PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardbird Knox (ranked 2396 p4p, 243 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 1972 p4p, 209 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Tear da Club Up | Three 6 Mafia. This should be fireworks!

Knox
vs
Wangchuck

207 cm
23
285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
30
255 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yardbird Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox scores with the left hand. Wangchuck knows he should have avoided that one.
Wangchuck fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wangchuck has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotay Wangchuck.
Wangchuck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox thuds a left hand into Wangchuck's body.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wangchuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangchuck tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Wangchuck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wangchuck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Wangchuck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangchuck or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Wangchuck fails with the takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangchuck's coach down at Lads Lash Banter Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wangchuck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Knox gets caught napping as Wangchuck dives in and scores a takedown. Knox manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wangchuck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wangchuck looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wangchuck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangchuck, not yet.

Wangchuck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wangchuck is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangchuck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Wangchuck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wangchuck wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Wangchuck wants to control but Knox is keeping busy.

Wangchuck actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangchuck gets back to full guard.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wangchuck shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wangchuck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wangchuck can do to turn this around?
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Wangchuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangchuck with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Wangchuck.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Wangchuck slips the punch.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Wangchuck moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands the left hand.
Wangchuck has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotay Wangchuck.
Wangchuck has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Wangchuck slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Wangchuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wangchuck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox lands a nice hook to Wangchuck's body. Wangchuck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Knox.
It looks like Knox has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangchuck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wangchuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangchuck misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wangchuck moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangchuck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wangchuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Wangchuck's head back.
Knox throws a right and a left that Wangchuck avoids nicely.
Wangchuck with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wangchuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wangchuck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Wangchuck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck fails with the takedown
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Wangchuck fails to land the takedown.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Knox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wangchuck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Wangchuck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yardbird Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Wangchuck with an uppercut!
Wangchuck shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotay Wangchuck.
Wangchuck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wangchuck under the eye.
Wangchuck closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Wangchuck pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Wangchuck tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangchuck thinking.
Wangchuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Wangchuck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Wangchuck keeps him under control.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.

Wangchuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Knox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangchuck on the ground.
Wangchuck passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knox!
Knox tries to lock up and control but Wangchuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wangchuck is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wangchuck tries to control but Knox wriggling away.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.

Wangchuck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Knox has worked his arm free - good work by Knox!
Knox tries to buck Wangchuck off but Wangchuck is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck controls the position from side control.
Wangchuck has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Wangchuck working for a guillotine from mount but Knox is in no mood to give up.
Yardbird Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wangchuck wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Wangchuck goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knox turns into him and now he's in Wangchuck's guard.
Wangchuck is trying to keep Knox in close.
Wangchuck wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Lotay Wangchuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wangchuck looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yardbird Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yardbird Knox!
Our winner, Yardbird Knox, 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.