from the top but Knutsson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Knutsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knutsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knutsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the beast circles away quickly and effectively.
the beast looks for a takedown but Knutsson sprawls well.
Knutsson swinging wilding here.
the beast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knutsson.
Knutsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knutsson.
Knutsson tries to clinch up but the beast circles away and keeps his distance.
Adam Knutsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Knutsson.
the beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knutsson.

the beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

the beast gets control of Knutsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. the beast will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knutsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knutsson throws a strike but the beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
the beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Knutsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the beast is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the beast wants to control from the top but Knutsson keeps moving.
Knutsson wants to get back to his feet but the beast is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Knutsson clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Knutsson.
Knutsson digs a right hand into the beast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on the beast's gas tank.
Knutsson gets through the beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Knutsson.
Knutsson effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knutsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Knutsson.
Knutsson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Knutsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knutsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knutsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knutsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knutsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of the beast backwards.

Knutsson pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Knutsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Knutsson tries to clinch but the beast moves away
and the beast counters with a left and a right that stings Knutsson.
Knutsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the beast but the beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knutsson cracks the beast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knutsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. the beast defends it nicely.
Knutsson tries to clinch up but the beast circles away and keeps his distance.
Knutsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
the beast checks a leg kick.
the beast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
the beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Knutsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. the beast sprawls well initially but Knutsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knutsson.
the beast tries to kick Knutsson off but Knutsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
the beast has hold of Knutsson's hands but Knutsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
the beast manages to get to full guard.
the beast striking from the bottom here.
Knutsson wants to control from the top but the beast keeps moving.
the beast wants to get back to his feet but Knutsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the beast fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knutsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knutsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and the beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

the beast feints and as Knutsson raises his hands in defense, the beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knutsson keeping moving, preventing the beast from controlling successfully.
the beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the beast wanted to stand there but Knutsson had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knutsson pushes the beast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice uppercut there from Knutsson.
Knutsson tries a low kick but the beast avoids it.
Knutsson fails with a takedown attempt.
boris the beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Knutsson.
the beast tries a head kick but it misses.

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.
Knutsson misses with a wild combination.
the beast throws a head kick that misses.
Knutsson sizes up the beast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knutsson tries to clinch but the beast moves out of range.

Knutsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
the beast manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knutsson is looking to escape.
boris the beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Knutsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knutsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the beast.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Knutsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knutsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Knutsson!