PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen game of death theme as his entrance music. Donovan Knox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Knox
vs
Lee

199 cm
19
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

168 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donovan Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donovan Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Lee.
Lee tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Max Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.

Knox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knox stops Lee from standing up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Knox dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lee some visible discomfort.
Knox controls the position.
Lee prevents Knox from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Knox tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knox tries to stand but Lee is controlling his head.
Lee is letting Knox control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox advances to full mount.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Knox prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee stops Knox from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knox looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Knox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knox dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Knox goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.

Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knox breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knox manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back!
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Donovan Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Knox has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lee is defending well but eventually Knox manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lee has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donovan Knox!
Max Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a learning process, next time it won't be that easy!!!'.