PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Longhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. Tommy Knox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Longhorn
vs
Knox

184 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Takomo

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludwig Longhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Longhorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Longhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.

Longhorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Longhorn wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Longhorn is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Longhorn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Longhorn is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Longhorn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Knox reverses the position - he's now on top in Longhorn's guard.

Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longhorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Longhorn's legs - danger averted.
Knox wants to control from the top but Longhorn keeps moving.

Longhorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Longhorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longhorn is breathing heavily.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longhorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox trying to control but Longhorn is working from the bottom.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Longhorn looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longhorn keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Longhorn 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.
Knox wanted to stand there but Longhorn had control of the position.

Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox is working Longhorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Longhorn working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.

Longhorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Knox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Longhorn, up you get!
Longhorn shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Longhorn's head back.
Longhorn slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Longhorn's shoulder, as Longhorn tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Longhorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Longhorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Longhorn trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Longhorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Longhorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longhorn 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!
Knox throwing strikes but missing.
Longhorn wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.

Knox stands up and waves to Longhorn to follow him.
Knox throws a series of punches but Longhorn avoids them all with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Longhorn.
Knox tries to buck Longhorn off but Longhorn is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to control Longhorn's posture but Longhorn avoids it.

Longhorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Longhorn working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Longhorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Longhorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Longhorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ground and pound from Knox.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Longhorn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Knox.

Knox is trying to work for a kimura but Longhorn is defending well.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Longhorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longhorn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Longhorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Longhorn moves away from the strike by Knox.
Longhorn avoids the body shot from Knox.
Longhorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Longhorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Longhorn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knox and Longhorn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Longhorn tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Longhorn trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Longhorn swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longhorn's guard.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Longhorn's brow.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox is working Longhorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Longhorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox passes Longhorn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox lands strikes from half guard.

Knox stands up from half guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws a right hand that Longhorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Longhorn also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longhorn.
Longhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Longhorn dodges the punch combination from Knox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longhorn is defended easily by Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longhorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Longhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.

Longhorn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Longhorn finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Longhorn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox!
Sloppy strikes there by Knox.
Tommy Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control the position but Longhorn is working away.
Knox scoring with punches and elbows.
Longhorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox controlling the position.
Longhorn is looking for a sweep.
Ludwig Longhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Longhorn struggling a bit here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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