PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kink McKlusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kink McKlusky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Knogen's chin.

McKlusky
vs
Knogen

186 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kink McKlusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKlusky shoots in for a takedown but Knogen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from McKlusky does no damage.

Knogen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKlusky is wriggling around but Knogen manages to pass to half guard.
McKlusky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knogen is working away from the top position though.
McKlusky is trying to stand.
Knogen content to control rather than advance.
McKlusky trying to control from the bottom.
McKlusky wants to stand back up but Knogen manages to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKlusky struggling a bit here.

Knogen decides to stand back up. Knogen steps back and let's McKlusky get back to his feet.
Knogen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKlusky checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Knogen.

Knogen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Knogen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky moves out of range of the leg kick from Knogen.
McKlusky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knogen.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McKlusky enables Knogen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McKlusky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McKlusky looking for a sweep. Not yet McKlusky, not yet.

Knogen gets to his feet - McKlusky follows without any prompting.
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!

Knogen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKlusky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKlusky is breathing heavily.
Knogen prevents McKlusky from escaping the position.
Knogen is staying tight to McKlusky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Knogen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knogen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knogen.

Knogen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knogen prevents a takedown attempt there.

Knogen tightens his grip and picks McKlusky up, before dumping him to the ground. McKlusky manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky is looking to stand up but Knogen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Knogen stands up from McKlusky's guard - Knogen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knogen throws a nice looking combination but McKlusky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKlusky shoots and misses
and Knogen counters with a left and a right that stings McKlusky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knogen swinging wildly here.
McKlusky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Knogen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Knogen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKlusky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knogen throws a leg kick
letting McKlusky counter with a right hand.

It looks like Richard Knogen has been cut.

Knogen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Knogen decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from McKlusky.
Knogen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKlusky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knogen avoids it really well and circles away.

Knogen drives through and clinches with McKlusky against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knogen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKlusky moves away.
Knogen misses with a few strikes there.
McKlusky throws a right hand that Knogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knogen also avoids with ease.
McKlusky misses with a double jab.
Knogen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McKlusky counter with a right hand.

Knogen rushes McKlusky and presses him up against the cage.
McKlusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McKlusky has hold of one of Knogen's legs. Knogen is fighting the takedown attempt but McKlusky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Knogen has McKlusky pulled in close to control his posture.

Knogen wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knogen. That's going to slow McKlusky down.
Knogen tries to bum rush McKlusky with a series of wild strikes but McKlusky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Knogen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McKlusky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKlusky holds on and takes a little breather.
Knogen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knogen landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knogen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kink McKlusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKlusky counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Knogen has McKlusky up against the cage in a clinch.
McKlusky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McKlusky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKlusky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

McKlusky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKlusky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knogen as he jumps to the side.
Knogen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knogen closes the distance and clinches.
Knogen tries to break free but McKlusky pushes him back against the cage.
Knogen can't break the clinch.
McKlusky blocking some punches.

Knogen breaks the clinch.
Knogen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKlusky.

Knogen drives through and clinches with McKlusky against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Knogen breaks from the clinch.
McKlusky dodges the punch combination from Knogen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Knogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Knogen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McKlusky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knogen!
Knogen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

McKlusky stands up from mount. Strange move.
Knogen throws a left and a right that both miss

and McKlusky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knogen!
Knogen is trying to escape the mount.
McKlusky landing strikes from the mount and Knogen is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knogen is controlling an arm, preventing McKlusky from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

McKlusky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McKlusky tries for a takedown but Knogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Knogen moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKlusky has Knogen pressed against the cage, preventing Knogen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McKlusky breaks from the clinch.
Knogen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Knogen looking to score a takedown here. McKlusky is defending well but Knogen drives through and ends up in McKlusky's guard.

Knogen stands up from McKlusky's guard - Knogen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knogen misses with a series of wild punches.
Knogen is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knogen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKlusky is trying to defend but Knogen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McKlusky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knogen trying to control the position from guard on top but McKlusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKlusky wants to get back to his feet but Knogen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knogen forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky wants to get back to his feet.
Knogen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Knogen decides to return to a standing position.
McKlusky has a takedown stuffed.
Knogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKlusky circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard Knogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knogen misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McKlusky misses.
Kink McKlusky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
McKlusky misses with a few strikes there.
Knogen tries to bum rush McKlusky with a series of wild strikes but McKlusky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by McKlusky or perhaps it was just good defense by Knogen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKlusky counters with a left to the body.
McKlusky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knogen swivels and escapes.

Knogen gets a clinch.

McKlusky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knogen is looking to slow McKlusky down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knogen throws a combination that misses

and McKlusky counters with a takedown into side control.
Richard Knogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knogen regains half guard.
Knogen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKlusky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kink McKlusky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knogen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Knogen!