PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Danielson (ranked 4627 p4p, 4680 weight class) and Demon Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Danielson
vs
Knight

214 cm
21
210
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
199
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demon Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Danielson backing up. Danielson nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Danielson does no damage.
Danielson swinging wildly here.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight looks to land a combination. Danielson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danielson misses with a double jab.
As Danielson backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Danielson manages to avoid it all.
Christopher Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight has managed to clinch.
Danielson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danielson is breathing heavily.
Danielson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danielson sprawls well. Danielson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Christopher Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Knight.
A combination from Danielson does no damage.

Danielson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danielson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight wants to control but Danielson postures up.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight trying to hold on to Danielson's head to control him but Danielson postures up.
Knight is controlling Danielson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Danielson is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is not content to let Danielson control the position.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danielson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danielson's back!
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!
Danielson is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Danielson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knight has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danielson's body.
Danielson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight struggling to keep hold of the position.
Danielson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control.
Knight throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Danielson wants to get back to his feet.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Knight punches Danielson on the ear.
Danielson is trying to stand back up.

Knight is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Danielson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson wants to get back to his feet.

Knight is looking for the choke from the back position but Danielson is controlling his hands well.

Danielson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Knight's arms.

Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Danielson is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Danielson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danielson misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Danielson.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danielson has a takedown stuffed.
Danielson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnight.
Danielson looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Danielson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Christopher Danielson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Danielson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danielson swivels and escapes.
Danielson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Christopher Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Knight.
Danielson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight with the counter takedown but Danielson avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Knight. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Knight is looking to clinch but Danielson is avoiding it.

Danielson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knight's half guard.

Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Danielson throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Danielson shoots in.
Danielson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Knight counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Danielson.
Danielson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danielson working hard to break the clinch.

Danielson jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Danielson wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knight wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
Danielson wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Danielson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Demon Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Danielson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Danielson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Christopher Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danielson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danielson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danielson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Danielson shows good takedown defense.
Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danielson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Danielson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Demon Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Danielson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Danielson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danielson lands with a right hand.
Knight shoots in but Danielson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danielson tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Danielson.

Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Danielson. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight wants to clinch.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danielson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christopher Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon Knight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Danielson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.

Danielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danielson misses with the combination.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danielson misses with a wild combination.
Knight with the counter takedown but Danielson avoids it easily.
Danielson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight lands with a slapping head kick.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danielson defends well and Knight ends up having to push Danielson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danielson scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson misses with a double jab
and Knight counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danielson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight looks for a takedown but Danielson sprawls well.

Danielson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Knight bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danielson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danielson tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.

Danielson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Knight has one foot on Danielson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Danielson misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight!
Christopher Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Danielson sprawls well.
Danielson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Danielson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knight on his heels. He'll look to pass Knight's guard now, I'm sure.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Danielson stands and steps away. Knight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Danielson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Knight closes the distance and clinches.

Danielson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Knight wriggles free and stands up.
Danielson leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight tries to counter with a clinch but Danielson shakes him off and moves away.
Danielson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danielson as he jumps to the side.

Danielson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danielson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Danielson working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Danielson stands up.
Knight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christopher Danielson.
I think Knight 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demon Knight!