PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mcloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Knobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcloud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Llama song. This should be fireworks!

Mcloud
vs
Knobber

195 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
257 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mcloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Knobber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knobber misses with a wild combination.
Knobber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcloud fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Knobber misses.
Hugh Knobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knobber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knobber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knobber throws a series of punches but Mcloud avoids them all with ease.

Mcloud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mcloud.
Knobber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcloud tries to control but Knobber wriggling away.
Knobber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knobber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knobber tries to roll over but Mcloud keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcloud trying to control from half guard but Knobber is working away.
Mcloud wants to pass to mount but Knobber is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knobber is looking for a sweep. Mcloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knobber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcloud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcloud's back!
Mcloud tries to roll but Knobber sticks to his back.
Knobber throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcloud could be in trouble here!
Mcloud covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Knobber is trying to stick to Mcloud's back but Mcloud is turning into Knobber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knobber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mcloud.
Mcloud wants to control from the top but Knobber keeps moving.
Knobber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knobber keeping moving, preventing Mcloud from controlling successfully.
Mcloud is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knobber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcloud manages to get himself to full guard.
Knobber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knobber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knobber landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Knobber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcloud's head.
Knobber postures up and lands a big shot to Mcloud's brow.
Knobber with a nice head shot there.

Mcloud is rocked!
Knobber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcloud's head.
Oh Mcloud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knobber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcloud's head.
Knobber loads up on a big left hand. Mcloud felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knobber looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mcloud can't hide his disappointment, as Knobber celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Knobber!