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Event:
Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Knight. #TD2#
Liguy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liguy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Liguy scoring with strikes.
Liguy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knight some visible discomfort.
Knight tries to bench press Liguy off him but Liguy keeps the position.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Liguy is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Liguy scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Liguy working the head with strikes.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liguy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liguy cracks Knight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Liguy immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Liguy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy! |
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Event:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab by Wiremu.
Knight takes a swing at Wiremu's ribcage but misses.
Wiremu thumps Knight with a low kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiremu - that will leave a mark!
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiremu throws a quick counter head kick but Knight was just out of range.
Wiremu misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Knight gets to his feet - Wiremu follows without any prompting.
Knight avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Nice cross by Wiremu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Wiremu misses with a hook.
Knight with the counter takedown but Wiremu avoids it easily.#T1#
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu. #CL2#
Knight rushes Wiremu and presses him up against the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Wiremu. #TD2#
Knight has hold of one of Wiremu's legs. Wiremu is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Knight has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wiremu dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiremu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Wiremu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wiremu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Wiremu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 31: Yield
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight. #SUB2#
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Murphy wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Knight is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Murphy stands up from half guard. #T3#
Knight blocks a jab.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at CrossFit Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Murphy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Knight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murphy turns into him and now he's in Knight's guard.
#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.#CL#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Knight won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Murphy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Murphy wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him. #SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knight blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Shane Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Knight keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Murphy takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Knight prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Shane Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.
A head kick by Murphy misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. #KD#
Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Knight is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kenny Knight has been cut.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shane Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy! #T1##SUB2#
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position. #SUB2#
Knight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Knight's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Knight keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Knight forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shane Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Murphy!
Shane Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Grunge 22: Something InThe Way
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liguy's waist but Liguy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Knight looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Knight gets caught napping as Liguy dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Liguy landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liguy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Liguy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liguy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liguy chips away with some ground and pound.
Liguy cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Liguy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liguy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liguy connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Liguy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liguy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Liguy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Knight covers up, he's hurt! Liguy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Liguy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Liguy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy! |
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Event:
Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Finnegan lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab. #T1#
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Finnegan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Finnegan finish him?!
#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cup throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Cup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight moves out of range as Cup strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cup pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cup stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Cup jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
#SUB2#
Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard. #REVR#
Cup passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Cup has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Cup content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knight for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Cup decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Knight checks a low kick from Cup.
Cup cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cup fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Knight is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Cup finish him?#TD#
Cup is trying to trip Knight. He has hold of a leg but Knight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cup persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight is trying to escape the position but Cup is controlling the position. #T2#
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cup grinds an elbow into Knight's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup controlling from side mount.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knight tries to escape but Cup is in control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face as Cup controls the position.
Cup prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cup tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Cup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knight to his feet. #T3#
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Knight with the counter takedown but Cup avoids it easily.
Cup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Cup.
Cup throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Cup throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cup to the ground. Knight is now in Cup's guard.#SUB#
Knight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cup to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cup pulls down on the head and he's put Knight to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Grunge 11: Rusty Cage
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Lopette misses the shot to the body.
Knight with the counter takedown but Lopette avoids it easily.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopette.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopette throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Lopette off balance momentarily.
Lopette swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight. #SUB2#
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Knight has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Knight wants to control but Lopette is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Knight is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight wants to take a breather but Lopette is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopette tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopette is defending well.#TD2#
Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Lopette gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle here but Lopette uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lopette has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopette is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Knight tries to control the position but Lopette now has his back.
I really don't envy Knight right now.
Lopette keeps control of the position easily here as Knight tries to buck him off.
Knight is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Lopette has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##ES2#
Knight is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lopette off. It looks like it's working - Lopette slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Knight displaying calm under pressure there.
Lopette throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Lopette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopette.
Lopette throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopette won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Knight stands up. #CL2#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopette misses with the head strike.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopette backwards. #T3##TD2#
Knight pulls Lopette into guard.
#SUB2#
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopette has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopette manages to pass to side control!#ES2#
Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Lopette's guard.#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lopette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.#SU2#
Lopette is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Lopette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopette trying to land knees to the body.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Lopette's ribcage. Lopette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight. #TD2#
Knight pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopette keeps working. #SUB2#
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is trying to control. Lopette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lopette is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
#SUB2#
Lopette is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
#SUB2#
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopette is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Kenny Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well. #SUB2#
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopette is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Lopette is defending well.
Knight prevents Lopette from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopette tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU2#
Knight decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bornas Lopette was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '. |
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Event:
Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Privilege. That one must have hurt.
Knight looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Privilege throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Privilege does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice sprawl there from Privilege as Knight shoots in.
Privilege fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Privilege.
Privilege will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Privilege paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Privilege jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Privilege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Privilege looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
White Privilege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Privilege throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Privilege connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.
Privilege throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Privilege.#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Privilege misses with a head kick.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?#KD#
Privilege cracks Knight with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knight looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Privilege finish him?
Knight on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Privilege throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it.
Privilege fails to land with a series of punches.
White Privilege is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Privilege misses with a body shot.
A big left from Privilege misses.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Privilege. Privilege obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Knight wants to clinch
and Privilege makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Privilege.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight moves away from the strike by Privilege.
An inside leg kick lands from Privilege.
Privilege feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Privilege throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Knight down.
Privilege throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Privilege jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Privilege.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Privilege pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Privilege scores with a spinning back kick!
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Privilege drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Knight right on the button. Knight goes down! Privilege follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Privilege gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
An out of breath White Privilege thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knight.
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sledgehammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Sledgehammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Sledgehammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sledgehammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Whack! Sledgehammer lands a heavy head kick that drops Knight. The ref tackles Sledgehammer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Knight was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
Grunge 3: In Utero
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Malone works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Knight misses with a hook.
Malone looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Jab from Malone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
A head kick misses from Malone. #CL#
Knight rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Malone on the inside. #TD#
Knight gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.
#SUB2#
Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malone wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Malone is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Malone wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knight prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Malone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malone.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Malone tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Malone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight misses with a body shot
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Malone digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Knight staying out of range there.
Malone slips a jab from Knight.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malone jabs at Knight's body.
Malone misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malone!
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Malone wants to control but Knight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Malone is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Knight tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well. #SUB#
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malone is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Knight swings around for an armbar but Malone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knight's guard.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Malone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malone trying to control the position but Knight is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Malone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Malone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malone trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Malone happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malone throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Malone lands with a nice body punch.
Malone works the jab nicely.
That kick from Malone tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Malone. #T1#
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight shoots in and drives through. Malone sprawls well.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone misses with a looping left.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Malone misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
Malone lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy body kick from Malone #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Malone is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Malone keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Mad Dog Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Malone keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Knight is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone is concentrating on defense, preventing Knight from advancing position.
Malone is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone trying to control but Knight postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Malone.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands with a right hand.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Malone!
A relieved looking Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4395 p4p, 443 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3808 p4p, 405 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handle but Handle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handle is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Handle moves into the clinch successfully.
Handle has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Knight (0) vs (4) Handle
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it.
Knight is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handle wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight wants to control but Handle postures up.
Handle is staying tight to Knight's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Handle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Handle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Handle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handle trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight is letting Handle control him for a moment.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handle off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (4) vs (4) Handle
Handle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knight keeps control of the position as Handle tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Handle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Handle trying to control but not successfully.
Knight is looking for a rear naked choke here but Handle reverses the position brilliantly into Knight's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (6) Handle
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Handle prevents Knight from improving his position.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Handle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Handle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Handle tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handle trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Handle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knight has a hand on Handle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Handle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (9) Handle
Handle trying to control but Knight is having none of it.
Handle controlling the pace for now.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Handle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Handle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handle avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Handle looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Handle is having none of it.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Knight won't allow Handle to pass to mount.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handle seems to be looking for submissions.
Handle is controlling the pace.
Handle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Handle trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Handle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Handle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Handle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (12) Handle
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Handle has a good base and remains in mount.
Handle tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Handle prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Handle looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Handle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Handle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knight wants to hold on but Handle pushes him away.
Handle wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Handle wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Handle.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handle works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Knight (4) vs (15) Handle
Knight trying to control the action but Handle just sinks the hooks in.
Knight tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Handle is looking to control Knight but Knight is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knight rolls, trying to escape but Handle keeps control of the position.
What can Knight do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Handle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Handle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Handle looks winded!
Handle is trying to stick to Knight's back but Knight is turning into Handle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Handle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Knight. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (15) Handle
Knight wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Handle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
Handle has Knight pulled in close to control his posture.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Handle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (17) Handle
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Handle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight working for a triangle but Handle defends it easily.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Handle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Handle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Handle seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Handle wins on points by 17 to 6.
A victorious Max Handle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1565 p4p, 205 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4425 p4p, 428 weight class). Maze comes to the ring accompanied by Winger Can't Get Enough . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maze scores with a takedown into Knight's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (0) Knight
Maze pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Knight won't allow Maze to pass to mount.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maze tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight trying to control here.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (5) vs (0) Knight
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maze has control of Knight's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knight regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze wants to take his opponent's back but Knight doesn't allow it.
Maze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Maze is having none of it.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maze wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maze.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight tries to hold on but Maze postures up.
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight regains half guard.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking for a kimura here.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight is looking to control Maze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Maze is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Maze tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maze is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Knight tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Maze is working for a submission of some sort.
Maze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Maze eventually gives up the hold.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maze pulls his head out easily.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Maze works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (8) vs (0) Knight
Maze quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Maze but it's paid off an Knight is forced to tap! Nice work by Maze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4381 p4p, 423 weight class) and Oscar Stolt (ranked 19100 p4p, 531 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Oscar Stolt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stolt closes the distance and clinches.
Knight gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stolt regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (0) Stolt
Knight wants to pass the guard but Stolt is keeping the position.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Stolt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (2) Stolt
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stolt defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stolt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stolt won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stolt has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Stolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stolt slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Stolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Stolt has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Stolt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Stolt moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (5) Stolt
Stolt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Stolt controls the position from side control.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
Knight looks to move to half guard but instead Stolt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (2) vs (7) Stolt
Stolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Stolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stolt tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Knight (2) vs (10) Stolt
What can Knight do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Knight tries to roll but Stolt sticks to his back.
Knight just trying to survive but Stolt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Knight right now.
Stolt gets his hands free as Knight looks to control.
Knight tries to escape the position.
Stolt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stolt.
Knight tries to break free.
Stolt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stolt is continuing to stall.
Knight turns into Stolt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (10) Stolt
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Stolt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (12) Stolt
Knight has an active guard here but Stolt has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Stolt sits in half guard.
Knight is trying to control but Stolt passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (15) Stolt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stolt working away.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Stolt taking a breather here.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stolt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stolt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is in trouble now - Stolt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (18) Stolt
Knight tries to lock up and control but Stolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight working to try and regain half guard.
Knight is just holding on here. Stolt manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Knight (4) vs (21) Stolt
Knight trying to control the action but Stolt just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't escape the position.
Knight breaks Stolt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (21) Stolt
Knight trying to control but Stolt is working from the bottom.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stolt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (23) Stolt
Stolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Knight 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.
Stolt wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stolt passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (6) vs (26) Stolt
Knight is breathing heavily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Stolt controls the position.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Knight is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (6) vs (28) Stolt
Stolt controlling from mount.
Knight regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control here.
Stolt not doing much here.
Knight wants to control but Stolt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (6) vs (31) Stolt
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight looks to move to half guard but instead Stolt has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (6) vs (33) Stolt
Stolt trying to control but Knight is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Stolt tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Stolt prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight is controlling an arm, preventing Stolt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stolt prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Stolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stolt tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stolt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knight to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Knight (6) vs (36) Stolt
And that's the end of the fight!
Stolt wins on points by 36 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Stolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sid Murrdock (ranked 1518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4267 p4p, 447 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murrdock closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.
Murrdock jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murrdock is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murrdock dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Knight
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Murrdock defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (0) Knight
Murrdock slows the pace down.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Murrdock takes a little break here. Knight wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Murrdock slows the pace down.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Murrdock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock staying calm.
Murrdock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murrdock trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is in trouble now - Murrdock has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (8) vs (0) Knight
Knight stops Murrdock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murrdock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knight to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (11) vs (0) Knight
Murrdock slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Murrdock.
Knight tries to roll but Murrdock sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murrdock.
Knight wants to control his opponent's hands but Murrdock gets his hands free.
Murrdock controlling from the back.
Murrdock continues to hold on tight.
Knight preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murrdock.
Murrdock doesn't have the hooks in and Knight manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (11) vs (2) Knight
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is fighting to break Murrdock's control of his arms but Murrdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to move into half guard but instead Murrdock has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (13) vs (2) Knight
Murrdock forces his way into half guard.
Murrdock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murrdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murrdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murrdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Murrdock defends easily.
Murrdock forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Knight. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (16) vs (2) Knight
Murrdock taking a breather here.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murrdock is staying tight to Knight's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to regain half guard here but Murrdock keeps moving and retains side control.
Murrdock taking a breather here.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Murrdock happy to just control the position for now.
Murrdock working away.
Knight tries to bench press Murrdock off him but Murrdock keeps the position.
Murrdock happy to just control the position for now.
Murrdock continues to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murrdock is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murrdock tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murrdock trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Murrdock escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Murrdock! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (19) vs (2) Knight
Knight tries to bench press Murrdock off him but Murrdock keeps the position.
Knight is being controlled here.
More hug and hope from Murrdock.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murrdock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murrdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Murrdock seems content to control.
Murrdock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Murrdock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Murrdock prevents Knight from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock content to control rather than advance.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Murrdock seems content to control.
Murrdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murrdock works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (22) vs (2) Knight
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murrdock takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Sid Murrdock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4276 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19701 p4p, 544 weight class). Kenny Knight is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight clinches up with Dela Rosa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dela Rosa pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa wants to hit a switch here but Knight passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dela Rosa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Knight is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Rosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Rosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Rosa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (3) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Rosa is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Rosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Rosa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (7) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Knight looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Knight patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Rosa is defending it well.
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa trying to control the hands but Knight won't let him.
Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (7) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Knight seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (7) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Knight wants to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Rosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Rosa working away.
Dela Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Rosa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (11) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa fending off the submission attempt from Knight.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dela Rosa staying busy and making it hard for Knight to control.
Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight looking for the choke but no joy.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Dela Rosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Knight working for the choke.
Knight tries to get the hooks in deep but Dela Rosa pushed the leg off.
Knight not allowing Dela Rosa to control his hands.
Knight is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Knight. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knight's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Rosa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (11) vs (11) Dela Rosa
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Rosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Knight's guard.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dela Rosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight 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.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Knight gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Knight takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Kenny Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4224 p4p, 428 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5648 p4p, 480 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knight darts in and clinches Silverio up against the ropes.
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Knight prevents Silverio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Silverio is not content to let Knight control the position.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Silverio is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (0) vs (2) Silverio
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silverio has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Silverio manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (0) vs (5) Silverio
Knight tries to bench press Silverio off him but Silverio keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (5) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.
Silverio manages to get to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (7) Silverio
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight is looking to get back to full guard here but Silverio has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (10) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to work for a sweep but Silverio has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (2) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silverio looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silverio looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Knight tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Knight away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2481 p4p, 301 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4133 p4p, 436 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight jumps guard.
Rydeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydeland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rydeland uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (3) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland controlling from mount.
Knight wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.
Knight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to control but Rydeland passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (6) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydeland to get the leverage.
Rydeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
Rydeland seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rydeland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (9) vs (0) Knight
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight tries to hold on but Rydeland postures up.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland taking a breather here.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (11) vs (0) Knight
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rydeland controlling from the full mount.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (11) vs (4) Knight
Knight has the hooks in. Rydeland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Rydeland is defending it well.
Rydeland breaks Knight's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (13) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Rydeland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rydeland has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Rydeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (16) vs (4) Knight
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rydeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (19) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
Rydeland wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rydeland.
Knight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rydeland.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (22) vs (4) Knight
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (24) vs (4) Knight
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looks winded!
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rydeland works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (27) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knight is surviving well by controlling Rydeland's body position as best he can.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight looking for a sweep but Rydeland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (29) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is working for a guillotine from mount but Knight frees his head quite easily.
Rydeland working for a submission but Knight is keeping him at bay.
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rydeland has hold of Knight's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knight manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
John Rydeland took some time post fight to say the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonthan Henry (ranked 2158 p4p, 258 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4098 p4p, 411 weight class). Henry comes to the ring accompanied by hit em up . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jonthan Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Henry clinches.
Henry gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Knight
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knight! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Knight
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
Henry tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking to get to half guard.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Henry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Henry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Knight is defending well.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Knight is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Henry trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knight wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight wants to control but Henry is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henry is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Knight is defending well.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looks winded!
Knight is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henry is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the action here.
Henry is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Henry wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is not content to let Henry control the position.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Henry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Henry eventually gives up the hold.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Henry passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (8) vs (0) Knight
Henry wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to control Henry 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Henry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (11) vs (0) Knight
Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knight regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henry pulls his head out easily.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well.
Knight is not content to let Henry control the position.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Henry pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Henry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
Henry is controlling the pace.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knight is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Henry is controlling the pace.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jonthan Henry spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 1408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 3665 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knight drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Knight
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (0) Knight
Knight is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Knight is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Black is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Black wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Black is trying for a kimura here. Knight looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Black wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black! |
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Event:
NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Tunney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knight slips under a jab from Tunney .
Nice takedown defense from Tunney . No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Tunney is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Knight feints and as Tunney raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Tunney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tunney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tunney looking for a sweep. Not yet Tunney , not yet.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Knight wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tunney , who protects the arm well. #T1#
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Tunney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tunney is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tunney 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tunney is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tunney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tunney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tunney is working to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Tunney is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Knight jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tunney manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunney is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tunney fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Tunney misses with a body shot.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Tunney counters with a stiff right hand.
Tunney misses the jab.
Tunney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tunney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunney misses with a looping left.
Knight lands with a straight right. Tunney didn't see that one coming.
Tunney misses with a straight left.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Knight shoots in and bounces Tunney off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunney is keeping the position for now.
Tunney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tunney keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Tunney .#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tunney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tunney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tunney ! #REVR##SU#
Tunney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tunney throws a big shot that misses.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tunney keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tunney on his heels. He'll look to pass Tunney 's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tunney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tunney is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gene Tunney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tunney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tunney to the ground. Knight is now in Tunney 's guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight is standing up over Tunney . Tunney looks to escape but Knight dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Tunney tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position. #SUB2#
Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Tunney is defending well.
Tunney tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tunney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tunney tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.#SUB2#
Knight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tunney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tunney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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.
Tunney can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Knight tries for a kimura but Tunney is defending well.
Tunney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tunney pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight tries to roll over but Tunney keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tunney trying to control the pace.
Gene Tunney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight wins by unanimous decision!
Kenny Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Okunaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
Okunaba cracks Knight with a good jab.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Okunaba punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Knight avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight tries to move into range but Okunaba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okunaba is defended easily by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okunaba tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Okunaba goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Knight continues to drive forward.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Okunaba tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Okunaba. That snapped Knight's head back.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.#T2#
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to break free.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba taking a breather.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Okunaba tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Okunaba up against the ropes.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight cracks Okunaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Okunaba.
Knight defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Okunaba misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Okunaba has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Okunaba forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba thumps Knight with a low kick.
Okunaba throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okunaba. That's going to slow Knight down.
Okunaba stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okunaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okunaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Knight rushes Okunaba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Knight ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Okunaba from controlling successfully.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okunaba is aware though and is defending well.
Okunaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okunaba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okunaba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Okunaba trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Okunaba pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okunaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okunaba. #SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight strikes from the bottom but Okunaba uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Okunaba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sisu Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Sisu Okunaba wins by unanimous decision!
Sisu Okunaba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bornholm slips under a jab from Knight.
Bornholm takes one to the side of the head.
Bornholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Bornholm works the jab nicely.
Bornholm is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight checks a low kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bornholm misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Bornholm.
Knight flicks out a counter leg kick but Bornholm steps away.
Bornholm thows a leg kick but Knight checks it #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Bornholm fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight wanted to stand there but Bornholm had control of the position. #SUB2#
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bornholm is adopting a defensive guard.
Bornholm wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bornholm looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Bornholm has his hands on Knight's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Knight goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bornholm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Knight's guard! Nice work there by Bornholm!
Bornholm stops Knight from standing up.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornholm is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Bornholm defends it easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Bornholm from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bornholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Knight drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight tries to stand but Bornholm is controlling from the bottom.
Knight won't allow Bornholm to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bornholm pulls Knight in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bornholm's guard.
Bornholm trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
Knight tries to clinch but Bornholm moves out of range.
Knight cracks Bornholm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
#T2#
Bornholm lands with an overhand left.
Bornholm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bornholm misses with an uppercut.
Bornholm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight checks a low kick from Bornholm.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Bornholm in a clinch.
Bornholm has Knight pressed against the ropes, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Bornholm content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Bornholm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bornholm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bornholm misses with a leg kick.
Bornholm keeps the fight on the outside.
Bornholm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bornholm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bornholm cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bornholm walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bornholm. Knight shrugs it off though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand.
Knight is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bornholm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bornholm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Bornholm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight with the counter takedown but Bornholm avoids it easily.
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bornholm throws a lazy body kick
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bornholm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bornholm moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bornholm.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Bornholm connects with a looping right hand.
Bornholm throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornholm pinned against the ropes. Bornholm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniel Bornholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bornholm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bornholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Bornholm scores with a push kick.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bornholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornholm scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Bornholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bornholm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bornholm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Daniel Bornholm!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Daniel Bornholm!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Daniel Bornholm!
Daniel Bornholm wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 3237 p4p, 381 weight class) and On A Mission (ranked 22979 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; On A Mission!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mission gets control of Knight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mission will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mission not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mission pulls Knight in to control the position.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mission looking to control but Knight passes into half guard.
Mission has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knight is trying to control. Mission wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mission is looking to improve his position.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Mission defends the submission attempt.
Knight is thwarting Mission's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mission is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mission avoid being mounted?
Mission is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mission moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mission pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mission working a defensive guard here.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mission is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Mission trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight is working for a kimura but Mission is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mission looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mission defends it well.
Mission makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mission.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mission manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Mission in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (0) vs (2) Mission
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Mission seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mission trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Mission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Mission pushes his legs off easily.
Mission works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mission is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Knight is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). On A Mission! |
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Event:
OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight tries to clinch but Culkin is having none of it.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight cracks the inside of Culkin's front leg.
Culkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Culkin.
Culkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knight cracks Culkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Culkin.
Knight closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Culkin is rocked!
Culkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Culkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Culkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Culkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight tries to clinch up but Culkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Culkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Culkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight staying out of range there.
Culkin takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Culkin throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Culkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Culkin slips a jab from Knight.
Culkin throws a counter combo.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Culkin counters with a straight right hand.
Culkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Culkin misses with a wild combination.
Culkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Knight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Culkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Culkin throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Culkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Culkin.
Culkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Culkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Culkin scores with a body shot.
Culkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Culkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Culkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight needs to keep his hands up - Culkin had a free shot at his head there.
Culkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Culkin scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#T3#
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Culkin throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight tries to clinch there but Culkin circles away.
Knight misses with a hook. Culkin ducked under it nicely.
Knight lands a jab to Culkin's midsection.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Culkin misses with a wild body shot.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Culkin as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Culkin does no damage.
Culkin misses with a two punch combination.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Culkin.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Culkin.
Knight throws a head kick but Culkin moves out of range.
Culkin unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Culkin does no damage.
Culkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Culkin lands a jab.#KD#
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Culkin tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Culkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Culkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Macaulay Culkin has been cut.
Culkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Culkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Culkin scores with a hook.
Culkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenny Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macaulay Culkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macaulay Culkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Culkin scores with a four punch combination!
Macaulay Culkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Culkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.
A short right from Knight.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.#BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Culkin.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to clinch but Culkin moves out of range.
Culkin looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well. #CL#
Knight forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Culkin breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Knight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Culkin throws a big shot that misses.
Culkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Culkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Culkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight tries to clinch but Culkin is having none of it.
Culkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Culkin is able to avoid easily.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Culkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight wants to clinch up but Culkin keeps it at a distance.
Culkin misses with a double jab.
Culkin looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Culkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Culkin slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Culkin's head.#KD#
Knight lands a big uppercut and Culkin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Culkin looks OK. Knight waves Culkin back to his feet!
Culkin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight jumps guard but Culkin stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Culkin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OH! Culkin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Knight smells blood and charges in for the finish! Knight unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Culkin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LVI
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carter trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter stands up over Knight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knight is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Carter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#ES#
Knight pushes Carter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Carter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Knight pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Carter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carter grinds an elbow into Knight's temple. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Carter working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carter scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Knight is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Carter can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
Our winner, John Carter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFN#54 Barca vs Ridgeway
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Da Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Da Rocha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Knight both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Da Rocha lands a right hand.
Da Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Da Rocha prevents a body shot from Knight.
Da Rocha tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Rocha tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Da Rocha back against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Da Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
#T1#
Da Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Da Rocha stalling in the clinch.
Da Rocha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Da Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Da Rocha lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Knight gets control of Da Rocha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Da Rocha defends easily.
#ES2#
Knight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Da Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Rocha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Da Rocha misses with some punches.
Da Rocha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Da Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Rocha lands a left hand.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Da Rocha has him pressed against the cage.
Da Rocha misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries to pull guard but Da Rocha holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Da Rocha misses with the head strike.
Da Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Rocha to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Da Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight jumps guard but Da Rocha stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Da Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Da Rocha's head. #TD2#
Knight pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Rocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Knight is working an open guard so Da Rocha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Rocha is just out of range.
Da Rocha is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Da Rocha in a clinch.
Da Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Rocha smiles and moves away.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight fails with the takedown.#T4#
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight tries to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a big right hand! Oh Knight is in trouble here! Da Rocha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
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Event:
DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alexandrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Alexandrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Alexandrov moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Alexandrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Alexandrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Knight takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage. #T1##TD#
Alexandrov is trying to trip Knight. He has hold of a leg but Knight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Alexandrov won't allow Knight to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alexandrov working Knight over with strikes.
Knight wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
Knight has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
Alexandrov lands a big elbow - Knight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Alexandrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Gilmore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Knight pulls guard. #SUB2#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Gilmore to get to half guard.
Gilmore is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilmore pulls his head out easily.
Knight is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Knight has one foot on Gilmore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilmore at a distance.
#T1#
Gilmore with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Gilmore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gilmore misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gilmore hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Knight!
An out of breath Kenny Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anthony Gilmore was interviewed post fight and said 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Apollo pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Knight bucks up and throws Apollo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Apollo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##ES#
Knight pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apollo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #SUB#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apollo is controlling him. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Apollo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Apollo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##ES#
Knight has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Apollo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.#TD2#
Apollo drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Knight kicks Apollo off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Apollo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Apollo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Knight trying to get back to his feet but Apollo is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Apollo working for a choke but Knight is defending well.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knight.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Apollo has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Knight is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Apollo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenny Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Knight has one foot on Apollo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Knight gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apollo manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Knight is looking to escape.#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot by Knight.#TD#
Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Apollo's half guard.
Apollo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Apollo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apollo manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Apollo's guard.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Knight has an active guard here but Apollo has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off but Apollo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Apollo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Apollo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knight can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Knight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
Knight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off in order to stand up. Apollo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Knight is trying to buck Apollo off.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pushes Apollo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apollo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight is looking to get back to is feet but Apollo passes into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apollo is controlling him well.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Apollo controls the position from side control.
Apollo trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Apollo tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Apollo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Apollo prevents Knight from standing back up.
#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apollo manages to move to mount!
Apollo won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Knight taking shots to the head.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Knight really wants to buck Apollo off and get back to his feet.
Apollo cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apollo avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Knight somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Max Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Knight!
Kenny Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 52: Reaper vs Mikhasevich
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rinky Dink lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rinky Dink misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Knight drives through and clinches with Rinky Dink against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight moves away from the strike by Rinky Dink.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rinky Dink, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight tries to pull guard but Rinky Dink forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Knight drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinky Dink is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rinky Dink won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinky Dink's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight wants to stand but Rinky Dink is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rinky Dink defends it easily.
Rinky Dink controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Rinky Dink has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rinky Dink throws a big elbow that misses.
Rinky Dink is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rinky Dink wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Rinky Dink might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Rinky Dink lands a big right hand that sends Knight crashing to the mat! Rinky Dink stays standing though and waves Knight back to his feet!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Knight has been cut.#KD2#
Rinky Dink feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rinky Dink finish him?!
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight switches off momentarily and Rinky Dink cracks him with a monster right hand! Knight topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rinky Dink dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rinky Dink!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Rinky Dink!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knight pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight fails to pull guard.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
#T2#
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knight jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
#T3#
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Knight wants to clinch
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL#
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight prevents a body shot from Smith.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Kenny Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Knight fails to pull guard.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight wants to clinch.
Knight backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Knight works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Smith pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knight jumps guard but Smith stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knight tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Knight is wise to it.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Knight tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Knight.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight jumps guard but Smith stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Knight throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Knight gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TGC 45: Bush v Fidnhasieunch 2
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Knight forces Stefanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Stefanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Knight jumps guard but Stefanovic stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knight jumps guard but Stefanovic stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alex Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.#TD2#
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stefanovic uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stefanovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Stefanovic defends easily.
#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Stefanovic pushes his legs off easily.
Stefanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stefanovic wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Stefanovic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Stefanovic defends it easily.
Stefanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Stefanovic is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanovic defends it easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Stefanovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stefanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #T3#
Stefanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Knight is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stefanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Knight's body to avoid the submission. Knight has instead reached around Stefanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Knight arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenny Knight!
A relieved looking Kenny Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Viteazul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Viteazul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Viteazul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Viteazul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viteazul wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Knight is trying to stand back up but Viteazul is controlling him
Viteazul is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viteazul pulls his head out easily.
Viteazul works his way into full mount!
Knight regains half guard.#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viteazul pulls his head out easily.
Viteazul trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well.
Knight is trying to stand back up but Viteazul is controlling him
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viteazul pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Viteazul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viteazul is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Knight tries to roll over but Viteazul keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viteazul pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it. #SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Knight has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Viteazul. Oh but Knight has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Viteazul goes limp - he's gone! Knight jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenny Knight!
An out of breath Kenny Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 34: Bush vs San Diego
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight slips under a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Montgomery Iii missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery Iii misses with a straight left.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Montgomery Iii looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery Iii.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jesse Montgomery Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery Iii moves out of range easily.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montgomery Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Montgomery Iii scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Montgomery Iii misses with an uppercut.
Knight wants to clinch.
Montgomery Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montgomery Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight looks for the body kick but Montgomery Iii saw that one coming.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomery Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Montgomery Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jesse Montgomery Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight slips under a jab from Montgomery Iii.
Knight throws a push kick but Montgomery Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery Iii lands the left hand.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery Iii fails to land.
Montgomery Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery Iii working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight tries to break free but Montgomery Iii pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Montgomery Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Montgomery Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Montgomery Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery Iii defends easily.
Montgomery Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montgomery Iii defends it easily.
Montgomery Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery Iii defends easily.
#SUB#
Montgomery Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Montgomery Iii to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Montgomery Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Montgomery Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Montgomery Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery Iii jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montgomery Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery Iii throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Montgomery Iii connects with a body shot.
Montgomery Iii looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery Iii manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montgomery Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery Iii cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery Iii moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Montgomery Iii lands a left and a right that send Knight crashing to the mat, dazed. Montgomery Iii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Montgomery Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery Iii lands with a right hand.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesse Montgomery Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery Iii misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Knight head around and knocks him out cold! Montgomery Iii hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Montgomery Iii!
A victorious Jesse Montgomery Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Faldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.#CL#
Knight clinches. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Faldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Faldo throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Faldo circles away.
Faldo checks a low kick from Knight.
Faldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Faldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Faldo wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Faldo scores with a leg kick.
Faldo with a hook.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Faldo sprawls well.
Faldo tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Knight has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Faldo - that landed with a thud.
Knight is working Faldo over against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Faldo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Faldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Nick Faldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Faldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knight jumps guard but Faldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faldo lands a right hand.
Faldo lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Faldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Faldo.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense.
Kenny Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faldo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faldo.
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Faldo can pounce on him.
Faldo throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Faldo.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Faldo.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight tries to clinch but Faldo moves out of range.
Knight lands a body shot.
Faldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faldo connects with a crisp jab.
Knight misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Faldo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faldo. #T4#
Faldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Faldo. Faldo obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Faldo gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Faldo lands with a light punch inside.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Knight tries to break free but Faldo pushes him back against the cage.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Faldo.
Faldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knight defending well as Faldo loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Faldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Faldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Faldo misses with a straight left.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Faldo is quick to defend against it.
Faldo leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Faldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faldo.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faldo.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Faldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knight is looking to clinch but Faldo is avoiding it.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Faldo, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Faldo counters by clinching up.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Faldo's ribcage. Faldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Faldo controls his hands.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Faldo has him pressed against the cage.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Faldo is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faldo has his back to the cage.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Faldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight tries to clinch but Faldo moves out of range.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Faldo sprawls well.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Faldo wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Faldo misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
The fighters circling - Faldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Faldo pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faldo pinned against the cage. Faldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Faldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Faldo misses.
Faldo misses with a low kick.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Faldo avoids it well and moves away.
Nick Faldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faldo.
Faldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Faldo lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #T4#
Faldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight looks to land a combination. Faldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faldo defends it nicely.
Faldo wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faldo pinned against the cage. Faldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Faldo.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faldo scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Faldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Faldo duly obliges.
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faldo on the side of the head.
Faldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faldo moves away from the strike by Knight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
Faldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Faldo lands a right hook to the body.
Faldo misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faldo tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Faldo blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Faldo, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faldo.
Faldo misses with a hook.
Knight moves out of range as Faldo strikes.
Knight throws a combination. Faldo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knight slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Faldo is having none of it.
Knight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Faldo to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Faldo missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faldo stuffs the takedown.
Faldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faldo throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight looks for a takedown but Faldo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faldo misses with a leg kick.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Faldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faldo wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
Faldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Faldo checks a low kick from Knight.#T3#
Knight tries to clinch up.
Faldo moves away from the strike by Knight.
Faldo throws a shot to the body.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faldo's waist but Faldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Faldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faldo pinned against the cage. Faldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faldo throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Knight fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Faldo moves into the clinch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Faldo to work.
#T4#
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Faldo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Faldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faldo stalling in the clinch.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Faldo tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Faldo back against the cage.
Faldo digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Faldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
A short uppercut from Faldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faldo.
A short left from Faldo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Faldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faldo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faldo!
In his post fight interview, Nick Faldo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Portis misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portis misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight slips a jab from Portis.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight slips a jab from Portis.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portis's sensitive parts. #T1#
Knight jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
A good leg kick by Knight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
It looks like Knight has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis works the jab nicely.
Knight throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Portis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portis looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight feints a jab promting Portis to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Portis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Portis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Portis moved away.
Knight misses with a hook
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis cracks Knight with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Knight falls to his knees and Portis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
A pretty intense looking Jackson Portis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
KFC 29: Leary vs Mumba II
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Temby moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
#TD#
Temby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Temby showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temby is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Temby misses with a head shot. Knight uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Temby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temby has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Temby lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Temby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Temby distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knight controlling Temby's posture.
Temby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temby throws a big right hand that misses.
Temby stands up over Knight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Temby throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Temby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight controls Temby momentarily but Temby frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temby is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Temby is aware though and is defending well.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temby with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Temby trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T3#
Knight is trying to keep Temby in close.
Temby throws a big elbow that misses.
Temby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Temby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Temby chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight is trying to keep Temby in close.
Temby postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head.
Knight controls Temby momentarily but Temby frees himself.
Knight working a defensive guard but Temby manages to pass into side control anyway.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knight is thwarting Temby's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Knight postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Temby to stand up. #CL#
Temby has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Temby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Temby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Temby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Temby shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Temby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Temby pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Temby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?#T1#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Temby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight has Temby pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Temby is proving a slippery customer.
Temby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temby postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow. #SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Temby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Temby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Temby throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Temby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head.#SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temby.
Temby with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Temby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temby has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Lewis Temby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight looking to control.
Temby lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temby defends well.
Temby trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Temby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight controlling the position.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temby.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Temby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Temby lands in his opponent's guard.
Temby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Temby is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Temby pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Temby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Temby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Temby persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Temby.
Temby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Temby tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Temby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight catches Temby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Temby really felt that one!
Temby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Temby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Temby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Temby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temby misses with a combination
and Temby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Temby is rocked!#T1#
Temby ducks into an uppercut from Knight and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Knight!
A less than humble Kenny Knight misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KFC 25: Leary vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sideman misses the jab.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands with a light punch inside.
Knight tries to pull guard but Sideman holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Sideman to work.
Knight tries to pull guard but Sideman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sideman gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Knight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Sideman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Sideman wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight trying to control the position here.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sideman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sideman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Knight working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sideman has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sideman trying to control the pace. #T4#
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.
Knight tries to roll over but Sideman keeps him under control.
Sideman is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
Sideman connects with a body shot.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Sideman throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Knight avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a two punch combination.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sideman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sideman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight gets back to half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Sideman has control of the leg.
Sideman trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Knight trying to control but Sideman postures up.
#T3#
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Knight is trying to control the position but Sideman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Sideman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Sideman pushes his legs off easily.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sideman defends well.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Sideman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sideman postures up.
Sideman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sideman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!#TD2#
Sideman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman prevents Knight from improving his position.#SUB#
Knight with the active half guard here but Sideman passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sideman tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Knight is being controlled here. #T1#
Sideman tries to move to mount but Knight blocks the move with his legs.
Sideman trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Sideman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sideman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sideman is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Knight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sideman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sideman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sideman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sideman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sideman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Kenny Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sideman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sideman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KFC 21: Steve vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight throws a hook but Tuh blocks it.
Knight cracks Tuh with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Neigh Tuh has been cut.
Tuh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tuh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tuh or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuh on the side of the head.
Knight lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuh misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Tuh is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Neigh Tuh's cut even more.#T1##KD#
Knight cracks Tuh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knight has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tuh to stand back up!
Tuh is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tuh out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Knight!
In his post fight interview, Kenny Knight started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Jutsu Genin Tourney Rd II
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Knight tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Knight ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
Knight controlling the position.
Romero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Knight pushes a forearm under Romero's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Romero is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Knight!
In his post fight interview, Kenny Knight started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Hunt is holding his hands too far apart here. Knight throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hunt is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Knight!
A less than humble Kenny Knight misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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