PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 596 p4p, 911 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 88 p4p, 134 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music. 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.

Zwirn
vs
Kneeland

174 cm
40
162
27 - 16 - 0

175 cm
34
156
25 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn misses with a body shot
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland throws a combination that misses
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Zwirn stuffs the takedown.
Zwirn is looking to counter punch.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zwirn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kneeland somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kneeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kneeland manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Zwirn. No joy for Kneeland on that attempt.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skillz Kneeland.
Zwirn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zwirn misses the target.

Kneeland closes the distance and pushes Zwirn back into the cage.

Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zwirn is keeping busy.
Zwirn is trying to force a seperation but Kneeland has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland slowing the pace effectively.

Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn misses with a right hand
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Zwirn coming out on top.

Kneeland clinches with his opponent.
Kneeland has Zwirn pressed against the cage, preventing Zwirn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Zwirn breaks the clinch.
Kneeland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneeland there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kneeland drives through and clinches with Zwirn against the cage.
Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zwirn blocks the elbow strike.

Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zwirn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kneeland moves into range and clinches up with Zwirn.
The referee calls for Kneeland to work.
Kneeland slows down the pace here.

Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Zwirn off balance momentarily.
Kneeland tries to move into range but Zwirn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kneeland scores with a one two! Zwirn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zwirn moves away.
Frederick Zwirn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kneeland misses the shot to the body.

Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kneeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zwirn gets tackled into the cage by Kneeland. Kneeland maintains the clinch.
Zwirn working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zwirn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kneeland can turn it around.

Kneeland manages to break the clinch.

Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kneeland won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut.
That's time! Zwirn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zwirn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kneeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zwirn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Zwirn there.
Kneeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kneeland gets a clinch.
Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.
Kneeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneeland.
Zwirn wants to break free but Kneeland has control.

Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zwirn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a hook to the body
and Zwirn counters with a stiff right hand.

Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeland prevents Zwirn from breaking the clinch.

Zwirn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kneeland thumps Zwirn with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Kneeland, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kneeland clinches up with Zwirn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zwirn's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks.

Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zwirn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.

Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn tries to break free but Kneeland pushes him back against the cage.

Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn lands a body shot.
Kneeland motions for Zwirn to come forward. Kneeland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zwirn connects with a body shot that sends Kneeland's belly button to the back.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a good cross that connects.
Zwirn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwirn. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneeland cracks Zwirn with a good jab.
Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kneeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zwirn is looking for a counter combo.
Kneeland goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Zwirn is rocked!

Kneeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Zwirn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zwirn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Zwirn.

Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage.
Kneeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.

Kneeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn misses with a body punch
and Kneeland counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zwirn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Kneeland moves into the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeland looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Kneeland.
Kneeland is stalling here.
Zwirn blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn is trying to push Kneeland away but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zwirn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland walks into a jab.
Jab from Kneeland.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kneeland.
Kneeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kneeland throws a hook but Zwirn blocks it.
Kneeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwirn is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zwirn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kneeland has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Zwirn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zwirn is trying to break the clinch but Kneeland has him pressed against the cage.

Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn leaves Kneeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kneeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zwirn at a distance.
Kneeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zwirn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Zwirn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneeland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zwirn rather than just go for the knockout.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut.
Zwirn looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kneeland misses with a body shot.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneeland swings for the body but Zwirn moves out of range.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.

Kneeland darts in and clinches Zwirn up against the cage.
Zwirn tries to circle away but Kneeland has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeland looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Zwirn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneeland as he connects with a hook.
Frederick Zwirn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zwirn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skillz Kneeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kneeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Skillz Kneeland made sure he mentioned Waste of Money Nutrition lol, along with how happy he was to win his fight.