PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeMae
vs
Knox

225 cm
36
302 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

225 cm
36
300 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnny Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.

It looks like Curt LeMae has been cut.
LeMae thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and LeMae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a body shot.
LeMae ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
LeMae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeMae thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Johnny Knox has been cut.
Knox scores with a jab. LeMae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a right hand
and LeMae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from LeMae.
LeMae misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeMae's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from LeMae is predictable there
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from LeMae.
LeMae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and LeMae moves out of range easily.
LeMae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeMae.
LeMae throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from LeMae.
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!
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping LeMae under the eye.
Knox takes a swing at LeMae's ribcage but misses.
LeMae throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeMae connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox looks winded!
Knox throws out a loose jab but LeMae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by LeMae.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LeMae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeMae.
LeMae throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
LeMae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
LeMae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeMae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Knox misses.
LeMae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox avoids the head kick by LeMae.
LeMae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeMae tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
LeMae connects with a body shot.
LeMae throws a body kick that misses.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox works LeMae's body with a nice hook.
LeMae throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeMae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeMae tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeMae, right into the meat.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeMae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LeMae misses with a body shot.
LeMae blocks a jab.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeMae checks it well.
LeMae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.

LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Knox is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox wants to stay close but LeMae steps back to make room for something. Knox seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from LeMae and Knox drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Curt LeMae!
Our winner, Curt LeMae, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.