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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Coldbane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like James Knight has been cut.#CL#
Coldbane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coldbane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight looks winded!
Coldbane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Coldbane cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Coldbane lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Coldbane.
A short body shot lands from Coldbane as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Coldbane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coldbane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coldbane gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Coldbane finish him?
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Coldbane.
Coldbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Coldbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Coldbane digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
Coldbane lands a nice shot to the body.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Coldbane works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
#T3#
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coldbane.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
A body shot lands from Coldbane.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane lands a body punch.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coldbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Coldbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Coldbane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Coldbane misses with the head strike.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Coldbane scores with a hook to the body.
Knight blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coldbane presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Knight blocking some punches.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Coldbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Coldbane.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Coldbane fails to land.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane misses with some punches.
Coldbane cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coldbane has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Coldbane throws a head punch that misses.
Coldbane working aggressively here.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Coldbane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Coldbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Coldbane moves in close and cracks Knight with a massive right hand! Knight, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Coldbane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Coldbane!
Our winner, Jack Coldbane, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coldbane as he avoids it easily.
Coldbane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Coldbane moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Coldbane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coldbane swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coldbane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coldbane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #CUT#
It looks like James Knight has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coldbane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coldbane.
Knight can't get the takedown.
Jack Coldbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Knight has Coldbane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coldbane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coldbane misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coldbane works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight looks winded!
A body shot lands from Coldbane.
A left hand lands to the body for Coldbane.
Coldbane lands a left hand.
Coldbane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coldbane is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Coldbane.
Coldbane lands with a light punch inside.
Coldbane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Coldbane.
Coldbane scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Coldbane lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Coldbane.
Coldbane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Coldbane unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knight! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coldbane is unloading with more strikes now! Knight drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Coldbane!
After winning the bout, Jack Coldbane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judge LaCrosse (ranked 3044 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Knight (ranked 4974 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Judge LaCrosse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; James Knight!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knight gets tackled into the cage by LaCrosse. LaCrosse maintains the clinch.
LaCrosse tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LaCrosse (2) vs (0) Knight
LaCrosse is stalling in the full guard.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
LaCrosse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaCrosse has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse controls from within his opponent's guard.
LaCrosse pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse controlling the action here.
LaCrosse passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: LaCrosse (5) vs (0) Knight
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse controlling his opponent.
Knight tries to lock up and control but LaCrosse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LaCrosse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to hold on but LaCrosse postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse controlling his opponent.
LaCrosse prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
LaCrosse controlling the pace for now.
Knight tries to hold on but LaCrosse postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight has given up his back here. Will LaCrosse look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: LaCrosse (8) vs (0) Knight
I really don't envy Knight right now.
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.
LaCrosse controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to roll but LaCrosse sticks to his back.
LaCrosse is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knight tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
LaCrosse controls the position.
LaCrosse avoiding Knight 's attempts to control his hands.
LaCrosse biding his time, controlling Knight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the hands but LaCrosse breaks the grip.
LaCrosse keeps control of the position easily here as Knight tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
LaCrosse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Knight doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the action but LaCrosse just sinks the hooks in.
Knight manages to reverse the position and now he's in LaCrosse's guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LaCrosse (8) vs (2) Knight
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but LaCrosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LaCrosse (10) vs (2) Knight
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control the position but LaCrosse says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
LaCrosse moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: LaCrosse (13) vs (2) Knight
Knight is letting LaCrosse control him for a moment.
Knight tries to bench press LaCrosse off him but LaCrosse keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as LaCrosse stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight struggling a bit here.
LaCrosse slows the pace down.
LaCrosse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LaCrosse working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse controlling from side mount.
Knight tries to bench press LaCrosse off him but LaCrosse keeps the position.
LaCrosse taking a breather here.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight seems a little lost for a moment, as LaCrosse dominates the positioning.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but LaCrosse postures up.
LaCrosse controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaCrosse takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Knight (ranked 4944 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Franco (ranked 9888 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Frank Franco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Franco is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight has picked Franco up - he's going for a ride! Knight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (0) Franco
Franco is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
Knight is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco wants to control but Knight passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (5) vs (0) Franco
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Franco can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Franco is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is positioning himself well to prevent Knight advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knight in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franco tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Franco keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (8) vs (0) Franco
Franco tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Franco trying to control but Knight flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Knight (11) vs (0) Franco
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Franco won't enjoy being in this position. Knight looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Franco is tapping - it's over boys! Knight picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Knight! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Knight (ranked 4818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3852 p4p, 453 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Knight (0) vs (4) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Knight prevents Zinsou from moving into mount.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinsou on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to buck Zinsou off but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zinsou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zinsou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zinsou tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight stops Zinsou from passing to mount.
Knight struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou 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 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 (4) Zinsou
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zinsou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.
Zinsou keeping control of the position.
Knight prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Zinsou keeping control of the position.
Zinsou moves into full guard.
Knight won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zinsou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Zinsou's legs - danger averted.
Zinsou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Zinsou is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture.
Knight won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (6) Zinsou
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou taking a breather here.
Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zinsou swings around for an armbar but Knight sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zinsou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to keep Knight in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zinsou. Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (7) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Zinsou is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Zinsou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Knight jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (10) vs (9) Zinsou
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Zinsou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knight trying to control the position but Zinsou is working away.
Zinsou 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou struggling a bit here.
Zinsou manages to get back to half guard.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou working a defensive guard but Knight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (13) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to improve his position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou manages to get back to half guard.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Zinsou is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (13) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zinsou trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Zinsou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinsou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zinsou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Knight wants to improve his position but Zinsou is controlling well.
Zinsou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is stalling here. Knight is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zinsou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knight has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (17) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zinsou is not content to let Knight control the position.
Zinsou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou holds on to Knight's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Knight presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (19) vs (11) Zinsou
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Zinsou is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zinsou trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knight takes the fight on points by 19 to 11. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Knight (ranked 4799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wallace (ranked 9792 p4p, 781 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wade Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace controlling from the top position.
Knight working a defensive guard but Wallace passes into half guard.
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wallace seems content to control.
Knight trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling the action here.
Wallace wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight has his feet on Wallace's thighs here. He's pushed Wallace off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wallace screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Strange.#TD2#
Knight gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knight wants to pass to mount but Strange is defending the position.
Knight stalling.
Strange works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Strange is retaining full guard.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
Strange is breathing heavily.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into Strange's guard.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strange keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. #T2#
Strange is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight pushes down on Strange's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strange is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Knight trying to control the pace.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strange could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Strange in a clinch.
Strange is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Knight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to pass to full mount but Strange defends it.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knight.
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to move to mount but Strange blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Knight slows the pace down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Knight stalls from top position.
Strange wants to control but Knight postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight taking a breather here.
Strange is trying to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strange can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strange definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Strange is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strange gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knight showed some decent athleticism there.
Knight controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Knight 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Knight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strange to the ground. Knight is now in Strange's guard.#T2#
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strange wants to improve his position but instead Knight has moved into half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Knight is looking to advance position but Strange won't allow it. #T3#
Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strange manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Strange is retaining full guard.
Knight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peter Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strange defends well and Knight ends up having to push Strange into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Mg Rathenson throws a shot to the body.
Knight dives in and grabs Mg Rathenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mg Rathenson pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Mg Rathenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mg Rathenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mg Rathenson misses with a wild combination.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Mg Rathenson misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Mg Rathenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mg Rathenson stuffs the takedown.
Mg Rathenson throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mg Rathenson jabs at Knight's body.
Mg Rathenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mg Rathenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mg Rathenson throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mg Rathenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Mg Rathenson's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mg Rathenson kicks Knight off and gets to his feet.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mg Rathenson but Mg Rathenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mg Rathenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Mg Rathenson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight tries to clinch up but Mg Rathenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mg Rathenson throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
James Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Knight has Mg Rathenson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Mg Rathenson is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knight tries for a takedown but Mg Rathenson manages to get underhooks.
Mg Rathenson tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Mg Rathenson is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight keeps control of Mg Rathenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mg Rathenson tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position. #TD2#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mg Rathenson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knight manages to pass to side control.
Knight not doing much here.
#T4#
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Mg Rathenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Mg Rathenson misses with a hook.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mg Rathenson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benjamin Mg Rathenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Mg Rathenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mg Rathenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Mg Rathenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mg Rathenson attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Knight misses with a takedown
and Mg Rathenson counters with a straight right hand.
Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mg Rathenson as he avoids it easily.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson scores with a hook.
Mg Rathenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mg Rathenson.
Mg Rathenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mg Rathenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mg Rathenson wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Mg Rathenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Knight backs away from a small jab... but Mg Rathenson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Knight crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mg Rathenson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Benjamin Mg Rathenson!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Mg Rathenson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rubensson quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Knight 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubensson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Knight has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rubensson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Knight 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Knight controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Knight there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Knight controlling from mount.
Rubensson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Knight rushes Rubensson and presses him up against the cage.
Rubensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rubensson is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.
Knight advances to mount.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Knight is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rubensson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rubensson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Knight anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rubensson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Knight slips an arm under Rubensson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Knight has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Knight is squeezing on Rubensson like an anaconda would it's prey. Rubensson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knight showed some decent athleticism there.
Strange looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strange.
Strange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strange keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Strange really is a fat lump.#T1#
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strange swivels and escapes.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strange seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knight goes for a double leg but Strange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strange continues to drive forward.
Peter Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Strange gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strange controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Strange keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. #T3#
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Strange has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strange can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.
Knight tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Knight stands up.
Knight shoots in but Strange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Strange tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strange half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
Strange trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight postures up in Strange's guard and throws a big left but Strange blocks it.
Knight stays in close to Strange's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strange stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Strange.
Strange was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strange's guard.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Strange being controlled here, momentarily.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Knight content to stall in guard here.
James Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.#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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Knight has Strange up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Knight pulls guard effortlessly.
Strange throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight 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 shoots in for a takedown but Strange shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strange is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.#TD2#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Knight 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Strange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Knight 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.
#T3#
Strange is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Warrior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warrior is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Warrior misses.
Knight shoots in but Warrior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Knight looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Warrior sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
William Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Knight goes for a double leg but Warrior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warrior continues to drive forward.
Warrior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Knight pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warrior is defending well.#BC#
Warrior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warrior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Warrior throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warrior defends well and Knight ends up having to push Warrior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
It looked like Warrior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Warrior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight looks winded!
Warrior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Warrior tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight with the counter takedown but Warrior avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Warrior. Those never looked like landing.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warrior pinned against the cage. Warrior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Warrior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warrior circles away.
As Knight looks to move away, Warrior throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Warrior counters with a three punch combo that has Knight backing up. Knight nods at Warrior to acknowledge the strikes.
Warrior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Warrior as Knight shoots in.
Warrior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Warrior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
It looked like Warrior was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Warrior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Warrior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
William Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warrior's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Warrior's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Knight is looking for a takedown.
Warrior can't break the clinch.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Warrior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Warrior regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight stays in close to Warrior's body and controls the position. #T2#
Warrior wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Warrior is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Knight looks to clinch
and Warrior counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Warrior throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Warrior swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Warrior is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.#T4#
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Warrior tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warrior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight shoots and misses
and Warrior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Warrior sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Warrior. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Warrior dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Warrior, which made it look bad.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Warrior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Knight forces Warrior back against the cage and clinches.
Knight stalling the fight.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warrior is defending well.
William Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Warrior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Knight shoots and misses
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Warrior stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
Warrior misses with a two punch combination.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warrior tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
William Warrior is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Warrior.
Warrior throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Warrior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warrior counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Warrior throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Warrior counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Knight misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Warrior counters by moving into the clinch.
Warrior can't break the clinch.
Warrior has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Warrior wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Warrior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warrior has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Warrior tries to tie him up.
Warrior managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warrior is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warrior down to the mat. Warrior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warrior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warrior's waist but Warrior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Warrior throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Warrior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Warrior.
Warrior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Warrior, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Warrior against the cage but Warrior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warrior, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Warrior!
William Warrior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Akiyte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Akiyte from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akiyte wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Akiyte wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Akiyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.#SUB2#
Akiyte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyte 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.#SUB2#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akiyte looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akiyte is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight moves nicely into side control.
Akiyte regains half guard.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Akiyte is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight prevents Akiyte from standing back up.
#T3#
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akiyte is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akiyte is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akiyte but Akiyte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Akiyte tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akiyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Akiyte.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.
Akiyte wants to clinch.
Akiyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Akiyte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Akiyte pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Akiyte gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Akiyte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Akiyte gets caught napping as Knight dives in and scores a takedown. Akiyte manages to retain guard.
Akiyte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akiyte wants to control the action here but instead Knight manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akiyte looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Knight biding his time, controlling Akiyte. #SUB2#
Knight is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1#
Akiyte avoids the strikes from Knight.
Knight is controlling the position but Akiyte somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight moves into full mount! Akiyte won't be happy about that! #T2#
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Akiyte tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Akiyte is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knight trying to control.#T3#
Akiyte can't escape the position.
Knight avoiding Akiyte 's attempts to control his hands.
Akiyte tries to escape but Knight has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte tries to roll but Knight sticks to his back.
What can Akiyte 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 is continuing to stall.#T4#
The adventures of Knight the control monster continue. Boring.
Akiyte trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip.
Akiyte rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Akiyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Akiyte.
Akiyte tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Akiyte clinches up against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Akiyte manages to get underhooks.
Knight wants a takedown.
Akiyte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akiyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyte pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Akiyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Akiyte is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Knight has hold of one of Akiyte's legs. Akiyte is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akiyte is trying to hold Knight in close to prevent damage but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
James Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight thowing shots but they're missing.
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away. #SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine from mount but Akiyte is having none of it.
Akiyte tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.#T3#
Knight tries to control but Akiyte wriggling away.
Akiyte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akiyte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiyte tries to get out of the position.
Akiyte is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Akiyte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Akiyte is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Akiyte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Akiyte trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Knight is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knight not allowing Akiyte to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strange really is a fat lump.
Strange looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Strange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Knight has picked Strange up - he's going for a ride! Knight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Strange is defending well.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight moves into full mount! Strange won't be happy about that!
Strange bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#ES2#
Knight scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strange to the ground. Knight is now in Strange's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Knight 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.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Knight gets to his feet. Strange looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Knight pulls Strange into guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Strange is having none of it.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Knight uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strange sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strange's head.
Knight controlling the action here.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strange defending well though. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strange defends it well.
Knight trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Knight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Strange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strange avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
#TD2#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Knight pulls Strange in close to his closed guard and prevents Strange from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strange manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Knight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strange, up you get! #T1#
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Strange. #CL2#
Knight clinches up with Strange and pushes him back against the cage.
Strange wants a takedown but no success here.
Knight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Knight decides to pull guard.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strange's guard. #REVB#
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight postures up.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Strange is keeping the position.#T2#
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Strange has wrist control.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Strange is retaining full guard.
Knight is looking to stand up but Strange won't let him.
Knight is pushing down on Strange's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strange is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Strange tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight wants to stand up but Strange is controlling the position.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knight thows a huge punch but Strange dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knight in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight 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 Strange has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strange and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strange appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#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 throws a head kick but Strange moves out of range.
#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Strange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
#TD2#
Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strange regains guard immediately.
Knight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Strange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Knight decides to pull guard. #T1#
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there.
Knight controlling the position.
Strange trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Strange defends easily.
#ES2#
Knight wriggles free and stands up.
James Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Strange tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Strange has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Strange drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Strange off! Strange jumps back into Knight's guard. #SUB#
Strange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knight has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Knight content to stall in guard here.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strange has a closed guard, preventing Knight from standing up.
Knight is pushing down on Strange's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strange is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peter Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strange avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Knight!
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