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SPFT #10 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali'i prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali'i after a bit of a struggle.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali'i gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Ali'i turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Ali'i forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali'i lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali'i pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Ali'i presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali'i misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali'i has double underhooks.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali'i.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Knox is rocked!
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Ali'i finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ali'i!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekoa Ali'i!
After the fight, Kekoa Ali'i was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Miles Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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