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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Knocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Onassis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onassis has chosen Billy Talent - Viking Death March as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 Montreal, Brian Knocks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Onassis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onassis tries to keep at a distance but Knocks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Onassis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knocks with a knee to the head.
Onassis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knocks backwards.
Knocks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Onassis blocks an elbow strike from Knocks.
Onassis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knocks is keeping busy.
Knocks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Onassis's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Onassis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knocks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knocks is trying to maintain a safe position but Onassis gets an underhook and turns Knocks into the cage.
Onassis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onassis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onassis misses with some punches.
Knocks letting Onassis take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onassis manages to break the clinch.
Knocks lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Onassis.
Knocks moves into range and clinches up with Onassis.
Onassis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knocks lands an elbow just above Onassis 's eye.
Knocks lands a knee to the head.
Knocks with a knee to the head.
Onassis tries to score a body lock takedown but Knocks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knocks tries to land a knee to the head but Onassis blocks with his arms.
Knocks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Onassis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knocks is keeping busy.
Onassis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knocks up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knocks lands an elbow inside that Onassis shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onassis lands a body punch.
Onassis wants to get back to striking at distance but Knocks won't allow it.
Knocks lands a shoulder strike.
Knocks tries to land knees in the clinch but Onassis avoids the damage to the body.
Onassis throws a punch but it's blocked by Knocks.
Knocks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Onassis on the inside.
Onassis has clasped his hands together around Knocks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Knocks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knocks parries the strikes from Onassis easily there. Onassis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knocks to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onassis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knocks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Onassis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onassis lands an elbow.
Knocks tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Knocks is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Knocks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knocks is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Onassis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Onassis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Onassis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knocks keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Onassis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knocks some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocks is looking for a sweep.
Onassis working the body and head with strikes.
Knocks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Onassis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Onassis working the ground and pound from side control.
Onassis working away.
Onassis is looking to take a break and control but Knocks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knocks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Onassis on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onassis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Onassis scoring with punches from side control.
Onassis scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Onassis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knocks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knocks takes the fight into the clinch.
Knocks blocking some punches.
Knocks is trying to stall.
Onassis is trying to drag Knocks to the mat but Knocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Onassis working aggressively here.
Onassis misses with a punch to the body.
Knocks lands a nice elbow.
Knocks trying to control the position but instead, Onassis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knocks into the cage.
Onassis misses with a punch on the inside.
Knocks stops a takedown attempt from Onassis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Knocks fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Onassis.
Knocks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Knocks.
Onassis goes for a takedown attempt but Knocks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brian Knocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Onassis.
Knocks moves into range and clinches up with Onassis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Onassis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Onassis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knocks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onassis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knocks has him pressed against the cage.
Onassis tries to break the clinch but Knocks is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knocks crunches a lovely knee into Onassis's ribcage.
Onassis is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Onassis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knocks.
Onassis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knocks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Knocks right now.
Knocks looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Onassis is landing with strikes from the back.
Onassis loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Knocks hold on?
Knocks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Onassis's guard. Nice work there by Knocks.
Knocks won't allow Onassis to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onassis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knocks is looking to stand up but Onassis won't let him.
Knocks won't allow Onassis to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Knocks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Onassis misses with a hook.
Knocks clinches up against the cage.
Onassis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Onassis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Onassis wants a takedown but no success here.
Onassis breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onassis fails with the takedown.
Brian Knocks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knocks has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Onassis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knocks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onassis.
Knocks blocks a low kick nicely.
Onassis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knocks takes the fight into the clinch.
Knocks misses with a body punch.
Knocks wants to stall.
Knocks trying to land knees to the body.
David Onassis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Onassis's defenses.
Knocks leaning against his opponent.
Knocks trying to stall but Onassis improves his position.
Onassis struggles to land a body shot inside as Knocks controls his hands.
Knocks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Onassis takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onassis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onassis managing to block the knees to the body from Knocks.
Onassis wants to take the fight to the mat but Knocks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Onassis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knocks prevents it.
Onassis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onassis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knocks up against the cage.
Knocks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brian Knocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Onassis.
Onassis is trying to break the clinch but Knocks has him pressed against the cage.
Onassis throws a punch but it's blocked by Knocks.
Knocks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Onassis's face.
Onassis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knocks is keeping busy.
Knocks throws a punch but it's blocked by Onassis.
Knocks wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onassis tries to throw a body punch but Knocks avoids it by throwing Onassis back against the cage.
Knocks lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knocks obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Onassis is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Knocks fails to land.
Onassis manages to break the clinch.
Brian Knocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knocks moves into the clinch successfully.
Onassis is trying to break free.
Knocks avoiding damage.
Onassis is trying to break free.
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!
Knocks landing knees to the body.
Onassis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knocks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knocks looking to stall.
Onassis misses with some punches.
Knocks misses with a punch on the inside.
Knocks trying to stall but Onassis improves his position.
Knocks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onassis is defending well for now.
Onassis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knocks prevents it.
Knocks lands a knee to the body.
Knocks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onassis tries to break free but Knocks pushes him back against the cage.
Onassis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onassis managing to block the knees to the body from Knocks.
Onassis throws a head punch that misses.
Onassis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knocks backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knocks tries to land knees in the clinch but Onassis avoids the damage to the body.
Knocks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onassis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onassis looking to stall.
Onassis is working for takedown but Knocks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knocks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Onassis's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Onassis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knockss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knocks misses with the head strike.
Knocks lands a nice elbow.
Knocks tries a knee to the head but Onassis blocks it.
Brian Knocks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Onassis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knocks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Onassis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Knocks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Onassis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Onassis!
A victorious David Onassis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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