PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Donnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Donnik acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Knight
vs
Donnik

158 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Micheal Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Donnik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donnik defends well and Knight ends up having to push Donnik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Donnik.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donnik but Donnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnik misses with a two punch combination.
Donnik throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Donnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donnik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donnik lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnik. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Donnik misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donnik dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!

Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knight trying to mount his opponent but Donnik defends it.
Knight prevents Donnik from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnik is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight prevents Donnik from standing back up.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Donnik kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.

Knight feints and as Donnik raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donnik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Donnik is keeping the position.
Knight passes into half guard.
Knight uses his free foot to push down on Donnik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donnik.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Donnik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight looking to control but Donnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donnik tries to buck Knight off but he can't manage it.
Knight wants to control the pace but Donnik is squirming around nicely.
Knight controlling his opponent.

Knight looking for a guillotine from mount but Donnik is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to control but Donnik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Knight working for a submission but Donnik is keeping him at bay.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donnik is looking to escape.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donnik wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control the pace but Donnik is squirming around nicely.

Knight has control of Donnik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donnik regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Donnik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knight.
Knight won't let Donnik get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Knight goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donnik is on top in guard.
Donnik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Donnik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Donnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Donnik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Micheal Knight has been cut.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donnik defends well and Knight ends up having to push Donnik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnik.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donnik.
Donnik misses with the combination.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Donnik misses with a wild combination.
Donnik jabs at Knight's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Donnik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Donnik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donnik but Donnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donnik tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donnik to the ground. Donnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Donnik. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Donnik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Donnik takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Donnik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Donnik's defenses.
Donnik lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Donnik misses with a few strikes there.
Donnik is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnik misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Donnik misses with a few strikes there.
Donnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Donnik gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnik can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Donnik is working away.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Micheal Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight is trying to control. Donnik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donnik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knight is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight seems to be looking for submissions.

Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donnik sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Donnik is defending well.

Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donnik tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.

Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Donnik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Donnik kicks off Knight and gets to his feet.
Donnik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donnik catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Donnik.
Donnik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donnik wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Donnik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Don Donnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Donnik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Donnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donnik lands a body shot.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Donnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micheal Knight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Donnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Donnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donnik motions for Knight to come forward. Donnik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donnik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donnik, as that shot connected.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donnik but Donnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donnik throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Donnik.
Donnik lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Don Donnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Knight looking to score a takedown here. Donnik is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Donnik's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight trying to control but Donnik is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnik wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donnik is keeping the position for now.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donnik is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Don Donnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Knight with a hook.
Donnik digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Donnik misses with a wild combination.
Knight avoids the body shot from Donnik.
Donnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnik, which made it look bad.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Donnik moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Donnik sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donnik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donnik leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donnik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Donnik.
Donnik swinging wildly here.
Donnik stuffs the takedown.
Donnik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Donnik. No joy for Knight on that attempt.

Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Donnik pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donnik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donnik wants to get back to his feet but Knight drags him back down.
Donnik stops Knight from passing to mount.
Micheal Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnik is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Donnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donnik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Donnik!